Medical and Health Specialties Program @ Maury High School

NPS Specialties Program Showcase

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����The MHSP was the �first magnet program in �Norfolk Public Schools��

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This collaboration has enriched student education for nearly

four decades.

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What’s so special about the kids in the program?

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This is a dynamic cohort of students….

• 38 seniors graduated in the class of 2024
• 100% were accepted into a college or university.
• 58% of graduates planned to major in a medically related track of studies or hard sciences.
• The average GPA of the class of 2024 was 4.26
• The MHSP Class of 2024 was offered more than $3,000,000 in merit scholarships and grants.
• This class accrued more than 7,093 hours of documented community service

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PROGRAM CLASSES

Freshman Year

Biology with Medical Applications

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Accelerated Health (Introduction to Anatomy)

& PE 9

Sophomore Year

Chemistry with Medical Applications

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Forensics with

Medical

Application

(@EVMS)

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Junior Year

Anatomy & Physiology

(@EVMS)

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-2nd Science

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-Program Elective

*Bioethics

*EMR Certification

*Sports Medicine

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Unique, specially designed classes taught by creative & highly engaged teachers…

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Senior Year

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-Program Elective

*Bioethics

*EMR Certification

*Sports Medicine

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2nd Science

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1 more Program Elective

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Juniors & Seniors must take two sciences.

In addition to the core classes, juniors & seniors must opt for a second science class during the 11^th & 12^th grade years…

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• AP BIOLOGY
• AP CHEMISTRY
• AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
• PHYSICS
• AP PHYSICS
• AP PSYCHOLOGY
• SPORTS MEDICINE

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Science Elective options

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Field trips have included:

• Job Shadow Day at SNGH
• A visit to VCU/MCV to begin the college consideration process and explore graduate school options for the medical field.
• A visit to the Norfolk Emergency Training Center and others.
• Planning our first W&M Chemistry Dept. trip (Feb ‘25)

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Anatomage table @ EVMS

Pathology Program

And lots of enrichment �with �interesting speakers & opportunities�

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COMMUNITY SERVICE�

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The goal of this requirement is not only to instill the value of giving back to society. It is designed to help students develop solid time management skills.

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“To those who much is given, much is expected…”

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Current Students

CLASS OF 2025

35 SENIORS

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CLASS OF 2026

38 JUNIORS

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CLASS OF 2027

50 SOPHOMORES

CLASS OF 2028

49 FRESHMEN

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The highest GPA is 4.72

The average GPA grades 10-12 is 3.66

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For starters, you must be curious and like hard work

50 students will be admitted as incoming freshmen

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• Someone who is willing to work hard
• Someone who is good with time management
• Someone who is willing to accept challenges and show initiative

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• Have a 3.0 GPA

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• Complete algebra 1 and one other high school credit

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• Complete an Algebra 1 entrance exam

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To be eligible* to apply

*This does not mean the student will automatically be accepted

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What kind of student would be successful in this program?

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���Q & A

What Questions Do you have?

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