Partnerships. It's what the future looks like in education. And it's why our students get the chance to do some amazing learning. We are proud to be the result of a partnership between Mercy Hospital and Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, MO. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and from all over the city. During the course of the year, they are exposed to medical concepts through expert instruction and project-based strategies. They are also introduced to the medical professions and career opportunities that exist in the field of health sciences.
Health Science Academy Core Beliefs
Our program strives to...
Our students have adopted the following mission and commitments for the 2021-22 school year.
Mission:
At the Health Sciences Academy, we strive to be independent, educated members of society who can positively change our community through outreach and service. We do this by providing an encouraging, dependable, trustworthy and accepting environment for learning. We respect each and every person and strive to value everyone’s safety and diversity in a place where we build each other up to be one team, one family.
Commitments:
Health Science Academy Core Beliefs
Our program strives to...
- Connect students to their community by instilling an attitude of philanthropy through work with community programs and outreach initiatives.
- Develop strong relationships with parents and students through open and honest conversations that foster a team approach to developing strong personal skills that lead to success.
- Be an example of innovation to our peers and develop strong learning communities with a variety of partnerships that allow for authentic learning experiences.
Our students have adopted the following mission and commitments for the 2021-22 school year.
Mission:
At the Health Sciences Academy, we strive to be independent, educated members of society who can positively change our community through outreach and service. We do this by providing an encouraging, dependable, trustworthy and accepting environment for learning. We respect each and every person and strive to value everyone’s safety and diversity in a place where we build each other up to be one team, one family.
Commitments:
- We will respect each other and encourage one another to do our best at all times.
- We will work hard, continue trying even when things become difficult, and maintain positive attitudes.
- We will strive to build a better community by displaying leadership and engaging in service.
- We will open our minds towards each other in non-judgmental ways.