MCVSD Holding School Information Sessions

The Monmouth County Vocational School District is holding information sessions on its career academies in October and November. The sessions are for eighth grade students and their parents or guardians.

The district is comprised of five schools focused on a specific academic interest. Attendance at an information session is required for any student who plans to apply to one of the career academies. All Saturday sessions begin at 10 a.m. and all weeknight sessions begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Academy of Allied Health & Science, 2325 Heck Ave. in Neptune, is designed for students whose interests are in the health science and medical areas. The dates of the Allied Health & Science High School sessions are Wednesday, Oct. 5; Saturday, Oct. 22; Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Saturday, Nov. 19.

, 5000 Kozloski Road in Freehold Township, focuses students on a college preparatory program related to biological research technologies and is suited for students interested in careers in pharmaceutical and biological research. The dates of the Biotechnology High School information sessions are Thursday, Oct. 13; Saturday, Oct. 22; Tuesday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 5.

Communications High School, 1740 New Bedford Road in Wall, is designed for students interested in various communication technologies including computer applications, graphic design and publishing and network technologies. The dates of the Communications High School sessions are Wednesday, Oct. 26; Saturday, Oct. 29, and Wednesday, Nov. 16.

High Technology High School, 665 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, is a pre-engineering college preparatory program with an emphasis on technology, mathematics and science. This career academy opened in 1991 and continues in partnership with the county’s Brookdale Community College. The dates of the High Tech High School sessions are Saturday, Oct. 15; Wednesday, Oct. 26; Saturday, Nov. 5; and Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Marine Academy of Science & Technology, Building 305 at Sandy Hook/Gateway National Recreation Area provides an educational program for students interested in marine and environmental science. The dates of the MAST high school sessions are Thursday, Oct. 6; Saturday, Oct. 15, and Thursday, Nov. 3.

After attending an information session, the student will be able to obtain an application. Detailed information about the individual academy curriculum, schedule, transportation and complete application process will be provided at each information session. Applications for the Class of 2016 are due Friday, Dec. 9.

Additional information about the county’s career academies and other vocational school district services can be found on the county Web site or at mcvsd.org.