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APPL Y FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR IN ONE OF OUR CAREER ACADEMIES

Biotechnology High School - Freehold Communications High School - Wall High T echnology High School - Lincroft Marine Academy of Science & Technology - Sandy Hook Monmouth County Academy of Allied Health & Science - Neptune

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MCVSD Career Academy

¨ Curriculum and instruction related to the theme ¨ Small learning community ¨ Combines academic and career & technical curricula ¨ Many staff come from industry ¨ Partnerships with employers, community, and higher

education

¨ Advisory boards help guide the curriculum ¨ Clubs are offered. Athletics at local district ¨ Tuition and Transportation provided by resident district

Career Academy Facts and Figures

¨ Approximately 70% of students pursue a major related

to the theme of the school (Class of 2018)

¨ 99% of students attend 4 year College/University

(Class of 2018)

¨ All students are required to participate in an Internship/

Mentorship

¨ 160 credits to graduate (State Minimum-120 credits) ¨ Approximately 1,500 total students enrolled in the Five

Career Academies

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¨ The Academy of Allied Health and Science

prepares and motivates students to pursue further education towards a career in the Medical Sciences through a rigorous specialized curriculum and community-based partnerships, inspiring students to serve society with compassion, skill and vision.

¨ Located in Neptune

Biotechnology High School

¨ Biotechnology High School is a 21st Century Career and

Technical high school where 100% of the students engage in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The school's mission is to inspire students toward open-minded participation in the global community and to prepare students for higher education and leadership in an increasingly demanding workplace, through academic research, original investigations, and interactive partnerships. Students concentrate their studies in the areas of health science, engineering, agriculture, and the environment.

¨ Located in Freehold

Communications High School

¨ CHS provides a college preparatory program in

Communications that serves the community by providing exemplary learning experiences in areas such as New Media, Journalism and Publishing, Commercial Art, and TV/Radio Broadcasting. Throughout the past decade, the CHS community has dedicated itself to foster a collaborative work environment with students, parents, faculty members, and administrators.

¨ Located in Wall

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High Technology High School

¨ High Technology High School, a Pre-Engineering

career academy that emphasizes the interconnections among mathematics, science, technology and the humanities, prepares students to become creative problem solvers through a rigorous specialized curriculum and community-based partnerships.

¨ Located on the campus of Brookdale Community

College in Lincroft

Marine Academy of Science & Technology

¨ The Marine Academy of Science and Technology strives

to develop literate, ethical and productive members of society empowered to meet the challenges of a global community by providing a rigorous academic environment with a core specialization in Marine Science and Technology.

¨ Located at Gateway National Park- Sandy Hook

Admission Procedures

¨ Student must attend information session with parent/

guardian at the school they are applying to

¨ Eighth grade students may only apply to ONE school ¨ Complete the online application. Information to access the

application will only be given at the end of the mandatory information session

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Admission Procedures

¨ Application Deadline is Friday, December 7, 2018.

Late applications will not be accepted

¨ MCVSD must receive documents from your school by

December 21, 2018 ** Adhere to your school’s procedures and deadlines

¨ Take the admissions exam on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at

the school you applied to. Picture ID is required.

¨ Exam: English/ELA and Mathematics ¤ Multiple Choice ¤ NJ Student Learning Standards

Acceptance Criteria

Applicants will be ranked according to the following scoring: Criteria Maximum Rating 7th Grade (Final Avg.) 15 8th Grade (1st Quarter Avg.) 15 District Admission Exam Grade Point Average Math 35 Language Arts 35

Total Possible

100 Minimum Score to Qualify for Admission 75 The exam is aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards

Scale used to determine GPA

Number Grade Letter Grade Rating

100-98 A+ 15 97-94 A 14 93-92 A- 13 91-90 B+ 12 89-86 B 11 85-84 B- 10 83-82 C+ 9 81-78 C 8 77-76 C- 7 75-74 D+ 6 73-72 D 5 71-70 D- 4

Classes used on the scale are: English /Language Arts; Math; Social Studies; Science

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SUBJECT GRADE 7 (FINAL GRADES) GRADE 8 (FIRST MARKING PERIOD)

English/Language Arts 92 (13)

88 (11)

Mathematics

96 (14) 95 (14)

Social Studies

89 (11) 92 (13)

Science

94 (14) 89 (11) AVERAGE

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Applicant must also write an essay describing why he/she wants to attend the Academy they are applying to. This is not scored.

