Program of Study

All HCA students undergo a rigorous course of study to allow students to prepare in the sciences and explore their interest in the health field. The typical course of study for students can be found below, though variation does exist based on student needs.

9th grade

English - 9th grade English

Math - varies based on student placement

Science - Biology

PE - PE class or jROTC

CTE (Career Technical Education) - Health Careers Exploration

Elective - Foreign language or art

10th grade

English - 10th grade English

Math - varies based on student placement

Science - Chemistry

History - World History

PE - PE class, jROTC or credit may be earned through sports participation and another elective taken in this space

CTE (Career Technical Education) - Anatomy and Physiology (also credited as an a-g lab requirement)

11th grade

English - 11th grade English or IB English

Math - varies based on student placement

Science - Biotechnology (may also choose to take IB Biology)

History - US History

Elective - Student choices include Spanish, IB Spanish, art, photography

CTE (Career Technical Education) - Anatomy and Physiology for the 2022-23 year and Sports Medicine year one after 2022-23

12th grade

English - 12th grade English (ERWC) or IB English

Math - varies based on student placement

Science - choice of Physics, IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science, continuing in IB Biology, or no science as requirement has been fulfilled

History - US Government and Economics

Elective - Student choices include Spanish, IB Spanish, art, photography

CTE (Career Technical Education) - Sports Medicine