T HE Q UEEN C ITY A CADEMY C HARTER S CHOOL Eighth Grade Parent Information Session Transition to...

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THE QUEEN CITY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Eighth Grade Parent Information Session Transition to High School

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C LASSROOM V ISITS During the months of October and November all 8 th grade students will have a meeting with counselor to review the following items: High school options High school entrance testing High school application process

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THE QUEEN CITY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLEighth Grade Parent Information SessionTransition to High School

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WELCOME!

High School admissions process/deadlines

Scholarships Co-op Exams NJ Choice Schools Upward Bound 8th grade trip

Topics of discussion will include:

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CLASSROOM VISITS During the months of October and November

all 8th grade students will have a meeting with counselor to review the following items: High school options High school entrance testing High school application process

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HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS High School admissions process begins Fall of

8th grade year. Each high school has special requirements

unique to that school. High schools may require the following documents along with the application:

6th and 7th grade transcripts NJ ASK scores from 6th and 7th grade 1st marking period grades for 8th grade High School Entrance Exam

Students/parents can request these documents to be sent directly to high school choices.

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UNION COUNTY VOCATIONAL- TECHNICAL SCHOOLS The Academy for Allied Health Sciences – a

full-time four year high school for students with interest in the health care field.

The Academy for Information Technology – a full-time four-year high school that draws students with a keen interest in the ever-evolving field of computer science and information technology.

The Academy for Performing Arts - this program offers intensive study in theatre arts and dance and a rigorous academic curriculum.

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UNION COUNTY VOCATIONAL- TECHNICAL SCHOOLS Magnet High School –one of the region's

most competitive and successful specialized programs. Students enrolled here follow a comprehensive course of study in engineering as well as mathematics, science and technology.

Union County Vocational-Technical High School – offers students a four-year full-time program that combines high-end academics with access to the career or technical training program of their choice.

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSThe admissions

process is as follows: Attendance to an

information session Submissions of an

application and transcripts to the admissions office

Admissions examination

Notification of acceptance - on or about April 1st

Information sessions (required) December 7, 2013

(final)

Must register onlinehttp://

www.ucvts.tec.nj.us/ucvts

Once you attend information session you will receive online id to complete online school application.

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IMPORTANT DATES Transcripts and test scores must be

submitted directly to the admissions office by a school official by December 13th at 3:00 pm.

Students must sit for the admissions examination on January 25, 2014.

Academy for Performing Arts students only: Auditions will take place on February 22nd.

Notification of acceptance will occur on or about April 1, 2014

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IMPORTANT FACTS School admits a limited number of students

from each district. Admissions exam is highly competitive. Special Education students are allowed

accommodations as noted on IEP for Admissions Exam.

Please email [email protected] if you have any comments, questions and / or concerns.

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INTER-DISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM All New Jersey students are eligible to

become choice students. As QCA students you are eligible as Tier 1

student. Choice School Districts 2014-2015

Bound Brook Kenilworth Springfield

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STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS Obtain the Student Application from the

choice district to which you are interested in applying.

Obtain Notice of Intent to Participate and submit it Plainfield School District by December 2.

Wait for Notice of Conditional Acceptance from Choice School by December 20.

Complete the Notice of Intent to Enroll Form and return it to the choice district by January 6, 2014.

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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLSDiocese of Metuchen Archdiocese of Newark

Diocese of Paterson

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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL COOP The Cooperative Admissions Examination is

required by The Catholic High Schools of the Archdiocese of Newark and the Diocese of Paterson.

COOP Exam: Online applications ended on 10/25 Unregistered students are considered Walk-in

Students Total fee is $85.00

($60 registration fee + $25 late registration fee)

For more information please visit coopexam.org

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE  Many schools offer money to promising low-

income students. Ask for a list of available scholarships.

This type of aid is need-based, and it doesn't have to be repaid.

Example: Union Catholic http://

www.unioncatholic.org/admissions/scholarshipexam.php

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SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR INNER-CITY CHILDREN (SFIC) For students

attending secondary Catholic schoolswithin the Archdiocese of Newark in BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON and UNION counties.

Based on financial need.

Application deadline December 31,2013

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UPWARD BOUND AND UPWARD BOUND MATH-SCIENCE Rutgers Upward Bound

(RUB) is a pre-college program.

Designed to assist participants to successfully graduate from high school and prepare for college.

All eligible students must be first-generation, low-income students with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

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MS. CHILES, SCHOOL COUNSELOR/ HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR

[email protected] (908) 753-4700 ext.

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