Mandatory Info Sessions For Students Who Plan To Apply To Monmouth County Academies

Attention parents of eighth-graders: if your child wants to attend one of the county’s career academies next year, you must attend one of the upcoming information sessions.

The Monmouth County Vocational School District academies will hold information sessions for eighth-graders who want to apply as a member of the Class of 2020.

“Monmouth County’s career academies have established themselves as state and national leaders of secondary education,” Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said in a prepared statement. “We look forward to welcoming the next class. It all begins with a parent and student attending an information session over the next few months.”

Attendance at an information session is mandatory for all students who plan to apply to one of the schools. Students must be accompanied by parents or guardians.

Saturday sessions start at 10 a.m.; weeknight sessions begin at 6:30 p.m.

Here is the schedule:

• The Academy of Allied Health & Science, 2325 Heck Ave. Neptune: Saturday, Oct. 3; Wednesday, Oct. 14; Saturday, Oct. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 10.
• Biotechnology High School, 5000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township: Thursday, Oct. 8; Saturday, Oct. 17; Thursday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 14.
• Communications High School, 1740 New Bedford Road, Wall: Saturday, Oct. 3; Wednesday, Oct. 14; Saturday, Oct. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 3.
• High Technology High School, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown: Thursday, Oct. 8; Saturday, Oct. 17; Wednesday, Oct. 28; and Saturday, Nov. 14.
• Marine Academy of Science & Technology (M.A.S.T.), Building 305 at Sandy Hook/Gateway National Recreation Area: Wednesday, Oct. 7; Saturday, Oct. 17; Saturday, Oct. 31, and Thursday, Nov. 12.

Students can obtain applications after attending the information sessions. Applications for the Class of 2020 are due on Dec. 11.

For more information, visit the district’s website.