- The Morris County School of Technology (MCVTS or MCST) is a Vocational Public high school located in Denville, in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. This school helps prepare high school students for future careers, through its twelve academies, each focusing on a particular trade.
- History
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The school started as a share time and adult program in 1969 and has now evolved into a full time technical high school. The school still has share time students and adult programs although it will slowly start to dissolve the share time program to accommodate more kids in the full time academies. The first year that this school started its full time program was in 2003. 2007 marks the year that the school will finally have their first full time graduate students. This initial group was only about 35 students and now the school has grown to serve over 400 students.
- Not only is the school open for high school students but also for adults. The adult education program includes all the academies that students can choose and the program is usually at night. The school is accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council on Occupational Education.
- Academy graduates will qualify for post-secondary education at the college level, gain admission to technical schools, or be ready for entry-level employment. Nearly 60% of MCST graduates continue their education immediately after high school. Many acquire college credits while still in high school, giving them a head start on a college education at significant cost savings.
- Athletics
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In 2005 the school debuted their first ever sport programs. The sports that were started were Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Baseball, Softball, and Golf.
- Mission Statement
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The Morris County Vocational School District, the source for state-of-the art professional and technical education, will provide all students with academic and technical skills, civic responsibility and exploration in partnerships with business, labor, industry and post-secondary institutions.
- Full Time Academies
- Automotive Sciences
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The Academy of Automotive Sciences revolves around the teaching of automotive repair in fields ranging from auto body repair, automotive technicians training, and general workshop training. Students are introduced to working hands-on on a variety of cars (most of which are actual teachers' cars). They are taught different skills starting with oil changes, tire balancing/rotation/alignment/replacement, basic engine maintenance, etc. Upperclassmen are introduced to actual engine mechanics and work with engine internals, and have opportunities to work on cars with actual mechanical problems in need of repair. (note: this academy is now closed because of drop-out rates from academy
- Child Related Careers
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This academy is designed to provide first-hand experience for its students who would like to work with children upon graduation. Students get the opportunity to observe and to teach a class of preschool-aged children each class. They are required to do a year-long child study and to eventually teach an individual day among other projects.
- Networking, Information Technology and Communications
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This academy is divided into two areas; the first side is the technical side where students learn to troubleshoot computers, the Internet and also learn about hardware, software, and the history of the internet. This side is referred to as the Cisco Networking Academy because the school is part of Cisco's Academies. Students that enroll in this program work towards becoming CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associates) by constant learning and real world scenarios. This academy is very hands-on and interactive. Also, in 11th or 12th grade students can work towards becoming certified as RHCT (Red Hat Certified Technicians) or CompTIA A+ Certified technicians.
- On the other side of the wall there lies the creative aspect of this academy. That section is called Digital Design and Advertising. Students use Macintosh computers to create beautiful, digital works of art. The students use programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Final Cut Pro, Macromedia Flash and many others. Not only do the students work on graphic design, computer graphics and animation but also work with motion pictures. The digital video course is very extensive and teaches students how to make videos, edit them, add effects, and much more.
- Culinary Arts
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The school of Culinary Arts is a full time, four-year high school program for students entering the ninth grade. The course of studies is designed in a sequential pattern which will prepare the students for entry into technical fields in various areas of the culinary arts industry.
- Studies are concentrated in the areas of: Equipment Use and Care, Fundamentals of Food Preparation, Nutrition, Baking, Table Service, Regional and International Cuisine, and Restaurant Management.
- In the 9th grade students begin with basics such as knife skills, fundamentals of food preparation and workspace organization. In grades 10 and 11, students will have the opportunity to concentrate interest and talents into their career path and earn ServSafe certifications. In grade 12, students can participate in advanced electives, work experience or courses at the County College of Morris.
- Cosmetology
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The School of Cosmetology is a full time, four-year high school program for students entering the 9th grade.
- The course of study is designed in a sequential pattern which will prepare the students for entry into technical fields in various areas of the beauty culture industry. Students will complete the New Jersey Board of Cosmetology Licensure Examination in may of their senior year. students will attend classes comprising advanced and specialized courses and full academic and co-curricular activities.
- Studies are concentrated in chemistry for cosmetology, biology for cosmetology, professional development, business mathematics, and salon business management. These courses are structured to prepare the student for career selection in the beauty culture field. Cosmetology theory classes include lectures, discussion, demonstrations, guest speakers from the beauty culture industry, computer generated practice questions and review. Career pathways include salon stylist, hair color specialist, makeup artist, day spa stylist, manicurist, salon manager, stylist for movies or theater, product educator, cosmetic chemist, and platform artist.
- Students will explore various beauty culture professions during their freshman and sophomore years while developing professional behaviors. students will participate in salon clinic with clients and mentorship during their junior year. In their senior, year, students will earn their work permits and participate in on the job experiences through the internship and take the licensure examination.
- Construction Arts
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The academy is a full-time program of studies offering students both technical and academic subjects. As in a local high school, students enrolled in the academy must take a full range of college prep academic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, world Languages and Health and Physical Education.
- Students in this academy have many career pathways. these include: carpenter, plumber, electrician, telecommunications technician, engineer, designer, architect, furniture maker, inspector, metal fabricator, and installer. The Morris County School of Technology has collaborative partners for this academy; these partners are the County College of Morris, the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Johnson Technical Institute, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and the District Council of Northern New Jersey Ironworkers.
- External links
- Morris County School of Technology Website
- Six students injured in a science experiment
- Promotional School Video
- Health Care Academy Trip
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