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Cosby High School

Chesterfield County Public Schools

SPECIALTY CENTER

Overview

Health Science LogoOpening in September 2007, the Health Science Specialty Center seeks students from a broad range of ability levels wanting to prepare for careers in the healthcare industry. An AFT Healthcare survey reports, “The [healthcare] system faces a widespread crisis in terms of hiring an adequate number of professionals to meet needs of patients.”

Beginning in their first year, students will explore career choices within the healthcare system. Students will also experience some of the practical applications of healthcare, such as becoming CPR certified and learning about the legal aspects of the industry. As students progress through the program, they will be offered opportunities for internships and mentorships with local healthcare providers, such as hospitals, retirement communities, and even local doctors’ offices.

  • Partnerships with local hospitals, community colleges, and universities, as well as other healthcare-based organizations
  • Lab-based, practical and clinical applications
  • Opportunities for shadowing, internships and/or mentorships
  • Career guidance for health occupations
  • Tours of medical/clinical sites
  • Health career fairs and institutes
  • Guest lecturers
  • Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses

Should you have any questions regarding the Health Science Specialty Center at Cosby, please contact Cassie Rogers via e-mail at cassandra_rogers@ccpsnet.net

Career Pathways

Students will be guided as they select a career pathway to pursue while at the Health Sciences Center. Upper-level classes will be geared toward one of following three career pathways.

Career Pathway 1 is designed for students seeking employment or a training program after high school. Examples of careers in this pathway include certified coding specialist, home health aide, emergency medical technician, and pharmacy technician.

Career Pathway 2 is designed for students who will need to further their education, perhaps with an associate’s degree from a community college or technical school and some classes for industry certification. Examples of occupations in this pathway include clinical lab technician, dental hygienist, respiratory therapist, and optician.

Career Pathway 3 is designed for students who wish to pursue a four-year college degree and possibly a professional degree. Examples of professions in this pathway include dentist, pharmacist, nurse anesthetist, and physician.

A PDF version with detailed course information can be found by clicking HERE.

Center Objectives

Students who participate in the center will be able to make health career decisions suited to their needs, aptitudes, abilities and career objectives. They will also develop a foundation of knowledge and skills that supports advanced education or entry-level employment in a health career, including:

  • Science and mathematics
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Professional behavior and ethics
  • Analysis and problem-solving

Scholarships

The Governor’s Health Science Academy is pleased to provide an opportunity for Cosby High School Specialty Center Seniors to apply for two (2) different scholarships your senior year. Both applications are due by March 31st of your Senior Year.

The Rachel Garka Scholarship information is available by clicking HERE

Booster Shots Scholarship applications are available beginning December of each school year. For additional information please Click HERE

The Booster Shots Scholarship is only available to students whose parents have become paid members of the Booster Shots.

Simply fill out the following form to become a member or take a leadership position.

Membership Form can be downloaded HERE

Mail Forms to Booster Shots;

P.O. Box 1628; Midlothian, VA 23113

Annual Membership Dues – Only $25.00

Other Specialty Centers

Thank you for your interest in our specialty centers and two regional governor’s schools. The application window for this year has closed. Those who have already applied may access the online application portal at ccpsopportunities.com to monitor their submitted applications. Please see the calendar below for future deadlines specific to individual specialty centers. Please note that the CCPS calendar for the two regional governor’s schools is slightly different than that which appears on their school websites. The calendar below has deadlines specific for students applying through Chesterfield County Public Schools.  If you have questions about specialty centers, please visit their websites.  You can find a link to each school’s page below. 

In addition to the broad spectrum of programs in each comprehensive high school, Chesterfield County Public Schools offers students the opportunity to participate in optional academic programs related to special interests.


