Medical and Health Services Academy

Medical and Health Services Academy (MHSA) is a small learning community within John C. Kimball High School.
Our purpose is to meet the needs of our students by preparing them for career and college readiness in the
health services community by providing relevant student-driven integrated learning opportunities.

Assistant Principal
Dante Dell'Aringa
ddellaringa@tusd.net

MHSA Coordinator
Robert Mate
rmate@tusd.net

MHSA Counselor
Sarah Banchero
sbanchero@tusd.net

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mhsa REQUIREMENT & eXPECTATIONS

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MHSA ORIENTATION

MHSA Presentation July 21, 2026, 5:15pm in Theater

MHSA INFORMATION

APPLICATION & INFORMATION

2026 - 2027 Application

2026-2027 APPLICATION

APPLICATIONS OPEN 11/9 AND CLOSE 12/4 BY 4PM

In order for an application to be considered complete, the following paperwork and documentation is required to be turned in together, and must be submitted in-person by the KHS Counseling Office by December 4, 2026, by 4:00PM.

Application Cover Page
Application (WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON)
Reference Forms (Math AND Science)
Typed Personal Statement (Prompt located in application)
Report Card (7th & 8th Grade)
MHSA Course Selection Sheet
(If applicable) Intra-District Transfer Form

Students/families will be notified until December 18th, 2026 regarding their student's admittance status.

MHSA Leadership

MHSA 4 YEAR PLAN

Special Events

Decision Medicine is a 2-week program hosted by the San Joaquin Medical Society that introduces students to the field of medicine through personal mentoring opportunities, site visits, and behind-the-scene experiences. You must be at least 16 years old and a current high school student in San Joaquin County. Check the following website for more details and for the application deadline: https://www.decisionmedicine.com/StudentApplication.aspx

The Summer STEM institute (SSI) is a virtual 6-week long summer program for high school students. SSI consists of a data science and research bootcamp, guest speakers from Stanford, Harvard, and MIT, and personalized research projects. to apply online visit
https://www.summersteminstitute.org/

Job Shadowing

Staff

Joell Russell: Science
jrussell@tusd.net

Jacquie Bounponechannita: Science
jbounponechannita@tusd.net

Robert Mate: Science
rmate@tusd.net

Danielle Sinquefield: English
dsinquefield@tusd.net

Renee Des Lauriers: English
rdeslauriers@tusd.net

Diane Frandsen: English
dfrandsen@tusd.net

Chris Munger: English
cmunger@tusd.net

Elisa Rains: Physical Education
erains@tusd.net

Tutoring

Community College Connections

Take a moment to check out the degrees offered at San Joaquin Delta College. Visit https://www.deltacollege.edu/degree-programs and select Degrees in Health and Fitness. If you are interested in attending classes while still in High School, be sure to contact Mr. Silva (dsilva@tusd.net) to sign up for Dual Enrollment or the College Early Start Program.

Important Skills for College Success:
Essay Writing Skills
Marking the Text Skills for Reading Textbooks

Medical Terminology Students: Your class is articulated with Delta College. Please email Mr. Silva for information on how to acquire College Units at the end of the school year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q - Can a student leave the academy?
A - Kimball MHSA is a 4 year commitment. It is expected that students and parents honor that commitment.

Q - Does the academy 4-year plan meet the a-g requirements?
A - Yes.

Q - If my child does not get in their freshman year will they have an opportunity to get in their sophomore year?
A - Students can enter into the academy between their freshmen and sophomore years if space is available. Students will not be accepted into the academy their junior or senior years.

Q - If I can't make an extra curricular activities will it affect my grade?
A - If you miss extra-curricular activities your grade will not be affected. However, you will miss out on some amazing experiences.

Q - Will there be a separate dress code for the Academy?
A - In addition to following the Kimball High School dress code, academy student will be expected to wear scrubs provided by the academy every Tuesday and Thursday.

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