Academies At Piscataway High School Combining specialized study with a full high school curricular and extra-curricular experience.

What is an Academy at PHS Course Sequence of Study Specialized Focused Instruction Cohort of Students and Staff Preparation for Specific Field of Study after High School What is an Academy at PHS

Why Choose an Academy? Focused Curricula Targeted to specific career paths & curricula – Concentrated Counselor “School Within a School” Specialized content areas paired with the full high school experience. Athletics & Activities PHS Academy students participate in all PHS athletics, arts, clubs, and activities.

PHS Academies Biomedical Engineering Performing Arts Visual Arts

Biomedical Academy This academy offers students a structured pathway of science courses in preparation for post-secondary allied health college and career opportunities

Biomedical Academy Possible Careers Doctor – MD, Research Nurse – RN, LPN, Family, General Physicians Assistant Educator Forensic Science Research Scientist/Professor Health Related Careers EMT Possible Careers

Schools Accepting Rutgers SHP College Credit Binghamton Boston College Brookdale Caldwell College College of New Jersey County College of Morris Drexel Everest FDU-Sussex County College Georgetown Hawaii Hudson Community College Ithaca Ithaca College Jersey City University Kean University Kent State Marywood College (PA) Mass Amherst Monmouth University Montclair University NJCU Northwestern University Nyack Ocean CC Passaic County Community College Penn State Philip/Beth Israel, NY Quinnapiac University Ramapo College Raritan Valley Community College Richard Stockton University Rutgers Rutgers University Sacred Heart San Francisco State College Scranton Seton Hall University St Johns St. Joseph’s College (PA) Syracuse TCNJ Temple University U of Pennsylvania University of New Hampshire URI US Navy William Paterson University  

Engineering Academy PLTW This academy offers in depth instruction of engineering principles in preparation for post-secondary study and career exploration PLTW  

Engineering Academy Possible Careers Engineering – Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Manufacturing, Computer Robotics Architecture and Design Automotive Engineering Medical Engineering STEM Related Careers Possible Careers

Visual Arts Academy This academy immerses itself in professional artistic settings within the visual arts. Students will gain arts experience, discipline, and knowledge to fuel their talents for college and career. Auditions & portfolios are required. Specifics will be available with Academy applications.

Visual Arts Academy Possible Careers Artist (All Mediums) Arts Educator Professor Scenic Design (Stage, Film, TV) Animator Graphic Designer/Art Design Illustrator Curator Possible Careers

Performing Arts Academy This academy immerses itself in professional artistic settings within the performing arts. Students will gain arts experience, discipline, and knowledge to fuel their talents for college and career. Auditions are required. Materials will be available with Academy applications.

Performing Arts Academy Prof. Artist (Stage, Film, Musician) Choreographer Arts Educator Director Producer/Production Manager Stage Manager Arts Admin (College/Community) Possible Careers

Admission to an Academy All 4 academies have application process Assessment – Different for all 4 Middle School Data Current middle school activity review Portfolio (if appropriate) Possible Interview Admission to an Academy

Academy Timeline December 2017 February 1st - March 1st 2018 Middle School Information Meetings Application window. All applications due by March 1st. 2017 2018 January 2018 April 1st 2018 The Piscataway Experience & Academy Night: Information available to prospective applicants. Students accepted into the Academies are notified.

PHS Academies & College Participation in a PHS Academy will allow you to take multiple classes in academy areas and also give you the opportunity to take full advantage of all activities PHS has to offer. Participation in a PHS Academy will give you clarity about any a specific career path and give your college or career applications in depth credibility for any chosen path. Participation in a PHS Academy will give you possible advantages in the college and/or career path.

Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Academy? Do all 8th graders have to apply to an Academy? Can I apply for more than one Academy? Can I be accepted and enroll in more than one Academy? Can I participate in clubs/activities/sports? Can I withdraw from an Academy? Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to be in an Academy to take some of these courses? How many Academy courses will I take per year? Will I be in all my classes with only other Academy students? Do all current 8th graders have the same opportunity for acceptance? How do I apply to an Academy? What’s the next step in the process? Frequently Asked Questions

Specific Academy Breakout Information Visual and Performing Arts Biomedical Engineering Specific Academy Breakout Information

Academies @ PHS: Jumpstart your future