Hudson County Schools of Technology 2019-2020
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HUDSON COUNTY SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY 2019-2020 COUNTY PREP HIGH SCHOOL & Academy of Technology and Design 525 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 HIGH TECH HIGH SCHOOL & Academy of Career and Technical Education One High Tech Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 EXPLORE MIDDLE SCHOOL 180 9th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Union City, NJ | Bayonne, NJ | Harrison, NJ ADULT EDUCATION ESL, TASC, Post Secondary Programs The Hudson County Schools of Technology is a visionary community that inspires creative independent thinking through diverse learning opportunities. Visit us online at www.hcstonline.org Thomas A. DeGise Hudson County Executive HUDSON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Chairperson Vice Chairperson Chairperson Pro-Tempore Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Anthony P. Vainieri, Jr. William O’Dea Anthony L. Romano, Jr. Albert J. Cifelli Kenneth Kopacz Tilo Rivas Caridad Rodriguez Joel Torres Jerry Walker District 8 District 2 District 5 District 9 District 1 District 6 District 7 District 4 District 3 Hudson County Schools of Technology Hudson County Schools of Technology Board of Education Administration Craig Guy, President Amy Lin-Rodriguez, Superintendent Hugo D. Cabrera, Vice-President Monica Fundora Amit Jani Joseph M. Muniz, Board Secretary John Minella Geraldine Perez Nicholas Fargo, Business Administrator Arthur Pettigrew Amanda Trombetta Hector A. Zulueta Our mission: The Hudson County Schools of Technology is a visionary community that inspires creative independent thinking through diverse learning opportunities. Craig Guy, Board President Amy Lin-Rodriguez, Superintendent Thomas A. DeGise Hudson County Executive HUDSON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Chairperson Vice Chairperson Chairperson Pro-Tempore Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Freeholder Anthony P. Vainieri, Jr. William O’Dea Anthony L. Romano, Jr. Albert J. Cifelli Kenneth Kopacz Tilo Rivas Caridad Rodriguez Joel Torres Jerry Walker District 8 District 2 District 5 District 9 District 1 District 6 District 7 District 4 District 3 Hudson County Schools of Technology Hudson County Schools of Technology Board of Education Administration Craig Guy, President Amy Lin-Rodriguez, Superintendent Hugo D. Cabrera, Vice-President Monica Fundora Amit Jani Joseph M. Muniz, Board Secretary John Minella Geraldine Perez Nicholas Fargo, Business Administrator Arthur Pettigrew Amanda Trombetta Hector A. Zulueta Our mission: The Hudson County Schools of Technology is a visionary community that inspires creative independent thinking through diverse learning opportunities. Craig Guy, Board President Amy Lin-Rodriguez, Superintendent OUR MISSION The HCST Foundation is a real-world results oriented organization whose purpose is to promote quality and innovative education for the community by empowering the district through fi nancial support and community involvement. FOUNDATION BOARD Treasurer For full list of board and advisory members please visit http://bit.ly/HCSTBoard Become a part of our HCSTF family and help us continue providing our talented Hudson County students with opportunities through grants & scholarships which make their educational goals & dreams a reality. Silverio Vega, Director Hudson County Schools of Technology CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE! Frank J. Gargiulo Campus One High Tech Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Please visit our website for more information: www.hcstfoundation.org Tel: (201) 662-6711 The HCST Foundation is a 501c(3) charitable Organization. COUNTY PREP We are a dynamic, diverse and compassionate learning community that encourages growth and embraces change HIGH SCHOOL through meaningful activities in a student centered THE ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN environment. Admission Criteria: Extracurricular Activities 8th Grade Report Card Social Development Standardized Test Scores (Grades 6-7) Transcript with Attendance (Grades 6-7) Majors Audio/ Visual Production Business Childcare and Human Development Commercial Photography Computer Programming Cosmetology Culinary Arts Fashion Design Graphic Technology Internetworking/Computer System Support Medical Science Music/Audio Technology Performing Arts/Dance Performing Arts/Instrumental Music Performing Arts/ Theatre Science Sports Medicine/Exercise Science English.......................................................20 Barbara Mendolla, Building Principal Mathematics..............................................15 Social Studies............................................15 Hawa Zoe DahnSaw, Principal Science......................................................15 Earl W. Byrd Center Foreign Language.......................................10 