Update May 17th: Wow, it is hard to believe the school year is coming to a close. Thank you students and parents for a wonderful year. I really enjoyed teaching the CNA program and visiting the hospital this year. You have accomplished a lot....your CNA certification, your Healthcare Provider CPR and a more realistic foundation of the hospital/healthcare. Make sure and use your Finals RV worksheet to help you prepare for your final exam next week! Finally, I am asking all HOSA members and anyone who would be so inclined to help a good cause.....to bring one dozen eggs to B132 in the morning. This egg donation goes to the "egging" fundraiser tomorrow so that we can help our Wonderful HOSA member Grace Truong attend National Competition in June!! Thank you for supporting HOSA and Health Science! Don't forget to return any $$ from ticket sales, remaining tickets, and name list to B132 in the morning. Go Tigers!!
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Update April 29th: Reminders! Make sure your scrubs, etc....are ready to go for the morning. This week will be our last visits to the hospital, then 3 weeks until summer break:) Tomorrow, Monday 30th is an A day!! You will also be receiving progress reports this week. Please come to tutorials before school to take care of msg assignments, etc. I am at school by 8:10 every morning. I can stay after school most days also....just let me know. There will be a test Friday May 4th for Aday & Monday May 7th for Bday. See study ideas under the announcements section of my teacher web. Keep up the Good Work, you will soon be Seniors!! and a few of you will soon be College Students!!
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Update April 23rd: All A-day grades are updated. Please check your grades and come by after school if you are missing assignments or need to turn in assignments. Also, please turn in the permission form for "And The Band Played On" by next class. Thank you for your kindness while I was out part of last week to be with my family! The substitutes spoke highly of all classes.........
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Update April 17th: No scrubs will be needed for this Wedn & Thurs. My grandmother has passed away and I will going to spend time with my parents & family. Please bring your Radiology Work Sheet to class Wedn & Thurs so that you can complete it during class. It will be due Wedn (Aday) & Thurs (Bday). Remember, next week is TAKS week!!
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Update March 28th: Reminders!! Practicum applications due to Mrs. Tingle in B132 by March 30th, this Friday...by 4:15. Also don't forget to complete well your Cardiac Rehab and Cardiac Cath Assignment. This will be a Test grade due Friday (Aday) and Monday (Bday). The students have been very professional at the hospital and enthusiastic to absorb the healthcare employees, patients and facility!!
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Update March 22nd....OOPS!!! I forgot to give 2nd period students their progress reports:(....just such hospital conversation. Come by during A lunch or right after school to get your progress report!!!
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Update March 18th: Please read the announcements below from March 15th update......wanted to add there is big chance of rain Monday afternoon and Tues. Students may want to bring an umbrella, esp Tues. Don't forget your scrubs, badge, watch, etc......see below!!!
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Update March 15th: What to send you a reminder that on Monday March 19th (B Day), students will be starting their hospital clinical rotations. Students will be shadowing and observing the healthcare providers on vaious units. The morning classes will visit Round Rock Medical Center and the afternoon class will visit St Davids Georgetown Hospital. All transportation will be provided by bus during school hours (class). It is important to be on time to class and to be in proper professional attire (clean, pressed scrubs, white clean shoes, hair pulled back, only small stud earring and a watch with a second hand, your badge, a pen and your journal form)!! Enjoy the remainder of your spring break, but prepare for clinicals before Sunday night:) See you soon!!
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Update March 9th: Practicum applications are ready for pick up. This application is due back to Mrs. Tingle by March 30th. Please come by after school if you need to pick one up! You may also pick one up after spring break. Have a wonderful Spring Break!!
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Update March 1st: Reminder that you have an Abbreviations quiz today! ER worksheet due Monday and Tues next week! ELA TAKS testing Wedn March 7th....Good Luck!
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Update Feb 21st: The handouts section has been updated. Hospital paperwork is Pass Due!! Please turn in any missing paperwork asap. See the announcement section for information on the next test this Friday Feb 24th & Monday Feb 27th (bday). I am available tomorrow morning at 8:15 am for any needs, questions, or concerns and if you just need a location to study with your friends! Have a nice evening.
