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The High School Experience

9th Grade

GradePathway CoursesCertifications EarnedDual-Credit Courses
9* Preparing for College and Careers
* Digital Applications & Responsibility
N/AN/A
Tasks
Students apply for IU Health High School Fellowship in the spring semester.

10th Grade

GradePathway CoursesCertifications EarnedDual-Credit Courses
10Principles of Healthcare Medical TerminologyN/AHLHS 100 HLHS 101
Tasks
Center for Leadership Development (CLD) leadership development programming
Summer
Paid summer internship at IU Health facilities (4 weeks)

11th Grade

GradePathway CoursesCertifications EarnedDual-Credit Courses
11Healthcare Specialist: CNA
* CPR with First Aid
* CNA
* Dementia Care
HLHS 107 HLHS 113
Tasks
* Work Based Learning: CNA clinical hours completed in long term care facilities (75 hrs)
* Center for Leadership Development (CLD) leadership development programming
Summer
Paid summer internship at IU Health facilities (6 weeks)

12 Weeks

GradePathway CoursesCertifications EarnedDual-Credit Courses
12Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
CCMA  (NHA certificate)MEAS 225
Tasks
Work Based Learning: CCMA externship hours completed in acute care facilities (100+ hours)
Summer
* Transition to employment at IU Health as medical assistant or patient care technician ($17.25 – $18.65/hr)
* Transition to postsecondary studies at two or four year college/university

Extra Curricular Requirements

Fellows will be required to participate in extra curricular activities in three key areas. These include:

  • Employability Skills: Fellows participate in WBL hours during the school year and 2 summers throughout their three-year fellowship. 
  • Social Capital: Fellows participate in after school sessions and events twice per month throughout their three-year fellowship.
  • Leadership Skills: Fellows complete Center for Leadership (CLD) programs and workshops each year of their three-year fellowship.