• Center for Wellness and Medical Professions:

    2024-2025

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    Registration Information for 2025-2026

     

    Contact Information:

    Magnet Coordinator: 

    Diamante Sadlowski

    sadlowskid@pcsb.org

     

    School Counselor:

    Erika Picard

    PICARDE@pcsb.org 

     

     

    Secretary:

    Jayne Marino

    marinojay@pcsb.org

     

    CWMP Padlet: Information Center for all updates for the CWMP Program.

     

     

    • Admissions Criteria
    • The Center for Medical Wellness Professions at Palm Harbor University High School offers a challenging academic environment where students can excel in honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in subjects such as math, science, social studies, and language arts. In addition to core subjects, students also have the opportunity to explore electives in technology, world languages, and other academic areas at the honors and AP level.

    Once enrolled, students are expected to attend classes regularly, maintain an unweighted semester GPA of at 2.0 in 9th grade, 2.3 in 10th grade, and 2.5 in 11th and 12th grades, and adhere to the Code of Student Conduct.  For more details, please refer to the District Application Program Procedures on the Pinellas County Schools website.

    • Program Highlights
    • Specialized Medical Classes: Engage in a curriculum focused on medical sciences with access to state-of-the-art medical facilities.
    • HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America): Participate in an active organization offering competitions, community service, and leadership opportunities.
    • Field Trips: Visit medical facilities, including hospitals and the University of South Florida's medical school.
    • Extracurricular Activities: Enjoy a wide range of extracurricular options available at the high school.
    • Special Events: Celebrate milestones with events like the Junior Pinning Ceremony and Senior Celebration.
    • Advanced Academics: Access Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, and Honors courses.
    • Expert Faculty: Learn from medically trained instructors with extensive industry experience.
    • Integrated Curriculum: Benefit from a curriculum infused with medical information across various subjects.
    • Community Partnerships: Engage with local medical and business communities through partnerships.
    • Clinical Experiences: Gain hands-on experience in hospitals, rehab centers, private practices, and more.
    • Volunteer Opportunities: Participate in health-related volunteer activities that meet program requirements and often qualify for Bright Futures and other scholarships.
    • Points of Pride
    • Academic Excellence: Six program graduates have been valedictorians at PHUHS.
    • Clinical Experience: Seniors gain real-world experience through community clinicals.
    • Prestigious Appointments: Graduates have received appointments to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
    • High Achievement: Students maintain an average GPA of 3.3 and above.
    • National Recognition: One National Achievement Award winner and four National Merit semifinalists in 2008.
    • HOSA Success: Regional, state, and national winners in HOSA competitions.
    • Advanced Facilities: Access to a dedicated Medical Magnet Computer Laboratory.
    • Bright Futures Success: 95% of program graduates qualify for Bright Futures Scholarship programs.
    • Strong HOSA Participation: Over 300 students actively participate in HOSA.
    • Expert Faculty: Instructors include National Board Certified educators and former Educators of the Year finalists.
    • Industry Guidance: A Professional Advisory Board ensures alignment with industry standards and advancements.
    • Parent Support: A strong Parent Medical Magnet Boosters Organization supports the program.
    • Community Service: Seniors complete over 100,000 volunteer hours.
    • Palm Harbor University’s Medical Magnet School Zone
    • North of Highway 60: Students apply to the Center for Wellness at Palm Harbor University High School.
    • South of Ulmerton Road: Students apply to the Center for Wellness at Boca Ciega High School.
    • Between Highway 60 and Ulmerton Road: Students may apply to either Center, but not both.
    • Transportation
    • Arterial bus transportation is available for students living more than two miles from the school. Magnet bus stops may require parents to drive their children to and from the stop.

     

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