Medical & Health Services Academy

• MHSA 4 YEAR PLAN

mhsa REQUIREMENT & eXPECTATIONS

Thank you for your interest in the MHSA Program; however, we are now full for 2021-2022 school year.  If you would like to be on the waitlist, please email us at zpajarillo@tusd.net.  

• MHSA Application 2022-23 
  • Complete Application
• MHSA 9th grade Courses Selection Sheet
• MHSA 9th grade Course Selection Form

Please return the following by email to zpajarillo@tusd.net 

1. Course Selection Form (Signed by student & Parent)
2. Transcript of Grades
3. Inter/Intra District Transfer (If Applicable)

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• MHSA 10th Grade Course Selection Form 22 - 23
• MHSA 11th Grade Course Selection Form 22 - 23
• MHSA 12th Grade Course Selection Form 22 - 23

Congratulations to our new Leadership officers!

President: Anne Mariano
Vice President: Tori Campbell
Secretary: Cristal Hood
Treasurer: Robert Dunhouse
Public Relations: Sana Malik
Class of 2021 Representative: Fateh Kahlon
Class of 2022 Representative: Jade Pedigo
Class of 2023 Representative: Stacy Du & Bella Russell
Class of 2024 Representative: Harleen Kaur & Claryssa Garcia

(There will be two reps from the Classes of 2023 & 2024 to give a stronger voice as they are not able to run for President or Vice President. In other words, our Freshman and Sophomore class each year)

Decision Medicine is a 2-week program hosted by the San Joaquin Medical Society that introduces students to the field of medicine through personal mentoring opportunities, site visits, and behind-the-scene experiences. You must be at least 16 years old and a current high school student in San Joaquin County. Check the following website for more details and for the application deadline: https://www.decisionmedicine.com/StudentApplication.aspx

The Summer STEM institute (SSI) is a virtual 6-week long summer program for high school students. SSI consists of a data science and research bootcamp, guest speakers from Stanford, Harvard, and MIT, and personalized research projects. to apply online visit
https://www.summersteminstitute.org/

Job Shadowing was cut short this year due to COVID-19 closures. All facilities thought our students were wonderful and hope to provide more opportunities in the future!

 Mr. Alexander               
         MHSA Health Concepts & Medical Terminology                                             galexander@tusd.net
​Miss Felisberto
         MHSA Enh. Chemistry
         kfelisberto@tusd.net
Mrs. Rains
          MHSA P.E. & Sports Medicine
          erains@tusd.net
Mr. Heinen                     
          MHSA English 9
          cheinen@tusd.net
Mrs. Des-Lauriers
     ​​     MHSA English 10
          rdeslauriers@tusd.net
Mr. Wall
         MHSA English 11
         twall@tusd.net
​Mr. Munger
          MHSA English 12                                                                                 
          cmunger@tusd.net
​Mrs. Russell
         MHSA Coordinator, MHSA Enh. Biology & Human Physiology
         jrussell@tusd.net    
​Mr. Silva
         MHSA Counselor
         dsilva@tusd.net
Mr. Keller         
         Principal 
         bkeller@tusd.net

KHS After School Tutoring
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 
3:30-4:30 
Contact Mrs. Pajarillo @ zpajarillo@tusd.net to be added  
to the KHS After School Tutoring Team  and Start Attending Now 

KHS Site Tutoring Program is after school in the Library, Tu/W/Th

When quarter grades are posted, students that are in-danger-of failing any of their courses will receive a notice of academic probation and will be required to attend a minimum of 2 hours of tutoring per week until their grade has improved.

Take a moment to check out the degrees offered at San Joaquin Delta College. Visit https://www.deltacollege.edu/degree-programs and select Degrees in Health and Fitness. If you are interested in attending classes while still in High School, be sure to contact Mr. Silva (dsilva@tusd.net) to sign up for Dual Enrollment or the College Early Start Program.

Important Skills for College Success:
     Essay Writing Skills
     Marking the Text Skills for Reading Textbooks

Medical Terminology Students: Your class is articulated with Delta College. Please email Mr. Silva for information on how to acquire College Units at the end of the school year.

Q - Can a student leave the academy?
A - Kimball MHSA is a 4 year commitment.  It is expected that students and parents honor that commitment.  

Q - Does the academy 4-year plan meet the a-g requirements?
A - Yes. 

Q - If my child does not get in their freshman year will they have an opportunity to get in their sophomore year?
A - Students can enter into the academy between their freshmen and sophomore  years if space is available.  Students will not be accepted into the academy their junior or senior years.

Q - If I can't make an extra curricular activities will it affect my grade?
A - If you miss extra-curricular activities your grade will not be affected. However, you will miss out on some amazing experiences.  

Q - Will there be a separate dress code for the Academy?
A - In addition to following the Kimball High School dress code, academy student will be expected to wear scrubs provided by the academy every Tuesday and Thursday.

It's not to late to get involved. Email Mrs. Russell to be added to the Club.

The officers can be contacted through Remind
    Text @khsarcc to 81010 or use the Remind App

President- Nicole
Vice President- Jordyn
Treasurer- Jenika
Secretary- Alyana
Social Media Coordinator- Laila