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In 2003, the idea to bring a unique set of courses to the students of Joppatowne High School was conceived. This idea quickly materialized into a program based on the emerging job market of the region, Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (HSEP). It is estimated that the Homeland Security industry is increasing from the 40 billion dollar business of 2004 to a 180 billion dollar industry by 2015. The program at Joppatowne High School will introduce students to careers and educational experiences available in this ever-growing industry. In the fall of 2007, a select group of Joppatowne High School sophomores will enter the first course in this program.

The mission of the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Magnet Program is to provide to the students of Harford County and eventually to the State of Maryland, the ability to have access to career pathways in homeland security studies to offer them a better education and more choices to allow them to provide services back to the community, the State and the Nation.

The Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Magnet Program will include three career pathways:

• Science, Engineering & Technology



• Homeland Security Sciences, Health & Human Services



• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Business, Finance and Information Technology, Information/Communication Technology

To Learn More about our program, please contact Joppatowne High School at: (410) 612-1510

The Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Magnet Program curriculum is scheduled to be piloted in the Harford County School District in the 2007-2008 school year.

For more information on the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness High School Curriculum, please contact Frank Mezzanotte, Harford County Public Schools.

Principal Mr. Macon Tucker	Assistant Principal Mr. Greg Komondor	Program Advisor Ms. Leah Beaulieu
Curriculum Committee Eric Cromwell (Coordinator) Mike Zipay Barney Bafford Victoria Cunningham Erica Harris Michael Harris Keven Moldenhauer John Wallace Christine Zatalava

Anne Arundel Community College Cecil Community College Harford Community College Frederick Community College

University of Maryland, College Park University of Maryland, Baltimore County Towson University Johns Hopkins University

• Edgewood Chemical Biological Center
• District Administration Magazine

Maryland Emergency Management Agency The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is charged with the resopnsibility of reducing the loss of life and property and protecting our institutions from natural and manmade disasters. The agency successfully accomplishes its mission through a comprehensive, risk-based emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security The mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security it to lead the unified national effort to secure America, prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security functions to ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce.

Ready.gov Ready is a national public service advertising campaign produced by The Advertising Council in partnership with Homeland Security. The Ready Campaign is designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.