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Update Feb 19th: The grading cycle for the 4th six weeks ended Friday, Feb 17th. Assignments are being graded and entered so that verification of grades can take place Monday Feb 20th at 4:30 pm. Therefore all assignments need to be turned in (emailed) by today Sunday Feb 19th so that they can be graded. If you are lacking any part of the the health career assignment (job research, interviewing, resume), please email it to me asap before 10pm Sunday Feb 19th! Have a nice day off tomorrow!!
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Update Feb 3rd: All Health Science students should bring at least 1 box or bag of cereal to support Stony Point in beating Round Rock High in the Cereal Bowl.....Cereal must be to B132 by Tues Morning Feb 7th!! Let's reach our goal of 36 boxes for the Health Science Classes. Congrats to all students for earning their Health Care Provider CPR certification! I have seen a nice growth in your CPR skills from last year. Finally, your hospital paperwork needs to be completed and returned by Monday (Aday) and Tues (Bday).....Have a wonderful Weekend!!
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Update Jan 24th: Make sure and turn in your Patient Teaching Note Sheet today and Wedn....this was written on the board to turn in!! Also dress appropriately for CPR...through Jan 31st!
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Update Jan 16th: Read below the updates for Jan 8th! Meet at 7am in front of school, bring your original Social Security Card and badge. Also HOSA t-shirt $$ due by Friday Jan 20th....T-shirts are $12 each. The best day to bring t-shirt money is Wedn this week. You can pay before or after school and during Health Science Classes!! There is a spring HOSA drive if you did not get to join in the Fall. However, the cost is still $25. The check should be made to SPHS HOSA and all checks must have a driver's license #. See you bright and early:)
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Update Jan 10th: Read below for the last 2 days of testing..... Bring your social security card! See you in the morning
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update Jan 9th: Please read the reminders below 2nd day testers (Jan 10th, Tues)!!!
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Update Jan 8th: Reminders.....1st group of students will be testing bright and early Monday the 9th. Students will meet me at front of the school at 7am!! Please be in uniform....don't forget to wear light undergarmets, your badge, your watch, pull hair back....bring your stethoscope just in case, pen, paper or small notepad, 2 pencils....not mechanical. MOST IMPORTANTLY..... You Must Have Your Original Social Security Card and other form of ID used which was the Badge for most. Make sure and locate your social security card before going to bed since we are meeting at 7am....too early to be looking for items. Best of Luck to The First Day Testers!! eat a good breakfast, bring drinks, lunch, and something to do during your down time. You All Will Do Great, I Have No Doubt:).....see you soon!
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Update Jan 2nd: Reminders.....Please wear appropriate clothing for practicing skills this week, such as no dresses and no low cut shirts. Bring your handbooks, and Procedural Checklist packets you were given last semester. Happy New Year!! see you tomorrow, Mrs. Hart
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Update Dec 27th: Hello! Hope you are all having a peaceful, restful and family filled break! I am reminding you to read over your CNA handbook, and paying special attention to the critical elements in bold. I have also placed a review of 25 questions under handouts....It is the last item under handouts. I will post the key tomorrow or Thurs! See you next year!
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Update Dec 9th: Handouts and Calendar on my teacher web have been updated! Remember to come see me starting today after school if you need to sign for exemption. Per District....You must come to my class on the day of exam even if you are exempting. Once I take attendance then you will report to the cafeteria. Regular attendance will be taken all days!! Read under announcements for study ideas for the final exam, check calendar for exam date/time, go to handouts for notes, vocab, etc....
I must mention that I fully enjoyed taking the students to clinical at Estrella Oaks. They were very professional and I saw such a growth and increase in comfort in caring for the geriatric population. I hope the experience was as meaningful as I felt it to be. I am looking forward to the students earning their Nursing Assistant Certification in January. Please ask your student what date they are taking the exam and put this on your calendar. We will meet here in B132 at 7am the morning of the exam. The students will spend most of that day at Estrella. I will let attendance know that this is an excused absence from any other classes they miss that day. They will have time in class and Estrella to work on any assignments they may be missing. Students, remember to review your handbook over the holiday break, practice any skills you can, and use imagery to review skill steps. This will help you keep fresh on the skills and info! Have a wonderful Holiday Break!!
