Summary Of The John B. Alexander Magnet Program

Shortly after I was born, my family and I moved to Nuevo Laredo, a Mexican town bordering the city I was born in. In Mexico, I completed my first three years of education and successfully graduated from kindergarten. Several months after my graduation, my family and I moved back to Laredo, Texas to gain the advantage of an American education. In order to better prepare myself academically, my parents decided to hold me back a year and repeat kindergarten. Despite the fact I was older than most of my peers, I am grateful I was held back, for my proficiency in English increased as a result of studying an extra year in the United States.

I am a proud member of the John B. Alexander Magnet Program for Health and Sciences. As a member of this program,
I have gained knowledge and first-hand experience in the health care setting, and I have prepared myself by taking rigorous, health-related courses throughout my high school career. Specific courses I have taken to fulfill the requirements necessitated to graduate as a member of this program include: Principles of Health Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Dental Science, Scientific Research and Design, Pathophysiology, Medical Microbiology, and Medical Terminology. In addition, I completed the course Practicum of Health Science. This outstanding course enabled me to visit local clinics and hospitals to shadow and observe health professionals; I partook in firsthand patient care and surgical treatments. Being a member of this magnet program has been nothing more an advantageous aspect of my high school career; I hope to become a cosmetic surgeon in the future, and I believe this magnet program has greatly prepared me and put me one step closer to achieving my ultimate dream.