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Morris Hills Academy: Career & Technical Education Program

Morris Hills Academy is a highly selective career and technical education program offered by the Morris County Vocational School District. With a rigorous curriculum and opportunities for college credit, this program prepares students for success in their chosen fields.

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Morris Hills Academy: Career & Technical Education Program

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  1. Introduction Mr. Todd Toriello Morris Hills Regional District Mrs. Cheryl Giordano Morris Hills Regional District Mrs. Shari Castelli Morris County Vocational School District

  2. About the Program • Started in 2000 by Morris County Vocational School District • County-wide Career & Technical Education Program • Highly selective – 16.4% • Recognized as 3rd best high school in the nation by Newsweek

  3. Academy Basics • School hours are 7:18 AM – 3:02 PM • A/B day schedule • Transportation provided by home district • A minimum of 170 credits required for graduation • Passing grade is ≥ 70 • No class rank • Extra-curricular activities including sports @ Morris Hills HS

  4. Academy Basics (continued) • Mandatory two week summer program for incoming freshman • July 18th -July 29th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM • CAD, AP Physics 1, Math Analysis 1, and English/Social Studies • Transportation not provided • 100 hour internship required senior year • Opportunities for college credit • 26 highly motivated students accepted per grade level

  5. Required Academy Coursework Grade 9 • Academy CAD H • AP Physics 1 • Academy Math Analysis 1 H • Academy Geometry H • Academy English 1 H • Academy Social Studies 1 H Grade 10 • Academy Fund. of Engineering H • Academy Chemistry H • Academy Math Analysis 2 H • Academy Science Inq & Tech 1 H • Academy English 2 H • Academy Social Studies 2 H Grade 11 • Academy Biology H • Academy Science Inq & Tech 2 H • Academy Business Strategies H Grade 12 • Academy Biotechnology H • Academy Science Inq & Tech 3 H • Academy Technical Writing • Academy Macroeconomics • Structured Learning Experience

  6. Class of 2015 Student Accomplishments SAT Averages MSE: 2252 State: 1520 National: 1490 MSE AP Results • 6 exams taken/student • Total # of tests given: 142 • 82% scored a 4 or 5 • 96% of scores were 3 or better

  7. Class of 2015 Where are they now? Auburn University Boston College Boston University Carnegie Mellon University Cornell University Georgia Institute of Tech. Johns Hopkins University New Jersey Institute of Tech. New York University Princeton University Rutgers University Stevens Institute of Tech. Texas A&M University University of California, Berkley University of Chicago University of Michigan University of Washington Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  8. MSE Class of 2016 Facts at a Glance: Senior Class Size: 22 Highest GPA: 103.5 Average GPA: 98.54 National Merit Semi-Finalists: 5

  9. Class of 2016 Internships Arlington Pediatrics Inc.Ernst & Young, LLP Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rutgers University Essex Medical CenterNavatar Group, Inc. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Matheny Medical & Educational CenterNJIT Vision & Neural Engineering Laboratory NJ Governor's School for Engineering and Technology Surydev Alloys and Power PVT LTDNew Jersey Institute of Technology, Fenster Hall Saint Clare’s HospitalGSM Architects, LLCDepartment of ArmySparta Cancer CenterIsis PharmaceuticalsH&J Imagine Co.Weill Cornell Medical Center

  10. Application Process Admissions criteria • Successful completion of Algebra 1 by the end of 8th grade • Grades from 7th grade • Admissions test (Accuplacer) Nov 14th at 9:00 AM OR 12:30 PM Nov 21st at 9:00 AM OR 12:30 PM Nov 30th at 4:00 PM Dec 3rd at 4:00 PM Dec 7th at 4:00 PM Dec 10h at 4:00 PM Dec 12th at 9:00 AM OR 12:30 PM Dec 14th at 4:00 PM • Interview (by invitation only)

  11. Application Process (continued) • Application completed online at www.mcvts.org • New parent portal • Applications due December 4th • Notification end of January 2016 • Questions about applications • Email (preferred) applicants@mcvts.org • Phone (voicemail) 973-627-4600 ext. 225

  12. Senior & Alumni Introductions, Questions, & Breakout Sessions

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