Biotechnology Endorsement
Information for Counselors, Students, and Parents
Course Work Selection
Sophomore Year_____________ Total Required 3
Required
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Math Class………………………………………….…...1
Biology or Chemistry or College Chemistry (with ONHS
instructor approval) …………………….1
Exploring Health Careers………………………....... (.5)
Forensic Biotechnology………………………...…....(.5)
Optional
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Lab Tech…………………………….………........(.5)or 1
Junior Year_________________ Total Required 3-4
Required
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Math Class………………………………………..……..1
Advanced Biotechnology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
(Includes Computer Apps. and Practical Arts credits)………2
Select One of the Science classes Listed Below
o College or AP Biology…………………....1
o Chemistry or Physics…………………….1
Optional
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Endorsement Hours and Extensions
Listed below are guide lines that all biotechnology / Life
Sciences students must meet to achieve a transcript
endorsement.
Endorsement Hours must include 3 Categories of
Extensions that are tracked at
https://online.olatheschools.com/21century/21Century.php
These hours are to be properly recorded and
submitted to the 21st Century Administrative
Assistant each Quarter.
 Academic Internship
 Academic Team
 Community Presentations
 Presenting to Other Students
 Teaching Aide
 Volunteer services on community projects
 Work Experience
 Facilitator Approved
Lab Tech……………………….………………….(.5)or 1
Senior Year____________ Total Required 1.5-3
Required
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Math Class……………………………..………………..1
Biotechnology / Life Sciences Senior Project.…. (.5)-2
Optional
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Lab Tech……………………….…………….……(.5)or 1
Any College prep Science classes.…………………....1
Total Required for Biotechnology Endorsement = 9
Endorsement Goals
Students can achieve a transcript endorsement by meeting the
course selections listed above. Their GPA for only the above courses
will determine the level of endorsement.
Use the table below to select your goal.
Endorsement Goal
Minimum Program GPA
Proficient
Highly Proficient
Highly Proficient with Honors
3.0
3.5
4.0
Equally important to the success of the student’s preparation for a
science career is an opportunity to explore a variety of professions.
Students will participate in a variety of activities that will provide an
insight into the professional world of science.
Endorsement Goal
Proficient
Highly Proficient
Highly Proficient with Honors
1/2/2007
Endorsement Hours
70 per year
85 per year
100 per year
Required Extensions that are tracked at
https://online.olatheschools.com/21century/21Century.php
Search of Colleges and/or Technical School
Resume
Senior Project Proposal Draft
Post-Secondary Application
Senior Project Final Proposal
Presentation Plan
Senior Project
Senior Project Presentation
Biotechnology
Steps to becoming a Biotechnology and Life
Sciences Student
1. Complete online application at
http://www.olatheschools.com
2. Provide 2 recommendations and copy of
transcript from Jr. High
3. Student and Parent meet with Facilitator
4. Show your counselor the letter of
acceptance and complete an Olathe
North enrollment form.
5. Begin endorsement hours in June/July
6. Student and Parent to program meeting
in August
Olathe North’s
21 Century Transfer Program
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 Mission statement
 To provide unique content, hands-on
For more information contact the Biotechnology
and Life sciences Facilitator Mr. Randy Dix at
Olathe North High School.
913-780-7140
activities and real world experiences in
Biotechnology / Life Sciences.
 Objective
 To launch students into educational and
career pathways for biotechnology and
health career professions.
rdixon@olatheschools.com
http://teachers.olathe.k12.ks.us/~rdixon/
 Student Opportunities
 Learn to use the tools and techniques that scientists
and health care professionals practice daily
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Explore careers in medicine, CSI, animal health and
research science
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Visit local educational and commercial laboratories
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Attend scientific presentations and meetings
Apply computer skills in the fields of bioinformatics,
molecular modeling, and instructional media
Student Quote
“It’s really cool. If you have any questions about
science, instead of asking it and getting a boring
lecture, you get to conduct hands on labs and have
group discussions to figure out answers to problems.”
Anza Ali
1/2/2007