Academies At Piscataway High School Combining specialized study with a full high school curricular and extra-curricular experience.
What is an Academy at PHS? ◘ Course Sequence of Study ◘ Specialized Focused Instruction ◘ Cohort of Students and Staff ◘ Preparation for Specific Field of Study after High School
Why Choose an Academy? Focused Curricula » Targeted to specific career paths & curricula “School Within a School” » Specialized content areas paired with the full high school experience. Athletics & Activities » PHS Academy students participate in all PHS athletics, arts, clubs, and activities.
PHS Academies Biomedical Engineering Performing Arts Pre-Law & Justice Visual Arts
Biomedical Academy ◘ Doctor – MD, Research ◘ Nurse – RN, LPN, Family, General Possible Careers ◘ Physicians Assistant ◘ Educator ◘ Forensic Science ◘ Research Scientist/Professor ◘ Health Related Careers ◘ EMT
Biomedical Academy This academy offers students a structured pathway of science courses in preparation for post-secondary allied health college and career opportunities.
Schools Accepting Rutgers SHP College Credit Binghamton Boston College Brookdale Caldwell College College of New Jersey County College of Morris Drexel Everest FDU-Sussex County College Georgetown Hawaii Hudson Community College Ithaca Ithaca College Jersey City University Kean University Kent State Marywood College (PA) Mass Amherst Monmouth University Montclair University NJCU Northwestern University Nyack Ocean CC Passaic County Community College Penn State Philip/Beth Israel, NY Quinnapiac University Ramapo College Raritan Valley Community College Richard Stockton University Rutgers Rutgers University Sacred Heart San Francisco State College Scranton Seton Hall University St Johns St. Joseph’s College (PA) Syracuse TCNJ Temple University U of Pennsylvania University of New Hampshire URI US Navy William Paterson University
Engineering Academy ◘ Engineering – Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Manufacturing, Computer Possible Careers ◘ Robotics ◘ Architecture and Design ◘ Automotive Engineering ◘ Medical Engineering ◘ STEM Related Careers
Engineering Academy This academy offers in depth instruction of engineering principles in preparation for post-secondary study and career exploration PLTW
Visual Arts Academy ◘ Artist (All Mediums) ◘ Arts Educator Possible Careers ◘ Professor ◘ Scenic Design (Stage, Film, TV) ◘ Animator ◘ Graphic Designer/Art Design ◘ Illustrator ◘ Curator
Visual Arts Academy This academy immerses itself in professional artistic settings within the visual arts. Students will gain arts experience, discipline, and knowledge to fuel their talents for college and career. *Auditions & portfolios are required. Specifics will be available with Academy applications.*
Performing Arts ◘ Prof. Artist (Stage, Film, Musician, Academy Dance) ◘ Choreographer Possible Careers ◘ Arts Educator ◘ Director ◘ Conductor ◘ Producer/Production Manager ◘ Stage Manager ◘ Arts Admin (College/Community) ◘ Playwright ◘ Composer
Performing Arts Academy This academy immerses itself in professional artistic settings within the performing arts. Students will gain arts experience, discipline, and knowledge to fuel their talents for college and career. Auditions are required. Materials will be available with Academy applications.
Pre-Law & Justice ◘ Lawyer ◘ Community Activist Academy ◘ Law Enforcement ◘ Government Possible Careers ◘ International relations ◘ Paralegal ◘ Legal Research ◘ Patents, Contracts ◘ FBI/CIA Agent ◘ Legal Secretary
Pre-Law & Justice Academy Possible Partnerships: NACAC (National Association College and Career Counselors; Rutgers; Rowan; Middlesex CC; along This academy offers opportunities to with local law career organizations (NJLEEP, etc.). study and explore law and justice through a focused sequence of courses and extra-curricular activities. Possible Partnerships: Auditions are required. Materials will be available NACAC (National Association College and Career Counselors; Rutgers; Rowan; with Academy applications. Middlesex CC; along with local law career organizations (NJLEEP, etc.).
◘ All 5 academies have application process Admission to a ◘ Assessment – Different for all 5 PHS Academy ◘ Middle School Data ◘ Current middle school activity review ◘ Portfolio (if appropriate) ◘ Audition (Visual and Performing Arts) ◘ Possible Interview
Academy Timeline December 2019 OCTOBER 2019 ASSESSMENTS October 2-10 > Middles School Visits December 5> Engineering, Biomedical & Pre- Law Entrance Assessments October 14> Informational Meeting (Mandatory) 6:30 pm PAC October 15> Applications available on January 2020 AUDITIONS MS & HS School Websites N S A T I O P L I C A P N E O N L I January 4> Visual & Performing Arts Entrance Auditions (Mandatory) *email time confirmation will be sent to all applicants NOVEMBER 2019 DEADLINE February 2020 ACCEPTED November 27> Application Deadline February 5> Acceptance Notifications to Families
What will the application ask? 1 - Student Information: name, address, email, parent phone 2- Academy first choice 3- Student statement: Why do you think that you would be a strong member of the PHS Academies? Explain your personal characteristics, leadership skills, or collaborative experiences that you would bring to the PHS Academies. 4- Extra-Curricular Activity list 5- Academy second choice if applicable
PHS Academies & College Participation in a PHS Participation in a PHS Participation in a PHS Academy will allow you to Academy will give you Academy will give you take multiple classes in clarity about any a specific possible advantages in academy areas and also career path and give your the college and/or give you the opportunity college or career career path. to take full advantage of applications in depth all activities PHS has to credibility for any chosen offer. path.
◘ Where is the Academy? ◘ Do all 8 th graders have to apply to an Frequently Asked Academy? ◘ Can I apply for more than one Questions Academy? ◘ Can I be accepted into more than one Academy? ◘ Can I participate in clubs/activities/sports? ◘ Can I withdraw from an Academy?
◘ Do I have to be in an Academy to take some of these courses? Frequently Asked ◘ How many Academy courses will I take per year? Questions ◘ Will I be in all my classes with only other Academy students? ◘ Do all current 8 th graders have the same opportunity for acceptance? ◘ How do I apply to an Academy? ◘ What’s the next step in the process?
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