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Nov 30th Update: Reminder that $93 Money Order or Cashier's Check is Due by Friday Dec 2nd. The testing folks do Not accept personal checks. This money order or Cashier's Check must be made payable to NACES Plus Foundation. Thank you for supporting you supporting in working toward their Certification as a Nursing Assistant. We will start testing Jan 9th, however all paperwork has to be turned in before the break. Please encourage them to review their handbook, guidelines and skills as much as possible over the holiday break coming up. The first week of January will be skills, skills, skills review!! Have a great Day!
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Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy some family time and extra rest, and oh good eats!! Your only homework is to Practice Communication when visiting with family and friends.....and review your handbook skills paying special attention to the critical steps....if you have some quiet time. Enjoy!
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Update Nov 22nd: Please see below.....Money Order or Cashier's Check Due by Dec 2nd made payable to NACES Plus Foundation.......Also, bring small items to place in gift baskets for Estrella. We will give these baskets to the staff with cards on our last visit and will give cards to the residents! Thanks
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Update Nov 15th: Wow! I just have to say again how awesome the students (you) are doing at clinical. You are making a wonderfull impact on many residents who so enjoy seeing you and talking with you. I also can see the knowledge and comfort being gained through this time spent caring for and talking with the residents. As we move forward with clinials, I am preparing the paperwork for the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam the students will take in January. I ask that you turn in your $93 money order or cashiers check by Dec 2nd to me. This must be made payable to NACES Plus Foundation. No personal checks allowed! Also, if you have not turned in your first and second choices for testing please do so this week. Remember, some A day students will need to test on a B day. There just are not enough A day slots available. Each test date, the 7 students testing will meet at the school and be ready to leave by 7:10 am. I will be driving us to Estrella with a school suburban.
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Update Nov 10th: Journal Assignment due Nov 11th, Friday for Aday, and Nov 14th Monday for Bday. Also, here is some information regarding the Social Security Office in Georgetown if you were one of the students needing to get a new Social Security Card due to signature or name issues. Social Security Adminiatration 104 Parkview Drive Georgetown TX 78626, Phone # 1-877-531-4699. Their hours of operation are 9am-3:30. I was told the card takes about 2 weeks to get once they order/process it. You will need to complete an application called Form SS5, and will need a valid ID. They prefer a driver's license but you can use a student ID. However, you must be present if using an ID. You must also be present if over 19. You parents can take care of this for you if you are under 18 and have a Driver's License. I hope this helps. You may be able to obtain more information from secure.ssa.gov ......If you are needing to get a SS card, you will need to take care of this immediately so that all can be processed for your testing.
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Update Nov 7th: The Intake & Output Worksheet was due today for Aday. Turn in tomorrow for less late points off. Journal Assignment #2 will be due Nov 11th for Aday and Nov 14th for Bday!
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Update Nov 3rd: Don't forget that your Journal #1 assignment is due today!!
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Update October 30th: Want to do something nice? You can make a few Happy Halloween Cards for our residents at Estrella. This would be a great activity to get your younger siblings involved in also. Feel free to make some even if you are A day students and bring them by my room, B132 in the morning. We will be happy to deliver them to the residents tomorrow!!!
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Update October 29th: I have placed an assignment under handouts. It is Journal Assignment #1. You may print it and answer the questions thoroughly in complete sentences. You may type or hand write your responses and may use your own paper so that you have adequate space for your responses! This will be due Tues Nov 1st for Aday, and Wedn Nov 2nd for Bday. Reminder: Next week is the last week for the 2nd 6 weeks (it was only 5 weeks long). I want to again compliment you all on your professionalism at clinical and also your willingness to work hard in helping the residents with many different needs. You are doing a great job and I'm proud of you!!
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Update October 19th: Aday students study your Vocabulary List #4 that you created for yourself! You will have a quiz tomorrow over this list. Great Job at clinical. I am quite impressed at your work these past 2 day!!