Consumer Math........................................2.5 525 Montgomery Street Graduation Career Exploration.....................................2.5 Physical Education & Health/Safety...........20 Jersey City, NJ 07302 Credit Requirements Credit Visual Performing Arts..................................5 Electives...............................................30-40 Tel: (201) 631-6300 HIGH TECH HIGH SCHOOL High Tech High School, a public school of choice off ered by the Hudson County Schools of Technology, provides the students of THE ACADEMY OF CAREER Hudson County with a challenging Career and Technical & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Education program. HTHS creates a community of diverse learners by devel- oping potential through critical and creative thinking. We foster the expression of each student’s individuality while delivering a structured curriculum, which meets the needs The Arts of 21st century learners and citizens. Academy Performing Arts The programs of study are: Music & Audio Technology, ACADEMY Dance, Musical Theatre, and Drama. OFFERINGS Media & Visual Arts This Academy prepares students The programs of study include: for college level study or careers in Graphic Technology, Fine Academy architecture, engineering, industrial & Studio Arts, Audio/Video design, robotics, digital fabrication, Production, Broadcasting, computer programming, and interior Interactive Media, and Journal- design. ism/Writing for Media. Design|Fabrication Design|Fabrication (D|Fab) Cul/Sci Academy Biomedical Science This challenging program requires a deep understanding of how to apply science, technology, engineering, and math to solve complex problems. Activities include investigating the death of a fi ctional person, to learn content in the context of real-world cases. Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Building Principal Environmental Science & Sustainability Students learn about sustainability and how to look Kathleen Young, Principal at the natural world in a sustainable way. They also Hudson County Schools of Technology learn to identify and analyze solutions to environmental problems by conducting hands-on Frank J. Gargiulo Campus laboratory exercises and fi eld studies. One High Tech Way Culinary Arts Secaucus, NJ 07094 This program of study includes Culinary, Baking and Pastry, and Food Service Management. Tel: (201) 662-6800 Explore Middle School, the only career and technical middle school in New Jersey, is a rigorous, project-based EXPLORE school. Our curriculum is developed MIDDLE SCHOOL around thematic units that integrate interdisciplinary studies, meet the standards, and engage students in a hands-on approach. We focus on not only the core subjects but also career and technical studies, character development, team building, and critical thinking. Within our diverse community, students learn how to be self-directed learners while being challenged academically, taking all traditional classes as well as CTE classes. Interpersonal skills are developed through collaborative activities that require both teamwork and independence. Explore Middle School builds character and enhances problem-solving abilities. Allyson Krone, Principal Community Education and Recreation Center 180 9th Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 Tel: 201-631-6396 Career And Placement Services CAREER DEVELOPMENT The Hudson County Schools of Technology Career Development CENTER Center or the One-Stop means just that. Your employment and training needs and related services are universally accessible when you walk through our doors. The convenient linkage of: Employment Services Our One-Stop Career Center and Satellite offi ces are located at: Training Career Counseling E-Learning ESL Main Offi ce Satellite Offi ce Satellite Offi ce Job & Interviewing Skills 530 48th St. 6th fl oor 326 Harrison Ave. 630 Ave C, Room 9 Workshops Union City, NJ Harrison, NJ Bayonne, NJ (201)369-5205 (201)380-1580 (201)858-6010 And MORE!!! Mon. thru Fri. Mon. and Wed. Ext. 6105 8:30am-4:30pm 9:00am-4:00pm Tues. and Thur. 9:00am-4:00pm “The vision of the HCST Career Development Center is to provide a comfortable, user-friendly environment with a diverse, dedicated staff utilizing the latest technology in a business and industry partnership that can easily demonstrate success.” Teacher Assistant/Public Speaking Security Offi cer HCST CDC is an equal CPCT/A (Emergency Room Technician) Classes taught at opportunity employer with Dental Assistant & Radiology Earl W. Byrd Center equal opportunity programs. EKG & Phlebotomy Technician 525 Montgomery St, Auxiliary aids and services Child Development Associate Jersey City, NJ available upon request to Cosmetology individuals with disabilities. Accounting & Bookkeeping Technician Computer Systems & Networking Technician Culinary & Baking One-Stop Career Center will Management Information Systems w/ESL Training fi nancially assist