Stranahan High School

NAF’s Academy of Health Sciences (AOHS) addresses the critical
achievement gap in STEM fields by developing a pipeline of
students prepared to pursue health-related degrees and
professions in one of the fastest growing sectors of the
economy.


Curriculum
AOHS curricula introduce students to health career
possibilities, through a series of career exploration courses. Which includes, 
two separate pathways; Bio-Medical Sciences and Allied Health.

Bio-Medical Science Pathways

• Prin. of Bio-Medical Science
• Human Body Systems
• Medical Interventions
• Bio-Medical Innovations

Allied Health Pathways

• Health Science A&P
• Health Science Foundations
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Allied Health Assisting 3

All courses use project-based learning techniques with an
emphasis on strengthening literacy, project management,
leadership, and team building skills while fostering
creativity and innovation. The curriculum is vetted by industry
professionals to ensure content is current and relevant.
NAF has partnered with Project Lead the
Way (PLTW) 

College and Career Readiness
In addition to studying career-focused curricula and
working on collaborative projects, AOHS students gain
critical career knowledge through a series of work-based
learning activities both inside and outside of the classroom
including job shadowing events, mock interviews, résumé
writing workshops, and the culminating experience—a paid
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 make an important real world connection for
students, helping them understand the connection between
their education and future success.
NAFTrack Certification, NAF’s student certification
assessment system, validates successful course completion,
projects, and internships. By receiving a passing score
on end-of-course exams and satisfactory scores on
culminating project and internship assessments, students
earn NAFTrack Certification - signifying to post-secondary
institutions and employers that are both college and
career ready. With this credential, graduates can benefit
from NAFTrack Certified Hiring, a new initiative with some
of America’s top companies that gives special consideration
to these graduates for job opportunities and other career
support. Select AP, IB, Cisco, and dual enrollment courses or
third party curricula qualify for NAFTrack Certification.
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.