Official Transcript MUST accompany this form

First Round Offers of Admission

¨ The highest scoring qualified applicant from each

district pool will be offered admission.

¨ The maximum score is 100, and the minimum score

to qualify is 75.

• District pool is the resident public

school (excluding regional high school districts) that an applicant resides in at the time of application.

Subsequent Rounds

¨ The entire applicant pool will be reconsidered if

space permits.

¨ Total rank will be given priority over a student’s

resident district.

¨ In most years we over enroll in anticipation of some

attrition.

¨ If an opening occurs, the entire applicant list will be

reviewed for a replacement.

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Registration Form Information Session

THE TOP OF THIS FORM WILL SERVE AS DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE MANDATORY INFORMATION SESSION. IT IS THE APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILTY TO SUBMIT THE TOP OF THIS FORM AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE INFORMATION SESSION THEY ATTENDED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE VOIDED IF THERE IS NO RECORD OF YOUR ATTENDANCE. Your application will be voided if you submit applications to more than one school or you did not attend one of the mandatory information sessions at the school you are applying to. The key codes are not transferrable and if the registration key code used does not belong to the applicant who received it, the applications of all parties involved will be rejected. Print Applicant’s Last Name/First Name: _______________________________________ Current Grade: ___________ Town of Residence:________________________________ Name of Current School Attending____________________________________________ Parent Name: _______________________________________ Parent Signature: ____________________________________ Date:_________________

REGISTRATION KEY CODE: ABCDEFGHIJKLMN MCVSD COPY

MCVSD Application Register

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Application Submitting Application Confirmation

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School Counselor/Principal Application Checklist

APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR SENDING SCHOOL DISTRICT

Please provide the following information to the Monmouth County Vocational School District postmarked by December 21, 2018. Questions? 732-431-7942 ext. 86291 PART I- IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ MCVSD School Applying to ______________________________________________________________________ Current School Attending ________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian gives his/her permission for the release of all of the above applicant’s school records to Monmouth County Vocational School District. Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________ Date ________________________ PART II- STUDENT INFORMATION- To be completed by a school official NJ SID Number (Public Schools) __________________________________________________ Student’s Local Public Resident District _________________________________________________________ Student’s Local Public High School District _____________________________________________________ Use the grades that appear on the student’s transcript and/or report cards. English- Final Grade 7_____________________ 1st Marking Period Grade 8__________________ Mathematics- Final Grade 7________________ 1st Marking Period Grade 8__________________ Social Studies- Final Grade 7________________ 1st Marking Period Grade 8__________________ Science- Final Grade 7_____________________ 1st Marking Period Grade 8__________________ PART III- COUNSELOR/PRINCIPAL INFORMATION Mail this form and the student’s transcript and/or report cards indicating final grades earned for grade 7 through the first marking period of grade 8 postmarked by December 21,

• 2018. MCVSD Admissions, 4000 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728

Counselor/Principal Name: _________________________________________________________________ Counselor/Principal Phone Number and ext.: ____________________________________________ Counselor/Principal Email: ________________________________________________________________ Counselor/Principal Signature: ________________________________________________________________

FAQ’s- Entrance Exam

¨ Q. What is on the entrance exam?

• A. The entrance exam consists of mathematics and language

arts, and is aligned to the NJ Student Learning Standards. Multiple-choice type questions are used throughout the exam.

¨ Q. Is the same entrance exam given each year?

• A. MCVSD uses a different exam each year, based on the NJ

Student Learning Standards.

¨ Q. Does MCVSD endorse test prep companies?

• A. MCVSD does not endorse, nor has an affiliation with any

company soliciting students to take a review class or practice test to prepare for the MCVSD entrance exam.

FAQ’s- Transportation/Sports

¨ Q. How will I make arrangements for transportation and

tuition?

• A. All transportation and tuition costs are the responsibility of

the resident district. The Resident District Transportation Department will determine the type of route for students enrolled in a MCVSD program.

¨ Q. Am I eligible to participate in sports at my home high

school?

• A. Yes, students are eligible. The resident district is not required

to provide transportation to/from practice or events.

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FACTS

¨ Q. Do I need Algebra I in middle school to apply

• r attend?
• A. No, however students may need to take a

summer course through MCVSD before attending.

¨ Q. When and how will I be notified of my

admission decision?

• A. Applicant's will receive an email informing them
• f when the admissions decision will be available

(first week of March). Applicants will log into their account to view the admission decision.

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