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Specialty School
PROGRAMS
Center for Biomedical
Sciences and Engineering
@ Coon Rapids High School
Biomedical Sciences Program
The Biomedical Sciences Program at Coon Rapids High School
includes a sequence of Project Lead The Way courses that are hands-
on and use a real-world problem solving approach. Students explore
concepts of human medicine and are introduced to topics such as
physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. The Biomed-
ical Sciences Program focuses on four main career fields: Health and
Biological Sciences, Biomedical Technology and Manufacturing,
Health Administration and Partnering Careers, and Medical Sales.
Applications accepted in Grades: 9, 10 and 11
Engineering Program
The Engineering Program at Coon Rapids High School is designed
for students who want an integrated and rigorous in-depth math,
science, and engineering focus. The Project Lead The Way courses
will provide unique hands-on experiences for students with a strong
interest in these areas. The curriculum is designed as a pre-
engineering program to prepare students for post-secondary
engineering programs and engineering careers.
Applications accepted in Grades: 9, 10, and 11
Biomedical
Sciences Program
Freshman Sophomore Junior
Entering the Program Entering the Program Entering the Program
• PLTW Honors
Principles of
Biomedical
Sciences • PLTW Honors
Principles of
Biomedical
Sciences • PLTW Honors
Human Body
Systems
• Honors Physical
Science 9
Biomed • Honors English
10 Biomed and
Engineering • Computer
Skills for
Biomed and
Engineering • Human
Performance
and Wellness
• College Biology
• Focus on
electives
courses which
prepare you
for college
and careers
(replaces Physical
Education II)
• Medical
Terminology
and Careers
Biomed
Engineering Program
Freshman Sophomore Junior
Entering the Program Entering the Program Entering the Program
• PLTW Honors
Introduction to
Engineering
Design • PLTW Honors
Introduction to
Engineering
Design • PLTW Honors
Introduction to
Engineering
Design
• Computer
Skills for
Biomed and
Engineering • Honors
English 10 for
Biomed and
Engineering • Programming
elective
• Honors
Physics 9
• Programming
elective
Benefits:
• Cohort family within a large high school
• Senior research-based capstone class
• Community mentors providing insight and guidance on
student projects
• Opportunities for advanced learning and post-secondary programs
• Dynamic classes that are not offered elsewhere
• College credit possible
High School Registration Guide
For more information, go to:
ahschools.us/crhsbioeng
contact the Center for Biomedical Sciences
and Engineering Program Coordinator at
763-506-7359.
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