Health Sciences

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Become a vital part of the healthcare team. Join the field and study Nursing Assisting, EMT or Sports Medicine. Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the region. Classes are hands-on and interactive with small class sizes and inquiry-based learning.

Students are able to earn concurrent credit through Front Range Community College and Red Rocks Community College as well as earn industry certifications for the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, and ACE Personal Trainer.
Students will participate in HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America)

Courses

  • Basic Pharmacology
  • Disease Processes and Treatment
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Medical Terminology
  • Introduction to Sports Medicine
  • Medical Foundations
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Nutrition in Health and Disease
Course Catalog

Pathway Teachers

Karen Carr

Health Sciences Teacher

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Braelynn Haefele

Health Sciences Teacher

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Leigh Levesque

Health Sciences Teacher

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Jennifer Moreno-Leyva

Health Sciences Teacher

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Valerie Swanson

Health Sciences Teacher

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Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

Apr 15, 2026

Annual Plant Sale 2026

Join us in supporting our Agricultural Sciences program at the Career Elevation and Technology Center’s annual plant sale. This event, a beloved community tradition and a culmination of the year-long efforts of St. Vrain’s agriscience students, showcases the program’s focus on providing students with hands-on experience and leadership development in agricultural careers.

Apr 2, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival

Over two thousand community members came together on Saturday, March 7, for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ first-ever Future Ready Festival at Silver Creek High School. Families and community members filled the campus throughout the afternoon, engaging with educators, asking questions, and exploring innovative programs and opportunities available across the district. The festival featured Advantage Zones...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/08/st-vrain-valley-celebrates-first-ever-future-ready-festival/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival </span>Read More</a>

Career Elevation and Technology Center