Description: Foothill Technology High School's BioScience Academy is a three year elective program designed to give students who are interested in preparing for careers in the health science or biotechnology fields and opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and training while in high school!
ATTENTION: The Recruitment of Cohort 5 is beginning April 7th!!
See the Application page for details on due dates, copies of the forms and the Calendar of Events!!
Students go through an application process in which they acquire teacher recommendations and have interviews with BioScience Academy staff. Please see instructions for submission. Selection is based on student performance in class- particularly work ethic, demonstrated ability, teacher input and interest in the field. It is important to have a diverse group of students who are all interested in seriously preparing for their future.
Academy students will be involved in four specialized courses during their 10th - 12th grade year at Foothill. These include:
Please see the Courses page for thorough descriptions of each course.
In addition: during their Junior year, students will Job Shadow at four different locations in the county as well as be involved in an Internship during the summer after their Junior year.
Partnerships in the medical and biotechnology community will be needed to establish these Job Shadows and Internships!
This Academy has been funded by a Specialized School Program grant from the State of California which has allowed a group of teachers to research, design, and purchase the equipment necessary for such a program.
Academy Director: Wendi Butler
Academy Staff: Kristie Akl and Richard Geib