Applied Technology High School Engineering Technology Health Professions Cybersecurity

A Bergen County Technical Schools/Bergen Community College Career &Technical Education high-school program

Program Description & Admissions Information for School Year 2021-2022 pplied Technology High School, located on the Paramus Campus of Bergen Community College, Aprovides students a unique educational experience through a blend of academic high school curriculum, college classes, and hands-on technical training. ATHS currently offers two technical concentrations—Engineering Technology and Health Professions—and is introducing Cybersecurity beginning with the 2021-2022 school year.

Our Unique Program offers students: • Dual-enrollment courses taught by Bergen Community College professors. During freshman and sophmore years, professors teach courses at Applied Tech. Junior and senior ATHS students attend dual enrollment classes at Bergen Community College. Dual-enrollment classes allow students to earn up to 30 college credits upon graduation that are transferable to all four-year public colleges and universities in New Jersey. • Technical classes taught in labs within ATHS as well as labs at Bergen Community College. For Health Pro- fessions students, these classes take place at the Health Professions Integrated Teaching Center. For students in Engineering Technology, classes are held in the college’s Technology Center. • Participation in the Senior Experience Internship program during students’ senior year. This program is a graded internship graduation requirement. Student interns report directly to their internship every Wednesday during the academic year for the full business day. • Access to the full range of sports offered by Bergen County Technical Schools. Bus transportation is provided stu- dents to attend practices at the Hackensack campus.

Profile of an Applied Tech Student • Students who exhibit strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellence, a desire to become part of a unique high-school-within-a-college, and the potential to become active contributors to our dynamic learning community. • A highly motivated student who enjoys participating as a team member. • A student on or close to grade level with proficient scores on NJ ASK/Terra Nova/ PARCC who demonstrates the desire to challenge her/himself through academic and career-focused Dual Enrollment classes.

If you are interested in attending Applied Technology High School @ Bergen Community College:

• Watch our virtual open house video, or learn about our programs by reading the materials posted on our website. Speak to your parent(s)/guardian(s) about the school and your personal high school goals.

• Make your decision. It is your education. Do you think Applied Technology High School is right for you? Review the information on our website with your parent(s)/ guardian(s) to help you make an informed decision.

• Meet all application deadlines and requirements. Follow all instructions on our admissions website. Be sure to print forms for your counselors and teachers and submit them as soon as possible. We do not accept late applications.

Questions? Email us at [email protected] Cybersecurity Applied Tech’s newest program offers a curriculum centered on data security. Utilizing a blend of academic high school curriculum, college classes, and hands-on technical training, students will learn to apply programming, networking, and forensics to hands-on projects in the fields of cybersecurity. Students will learn essential skills needed to pursue a career in a wide variety of areas including programming, information technology, and law enforcement. Dual-enrollment coursework will allow students to earn advanced standing into several technical associates programs at Bergen Community College, including an A.A.S. program in Cybersecurity. Students completing their Associates Degree at BCC may transfer their credits to all four-year public colleges and universities in New Jersey. Scope and Sequence Course titles in purple represent dual enrollment classes where students earn both high school and college credits 9th Grade 10th Grade CTE Course— CTE Courses— • Intro to Cybersecurity • Intro to Networking (INF 160) Science—Physics • Intro to LINUX (INF 165) Math—Algebra I • Jan/May Project: Forensics Social Studies—U.S. History I Science—Chemistry (CHM 100) Language Arts—Academic Literacy Math—Geometry World Language—Mandarin I (LAN 116) Social Studies—U.S. History II Health & PE— Language Arts—American Literature • Dynamics of Health (WEX 101)/PE Health & PE— • Body Conditioning (WEX 112) • CPR/First Aid (WEX 159) • Self-Defense (WEX 167) 11th Grade 12th Grade CTE Courses— CTE Courses— • Intro to Python (INF 103) • Ethical Hacking (INF 267) • Network Security (INF 267) • One of the following electives: • Jan/May Project: Cryptography Computer Crime (INF 270), Intrusion Detection (INF 273), UNIX/LINUX Admin (INF 254), Java Fundamentals (INF 236) Science—Biology (BIO 101) Science— Math—Algebra II and Trigonometry • Gen Chemistry 1 (CHM 140-141)/Physics 1 (PHY 280) Social Studies—World History Math*— Language Arts—World Literature • Pre-Calculus (MAT 180)/Statistics (MAT 150) ** Visual & Performing Arts— Social Studies— • Intro to Art & Visual Culture (ART 101) • Macroeconomics (ECO 101)/Psychology (PSY 101) Health & PE— Language Arts— • Yoga (WEX 170) • English Comp I (WRT 101)/Tech Writing (WRT 202) • Weight Training (WEX 116) Visual & Performing Arts— • Western Civ I (HIS 101) or Western Civ II (HIS 102) World Language—Speech Communication (COM 100) Health & PE— * Courses in Italics are NOT required for graduation. • Contemporary Health Issues (WEX 185) ** Math Courses are contingent upon placement test results. • Aquatics (WEX 104); Scuba, Swimming, Aquacise