Frequently Asked Questions: Specialty Center & Governor’s Schools Acceptance Process

Specialty Centers and Locations

  • Specialty Center Fair
  • Regional High Schools


Clover Hill High Mathematics and Science
Cosby High Health Science
CTC @ Courthouse Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse
CTC @ Hull Career and Technical Center @ Hull
James River High Leadership and International Relations
Lloyd C. Bird High Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies
Manchester High Mass Communications
Manchester High Spanish Immersion
Matoaca High Information Technology
Meadowbrook High Academy for Developing Entrepreneurs
International Baccalaureate Program
Midlothian High International Baccalaureate Program
Monacan High Health Professions and Therapies
Humanities
Thomas Dale High Center for the Arts

Specialty Center Calendar

Date Time Event
10/15/2020 – – – – – – Applications for Governor’s Schools & Specialty Centers available online and in middle school counseling offices for reference/review
10/26/2020 6:30 p.m. Virtual Specialty Center Fair — Video available on CCPS Schools website
10/28/2020 7:00 p.m. Virtual Open House – CodeRVA
11/5/2020 6:00 p.m. Virtual Open House – Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology
The 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Open House for each Specialty Center will be repeated again at
7:30 p.m.
11/9/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Health Professions & Therapies, Monacan High School
11/9/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Mass Communications, Manchester High School
11/10/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Humanities, Monacan High School
11/10/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Center for the Arts, Thomas Dale High School
11/11/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Spanish Immersion, Manchester High School
11/11/2020 6:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School
11/12/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Leadership and International Relations, James River High School
11/16/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Mathematics and Science High School – Clover Hill High School
11/17/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Meadowbrook Academy for Developing Entrepreneurs – Meadowbrook High School
11/17/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – International Baccalaureate, Meadowbrook High School (for students zoned for L.C. Bird, Manchester, Matoaca, Meadowbrook, and Thomas Dale High Schools)
11/17/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – International Baccalaureate, Midlothian High School (for students zoned for Clover Hill, Cosby, Midlothian, Monacan, and James River High Schools)
11/18/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Information Technology, Matoaca High School
11/19/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies, L.C. Bird High School
11/19/2020 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Virtual Open House – Health Science, Cosby High School
12/1/2020 7:00 a.m. Applications for Governor’s Schools & Specialty Centers OPEN in online SchoolMint system
12/1/2020 7:00 p.m. Virtual Open House – CodeRVA
12/16/2020 11:59 p.m. Applications for Governor’s Schools & Specialty Centers CLOSE in online SchoolMint system
1/4/2021 – – – – – – CodeRVA online application opens
1/15/2021 3:00 p.m. Teacher Recommendations for Governor’s Schools & Specialty Centers Due in online SchoolMint system
2/20/2021 11:59 p.m. Applications for CodeRVA CLOSE
3/5/2021 3:00 p.m. Acceptance offers for Governor’s Schools & Specialty Centers made via online SchoolMint system
3/6/2021 – – – – – – Acceptance offers for CodeRVA emailed
3/19/2021 3:00 p.m. Student responses to Governor’s Schools & Specialty Centers admission offers are due via online SchoolMint system
3/22/2021 – – – – – – Students notify CodeRVA of intentions

Important Information and Documents

TitleDate modifiedDownload
Specialty-Center-Q-_-A Document 2021-2022 October 20, 2020 DownloadPreview
Specialty Centers Application SAMPLE November 4, 2020 DownloadPreview
Specialty Center Governors Schools Acceptance Process FAQs March 16, 2021 DownloadPreview
2020-2021 Guidelines for Specialty Centers October 16, 2020 DownloadPreview
Spec Centers Overview- HS Options 2020-2021 October 16, 2020 DownloadPreview
Event Calendar Insert 2020-2021 October 26, 2020 DownloadPreview
Specialty Center Directory SY21 October 16, 2020 DownloadPreview
SIGNED - Superintendent Invite letter Spec Ctr Fair 2021-2022 October 20, 2020 DownloadPreview
Recommendation Form - Specialty Centers 2020-21 October 20, 2020 DownloadPreview
Specialty Centers Application Requirements 2020-2021 Final December 11, 2020 DownloadPreview

Other Options for secondary students


CCPSOnline


CodeRVA Regional High School


Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies


Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology