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Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet
High School
California Department of Education Distinguished School
National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Award School
California Department of Education Gold Ribbon School
California Department of Education
Title 1 Academic Achievement Award
Magnet Schools of America
School of Excellence
1200 N. Cornwell Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 227-4400
Bravo’s Mission
To prepare students for a post-secondary education and to provide them with opportunities to explore the health professions, while fostering an environment of inquiry and learning that promotes the development of their human relations, skills, and abilities.
Bravo’s Vision
All students will succeed in an environment which encourages rigorous academics and empathetic and ethical behavior.
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School is located close to LAC + USC Medical Center, USC School of Medicine, Doheny Eye Institute, Keck Medical Center of USC, USC School of Pharmacy, USC Healthcare Consultation Center, and TRC-USC Kidney Center. Our location allows students an opportunity to participate in cooperative programs with these outstanding institutions.
Bravo Medical Magnet High School is adopted by the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center. Our partnership offers our students a variety of resources within the medical and allied health communities.
Bravo Medical Magnet High School has five completely equipped computer labs, three of which are computer resource centers. Each classroom has high speed Internet Access.
Bravo Medical Magnet High School is a school with high standards, assessment and accountability, outstanding curriculum and instruction, integrated technology, and a vision for success.
CURRICULUM
Bravo Medical Magnet offers courses in the following Math and Science subjects:
| Math | Science |
| Algebra | Biology |
| Geometry | Chemistry |
| Algebra II | Physiology |
| TC Math | Physics |
| Calculus | Enviromental Science |
| Statistics & Probability | Biotechnology |
| Genetics |
World Languages
Spanish
Mandarin
TYPICAL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
| A-G | Period | GRADE 9 | GRADE 10 | GRADE 11 | GRADE 12 |
| A | 1 |
Health/
Teen Health
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World History
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US History |
Principles of Democracy/
Economics
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| B | 2 | English 9 | English 10 |
American Lit./
Contemporary Composition
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English Lit./
Advanced Composition
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| C | 3 | Algebra 1 | Geometry | Algebra 2 | Elective |
| D | 4 | Biology | Chemistry | Elective | Elective |
| E | 5 | World Languages | World Languages | Elective | Elective |
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F
G
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6 | Physical Education | Physical Education |
Elective
(Visual & Performing Arts)
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Elective
(College Prep)
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HONORS COURSES
English (All levels) Biology
World History Chemistry
U.S. History Physiology
Physics
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
English Language Biology
English Literature Chemistry
Calculus AB, BC Physics
American Government Environmental Science
Economics Spanish Language
World History Spanish Literature
U.S. History Studio Art
Environmental Science
AP Capstone - Seminar
AP Capstone - Research
PATHWAYS & SPECIALIZED SECONDARY PROGRAMS
Patient Care Pathway
* Medical Terminology
* Health and Fitness Management
* Exploring Health Careers/Hospital Occupations
A 2-year program consisting of Medical Terminology AB (11th grade) and a two-period block class taking place at the Keck Medical Center of USC (12th grade) and integrated academic subjects. Prepares students to qualify for entry-level positions in the health careers. Exceptional students may be offered employment at the conclusion of the program.
Biotechnology Pathway
* Science Technology and Research (S.T.A.R.) Program
* Engineering for Health Academy (E.H.A.)
A 2-year program in which students are trained in research techniques (11th grade) and assigned to a research laboratory on the USC Health Sciences Campus (12th grade, 2-hour block periods).
Qualified Bravo students work on original biomedical research projects for publication with principal investigators and the entire research/study team. They work at various sites in research departments at USC Health Sciences Campus or their affiliates.
SISTEMMA Pathway
* Honors English 10
* Filmmaking 1
* Journalism
A 3-year program in which students explore ways in which media arts production, distribution and exhibition and the media industry (film, video, digital camera, VR, etc.) intersect with STEM fields, particularly health care.
Bravo BPHIT Academy
* BPHIT Health 9
* BPHIT Honors English 10
The Bravo Public Health & Innovative Technologies (B/PHIT) Academy is a two year program at Bravo in 9th and 10th grades focusing on aspects of public and community health including how we can help the health of the community by using innovative technologies.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Service Learning: Beginning with the class of 2007, all students will be held responsible for completing this requirement.
At this time, the requirement may be completed in a student's Health class.
Community Service: Students are required to complete 40 community service hours from a non-profit organization (non-political, non-religious) prior to graduation. Volunteer hours may be completed as early as the summer prior to the start of 9th Grade.
HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVES
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Academic Decathlon
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Leadership |
| Basketball |
Medical Office Tech.
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| Computer Programming |
Medical Terminology
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| Cross-Country |
Psychology
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| Dance |
Science Technology and Research (STAR)
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Digital Imaging
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Sports Therapy
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| Drama |
Stage Craft
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Engineering for Health Academy (EHA)
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Soccer |
| Track | |
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Jazz Ensemble
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Volleyball |
| Journalism | Yearbook |
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Latin American Studies
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Filmmaking
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BRAVO CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
| Anime |
Foster’s Club
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Anti Defamation League (ADL)
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GSA |
| Aquaponics |
Hands & Paws
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Armenian Students Assoc. (ASA)
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KIWINS |
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Arts Club
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Magic Kingdom
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| Bike | MESA |
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Black Student Union (BSU)
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NHS |
| Card |
O Life
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Club M.D.
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One in Christ
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CSF
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Once Upon a Time
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Dances of the World
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Poetry |
| Debate | PVDC |
| Desi | RAM |
| Drama | Ukelele |
| FAE |
Urban Dance
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| Folklorico |
Wise Up!
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INFORMATIONAL AND SCHOOL PROFILE LINKS