Welcome to Islands High School Choice Program Information Session January, 2019
Islands High School is a traditional high school with an attendance zone that includes Tybee, Whitemarsh, Talahi, Wilmington and Oatland Islands and a portion of east Savannah just off of President Street.
Islands High School is a also a Choice School with two different specialty programs that students can apply for: Scientific Research Veterinary Science
Scientific Research Program Our Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to conduct research under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results.
Scientific Research Program 1 ) Scientific Research as a Process – from conceiving of and developing a research idea, to designing and conducting a study, to analyzing and reporting data. 2) Ethics – the importance of ethical conduct in the treatment of research subjects and in the reporting of research results. 3) Scientific Literature, Writing, and Presentation – finding, reading, and interpreting primary and secondary sources and incorporating them into a literature review, writing scientifically, and the importance of publication and dissemination of research results.
Field studies at Skidaway Marine Science Center
On campus research and field experience
Ongoing Research and Formal Presentations
Scientific Research Program 9 th Grade- Research 1/Biology Honors 10 th Grade- Research 2/Chem Honors 11 th Grade- Research 3/Physics Honors AP Science Course 12 th Grade- Research 4/Internship AP Science Course
The Veterinary Science program includes coursework in Basic Agriculture, Small Animal Care and Vet Science. Students will learn the basics of agriculture science, animal care and about the many career opportunities available in this field. Students will be engaged in a variety of classroom and hands on experiences to include an internship during their senior year.
Basic Agriculture Class
Veterinary Science Classes
Islands HS Vet Science Team Qualified for National FFA Competition for THREE consecutive years! Only team from Georgia!!
Course Sequence (pathway): Students in the Veterinary Science Program will go through four required class and have the option of taking one additional class (Plant Science) and/or an internship. Grade Level Required Courses 9 th grade Basic Agriculture 10 th grade Animal Science AND/OR Small Animal Care 11 th grade Veterinary Science AND/OR Small Animal Care 12 th grade Work-based Learning/ Internship (optional) AND/OR Small Animal Care
3-Ring Model
1. Basic Agriscience FFA/SAE/Leadership Lab Safety Soils Ag. Mechanics Scientific classification system Animal industry Natural resources Food processing Environmental science Plant Science
2. Animal Science & Biotechnology Scientific method in animal research Importance of livestock industry Poultry science Dairy science Aquatic animals Alternative and laboratory animals Animal behavior Animal welfare Reproduction, selection & breeding Meat science Nutrition Growth
3. Veterinary Science Careers in veterinary medicine Safety & Sanitation Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, and roots Anatomy/body systems Examinations Handling & restraint Hospital procedures: injections, sutures, gowning/gloving, surgical preparation Filling prescriptions Parasites & disease; vaccination schedules
Bandaging and bandage removal Vitals: mucous membrane color and capillary refill time
Restraint of a dog in lateral recumbancy Removing a dog from a floor level cage or kennel
4. Small Animal Care & Management Pet industry, care and ownership Digestion & nutrition Reproduction & breeding of small animals Behavior & Training – Guide Dogs Animal Units: Dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, birds Breeds Diet Habitat Dog grooming/Doggy Daycare Program
5. Work-Based Learning (optional) 12 th grade year Leave campus each day at 1:00 Internships: Veterinary office – Whitemarsh Animal Care, Allison’s Animal Care, Island Veterinary Clinic, Tybee Animal Care, Savannah Animal Care Oatland Island Wildlife Center Bentley’s or other pet food stores PetFix (Humane Society) Animal House at Live Oak
EOPA (End of Pathway Assessment) Veterinary Assistant Certificate After 3 classes: Basic Ag., Animal Science, Vet Science Georgia Dept. of Education Administered by Precision Exams Veterinary Assistant Credential Must score 80% or higher
Other opportunities in the Vet Program: Programs with Elementary/Middle School students Raise and train a guide dog puppy – Southeastern Guide Dog Association FFA meetings, competitions, conventions, etc. Veterinary Science CDE TailsSpin – field trips, nutrition talks Dog Biscuit Program Dog Discathon Spay/Neuter Clinics Veterinary Camp (Middle School)
Spaces available for 2019-20 Scientific Veterinary Research Science 36 Spaces 50 spaces
Schedules, Classes and Bells Ringing, Oh My School hours are 7:30am until 2:30pm Mondays- “C” Days – students go to all 8 classes (35 mins) Tuesdays/Thursdays – “A” Days – students go to 4 classes (85 minute classes) Wednesdays/Fridays- “B” Days - student go to 4 classes (85 minute classes)
Schedules, Classes and Bells Ringing, Oh My Each student is assigned an advisor. The advisor is like a homeroom teacher and the student will have that same advisor throughout high school. Students will begin their school day in advisement from 7:30- 7:40am.
Schedules, Classes and Bells Ringing, Oh My Classes are scheduled based on course requirements and sequences and students may have to travel from one side of the building to the other and then to another part of the building for the rest of the day. Students have five minute between classes to go to the restroom and to go to their locker if needed. •
Islands High School has 3 different lunch periods depending on the location of the 3rd period class. Each lunch period is 30 minutes • Students may choose to eat in • cafeteria or cave.
Electives Offered at Islands High (5 required for graduation) Mythology/Contemporary Lit Intro to Business/Tech Journalism (by application) Business Communications Women’s Lit Entrepreneurship Psychology Business Law Sociology US History in Film SAT Prep Current Issues Local Area Studies Anthropology
Electives Offered at Islands High (5 required for graduation) Weight Training Beginning Band Team Sports Intermediate Band Advanced Band Recreational Games Percussion Ensemble Aerobic Dance Beginning Chorus Visual Arts 1, 2, 3 Women’s Chorus Drawing and Painting 1 Mixed Chorus Theater 1, 2, 3, 4 Advanced Chorus
Social Studies English Department Advanced Department AP Language/Composition AP Human Geography • Placement AP Literature/Composition AP Government • Offerings AP US History Math Department AP Psychology AP Art History AP Statistics • AP Calculus AB • Science Department AP Calculus BC • AP Biology AP Chemistry World Languages AP Environmental Science Department AP Spanish • Art Department Language/Culture AP Studio Art
2015 Recent Advanced Placement STEM School Awards Advanced Placement Humanities School Advanced Placement Merit School and 2016 Honors Advanced Placement Humanities School Advanced Placement Champion School 2017 Advanced Placement Humanities School 2018 Advanced Placement STEM School Advanced Placement Humanities School
Boys Athletics Girls Athletics Football • Softball • Wrestling • Volleyball • Basketball • Cheerleading • Soccer • Basketball • Baseball • Soccer • Cross Country • Cross Country • Tennis • Tennis • Track and Field • Track and Field • Golf/Swimming • Golf/Swimming (SCCPSS) • (SCCPSS) • Lacrosse Lacrosse •
Student Senate Clubs and FBLA Student Drama Club Organizations FFA Literary Quiz Bowl Fellowship of Christian Athletes Science National Honor Society
National Honor Society Clubs and Future Educators of America Student Mu Alpha Theta Organizations (Math Honor Society) Teens in the Driver’s Seat Mock Trial Tri Mu (Music Honor Society) Spanish Club
FBLA School Store The Surf Shop Islands HS Spirit Wear T-Shirts Custom Designs Sweatshirts Jackets Stickers and Magnets College Spirit Items School Supplies
Do teachers have individual websites? Yes, most teachers use a website or Stay online platform for posting Connected! assignments, information and for collecting work. Some of these include: Schoology and Google Classroom. Students will have their own log in for each. It is up to the student to share this information with their parents.
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