Baohs
Butler Academy of health sciences
MISSON STATEMENT
Butler Academy of Health Sciences (BAOHS) Mission Statement: To prepare students for a career in the medical industry through rigorous academic curriculum, career awareness, exploration, and preparation.
Butler Academy of Health Sciences (BAOHS) Vision Statement: To prepare students for a
career in the rapidly-growing medical industry.
Butler Academy of Health Sciences (BAOHS) Vision Statement: To prepare students for a
career in the rapidly-growing medical industry.
what is an Academy?
Career academies increase the engagement of high school students and provide a way for those beyond the walls of the schools to enhance students' educational experiences. The Butler AOHS provides Butler students with exciting opportunities to add rigor and relevance to their high school experience and will help them become college and career ready. Many of the resources needed to support our AOHS are right in our backyard (CPCC and NOVANT).
Career academies focus on preparing students for post-secondary education while providing the skills and experience necessary to attain entry-level jobs. Students in career academies typically take both career-themed and academic classes together. These courses are linked to academic and industry standards and encourage high achievement.
Career academies focus on preparing students for post-secondary education while providing the skills and experience necessary to attain entry-level jobs. Students in career academies typically take both career-themed and academic classes together. These courses are linked to academic and industry standards and encourage high achievement.
why choose naf?
The National Academy Foundation (NAF) Academy of Health Sciences (AOHS) answers an acute need for professionals in the health sciences field by educating high school students in the principles of biomedical sciences, human body systems, and medical interventions. The BHS AOHS prepares students to pursue opportunities in this growing field.
College and career readiness
In addition to learning from career-focused curricula and working on collaborative projects, AOHS students gain critical career knowledge through a series of work-based learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. These include job shadowing events, mock interviews, resumé writing workshops, and the culminating experience—a compensated internship.
Local business partners work with educators to provide these opportunities to round out students’ education. By serving on advisory boards and as mentors, business partners provide real world connections that help students understand the pathways to career success.
Graduates of NAF academies complete college faster, earn more, and have stronger ties to their communities than their peers. NAF’s 97% senior graduation rate is a testament to this effort.
Local business partners work with educators to provide these opportunities to round out students’ education. By serving on advisory boards and as mentors, business partners provide real world connections that help students understand the pathways to career success.
Graduates of NAF academies complete college faster, earn more, and have stronger ties to their communities than their peers. NAF’s 97% senior graduation rate is a testament to this effort.
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is like "test-driving" a career. It includes everything from classroom guest speakers to internships. WBL is important in each student's career development process.
curriculum information
Butler Academy of Health Science partners with Project Lead the Way Inc. (PLTW), an organization providing curriculum support for STEM education, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and Future Health Professionals provides opportunities to AOHS students to build college and career- readiness skill.
FRESHMAN YEAR
English I (Honors or Standard)
Math (Level depends on placement)
Earth Science or Biology (Honors or Standard)
World History (Honors or Standard)
PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science
Health/Physical Education
2 Electives
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English II (Honors of Standard)
Math (Level depends on placement)
Biology or Chemistry (Honors of Standard)
Civics/Economics (Honors or Standard)
PLTW Human Body Systems
Foreign Language (Optional)
1-2 Electives
JUNIOR YEAR
English III (Honors or Standard) or AP English Language and Composition
Math (Level depends on placement)
Chemistry (Honors or Standard) or AP Environmental Science
American History I (Honors or Standard) or AP United States History
PLTW Medical Interventions
Foreign Language (Optional)
2-3 Electives
SENIOR YEAR
English IV (Honors or Standard) or AP English Literature and Composition
Math (Level depends on placement)
Optional Science (AP Biology, AP Chemistry or Honors Anatomy & Physiology)
American History II (Honors or Standard) or AP United States History
PLTW Biomedical Innovations
Foreign Language (Optional)
2-3 Electives (Depending on science courses)
As juniors and seniors, students will also have the opportunity to take courses at CPCC as part of the Career and College Program.
CPCC - Central Piedmont Community College
Butler High School students may take a variety of college classes during their junior and senior years through Career and College Promise (CCP). Courses are added each semester. See the below CPCC link for more information and current course offerings
English I (Honors or Standard)
Math (Level depends on placement)
Earth Science or Biology (Honors or Standard)
World History (Honors or Standard)
PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science
Health/Physical Education
2 Electives
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English II (Honors of Standard)
Math (Level depends on placement)
Biology or Chemistry (Honors of Standard)
Civics/Economics (Honors or Standard)
PLTW Human Body Systems
Foreign Language (Optional)
1-2 Electives
JUNIOR YEAR
English III (Honors or Standard) or AP English Language and Composition
Math (Level depends on placement)
Chemistry (Honors or Standard) or AP Environmental Science
American History I (Honors or Standard) or AP United States History
PLTW Medical Interventions
Foreign Language (Optional)
2-3 Electives
SENIOR YEAR
English IV (Honors or Standard) or AP English Literature and Composition
Math (Level depends on placement)
Optional Science (AP Biology, AP Chemistry or Honors Anatomy & Physiology)
American History II (Honors or Standard) or AP United States History
PLTW Biomedical Innovations
Foreign Language (Optional)
2-3 Electives (Depending on science courses)
As juniors and seniors, students will also have the opportunity to take courses at CPCC as part of the Career and College Program.
CPCC - Central Piedmont Community College
Butler High School students may take a variety of college classes during their junior and senior years through Career and College Promise (CCP). Courses are added each semester. See the below CPCC link for more information and current course offerings
Find more information on the links below:
PLTW Biomedical Science
National Academy Foundation
Contact Mary Heston, our Academy Coordinator for more information about our Academy of Health Sciences. Also visit the link at the bottom of the page for more information about the BHS AOHS.