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Union County Vocational-Technical Schools1776 Raritan RoadScotch Plains, NJ 07076Four-Year, Full-Time High Schools: 

Union County Vocational-Technical Schools 1776 Raritan Road Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Four-Year, Full-Time High Schools School Year Est. Specialization Enrollment UC MHS 1997 Engineering 272 UC AIT 2002 Information Tech 219 UC Tech 2002 Vocational- 237 Technical Clusters UC AAHS 2005 Allied Health 184 Sciences UC APA 2008 Theatre and Dance 60

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Intensive study within your school’s Specialization utilizing interdisciplinary teaching, cooperative learning and authentic assessment in a block scheduling format. Curriculum focus will be on Problem Solving and Critical Thinking.

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Specialization 4 years Mathematics 4 years Science 4 years Language Arts 4 years Fitness/Health 4 years World Language 3 years Social Studies 3 years Visual & Perf. Arts 1 year

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Level I – Biology Foundations of Science Scientific Data Analysis Level II – Chemistry Level III – Physics Level IV – Advanced Placement / Science Electives appropriate to your Specialization

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Level I – Combined Algebra Level II – Geometry / Trigonometry Level III – Math Analysis Level IV – AP Calculus I/AB

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Level I – World Literature / World History Level II – Early American Literature / U.S. History I Level III – Modern American Literature / U.S. History II Level IV – British Literature / Social Studies Elective /AP Electives

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Levels I - IV Levels I - IV

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Level I – UCMHS Technology and Design I Design & Computer Graphics Level II – UCC Credit (9) 3D AutoCAD (EGG 213) Intro to Fundamentals of Engineering (EGG105) Engineering Drawing (EGG 108) American Design & Drafting Association Certification (ADDA)

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Level III – UCC Credit (3) Animated Technology Topics UCMHS Applications of Computers in Science and Engineering (EGG 203) Level IV – UCC Credit (6) Introduction to Architecture (ARC105) Architectural CAD Design (ARC 205)

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Level IV – UCC Classes PLUS Internship 1/2 year, 1/2 day Architecture Interior Design Civil Engineering Scientific Research Princeton U. Rutgers U. Geo/Science Engineering Veterinarian Science Naval Engineering Local Hospitals

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CIS 100 Intro to Computer Applications 3 credits in 9th grade—leads to MOS cert. CIS 101 Intro to Information Systems 3 credits in 10th grade—leads to A+ cert.

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CIS 204 Database Management 3 credits in 11th grade—leads to Oracle cert. _______________________________ CSC 100 Computer Programming Fundamentals CIS 106 Java Programming 6 credits in 12th grade—leads to Java cert.

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GRADE 9 English Composition I (Eng 101) Intro to Computer Applications (CIS 100) Dynamics of Health Care in Society (IDH 100) GRADE 10 English Composition II (ENG 102) American Literature I (ENG 207) US History to 1865 (HIS 201) Fundamentals of Health and Disease (IDH 101)

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Grade 11 American Literature II (ENG 208) US History since 1865 (HIS 202) Mathematical Analysis I (MAT143) Mathematical Analysis II (MAT144) General Psychology (PSY 101) Principles of Sociology (SOC 101) Grade 12 Principles of Economics I (ECO 201) Principles of Economics II (ECO 202 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT 102) Research for the Health Care Professional (IDH 103)

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Grade 9 American Red Cross: First Aid Certification Grade 10 American Red Cross: CPR Certification – for the Professional Rescuer Grade 11 American Red Cross: Emergency Responder Certification Grade 12 Emergency Medical Technician Senior Internship

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Union County School Year Est. Specialization Enrollment UC APA 2008 Theatre and Dance 60

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Proposed Sequence of Courses

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Automotive Technology Transportation Auto Collision Technology Commercial Art Communications Graphic Communications Computer Aided Drafting and Design Computer Repair Technology Office Systems Technology Building Trades Technology Construction Carpentry/Construction Electrical Technology Cosmetology Personal Service Culinary Arts Child Development and Guidance Criminal Justice Allied Health (Medical Assisting) Health

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Grade 9 English I: World Literature Algebra I, Combined Algebra or Geometry/Trig World History Spanish I or II Fitness I, Health I Physical Science System Application Introduction to Technology Grade 10 English II: Early Am. Literature Geometry, Geometry/Trig or Mathematical Analysis U.S. History I Spanish II or III Fitness II, Health II Biology Career Exploration

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Grade 11 English III: Modern American Literature Algebra II/Trig, Mathematical Analysis or AP Calculus U.S. History II Spanish II, III or IV Fitness III, Health III Chemistry or Science Elective Technical Concentration Grade 12 English IV: British Literature Mathematical Analysis, AP Calculus Social Studies Elective World Language Elective Fitness IV, Health IV Chemistry, Physics or Science Elective Technical Concentration

Admission to each high school is competitive. Evaluated criteria will be as follows:: 

Admission to each high school is competitive. Evaluated criteria will be as follows: Grade Point Average grade 7 Grade Point Average grade 8 (MP1) Analysis of standardized test scores (grade 7) Admissions testing (2/2/08) in the areas of: mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing skills.

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Component 2 for Performing Arts Applicants only: Academically qualified candidates will audition for one or more of the following career technical paths: Dance Theatre Arts

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Prospective 9th graders should submit an application beginning in September of their 8th grade year. Admission will be offered to qualified applicants in early April. All Union County sending districts will be guaranteed space for at least 2 qualified applicants to each school. A point system is used to determine qualification.

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Freshman Profile 2006

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HSPA Profile

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Albright College American University Barnard College Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Cabrini College California Institute of Technology Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Cedar Crest College Centenary College College of the Holy Cross The College of New Jersey The College of William and Mary Columbia University The Cooper Union Cornell University Dartmouth College Drew University Drexel University Eckerd College Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fashion Institute of Technology Felician College Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Georgetown University George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Harvard University Haverford College Ithaca College Johns Hopkins University Kean University Lafayette College LaSalle University Lehigh University Loyola University Manhattan College Marist College Monmouth University Montclair University Moravian University Mount Holyoke College Muhlenberg College NJIT NYU Ohio-Wesleyan University Penn. State. University

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Princeton University Providence College Purdue University Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute Richard Stockton College of NJ Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Rowan University Rutgers University St. John’s University St. Joseph’s University St. Michael’s College St. Peter’s College Seton Hall University Smith College Stanford University Stevens Institute of Technology The State University of New York Swarthmore College Syracuse University Temple University Tufts University Tulane University Union College United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of California University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Hartford University of Illinois University of Maryland University of Massachusetts University of Miami University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of the Sciences University of Scranton University of Tampa University of Tennessee University of Western New England Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia State University Washington & Jefferson College Washington & Lee College Wellesley College Wentworth Institute of Technology Wesleyan Institute of Technology Wesley College Williams College Yale University