• Medical Pathways

    There are two medical pathways to follow at Parrish Community, the standard path and the honors path.

    Standard Path

    • Students in 9th grade take Medical Skills and Services.
    • Health Science Anatomy & Physiology.
    • Students in 11th grade take Health Science Foundations.  Students must complete the first three courses with a 3.0 or higher to qualify for MTC or SCF enrollment.
    • Students in 12th grade have three options.  First, they may enroll at Manatee Technical College in either the Pharmacy Technician or Patient Care Technician program.  Second, they may dual enroll at State College of Florida.  Third, they may continue advanced science classes at PCHS.  Students should speak with their school counselor about the options for senior year.

    Honors Path

    • Students in 9th grade take Health Science Anatomy & Physiology and Honors Biology.
    • Students in 10th grade take Health Science Foundations.
    • Students in 11th grade take Advanced Placement Biology and / or additional advanced science courses.
    • Students in 12th grade have three options.  First, they may enroll at Manatee Technical College in either the Pharmacy Technician or Patient Care Technician program.  Second, they may dual enroll at State College of Florida. Third, they may continue advances Pre-Med science courses at PCHS.  Students should speak with their school counselor about the options for senior year.