1. The Queen City Academy Charter School Transition to High School Presented by: Ms. Chiles & Mrs. Asbury

2. Welcome! Topics of discussion will include: Admission Requirements Types of High Schools NJ Choice Schools Co-op Exams Scholarships/Tuition Assistance Upward Bound 8 th grade trip

3. High School Placement Initiatives ▫The Queen City Academy’s High School Placement initiatives offers an invaluable service to our 8 th grade students. ▫In addition to working students, the QCA Counselors works one-on-one with the parents of each eighth grader, in order to help the family apply to the appropriate high schools. ▫We also strive to maintain relationships with Heads of School and Directors of Admission at boarding schools throughout the country, as well as prestigious High Schools in New Jersey.

4. High School Placement Initiatives Parent League of NY Boarding School Fair ▫Monday, September 15 ▫4:30pm-7:30pm The Queen City Academy High School Fair ▫Tuesday, October 1 ▫5:00pm-6:30pm Specialized Foundations for High School: Information Session ▫Tuesday, October 8 ▫5:00pm-6:30pm High School Visits and Open Houses ▫Various dates throughout the year Continuous Check-Ins through out the year

5. High School Admissions High School admissions process begins Fall of 8 th grade year. Each high school has special requirements unique to that school. High schools may require the following documents along with the application:  6 th and 7 th grade transcripts  NJ ASK scores from 6 th and 7 th grade  1 st marking period grades for 8 th grade  High School Entrance Exam Students/parents can request these documents to be sent directly to high school choices.

6. Types of High Schools Public School ▫Charter ▫Interdistrict ▫Vocational Private/Independent Boarding

7. Public School Options PAAAS Barack Obama Green Charter High School Union County T.E.A.M.S Charter School Central Jersey College Prep Union County Vocational Technical School Plainfield High School

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Admissions Requirements The admissions process is as follows: 1.Attendance to an information session 2.Submissions of an application and transcripts to the admissions office 3.Admissions examination 4.Notification of acceptance - on or about April 1st Must register online http://www.ucvts.tec.nj.us/Page /873 Once you attend information session you will receive online id to complete online school application.

11. Important Dates Applications are due Wednesday, December 17th. NO EXCEPTIONS! Admissions examination: Saturday, January 24 th, 2015. Notification of acceptance will occur on or about April 1, 2015

12. 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 ftadmissions@ucvts.tec.nj.us if you have any comments, questions and / or concerns.ftadmissions@ucvts.tec.nj.us

13. 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 2015-2016 ▫Bound Brook ▫Kenilworth ▫Springfield

14. STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS Obtain the Student Application from the choice district you are interested in applying. Obtain Notice of Intent to Participate and submit it your Home District. http://www.state.nj.us/education/choice/ apptimes.pdf

15. Inter-district Public School CHOICE Program Boundbrook School DistrictSpringfield School District Choice Program:Project Lead The Way Engineering Program Choice Parent Information Center: 732-652-7950 x3598 E-mail: mferrer@bbrook.org Website: www.bbrook.org Choice Program: Dayton Collegiate Academy Choice Parent Information Center: (973) 376-1025 X 5200 E-mail: ecresci@springfieldschools.com Website: www.springfieldschools.com

16. Kenilworth School District Choice program: Kenilworth Scholars Academy Choice Parent Information Center: 908-276-5936, ext 513 Email: lisa_casamento@kenilworthschools.com Website: http://www.kenilworthschools.comhttp://www.kenilworthschools.com

17. Private School Options Catholic High Schools: ▫Roselle Catholic High School ▫Benedictine Academy ▫St. Benedict’s Preparatory Other Parochial High Schools: ▫Timothy Christian High School ▫Bruriah High School for Girls ▫Christian Brothers Academy

18. COOP EXAM The Cooperative Admissions Examination is required by the Catholic High Schools of the Archdiocese of Newark(Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties). COOP Exam ▫Hard Copy deadline: October 10. ▫Online application deadline: October 20. ▫Exam fee: $60.00- Report scores to three high schools  Unregistered students are considered Walk-in Students  Total fee is $85.00 ($60 registration fee + $25 late registration fee) ▫Exam Date: Friday, November 7 For more information please visit coopexam.org

19. Boarding School Options NJ Boarding Schools ▫Blair Academy ▫Lawrenceville School ▫Purnell School NY Boarding Schools ▫Knox School ▫Strony Brook School ▫Storm King School PA Boarding Schools ▫Church Farm School ▫Mercersburg Academy ▫Hill School

20. Tuition Assistance Schools are committed to making a private or independent education accessible and affordable for all qualified applicants. Many schools (private and boarding) offer financial aid to promising low- moderate income students. This type of aid is need-based, and it doesn't have to be repaid. Example: Church Farm School ▫http://www.gocfs.net/page.aspx?pid=218http://www.gocfs.net/page.aspx?pid=218 Example: Roselle Catholic ▫http://www.rosellecatholic.org/Admissions/Tuition- Aid.aspxhttp://www.rosellecatholic.org/Admissions/Tuition- Aid.aspx

21. Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) For students attending secondary Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Newark in BERGEN, ESSEX, HUDSON and UNION counties. Based on financial need. New applications process starts January 1, 2015 (deadline April 15, 2015)

22. 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.

23. High School Fair Attendees

24. Ms. Chiles, School Counselor/ High School Coordinator jchiles@queencity.edu (908) 753-4700 ext. 211