Engineering Technology The Engineering Technology program provides students a unique educational experience through a blend of academic high school curriculum, college classes, and hands-on technical training. Students are given the opportunity to apply math, science, and technology to hands-on projects in the fields of automation, electronics, and advanced manufacturing as they acquire the essential skills needed to pursue a career in a wide variety of areas including engineering technology in General Engineering Technology. Associates degrees earned at BCC are transferable to all four-year public colleges and universities in New Jersey.

Scope and Sequence Course titles in purple represent dual enrollment classes where students earn both high school and college credits

9th Grade 10th Grade CTE Courses— CTE Courses— • The Design Process • Intro to Mechatronics Science—Physics • CAD I (DFT 210) Math—Algebra I Science—Chemistry (CHM 100) Social Studies—U.S. History I Math—Geometry Language Arts—Academic Literacy Social Studies—U.S. History II World Language—Mandarin I (LAN 116) Language Arts—American Literature Health & PE— Health & PE— • Dynamics of Health (WEX 101)/PE • CPR/First Aid (WEX 159) • Body Conditioning (WEX 112) • Self-Defense (WEX 167)

11th Grade 12th Grade CTE Courses— CTE Courses— • Smart Machines • Concepts of Industrial Design (MFG 206) • Intro to Python (INF 103) • Fundamentals of Programming (CIS 165) • Machine Tool Principles I (MFG 122) Science— Science—Biology (BIO 101) • General Chemistry 1 (CHM 140-141) Math—Algebra II and Trigonometry • Physics 1 (PHY 280) Social Studies—World History Math*— Language Arts—World Literature • Intermediate Algebra (MAT 160) and/or Visual & Performing Arts— • Pre-Calculus (MAT 180) • Intro to Art & Visual Culture (ART 101) Social Studies— Health & PE— • Macroeconomics (ECO 101) or Microeconomics (ECO 102) • Yoga (WEX 170) Language Arts— • Weight Training(WEX 116) • English Comp I (WRT 101)Fall/Eng Comp II(WRT 201)Spring Visual & Performing Arts— • Western Civilization I (HIS 101) or • Western Civilization II (HIS 102) Health & PE— • Contemporary Health Issues (WEX 185) * Math courses are contingent upon placement test results • Aquatics (WEX 104) Health Professions The mission of the Health Professions Program at Applied Technology High School is to provide preparation for multiple health careers through a core curriculum that emphasizes science, the human and organizational side of health care, and the opportunity to earn college credit and clinical experience. The goal of the program is to promote the concept of teamwork as essential to patient well‐being, provide students a strong foundation in science, and address New Jersey’s healthcare workforce needs. Students receive their clinical training in BCC’s Health Professions Integrated Teaching Center.

Scope and Sequence Course titles in purple represent dual enrollment classes where students earn both high school and college credits

9th Grade 10th Grade CTE Courses— CTE Courses— • Intro to Healthcare Professions • Medical Terminology (MOA 140) • Patient Simulations I • Patient Simulations II Science—Biology (BIO 101) Science—Chemistry (CHM 112) Math—Algebra I Math—Geometry Social Studies—U.S. History I Social Studies—U.S. History II Language Arts—Academic Literacy Language Arts—American Literature World Language—Spanish I (LAN 113) World Language—Spanish II (LAN 230) Health & PE— Health & PE— • Dynamics of Health (WEX 101)/PE • CPR/First Aid (WEX 159) • Body Conditioning (WEX 112) • Self-Defense (WEX 167)

11th Grade 12th Grade CTE Courses— CTE Courses— • Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 109) • Microbiology (BIO 104) • Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 209) • Healthcare, Ethics, & Law/Patient Simulations III • Professional Certifications Science—Intro to Physics (PHY 185) Science—Physics Math*— Math—Algebra II and Trigonometry • Intermediate Algebra (MAT 160) Social Studies—World History • Statistics I (MAT 150) Language Arts—World Literature Social Studies— Visual & Performing Arts— • Macroeconomics (ECO 101) or • Intro to Art & Culture (ART 101) • Microeconomics (ECO 102) Health & PE— Language Arts— • Yoga (WEX 170) • English Comp I (WRT 101)Fall/Eng Comp II(WRT 201)Spring • Weight Training(WEX 116) World Language—Speech Communication (COM 100) Health & PE— • Contemporary Health Issues (WEX 185) • Aquatics (WEX 104)

