Health Academy Cord Requirements
Students who successfully complete all Health Academy courses will be presented with cords at the Health Academy graduation which will be worn during Farrington High School’s graduation to identify them as Health Academy graduates. To earn the cord the student must:
If failed Human Physiology, take Chemistry and receive a “C” or better
*Students who do not meet the cord requirements may submit a letter to the Health Academy team explaining any extenuating circumstances and reasons for exceptions.
- pass all Academy and non-Academy courses
- make up failed courses
If failed Human Physiology, take Chemistry and receive a “C” or better
- complete writing assessment with a score of 70% or higher on each component
- complete 30 hours of community service
- attend the Health Academy’s Graduation Ceremony
*Students who do not meet the cord requirements may submit a letter to the Health Academy team explaining any extenuating circumstances and reasons for exceptions.
Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement is the Farrington Health Academy's commitment to industry that our graduates have demonstrated the skills and behaviors of a competent, compassionate and committed caregiver.
Students will work toward a Certificate of Achievement that will be awarded at the end of the senior year.
The certificate may include all or any of the following areas:
1. ORAL COMMUNICATION
Standard: Students will show competence in oral communication skills through a series of oral situations which include the mock interview,oral presentation, and direct instruction.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Standard: Students will show competence in written communication skills by receiving a 70% or higher on a completed senior/academy project research paper.
3. WORK PERFORMANCE
Standard: Students will show growth in the following behaviors by their senior year:
- Attendance
- Following Directions
- Work Completion
- Effective Group Member
- Work Done On Time
- Accountability
4. COMMUNITY SERVICE
Standard: Students will complete a total of 30 hours or more of community service during their years in the academy.
Students will work toward a Certificate of Achievement that will be awarded at the end of the senior year.
The certificate may include all or any of the following areas:
1. ORAL COMMUNICATION
Standard: Students will show competence in oral communication skills through a series of oral situations which include the mock interview,oral presentation, and direct instruction.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Standard: Students will show competence in written communication skills by receiving a 70% or higher on a completed senior/academy project research paper.
3. WORK PERFORMANCE
Standard: Students will show growth in the following behaviors by their senior year:
- Attendance
- Following Directions
- Work Completion
- Effective Group Member
- Work Done On Time
- Accountability
4. COMMUNITY SERVICE
Standard: Students will complete a total of 30 hours or more of community service during their years in the academy.
