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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. PHS Academies Biomedical Engineering Performing Arts Visual Arts

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. Academies @ PHS: Jumpstart your future