High School Academies

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Our Academies will be guided with our academic and industry partners to ensure that our students graduate with marketable skills and certifications and take advantage of opportunities and internship experiences available in the great city of Newark. These experiences and certifications will help increase their knowledge, and marketability in today’s competitive workplace.

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The Law & Public Safety Academy will provide an outstanding opportunity for students to prepare for careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, and protective services, including professional and technical support services.

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The Environmental Studies Academy will provide an outstanding opportunity for students to develop an understanding of environmental policies, procedures, and legislation focused on three main areas: environment, economy, and society.

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Our unique Teacher Preparatory Academy in partnership with University High School is designed to groom students for the rigors of teaching on the elementary, intermediate, or high school levels taught by adjunct professors from Montclair State University while incorporating internships.

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The Engineering Academy provides an outstanding opportunity for students to attain the skills to become society’s problem solvers. The program empowers students to step into the role of an engineer, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and generate solutions.

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The Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology prepares students for immediate college and career opportunities by combining the most innovative curriculum in data science and information technology with cutting-edge, industry-standard technology.

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The Newark School of Fashion & Design prepares students to explore their academic and creative potential through the lens of fashion and design by leveraging the design process across the curriculum to afford students space to imagine, problem solve, and collaborate in preparation for future success.

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The Newark School of Global Studies provides an opportunity for students to become the problem solvers of the world by engaging in a meaningful way in the sphere of international relations to tackle the global challenges of our time within an academic framework. Students will foster fluency in a second language, become immersed in a foreign culture, and exchange ideas via advanced technology.

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The Newark School of Global Studies provides an opportunity for students to become the problem solvers of the world by engaging in a meaningful way in the sphere of international relations to tackle the global challenges of our time within an academic framework. Students will foster fluency in a second language, become immersed in a foreign culture, and exchange ideas via advanced technology.

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The Culinary Arts Academy provides students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the realm of food preparation and creation by developing the essential knowledge and skills needed in the Food Service/Hospitality Industry.

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The Graphic Design Academy provides students with the fundamental skills and information needed to structure and creatively organize complex visual communication in both traditional and digital environments. Students will be able to effectively communicate verbal and visual ideas through creativity, conceptual development, effective organization of information, and the use of form, color and design.

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The Hospitality & Tourism Academy provides students the opportunity to explore the various components of the hospitality and tourism industry, including hotel and restaurant management, cruise ships, spas, resorts, and theme parks. Students learn about key hospitality issues, the development and management of tourist locations, event planning, marketing, and environmental issues related to travel and leisure. The academy also examines current and future trends in the industry.

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The Allied Health Academy will provide an outstanding opportunity for students to attain real world skills in healthcare that are aligned to industry standards. The program will focus on taking on the role of an Allied Health professional to solve real-world medical cases.

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This course will provide an introduction to both areas of accounting and finance. Topics will include banking, credit, financial literacy, career exploration, spreadsheet usage, and technical writing.