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Update October 19th: The PB & J Bowl ends Thurs 4:15. This is an annual event where SPHS collects Jelly (this year) and RRHS (Peanut Butter). The school that collects the most jars Wins and is announced at the SPHS vs. RRHS game this Friday. The items collected are donated to the RR Serving Center Food Bank, to help serve our very own community! So please support SPHS in BEATING RRHS and bring your JELLY no later than Thurs 4:15!!! Go Tigers!!
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Update October 17th: Tomorrow is our first clinical rotation. Please refer to your check list to make sure you are all ready. It never hurts to be a little early to class to make sure you are ready. Some students are missing their shaving homework assignment....please bring asap. The bedmaking assignment will be due by the end of Thurs. I am here every morning early this week for tutorials and every day after school except Tues. Come to tutorials to complete your bedmaking assignment or to finish up your Vital Signs Graph. Eat a good meal before clinical!!
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Update October 13th: Test tomorrow October 14th for Aday. See announcement section for study ideas. There will be No tutorials tomorrow. I have extended the bedmaking assignement to October 20th, Thursday. Any remaining paperwork, forms, requirements must be brought to me Monday morning. I will be here at 8am. I posted on the handouts the "List For Clinicals" that will help you be prepared for next week!!
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Update October 10th: Reminders...Yeh Rain!! Time to wrap things up this week. Please bring a copy of your SS card, make sure it is signed before you copy it. Also I need proof of your flu shot! And finally, don't forget your training plan agreement and medical release forms......Shaving Homework Due, use this day off on Monday to get your practice in....I will be available Tues am, Wedn am and pm, Thurs pm, Fri am & pm for those still needing to do Bedmaking Assignment. Tues starts the PB&J HOSA Bowl against RRHS....So Stony Point Bring Your JELLY!!! lets continue the tradition of Stony Point getting more jars that benefits our local Round Rock Serving Center Food Bank. You may bring your jars of jelly to B132, My Room. Please spread the message to your friends. We need all of Stony Point to participate!! Have a great day off Monday! Mrs. Hart
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Update Oct 4th: Reminders.....Vocab List #3 Quiz tomorrow Wedn for Aday and Thurs for Bday. You can find the list under the handouts if you misplaced yours. Tutorials available at 8am for bedmaking and Shaving, or any other needs you may have. Don't forget to complete your Training Plan Agreements & Medical Release/Information Forms
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Update Oct 1st: Reminders......Shaving and Hair care Homework. You will be able to pick up your scrubs Monday & Tuesday! Bring a copy of your social security card. Please make sure you sign it before copying.
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Update Sept 30th: The scrubs have arrived. You may come by classroom after school today Friday the 30th to pick them up today. You will need to check your order and sign for them. You can also obtain them during class next week! Have a great weekend.
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Update Sept 26th: Written Test #2 tomorrow for Aday, Tues Sept 27th and for Bday, Wedn Sept 28th. Check under the announcement section for study ideas. I have also updated the Handouts sections with the notes we have completed in class. I am available before school this week for tutorials and also Today (Monday), Wedn and Thurs after school until 5pm. This is the last week for the first 6 weeks grading cycle so work hard in all your classes!!
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Update Sept 23rd: Reminders for those who still need to get their TB skin test and Flu shot. Also remember that I will need a copy of your social security card for the CNA application process. You will need to bring your ID (clinical badge) and Social Security card with you on the day of testing, but I need a copy asap. Students are learning to shave right now and will be looking to assist family members with shaving for practice if possible:) Have a great weekend!
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Update Sept 19th: Reminders.....Skills Test on Wedn Sept 21st for Aday, and Thurs Sept 22nd for Bday. All students will have handwashing and communicating with resident as half of the skills test. The remaining 50% will come from one of the skills we have completed. Read through your handbook and Procedural Guidelines (as well as the Procedure checklist given today). I am not grading for speed but for proper steps and safety. I will be available Tues 9/20 at 8am-8:55 for tutorials, as well as Wedn 8am and 4:15pm if needed.
