Welcome to theWelcome to the Monmouth County Academy of Monmouth County Academy of

Allied Health and ScienceAllied Health and Science

Robert V. Cancro, Robert V. Cancro, PrincipalPrincipal

Our Website: www.aahs.mcvsd.org

This PowerPoint will be available on our website under “Admissions”

As a point of information….As a point of information….

Today’s ProgramToday’s Program• Meetings in subject area groups ---

student presentations

• Applications available to 8th grade students at the end of today’s program as you exit

• Question and answer period (optional)

• PLEASE NOTE: We do not give personal tours or interviews to help you decide – sorry, but this is it!

Monmouth County Vocational School DistrictMonmouth County Vocational School District

Career AcademiesCareer Academies

• Communications High SchoolCommunications High School

Interactive Digital Media/Digital Printing Interactive Digital Media/Digital Printing Commercial Art/Computer NetworkingCommercial Art/Computer Networking

• Marine Academy of Science & TechnologyMarine Academy of Science & TechnologyMarine and Environment StudiesMarine and Environment Studies

• High Technology High SchoolHigh Technology High School

Engineering, Science, Math, & TechnologyEngineering, Science, Math, & Technology

• Academy of Allied Health & ScienceAcademy of Allied Health & Science

Health Care Sciences & MedicineHealth Care Sciences & Medicine

• Biotechnology High SchoolBiotechnology High School

Life Sciences, Research, Ethical Decision MakingLife Sciences, Research, Ethical Decision Making

Monmouth County Vocational School DistrictCareer Academies

Marine Academy of Science & Technology

Academy of Allied Health & Science

High Technology High School

Communications High SchoolCommunications High School

Bio-Tech High School

Monmouth County Vocational School DistrictMonmouth County Vocational School District

Career AcademiesCareer Academies

Mission Statement:The Monmouth County Vocational School District's Career Academies prepare students for higher education through a rigorous, thematic program of study and for the evolving workplace through relevant, structured learning experiences and collaborative partnerships.

Is a Career Academy the rightIs a Career Academy the right choice for you? choice for you?

• Who comes to the Academies?– Students who are excited about

the theme: healthcare, science

• What makes an Academy different?

– School of choice

– Small learning community

– A highly intensive academic program

– Community partnerships

Is a Career Academy the rightIs a Career Academy the right choice for you? choice for you?

• What do Academies have in common with other high schools?

– Understand needs and issues of teens

– Service activities

– Social events

You and your child have options

You and your child have options

Home high school Private school Career academy Consider carefully before

you apply

Home high school Private school Career academy Consider carefully before

you apply

Student AchievementStudent Achievement

• SAT Results 2009-10(Class of 2011)– 1943 (three test average)

• Critical Reading: 641• Math: 662• Writing: 640

• HSPA Results 2010(Class of 2011)– 100% passing

Where do our students go? The Class of 2010Where do our students go? The Class of 2010

Alisha Gandhi (Matawan) AAHS ‘06Alisha Gandhi (Matawan) AAHS ‘06

NYU Admissions PosterNYU Admissions Poster

9th Grade Program of Studies9th Grade Program of Studies

English 1

Algebra I or Geometry

These are the only two options

World Cultures

World LanguageSpanish 1 or 2

Or Latin 1

Fitness for Life/Financial

Literacy

Computer Applications

Biology

Foundations of Health

Care / Intro to A & P

Allied HealthAllied Health• 9th Grade Program

• Foundations of Health Care / Intro to A & P – Including field-based experiences– Interaction with the medical profession

9th Grade Orientation 9th Grade Orientation Intro to Intro to at Shark River Park at Shark River Park Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology

Allied HealthAllied Health• 10th Grade Program

Anatomy & Physiology I– Includes a rotation

at Jersey Shore Medical Center

• Hands on involvement• Healthy Relationships

Chemistry

Hospital RotationAnatomy & Physiology

Allied Allied HealthHealth

• 11th Grade Program• Public Health & Statistics /

Grant Writing & Service Learning

– Continues the outreach with the community

• Anatomy & Physiology II• Forensics / Creative Arts

Therapy / Robotics

The Senior Year ExperienceThe Senior Year Experience

Intro to Cell & Molecular Biology

4th Year of Language EMT Certification

Alternative Medicine & Mental Health

Allied Health:Allied Health:The Senior Year ExperienceThe Senior Year Experience

• 12th Grade Program of Study • EMT• Nutrition• Alternative Medicine• Physical Therapy• Sign Language • UMDNJ and Georgian Court University: college credit

– Cell & Molecular Biology and Allied Health courses• Mentorship

– Structured learning off-campus program– Culmination of allied health program– Continued collaboration with community partners

Student Activities at AAHSStudent Activities at AAHS

Student Activities at AAHSStudent Activities at AAHSBlock Schedule Activity PeriodBlock Schedule Activity Period

> National Honor Society > Mock Trial/Model UN> Math League > SADD> Student Council > Class Council> Newspaper > Yearbook> Technology Club > 4-H Club> Health Occupation Students of America> World Language Honor Society > World Language Club Chorus

Period 1 Period 2 Lunch / Activity

Period 3 Period 4

85 minutes 1 hour

Outside ActivitiesOutside Activities

• Generally over 20% of our students are participating in activities at their home district schools including football, soccer, plays, chorus, and marching band

• Includes about 24% of 9th graders this fall• Academy students are active in all areas• Know how your district high school will

address this situation before you apply

In our students’ words….how do they view AAHS after four years?

“…as I stood overlooking the operating table and interacting with the head cardiothoracic surgeon and the anesthesiologist, I realized why all of this was possible. There was one simple thing I had going for me: I was a student at the Academy of Allied Health and Science…”

And then there’s….

“…Now, as an outgoing senior, I see Allied as a place that has taught me a lot about who I am as an individual, enabled me to form lifelong friendships, provided me with once in a lifetime opportunities, and gave me a family that I am extremely proud to be a part of…”

….and

“...Most importantly, I feel that we can graduate with a feeling of fulfillment and accomplishment.”

And finally….

“…It is without a doubt that we will all leave for our separate ways with a great volume of knowledge, but we will also leave with a strong sense of knowing who we each are because of our diversity. This is what I learned as a student at Allied Health…”

Acceptance ProceduresAcceptance Procedures

Academic Grades

7th grade - 15 pts.

8th grade - 15 pts.

Admissions Exam

Math - 35 pts.Reading Comprehension - 35 pts.

Criteria for acceptance

The highest scoring

qualified applicant from

each

school district

will be offered a position.

Minimum 75 out of 100

possible points is the cutoff.

Application ProcessApplication ProcessDeadline for Applications:

December 10, 2010

Entrance Exam:

January 22, 2011Photo ID will be needed at testing: Passport or

school ID are acceptable

Notification- Early to Mid March 2011

Photo ID will be needed at testing in January

Photo ID will be needed at testing in January

Still have questions?Still have questions?• Our Website: www.aahs.mcvsd.org

• This PowerPoint is available on the website under “Admissions”

• Alex Cheyne, Pupil Personnel Director at MCVSD: 732-431-6291

• Email the principal: cancro@aahs.mcvsd.org