Cedar Drive Class of 2015
High School Transition
Tips for Success
Gathering Information
www.coltsneckschools.org
Lots of Options, Decisions and
Deadlines Quickly Approaching
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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:
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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:
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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 providing
a 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 Academies
Open House Schedule
Program
Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Academy
Medical Sciences Learning Center
Date/Time
September 23, 2014
7-8 pm
September 29, 2014
7-8 pm
Fine and Performing Arts Academy
September 30, 2014
Humanities Learning Center
7-8 pm
Law & Public Service Learning Center
October 1, 2014
Naval JROTC Academy
7-8 pm
Animal & Botanical Sciences Academy
October 2, 2014
7-8 pm
Science & Engineering Learning Center
October 6, 2014
7-8 pm
Computer Science Academy
October 7, 2014
7-8 pm
Business Administration Learning Center October 8, 2014
7-8 pm
Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management
October 9, 2014
Academy
7-8 pm
October 15, 2014
Location
Manalapan HS
Freehold HS
Howell High School
Colts Neck High
School
Freehold Township
High School
Manalapan High
School
Freehold High
School
Marlboro High
School
Freehold High
School
Freehold Township
Monmouth County Vocational School District
Open House Schedule
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Academy of Allied Health & Science (website)
2325 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07753
732-775-0058
Information Sessions:
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:00 am
Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 10:00 am
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 6:30 pm
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Communications High School (website)
1740 New Bedford Road
Wall, NJ 07719
732-681-1010
Information Sessions:
Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 10:00 am
Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 10:00 am
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High Technology High School (website)
PO Box 119, Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
732-842-8444
Information Sessions:
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:00 am
Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 10:00 am
Marine Academy of Science &
Technology (website)
Building 305
Sandy Hook, NJ 07732
732-291-0995
Information Sessions:
Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Saturday,, October 11, 2014 at 10:00 am
Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 10:00 am
Biotechnology High School (website)
5000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
732-431-7208
Information Sessions:
Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 10:00 am
Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Monday, October 6, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 10:00 am
Other Open Houses
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY
850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 12:00 – 3:00PM
RED BANK CATHOLIC
112 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 2:00-4:00PM
Monday, October 20, 2014 from 4:30-7:00PM
ST JOHN VIANNEY
540A Line Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 7:00PM
Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 10:00AM
THE RANNEY SCHOOL
235 HOPE ROAD, TINTON FALLS, NJ 07724
Saturday, October 5, 2014 at 1:00PM
Thursday, 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
• 8th Grade (1st Quarter) =15
Admission Exam
• Math =35, Writing/Lang. Arts =35
Total Possible: 100
Minimum score for Admission: 75
Tip#3: Review Application and
Acceptance Procedures
• Access application at www.frhsd.com on October 6th
• FRHSD Deadline for applications is October 31st
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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:
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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!