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Welcome!
NEW IN 2008-09- Forensics (Approved!)
The 2008-09 school year will be the fifth year of the Health Science Technology Education
program at Lockhart ISD. The program will offer:
Medical Forensics (1 credit)at the Freshman campus and High School (Ms. Hellerud)
Medical Terminology (1/2 credit) at the Freshman campus (Ms. Hellerud)- subject to change
Mental Health (1/2 credit) at the High School campus (Ms. Hellerud)- subject to change
Level I (1 credit) at the High School (Ms. Hellerud)
*meets Health requirement for graduation
Level II (2 credits) at the HS (Ms. Hellerud)
*meets PE requirement for graduation
Level III/ Pharmacy Technician (2 credits) at the HS (Coach Davis)
*meets PE requirement for graduation
Anatomy and Physiology/HS (1 credit)(Coach Davis)
(Please see Coach Davis' webpage for information on his classes.)
The Level I class works on skills including CPR, First Aid, taking vital signs,
and clinical nursing skills practice in the classroom setting. Sophomore level and up.
Level II students begin clinical observation rotations in local health care
settings in Lockhart and Luling. Junior and Senior level class.
Level III is a work program focusing on Pharmacy Tech skills. Senior level class.
All students are encouraged to join Health Occupations Students of America.
More information is available under the HOSA national website under "Links" on my homepage.
We now have articulation with ACC for HSTE Level I and II classes, and in some cases the
medical terminology class, allowing students to earn college credit while still in High School.
The student's Social Security Number is required to enroll in the ACC system.
Grading Policy:
Tests 70% Daily Work 30%
Late Work:
On or before due date: Up to 100% of possible points.
No more than 5 days after due date: Up to 80% of possible points only.
After 5th day grace period: Up to 60% of possible points only.
Absences:
It is the student's responsiblity to come to me regarding work missed during
excused absences. The student will have two days to make up the work for each
day absent. No more than two clinical days may be missed in Level II.
Please see Documents/ Handouts section regarding tardies, classroom
procedures and expectations, and discipline issues.
I welcome parent feedback and questions to ensure the success of each
student.
Every student has the ability to succeed!
If you have any questions, please email me. Tracy Hellerud, RN
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