Welcome
The Health Careers Academy is in the process of an exciting expansion! We are building a new Health Careers Academy facility and remodeling our Wellness Center. This new wing will have a large state of the art demonstration room, that will include a simulation lab. In addition, it will have two equipped science rooms and Sports Medicine facilities.
Our Goal
The primary goal of the San Marcos Health Careers Academy is to teach our students job readiness skills by incorporating frequent hands-on instructional activities that are developed with our industry and post-secondary partners. We provide a wide variety of health career experiences so that, upon graduation, students will be prepared for skilled entry-level jobs and entrance into colleges, universities or technical schools.
In addition, all students are strongly encouraged to join and participate in Health Occupation Students of America, which is an integral part of our academy. The strong commitment from our business and education partners helps us to provide the link between high school, post-secondary education, and the world of work.
OUR MISSION
The San Marcos Health Careers Academy prepares students with the academic and technical foundation to succeed in post-secondary health care career education and the health care industry.
Students will leave the academy as responsible, productive citizens in a global society and will be able to apply their practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to real-life situations. The Health Careers Academy will provide fair and equitable learning experiences to ensure the success of each student and the development of his/her educational and career goals.
ADMISSION PROCESS
The Health Careers Academy is designed for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.
Students should complete the interest statement during their Freshman year and this should be submitted electronically through this website.
The Health Careers Academy strives to offer opportunities for all types of students.
“The Health Academy provides an exceptional opportunity for our students who are interested in pursuing a medical career. The curriculum is a rigorous career foundation and we have many former students who have successfully matriculated through their undergraduate and graduate curriculum and are now enjoying their medical careers. ”
Benefits of the Health Career Academy
Our goal is to provide a wide variety of health career experiences so that, upon graduation, students will be prepared for skilled entry-level jobs and/or entrance into colleges, universities or technical schools. Students receive the following benefits by participating.
Help students gain valuable information and data on careers in the health industry
Take courses that will expose you to local health care professionals, agencies and clinics through visits and meetings
Provide real time health career job experience and work site learning for every student
Earn certificates of competencies in basic health care skills
Build a career portfolio including a resume, work samples and competency certificate
Guidance and counseling to help prepare for college or directly into work
Increase academic skills and broaden options for the future
We have a strong partnership between San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara City College and Cottage Health Systems.
HCA Class of 2024 UCLA College Trip