* Math courses are contingent upon placement test results School Counseling Senior Experience

For each student, a successful experience in high The Senior Experience internship is an school is crucial to a solid foundation for future interactive learning partnership through success. To that end, it is important to understand which students increase their knowledge and that success is predicated on meeting the needs of skills in a particular area of study while under the whole student. ATHS is proud to offer students the guidance of a mentor(s). The internship a comprehensive school counseling program in allows our students to team up with a variety Naviance, the web-based college readiness platform of people within the community, and it allows used throughout our school district. This program businesses and corporations to invest in the enables us to meet the development of the social, future of their industry. emotional, psychological, and educational aspects of • The Senior Experience program is a graded each student. internship graduation requirement that is Board approved for students in their senior year. The school gives parents and students individual • Student interns report directly to the internship registration codes for Naviance/Family Connection every Wednesday during the academic year for early in freshman year. Our goal is to ensure that the full business day. our students and families find this process to be informative, collaborative, and successful. Utilization • Internships begin in September and conclude in of Naviance/Family Connection, provides students May; starting dates may vary. the ability to complete their respective Naviance • Mentorship may be provided by one or more programs and be adequately prepared for college and individuals within the organization who take an beyond. active interest in the student’s growth and development as an intern.

School Counseling through Senior Experience Internships Naviance/Family Connection: in 2019-2020 included: Allstate Insurance • Transition Survey Bergen Community College • Game Plan Survey Bergen County Public Safety Department • Career Cluster Finder Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bergen County Volunteers Organization • Study Skills Survey Boswell Engineering • Learning Style Inventory Brightside Manor • Enrichment Program Search Case Medical Inc. Constellation Agency • Career Interest Profiler Doka • Student Profile Ferry Machine Hytoroc • Intake Conference Worksheet Holy Name Medical Center • Take PLAN, PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT ID Signs • SuperMatch College Search La Pet-isserie Michael Hern Realtors • Completion of FAFSA Ridgewood Water Company • Scholarship Search RSC Architects • Common Application Stryker Corporation Catherine Suarez, Esq. • Graduation Survey TNTMAX LLC University Hospital Clubs/Activities Women in Leadership

The purpose of the Young Women’s Leadership Program Clubs and activities are an important component of our is to empower the young women of Applied Technology learning environment. Students have the opportunity to High School by cultivating an environment where people participate in a variety of clubs that are held after school. can speak openly about topics regarding women’s rights, and They must submit signed consent forms to participate create an ongoing conversation about women’s successes in club activities, abide by attendance guidelines, and and struggles in the workforce. participate in only one club per day. Every year, the program hosts a panel discussion and Q&A with successful women in business, politics, medicine, tech- The following clubs are open to all ATHS students: nology, and the military. They share an overview of their careers and offer advice and support to our students. These Chess Club Dance events are organized and moderated by students in the Women in Leadership program. Debate Club GSA Guitar Club Homework Club HOSA Club Intramurals Math Club Music Club National Honor Society Newspaper Club Peer Leaders/Student Ambassadors Physics Club Student Council Teen LEADS VEX Club VR Club Yearbook Club Sports Offered Athletics Fall The athletic program is an integral part of the total • Football–Varsity, Sub-Varsity educational process at Bergen County Technical • Boys/Girls Soccer–Varsity, JV, and Freshman • Boys/Girls Cross Country High School District. Young people learn a great • Girls Tennis–Varsity and Junior Varsity deal through their participation in interscholastic • Girls Volleyball–Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman athletics. Valuable attributes such as determination, • Cheerleading perseverance, sportsmanship, communication, and teamwork can all be attained through athletic Winter participation. Athletics plays an important role in • Boys Basketball–Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman helping the individual student develop a positive • Girls Basketball – Varsity and Junior Varsity self-concept as well as a healthy body. Athletic • Boys/Girls Bowling competition fosters school spirit and develops pride • Boys/Girls Fencing in the school and community for participants, • Boys/Girls Indoor Track students and spectators. Student-Athletes will leave • Competitive Cheerleading our athletic programs with the readiness to be active participants in today’s global community. Spring • Baseball–Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman Through athletics we seek to provide a wholesome • Softball–Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman form of physical activity for as many students as • Boys/Girls Golf possible. We make every effort to offer our student- • Boys/Girls Lacrosse–Varsity and Junior Varsity athletes the best in equipment, facilities, and coaching, • Boys Tennis–Varsity and Junior Varsity in order to provide an enjoyable and rewarding • Boys/Girls Track athletic experience. While the reputation of our • Boys Volleyball–Varsity and Junior Varsity school and community is enhanced whenever its representatives excel, by far the greatest rewards and satisfactions are derived by the number of students who actually participate on our athletic teams. Accolades 2018-2019 School Year We believe that the soul of our school can be reflected in what occurs before and after the normal academic Fall • Girls Soccer – Big North Conference Liberty day. This extension of the school day, whether it be in Division Champions athletics, in the arts, or in clubs, will set the tone for • Boys Soccer – N.J.T.A.C. Champions, Bergen the school year. If we can keep students involved and Cup Champions concerned beyond the classroom, we are bound to • Girls Tennis – Big North Conference Liberty have a more positive effect on them in the classroom. Division Champions We are aware of the tremendous obligations we have Winter: as coaches and administrators to the student-athletes • Girls Fencing –B.P.F.L. Champions in our care. Parents entrust their children to us and • Boys Fencing – B.C.C.A. League Champions we shall always strive to strengthen that bond. • Girls Bowling – Big North Conference Liberty Division Champions and N.J.T.A.C. Champions Students at Applied Technology High School Spring: play on sports teams with students from Bergen • Boys Tennis – B.C.C.A. Champions County Technical Schools’ Teterboro, Paramus, and • Boys Golf – Big North Conference Liberty Division Hackensack campuses. Bergen Tech athletes compete Champions in the Big North Conference and the NJTAC. Our • Boys Track – Gold Rush Champions teams compete at the varsity, junior varsity, and • Girls Golf – B.C.W.C.A. Golf Tournament Team freshman levels. Finalist College Acceptances Class of 2020

