Dozier-Libbey Medical High School is a new magnet school for Antioch Unified School District that opened in August 2008, and will eventually serve 600 students in grades 9 through 12. We began with a freshmen class and will add another grade level each subsequent year. Our four-year program will uniquely prepare students for all areas of health related careers and will have a strong emphasis on math and science. Students will be required to take a minimum of four math and four science courses as well as a minimum of two years of foreign language.   All students will meet or exceed the University of California A-G requirements. The health science theme will be integrated throughout all curricular areas with heavy emphasis on integrated project based units for every grade level. In addition to the A-G requirements, the students take a medical terminology course their freshmen year which is articulated with Los Medanos Community College, as well as a health science course each year with subject matter that is specific to the health related industries such as medical career exploration, safety, ethical and legal practices, and employability skills. 

Frequent hands-on instructional activities will be a key part of our program and are developed with our industry and post-secondary partners. Examples of these are job shadowing, guided study tours, service learning opportunities, presentations by guest speakers, cross-curricular research projects, digital portfolios, and internships. In addition, all students will be strongly encouraged to join and participate in Health Occupation Students of America, which will be an integral part of our school. The strong commitment from our business and education partners will help us provide the link between high school, post-secondary education, and the world of work.