Academy of Health Sciences

The Academy of Health Sciences at Falcon High School in Falcon School District 49 is a four-year program designed to introduce students to a variety of health career professions. The academy strives to ensure a smooth transition from high school education into meaningful healthcare industry-related employment or related post-secondary education. Several AOHS courses offer college credit through an agreement with Pikes Peak Community College. A student taking such courses is eligible to earn 25 college credits.

There are two AOHS registered nurse vocational health instructors.  Jillian Boots is a Registered Nurse with a background in cardiology, pediatrics, nursery, obstetrics and gynecology and Department of Corrections. The emergency services courses are taught by our Pikes Peak Community College instructor, Matt Gibbs.  Matt has taught in K-8 classrooms and has been an PPCC adjunct instructor for several years.  He is also currently employed by Falcon Fire Protection District and coordinates the PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) Program in The Colorado Springs region.

Entrance to the Academy of Health Sciences is available to 9th-12th graders. Special arrangements may be made for those students entering the academy after their freshman year. AOHS students attend Falcon High School on a full-time basis. Students residing outside the Falcon High School neighborhood feeder system may request to choice into the school by completing a school of choice application.