Cedar Drive Class of 2015High School Transition

Tips for Success

Gathering Information

www.coltsneckschools.org

Lots of Options, Decisions and Deadlines Quickly Approaching

• Colts Neck High School• Computer Science Academy• Biotechnology High School• Business Administration Learning Center• Humanities Learning Centers• CBA / RBC• Communications High School• Science and Engineering Learning Center • Academy of Allied Health and Sciences • High Technology High School• Law and Public Service Learning Center• Law Enforcement and Public Safety Academy• Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management Academy• Medical Science Learning Center• Fine and Performing Arts Academy• Marine Academy of Science and Technology• Animal and Botanical Science Academy• St. John Vianney• Navy ROTC Academy• Global Studies Learning Center

FRHSD Learning Center vs. Academy

Learning Centers:• Four year programs of ACADEMIC STUDY offered to a selected group of highly

motivated students who demonstrate interest and abilities in a particular field of study.• Targeted courses on an advanced level/advanced placement or college level work.• Highly academic learning community.

Academies:• Four year programs of specialized coursework and experiences for all students who

have a particular CAREER INTEREST. • Integrate career and technical courses, in addition to the traditional academic

curriculum.• Career oriented program.

Apply up to 2 programs

Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD)

Highly specialized, small career academies focused on providinga rigorous program for students with an interest in pursuing

careers in respective areas.

5 Options:Allied Health & Sciences, Biotech, High Tech, Communications, MAST

Apply only to 1 program

Tip#1: Explore the many high school options

• There are lots of great choices in the FRHSD and Monmouth County― both public and private.

• The high school that may be right for your child and family may or may not be right for another student and family.

• Explore the many options to find the right fit for your student and family.– http://www.frhsd.com/district/index.php?q=curriculum/lcacad– http://www.mcvsd.org/infosessions/

Tip #2: Visit the high schools

• Attend Open Houses and Tours– CNHS Tour • January/February (to be announced)

– Monmouth County Vocational Schools• OPEN HOUSES in October and November

– FRHSD Learning Centers & Academies• OPEN HOUSES begin in September

– CBA, RBC, St John Vianney, Ranney, etc.• OPEN HOUSES in October, November

FRHSD Learning Centers and AcademiesOpen House Schedule

Program Date/Time Location Law Enforcement and Public Safety Academy

September 23, 20147-8 pm

Manalapan HS

Medical Sciences Learning Center September 29, 20147-8 pm

Freehold HS

Fine and Performing Arts AcademyHumanities Learning Center

September 30, 20147-8 pm

Howell High School

Law & Public Service Learning CenterNaval JROTC Academy

October 1, 20147-8 pm

Colts Neck High School

Animal & Botanical Sciences Academy October 2, 20147-8 pm

Freehold TownshipHigh School

Science & Engineering Learning Center October 6, 20147-8 pm

Manalapan HighSchool

Computer Science Academy October 7, 20147-8 pm

Freehold High School

Business Administration Learning Center October 8, 20147-8 pm

Marlboro High School

Culinary Arts/Hospitality ManagementAcademy

October 9, 20147-8 pm

Freehold High School

Global Studies Learning Center October 15, 20147-8 pm

Freehold Township High School

Monmouth County Vocational School DistrictOpen House Schedule

• Academy of Allied Health & Science (website)2325 Heck AvenueNeptune, NJ 07753732-775-0058Information Sessions:Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:00 amThursday, October 16, 2014 at 6:30 pmSaturday, October 18, 2014 at 10:00 amTuesday, November 4, 2014 at 6:30 pm

•Communications High School (website)1740 New Bedford RoadWall, NJ 07719732-681-1010Information Sessions:Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 10:00 am

Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 6:30 pm Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 6:30 pmSaturday, November 1, 2014 at 10:00 am

•High Technology High School (website)PO Box 119, Newman Springs RoadLincroft, NJ 07738732-842-8444Information Sessions:Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:00 am

Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 6:30 pmThursday, October 23, 2014 at 6:30 pm Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 10:00 am

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• Marine Academy of Science & Technology (website)Building 305Sandy Hook, NJ 07732732-291-0995Information Sessions:Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 6:30 pmSaturday,, October 11, 2014 at 10:00 amThursday, October 23, 2014 at 6:30 pm

Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 10:00 am•

Biotechnology High School (website)5000 Kozloski RoadFreehold, NJ 07728732-431-7208Information Sessions:Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:00 amThursday, October 2, 2014 at 6:30 pmMonday, October 6, 2014 at 6:30 pm

Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 10:00 am

Other Open HousesCHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 12:00 – 3:00PM

RED BANK CATHOLIC112 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 2:00-4:00PMMonday, October 20, 2014 from 4:30-7:00PM

ST JOHN VIANNEY540A Line Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 7:00PMSaturday, October 25, 2014 at 10:00AM

THE RANNEY SCHOOL235 HOPE ROAD, TINTON FALLS, NJ 07724Saturday, October 5, 2014 at 1:00PMThursday, November 20, 2014 at 7:00PM

Tip #3: Review application and acceptance procedures

• Many of the schools have different application procedures and requirements

• Your child can apply to:• 1 MCVSD School• Any 2 of the FRHSD Learning Centers and Academies

• Acceptances:– MCVSD- 1 student from each sending district in

Monmouth County- then from a pool of applicants.– FRHSD- from FRHSD pool of applicants.

Tip #3: Review application and acceptance procedures

• MCVSD Deadline for applications: December 12, 2014 • MCVSD Acceptances: Four weeks after exam has been completed

(exam date-January 24th).– Students will be selected based upon the following criteria: 100

point scale (75 point minimum score required); 15 points each grade (7, 8), 35 points each math and language arts entrance exam scores. The highest scoring qualified applicants will be offered admission. You may apply to one MCVSD school.

GPA:• 7th Grade (Final) =15 Total Possible: 100• 8th Grade (1st Quarter) =15 Minimum score for Admission: 75Admission Exam• Math =35, Writing/Lang. Arts =35

Tip#3: Review Application and Acceptance Procedures

• Access application at www.frhsd.com on October 6th • FRHSD Deadline for applications is October 31st

• 10/6/14 Online Application Opens: 8th graders who are zoned to attend a FRHSD school in September, 2015 may begin their online applications).

• 10/31/14 Application Deadline: applications will be frozen and considered complete (except for essays and personal statements) at 11:59PM.

• 11/5/14 Forms Due: all forms (parental permission, interview permission, FPAA audition permission) must be postmarked or faxed by this date.

• 11/14/14Essay/Personal Statement Deadline: all essays and personal statements in the online application system will be frozen and considered complete at 11:59PM.

• 12/1/14Exam Registration: entrance examination registration materials will be available through the on-line application system on this date.

• 12/6/14 Entrance Examination: the learning center and Computer Science Academy entrance examination will take place at Freehold Township High School. Snow date is tentatively 12/13/14.

• 12/12/14 Recommendation Deadline: all online recommendations must be filed by 11:59PM. Any required paper recommendations must be postmarked by this date.

• 2/20/15 First Notification: applicants may log in to review decisions on their applications on or about this date. We will alert all applicants of the availability of decisions via e-mail.

Tip#4: Don’t miss the deadlines

• Deadlines approaching quickly for applications– Please reference handout– Contact schools directly or visit their websites

• Teacher Recommendations– Students should contact teachers ASAP if they know

they are applying to a school that requires a recommendation.

– Provide teachers with information that the school is requesting and the due date for recommendations.

Tip#5: Be sure you and your child are committed if you’re applying to MCVSD, Learning Center, Academy

• There are limited spots for Colts Neck students at these schools, please consider this― before you apply.– “If you get in and decline the acceptance, that spot does

not go to another Colts Neck student, it goes to someone in the ‘pool’.”

• All schools are selective.

• Going to a school outside of CNHS can be a logistical challenge.

Tip#6: Attend MCVSD Open Houses to obtain an application

• You must attend the Open Houses to obtain an application and apply to:– Academy of Allied Health & Science– Biotechnology High School– Communications High School– High Technology High School– Marine Academy of Sciences and Technology

• Applications are color coded with raised seals. • Open houses are typically about 2 hours.

Tip#7: Consider Scheduling and Logistics if your student is involved in

Athletics/Activities

• For students attending FRHSD Learning Centers and Academies- your student will do all of their sports/activities at the high school they attend. (ex. If your child is attending the Culinary Arts Academy, he/she will play sports at Freehold High School.)

• For students attending MCVSD- your student will come back to CNHS for sports. Please note that “clubs” meet during the school day.

Best of Luck to

Cedar Drive Class of 2015!Let’s Mingle!