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** SAVE THE DATE!! **  ** HCEP **
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(Healthcare Career Exploration Program) ** Junior Informational Meeting for Parents & Students ** *This is a combined meeting for all interested junior students from Hershey High School and Lower Dauphin High School. (see Mrs. Ritchey in room 228 with any questions)
 * formerly called PYAP
 * 2015-16 **
 * Monday, January 26, 2015 **
 * 7 PM **
 * Hershey High School **
 * LGI **

*If there is inclement weather, meeting will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015. || 2015-16 || ** HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL ** ** (FOR CURRENT JUNIOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN **
 * Changes for

** THE PYAP PROGRAM) **  Changes to the PYAP Curriculum: (FOR 2015-16)  NEW NAME: HCEP (Healthcare Career Exploration Program)  Senior year ONLY! __ Length of Course Credits Days Grade Periods __ Full School Year 2.0 Daily (M-F) Periods 3-4-5AB

__ PREREQUISITE __ : **Students are required to go through an application process in the spring of their junior year; this program will be scheduled during Periods 3-4-5AB.** This program will introduce ten selected senior students each year to a variety of areas at the Hershey Medical Center. The HCEP (Healthcare Career Exploration Program) program allows high school seniors the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals in a real-world environment and to explore various healthcare professions. Students who have demonstrated an interest in medical, science and related careers are targeted for this senior program. Students must apply and be accepted into this program. During the 1st semester, students will rotate through various departments at Hershey Medical Center from 9:30-11 a.m. Monday-Thursday. Seminars will be held on Fridays at the hospital. During the 2nd semester, students will gain an in-depth experience in two clinical areas at the Hershey Medical Center. Seniors will select two clinical areas of interest where they are supervised by a preceptor for the 3rd and 4th Marking Periods. Near the end of the school year, students will present a senior project at Hershey Medical Center. A portfolio will provide the supportive evidence for the grade. *All selected students will be required to purchase a lab jacket. Character, attendance, academic achievement, essay, interview, and educator evaluations are the criteria used for acceptance into this program. What you can do to prepare yourself for this program: Contact Mrs. Bonnie Ritchey with any questions at 717-531-2244 X 1228 or email at
 * 1) 1. Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer.
 * 2) 2. Join PULSE in the fall at the Hershey Medical Center or attend one or more of the mini-medical school sessions in the spring at the Hershey Medical Center or shadow any medical profession.
 * 3) 3. Volunteer in the Summer Teen Volunteer Program at the Hershey Medical Center. (You do not have to be over the age of 18 to apply.) For more information, visit the following link. []
 * 4) 4. Take the most rigorous math and science courses that are recommended by your teachers during your Junior year. (Note: Your senior schedule will be less flexible since PYAP will be scheduled during periods 3-5AB).

britchey@hershey.k12.pa.us. ||
 * **Sr. Handbook** || [[file:2014-2015_SENIOR_PORTFOLIO (4) WO Names.pdf]]
 * Senior PYAP Portfolio 2014-15 ** ||
 * **Seminars**
 * 2014-15** || [[file:Friday Seminars Rotations 2014-15.docx]]
 * Fall 2014 Seminar Schedule ** ||
 * **HCEP**
 * 2015-16 Materials** || [[file:INFORMATIONAL SHEET HCEP.pdf]]
 * 2015-16 HCEP Materials will become available to students on January 12, 2015 in room 228. See Mrs. Ritchey with questions. Watch for announcements! ** ||
 * 2015-16 HCEP Materials will become available to students on January 12, 2015 in room 228. See Mrs. Ritchey with questions. Watch for announcements! ** ||