Bergen Community College Rutgers University Carnegie Mellon University Seton Hall University Drew University State University of New York Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Stevens Institute of Technology Fairleigh Dickinson University The College of New Jersey Florida Atlantic University Texas A & M University Florida Technical College Texas Tech University High Point University University of Alabama Manhattanville College University of Akron Michigan State University University of Arizona Montclair State University University of Hartford Mount Holyoke College University of Massachusetts New Jersey City University University of New Hampshire New Jersey Institute of Technology University of New Haven Northland College University of North Carolina, Charlotte Pace University University of Southern Alabama Pennsylvania State University University of Southern Florida Ramapo College University of Texas San Antonio Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Tampa Rider University Wentworth Institute of Technology Rochester Institute of Technology West Virginia University Rosemont College Wilkes University Rowan University William Paterson University

Twenty-one students from the Class of 2020 graduated simultaneously from Bergen Community College with their Associates Degrees.

Seven students from the Class of 2020 were accepted into Phi Theta Kappa, the official Honor Society for two-year colleges, at Bergen Community College.

Students from the Class of 2019 proudly display their Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society certificates. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the length of the school day and school year? The school is in session from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for 180 days per year.

Is there any cost to the parents for sending students to Applied Tech? Bergen Tech is a free public school of choice for residents of Bergen County.

Do parents arrange and pay for transportation? Transportation to Applied Tech is arranged by the students’ home district at no cost to the parents.

Can students transfer to this school after the ninth grade? No. The program structure is such that students enter Applied Tech with a selected major and prescribed courses.

Are services provided to students with disabilities? Yes. Services are provided according to the child’s IEP or 504 Plan.

Is there an admissions test for the school? There is no admissions test for Applied Technology High School. Qualified students who meet the admissions criteria are offered interviews.

BERGEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION Lawrence Meyerson, President Jason Kim, Vice President Louis DeLisio, Interim Executive County Superintendent William Connolly William J. Meisner, Ed.D.

BERGEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Dr. Howard Lerner, Superintendent John Susino, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Andrea Sheridan, Assistant Superintendent Richard Panicucci, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE James J. Tedesco III

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mary J. Amoroso, Chairwoman Dr. Joan M. Voss, Vice Chairwoman Steven A. Tanelli, Chair Pro Tempore David L. Ganz Germaine M. Ortiz Thomas J. Sullivan Tracy Silna Zur BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gerard L. Carroll, Chair Adam Silverstein, Vice Chair Joseph Barreto, Secretary Dorothy L. Blakeslee, Treasurer Louis DeLisio, Trustee Ritzy Moralez-Diaz, Trustee Patrick Fletcher, Trustee Krista Finn, Trustee Mark Longo, Trustee Mark Longo, Trustee Sheetal Ranjan, Trustee Bryant Gomez, Alumni Trustee BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXECUTIVE TEAM Dr. Anthony Ross, Interim President William M. Corcoran, VP, Facilities, Planning, Operations, and Public Safety Brock Fisher, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs Christine Gillespie, Executive Director, Continuing Education and Workforce Development Gwendolyn Harewood, Director, Human Resources & Employee Relations; Title IX Coordinator Larry Hlavenka, Executive Director, Public Relations, Community and Cultural Affairs Ronald Miller, Executive Director, Bergen Community College Foundation Ron Spaide, VP, Chief Information Officer Wilton Thomas-Hooke, Managing Director Finance