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Update Sept 14th: Reminders.....Vocab List #2 Quiz tomorrow for Aday and Fri for Bday. See list under handouts if you can not locate yours. Also, bring a copy of your social security card. Make sure you sign it before you copy it. I will have to turn this in later with your CNA application and must make sure names match up. Progress reports come home tomorrow also. Have a great evening!
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Update Sept 8th: Reminder! $$ due for scrubs, insurance and cpr Friday 9/9 for Aday and Monday 9/12 Bday. I have placed the order form under handouts if you have lost yours. Please make sure a driver's license number is on the check. Test tomorrow for Aday and Monday for Bday. Check the announcement section for study ideas! Meet the Tigers tomorrow, Come get your Kettle Korn and support HOSA
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Update Sept 6th:
Hello! Wow, hard to believe that progress reports come out next week for the first 3 weeks. It has been a wonderful start to the year and I want to say Thank you Students and Parents for getting all the requirements taken care of for Health Science. I realize it has required your effort, time and money to make this all fall in place....beginning with the back ground checks, required shots, etc. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Also, a reminder that the fees are due by Friday the 9th so that I can get the scrubs ordered and back in time for our clinicals (Mid October, tentatively).
Parent's night is Monday Sept 12th at 6:30pm. However, I will be available
in B132 from 5:30-6:15 for any questions, classroom tours, etc
instead of the regular scheduled time. I will not be available at 6:30 due to a conflict in time (my son's first football game starts at 6:30pm this same evening). If you plan on attending parent's night and are not able to come between 5:30-6:15, I will be happy to meet with you another day before or after school. Please feel free to email or call with any questions. Have a great week, Mrs. Hart
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Update Sept 1st: Important Reminder....Vocabulary List #1 Quiz Friday 9/2 for Aday, and Tues 9/5 for Bday. Also Forms from first day packet are due today and tomorrow for Bday. I do understand that some are still working on shot records, immunizations. The school nurse will give you a print out for $1 and I will make you an extra copy for your own records. The flu shot will be required also but I am asking that you have this by Sept 23rd. Thank you guys for your positive attitude through all that you have had to do to get ready! You rock!
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Update Aug 30th: I wanted to pass along some additional information that may be of use to some! The Round Rock Health Clinic located at 211 Commerce offers walk in on Tues and Thurs 8-11 and 1-4. They also have appt that can be made. The TB skin test can not be given on Thurs due to the fact it needs to be read in 48-72 hours by the clinic. The school nurse is also able to read this if you have the form with you. Their phone number is 248-3257. I was told that the TB skin test is $20 and all other immunizations are $10 for whatever you need (not per shot). Hope this helps, Mrs. Hart
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Update August 24th: Thank You!! for a wonderful first 2 days of school. I am very excited about this year and helping you earn your CNA, along with learning more about hospitals and health careers. Remember to schedule your back ground check/finger printing appt this week and bring me the date of your appt if you still need this requirement. Also be thinking about a good time to get your TB skin test in the next couple of weeks. Bring me a copy of your TB test once it is completed. Go Tigers!!
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Update August 19th: I have received many back ground check reports back. However, I am still needing quite a few. If you have not made arrangements for your back ground check you will need to bring to school the first 2 days proof of your fingerprinting appt. This is a requirement in order to be able to stay in Health Science. I am posting the instructions under my handouts section.
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Homework and Class Assignments grading policy for Health Science
1. Test/Major Projects 45%
2. Daily Work/Homework/minor projects 30%
3. Quiz 25%
Remember the late policy for homework. Following is the reduction of points for late assignments
(this is for each day school is in session, whether you have my class that day or not):
HS
1 school day late starts at a 90%
2 school days late starts at an 80%
3 school days late starts at a 70%
4 school days late starts at a 60%
Late Assignments will not be accepted after this 4 day grace period.
Stat Starter Warm-Up Assignments daily
Stat Starter (Warm-up) daily assignment must be completed during the first 5-10 minutes of class. If you are tardy and unable to complete by the time turned in, you will be expected to attend tutorials for an alternative assignment. Usually 1 stat starter will be graded every week.
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