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Middle School North

8th Grade High School Information Session

Kristine Anderson

kanderson@howell.k12.nj.us

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High School Opportunities

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  • Freehold Regional District High Schools

Colts Neck, Freehold, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, Marlboro High Schools

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  • Freehold Regional Magnet Programs *

Animal & Botanical Sciences, Business Administration, Global Studies, Computer Science, Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Law and Public Safety, Law and Public Service, Medical Science, Navy JROTC, Science/Engineering

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  • Freehold Regional International Baccalaureate Program *

Freehold Township and Howell High School

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  • Monmouth County Career Academies *

Academy of Allied Health & Science, Biotechnology, Communications, High Technology, Marine Academy of Science and Technology

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  • Private and Parochial Schools *

* Acceptance required

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FREEHOLD REGIONAL

HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAGNET PROGRAMS

COLTS NECK HS

Law & Public Service

Navy JROTC

FREEHOLD HS

Culinary Arts

Computer Science

Medical Sciences

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HS

Animal & Botanical Sciences

Global Studies

HOWELL HS

Fine & Performing Arts

Humanities

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MANALAPAN HS

Law Enforcement & Public Safety

Science & Engineering

MARLBORO HS

Business Administration

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FRHSD Important Dates

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Applications Open: September 16th

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Applications Close: November 2nd

**No extensions will be granted

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2026-2027 Important Dates & Application Deadlines:

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Click Here

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Open houses for Magnet Programs take place September through October

2026 Schedule

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IB program

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Students must declare commitment to the program

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For more info: Information about IB Program

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FRHSD Magnet Program

2026-2027

Important Dates and Deadlines

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Freehold Regional School District Important Open House Dates

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2026-2027

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Keep in mind. . .

Magnet Programs attract students of specific academic interests and passions

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Students in Colts Neck, Farmingdale, Freehold, Howell, Manalapan, & Marlboro apply for seats

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Four-year commitment to magnet program

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Small community within larger comprehensive school

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Can apply to a maximum of 2 programs

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Application opens September 16, 2026

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Application Deadline: November 2, 2026

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Notification of Admission Decision: Late February

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The Monmouth County Vocational School District�- Career Academies -

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  • Academy of Allied Health and Science – Neptune
  • Academy of Law & Public Safety-Long Branch (does not require exam)
  • Biotechnology High School - Freehold
  • Communications High School - Wall
  • High Technology High School - Lincroft
  • Marine Academy of Science & Technology – Sandy Hook

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www.mcvsd.org

For detailed information on MCVSD Career Academies, Open House Dates, Application Process and Deadlines please visit:

Application or Admissions Questions: 732-431-7942 x3291

applications@ctemc.org

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Monmouth County Career Academies

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  • MUST pre-register and attend the information session to apply

– can attend different school information sessions but…

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  • Students can only apply to ONE Career Academy

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  • Career Academy Applications OPEN October 1, 2026

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  • Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

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    • Guidance counselor email address is needed for application kanderson@howell.k12.nj.us

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  • January 9, 2027- Entrance Exam: Picture ID will be required (School ID, Passport, County ID,

Picture ID Form).

  • Admission Decision: March 2027

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Information Sessions & Open House

CLICK HERE

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MCVSD

Information Sessions & Open Houses�

Academy of Allied Health & Science (AAHS)�2325 Heck Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753�Thurs, Oct. 1 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�Sat, Oct. 10 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�Sat, Oct. 24 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�Tues, Nov. 17 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�

Academy of Law & Public Safety (ALPS)�255 West End Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740�Thurs, Oct. 22 — 6:00 PM — Registration Link�Thurs, Nov. 19 — 6:00 PM — Registration Link�

Biotechnology High School (BTHS)�5000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728�Sat, Oct. 10 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�Thurs, Oct. 22 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�Thurs, Nov. 12 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�Sat, Nov. 21 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�

Communications High School (CHS)�1740 New Bedford Road, Wall, NJ 07719�Wed, Oct. 14 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�Sat, Oct. 17 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�Thurs, Nov. 12 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�Sat, Nov. 14 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�

High Technology High School (HTHS)�765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738�Sat, Oct. 10 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�Thurs, Oct. 22 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�Sat, Nov. 14 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�Thurs, Nov. 19 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�

Marine Academy of Science & Technology (MAST)�305 MAST Way, Sandy Hook, NJ 07732�Sat, Oct. 3 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�Thurs, Oct. 15 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�Sat, Nov. 14 — 10:00 AM — Registration Link�Thurs, Nov. 19 — 6:30 PM — Registration Link�

2026-2027 ALPS/Shared Time Open House Dates�MCVSD Aberdeen�450 Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen, NJ�732-566-5599�Programs: Commercial Arts, Electricity, Welding�Date and Time: TBD

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Additional MCVSD Information

  • October-November: Information sessions. Students MUST register and attend the information session to apply. For more information: Information Sessions and Open Houses
  • Students can attend more than 1 information session, but can only apply to ONE Career Academy
  • ONLY 8th grade students along with up to 2 parents/guardians may attend an Information Session 
  • Academy of Law and Public Safety (ALPS) does NOT require an admissions exam.

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FRHSD

Each magnet program is a four year program and is housed in high schools throughout the regionalized school district.

**Sports are at HOUSED high school.

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MCVSD

Each career academy is a four year program.

**Sports are at HOME high school

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�Freehold Regional High School District�- High School Registration -�

  • On-line high school registration takes place this winter.
  • Your courses are based on the student’s academic record.

Students choose their electives and World Language

Please make sure we have correct email information in the Parent Portal.

Everyone will receive a schedule even though they may be attending a

FRHSD Magnet or MCVSD Career Academy based on the acceptance timeline and final decision acceptance.

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YOUR FUTURE IS NOW!

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Kristine Anderson

kanderson@howell.k12.nj.us

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Freehold Regional High School District

www.FRHSD.com

Monmouth County Vocational School District

www.MCVSD.org

Visit the High School links

Please Review this Parent Letter: FRHSD Parent Letter