PILLAR 2 | STUDENT READINESS BENJAMIN GILLESPIE
EKG (Electrocardiogram) Practicum and Clinical Studies, Class of 2022 What were the most important lessons you learned from being in your practicum? I learned essential healthcare skills that I can use at home to help my grandmother and in my future job. I learned how to communicate effectively, spread my workload to alleviate stress, and learned my material correctly. How did being a part of this practicum prepare you for college or life after high school? Since I am trying to enter nursing school after two years of studying and prep at Texas A&M - Commerce, doing the EKG course and clinical studies allowed me to see what I would be doing in the future. It let me know what I would be getting myself into. What other certifications did you obtain at SHS? How do you feel these certifications will prepare you for your future? I received my EKG certification, HIPPA, BLS CPR & AED, and previous OSHA industrial and healthcare certifications. Obtaining these certifications gave me the confidence to step in and help someone if need be. Were you a member of any Career and Technical Student Organization? How did this organization benefit you during high school and how will it prepare you for your future? I was a member of HOSA, but I was also busy with other extracurriculars like debate, band, and football. Is there anything else you would like to add? I want to thank my teachers for putting up with me and and to all the great people in Sunnyvale for making everything possible. And a special thanks to Coach C. and Mrs. Tunnell for inspiring me, instilling the courage to become a nurse, and maybe even something beyond that. We will see. 10 | 2022 Sunnyvale ISD Community Report
The SISD Class of 2022 earned more than $6 million in scholarships.
CLASS OF 2021 COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS ACT
SAT
SISD
22.8
SISD
1092
State National
20.1 20.3
State National
1003 1060
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS EVENTS HELD AT SHS IN 22-23 College Fair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 20 PSAT Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 13 ASVAB Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr. 13 SAT School Day Test (for juniors). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 2 Career Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar. 3 Career Days also held at SES, SIS and SMS.
SMS CAREER PATHWAYS COURSE SMS students are required to take the Career Pathways course that follows the following units of study - Envisioning Success, Post Secondary Options, Programs of Study/Career Clusters, Community, Finances and Job Searching. The course exposes students to the opportunities available to them in high school and beyond. SISD graduates have been accepted at more than 250 colleges and universities.
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