FACES Program San Diego

Health Careers Exploration

• Clinical and non-clinical rotations in Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego in a wide range of departments including:  Audiology, Clinical Lab, Physical Therapy, Materials Management, Human Resources and many more.
• A new program began in 2010-11 that connects students with internships in Community Based Health Organizations with community partners such as City Heights Wellness Center, La Maestra Clinic, the City Heights Farmers’ Market, and the Central Region Public Health Center to name a few.
• Interaction with health professionals who regularly present during classroom workshops to enhance Healthcare Essentials curricula.

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Academic Support and Enrichment

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  Enrollment in vital college preparatory classes as pre-requisites for advanced study and careers in health such as Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry and Anatomy/Physiology (the first two are designed by the Health and Science Pipeline Initiative and are A-G approved). In addition, students are enrolled in special sections of English and Social Studies at Hoover High School using health issues as their thematic context.
• Six semesters of Regional Occupation Program Healthcare coursework with a strong focus in hands-on learning experiences in subject matter including body systems, infection control, CPR and First Aid.
• College tours and partnerships with local colleges to place students in college-based programs such as Upward Bound and the Step Up Program, one-on-one academic advising, PSAT and SAT workshops and college preparation workshops.

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Wellness Support and Psycho-Social Intervention

• Strong commitment to engaging parents and families in all aspects of the FACES program including: home visits to explain program and high school graduation requirements, providing information to parents about opportunities for involvement, and parent conferences as needed to discuss student progress. Also, parent night is held so students can present their work and what they are learning to the FACES family community.
• A professionally trained FACES staff who provide ongoing case management, psycho-social support, referrals to other professionals when appropriate, and individualized academic plans with goals for the school year.
• FACES students are assigned to a Hoover High School counselor as a cohort to ensure increased student support and monitoring for progress and/or challenges.

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Youth Leadership Development

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  Sequenced, weekly personal growth workshops focused on experiential learning about self-advocacy, assertive communication, healthy and unhealthy relationships, stress management, and other relevant topics.
• Team building activities and collaborative learning models for peer-to-peer education and support experiences.
• A requirement of a minimum of 100 hours active participation in community service and leadership development opportunities, including membership on local planning committees and collaborations with other community partners. This work culminates in the Health Fair at the end of each school year which focuses on health issues affecting the student’s community.

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