THE ACADEMIES
AT CRESSKILL HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT ARE THE ACADEMIES?
• Global Perspective
• the humanities
• STEM
• science, technology, engineering and math
• The Arts
• visual and performing arts
APPLICATION AND
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Application: due February 12, 2016
• in-school essay (STEM and Global Perspective)
February 18
• portfolio (visual Arts) due with application
• audition (performing Arts) between March 1-10
APPLICATION SCORING
• Points: STEM, Global Perspective, Arts
•
Grade point average
•
Teacher feedback
•
* standardized assessments
• STEM additional points
•
In-school essay
•
Biology entrance exam
• Global Perspective additional points
•
In-school essay
• Arts additional points
•
Visual: portfolio
•
Performing: audition
TYPICAL SCHEDULE
9th
10th
11th
12th
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
World History
US I
US II
MCP Humanities
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math Analysis
Calculus
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Study Hall
Study Hall
PE
PE
PE
PE
Video 1
Intro to Art
Photography
Politics
Band
Band
Band
Band
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: STEM
9th
10th
11th
12th
Honors English 1
Honors English 2
AP Language
AP Literature
World History
US 1 Honors
AP US
AP Government
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
PE
PE
PE
PE
Math Analysis Honors
Calculus
AP Statistics
Multivariable Calculus
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish 4
Organic Chemistry 1 and
2/Biochemistry
Video Production 1
Video Production 2
Anatomy and
Physiology/Neuroscience
CAD 2
Introduction to Engineering
and Robotics
Principles of Engineering
and Robotics 2
CAD 1
Environmental Science
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: GLOBAL
9th
10th
11th
12th
Honors English 1
Honors English 2
AP Language
AP Literature
World History
US 1 Honors
AP US
AP Government
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
PE
PE
PE
PE
Math Analysis Honors
Calculus
AP Statistics
Multivariable Calculus
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish 4
MCP Humanities
Global/ Comparative
Religion/ Rights
AP World
Lies in History/ Great
Leaders/ Mistakes in
History
Fantasy Lit/Film
Study/Creative Non-fiction
Intro to Business/Art of
Investing
Blockbusters/ Creative
Writing/ Public Speaking
Advanced Creative Writing/
Contemp. Drama/Thrillers
Law and Politics
SAMPLE SCHEDULE: ARTS
9th
10th
11th
12th
Honors English 1
Honors English 2
AP Language
AP Literature
World History
Us 1 Honors
AP US
AP Government
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
AP Biology
Digital Cinematography
PE
PE
PE
PE
Geometry
Math Analysis
Calculus
AP Statistics
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish 4
Graphic Design
Video Production 1
Video Production 2
Music Tech 1
(Photo 1)
Music Tech 2
(Advanced Photo)
Band/Chorus
(Intro to Art)
Band/Chorus
(Drawing and Painting)
Band/Chorus
(Advanced Art)
Band/Chorus
(AP Art)
YEAR 1
• Welcome meeting – May 2016
• Cohort meetings: Monthly lunch meetings to discuss leadership,
motivation, goals, career exploration, educational issues
• Academy sponsored field trips: Lab program at Liberty Science Center
(STEM), Manhattan Supreme Court (Global Perspective), Metropolitan
Museum of Art (Arts)
• Online courses: opportunities for online courses which are included in the
student transcript each year
• Elective course: priority registration for an elective course within the
particular Academy field each year – Academy-specific counselors
• Guest speakers: Engineer and architect professor (STEM), Peace Corps
Volunteer (Global Perspective), fashion designer (Arts)
• Activities: robotics team (STEM), model UN (Global Perspective), Principal
Players (Arts)
YEAR 2
• Project Citizen
• Develop solutions to a public policy issue
• Six step process from October to April
• Present portfolio and solution in a simulated public
hearing
• Food Waste
• Monument Renewal
• School Lunches
• Student stress
YEAR 3
• Junior research project
• Research process with the assistance of a faculty
advisor
• Establish senior internship
• Additional educational opportunities
• Introduction to Surgical Methodologies in Animal
Research (STEM)
YEAR 4
• Internship – may begin over the summer and
continues throughout the school year-twice a month
and the last three weeks of school after AP Exams.
• Showcase project
• Proposal due in September
• Intel Science Talent Search (STEM)
• Case study/Action Research (Global Perspective)
• Portfolio (the Arts)
• Academies Showcase Night
WHY CHOOSE THE ACADEMIES AT
CRESSKILL?
• Priority in course selections
• Additional credits in the chosen area of study
• Outside enrichment opportunities
• Transcript and graduation distinction
• Specially recognized at graduation
• Identified to colleges as successfully completing an
Enrichment Course of Studies Program
• Additional career experience earned through internships