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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
Combining specialized study with a full high school curricular and extra-curricular experience.
◘ Course Sequence of Study ◘ Specialized Focused Instruction ◘ Cohort of Students and Staff ◘ Preparation for Specific Field of Study after High School
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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.
Possible Careers
◘ Doctor – MD, Research ◘ Nurse – RN, LPN, Family, General ◘ Physicians Assistant ◘ Educator ◘ Forensic Science ◘ Research Scientist/Professor ◘ Health Related Careers ◘ EMT
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
Syracuse TCNJ Temple University U of Pennsylvania University of New Hampshire URI US Navy William Paterson University
Possible Careers
◘ Engineering – Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Manufacturing, Computer ◘ Robotics ◘ Architecture and Design ◘ Automotive Engineering ◘ Medical Engineering ◘ STEM Related Careers
This academy offers in depth instruction of engineering principles in preparation for post-secondary study and career exploration
Possible Careers
◘ Artist (All Mediums) ◘ Arts Educator ◘ Professor ◘ Scenic Design (Stage, Film, TV) ◘ Animator ◘ Graphic Designer/Art Design ◘ Illustrator ◘ Curator
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.*
Possible Careers
◘ Prof. Artist (Stage, Film, Musician, Dance) ◘ Choreographer ◘ Arts Educator ◘ Director ◘ Conductor ◘ Producer/Production Manager ◘ Stage Manager ◘ Arts Admin (College/Community) ◘ Playwright ◘ Composer
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.
Possible Careers
◘ Lawyer ◘ Community Activist ◘ Law Enforcement ◘ Government ◘ International relations ◘ Paralegal ◘ Legal Research ◘ Patents, Contracts ◘ FBI/CIA Agent ◘ Legal Secretary
This academy offers opportunities to study and explore law and justice through a focused sequence of courses and extra-curricular activities.
Auditions are required. Materials will be available with Academy applications. Possible Partnerships: NACAC (National Association College and Career Counselors; Rutgers; Rowan; Middlesex CC; along with local law career organizations (NJLEEP, etc.).
Possible Partnerships: NACAC (National Association College and Career Counselors; Rutgers; Rowan; Middlesex CC; along with local law career organizations (NJLEEP, etc.).
◘ All 5 academies have application process ◘ Assessment – Different for all 5 ◘ Middle School Data ◘ Current middle school activity review ◘ Portfolio (if appropriate) ◘ Audition (Visual and Performing Arts) ◘ Possible Interview
OCTOBER 2019
October 2-10 > Middles School Visits October 14> Informational Meeting 6:30 pm PAC October 15> Applications available on MS & HS School Websites
NOVEMBER 2019
November 27> Application Deadline
December 2019
December 5> Engineering, Biomedical & Pre- Law Entrance Assessments (Mandatory)
January 2020
January 4> Visual & Performing Arts Entrance Auditions (Mandatory)
*email time confirmation will be sent to all applicants
February 2020
February 5> Acceptance Notifications to Families
AUDITIONS ASSESSMENTS ACCEPTED
DEADLINE A P P L I C A T I O N S O N L I N E
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
Participation in a PHS Academy will give you possible advantages in the college and/or career path.
Participation in a PHS Academy will give you clarity about any a specific career path and give your college or career applications in depth credibility for any chosen path. Participation in a PHS Academy will allow you to take multiple classes in academy areas and also give you the opportunity to take full advantage of all activities PHS has to
◘ Where is the Academy? ◘ Do all 8th graders have to apply to an Academy? ◘ Can I apply for more than one 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? ◘ How many Academy courses will I take per year? ◘ Will I be in all my classes with only
◘ Do all current 8th graders have the same opportunity for acceptance? ◘ How do I apply to an Academy? ◘ What’s the next step in the process?