As a member or candidate for the Academy of Life Sciences at East Wake High School, I acknowledge and understand that:
* I am making a commitment to participate in the required academy courses (see details at beginning of application).
* I must maintain academic excellence while enrolled in the Academy. This includes maintaining a cumulative GPA (weighted) of a 2.5 by the end of the sophomore year and through graduation. Dismissal from the program may result if my GPA falls below this standard. (One semester period of academic probation is allowed before removal from the Academy.)
* I must report to Academy activities and job shadowing opportunities dressed appropriately in business attire and/or approved dress.
* Regular updates will be sent home via email to both the Academy member and parent/guardian. It is necessary for me to have a valid email address on file. I will notify the Academy Coordinator of any changes to my contact information (email and/or phone number).
* Dismissal from the program may result from continuing disciplinary problems with any teacher or administrator (including teachers and administrators not affiliated with the Academy) after a suspension from school.
* Major disciplinary incidents will result in automatic dismissal from the Academy.
* Participation and/or support of scheduled academy meetings/activities is expected of all members. My participation will be documented in the work-based learning portfolio that will be maintained throughout my Academy experience.
* A 135 hour internship course must be completed before graduation. This will be for academic credit and should be completed the summer between the junior and senior year or senior year. Transportation to internship is required.
* Some internship sponsors request interns complete Nursing Fundamentals and earn a CNA prior to the CTE Internship.
* Students in the Pre-Medical Track will earn their CPR Certification and OSHA 10-hour Industry Certification for Healthcare.
* If I have any questions or problems with regard to any aspect of the Academy program, you can contact Career Academy Career Development Coordinator, Latiese Williams at
lwilliams2@wcpss.netI understand that by being accepted into this program, I am committing myself to the above standards and expectations.