Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How can my child receive counseling services?
2. Are there enrichment programs that my child can enroll in?
3. When should my child begin thinking about high school?
4. What are the Newark Magnet Career Academies?
5. What are the Newark Magnet High Schools?
6. How do I get more information about the high school application process?

How can my child receive counseling services?

Contact Ms. Dawson @ (973) 242-3543, X203 to discuss.

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Are there enrichment programs that my child can enroll in?

Feel free to contact Ms. Dawson or the following programs directly:
Essex County College, College Bond Tech:     (973) 877-1936, 1935
Consortium For Pre-College Education:        (973) 596-8538
Montclair State University Gifted & Talented:(973) 655-4104
New Jersey Seeds:                            (973) 642-6422

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When should my child begin thinking about high school?

Now! By 7th grade, they should be fine-tuning their list of perspective high 
schools. By 8th grade they should know what schools they would like to apply 
to, aware of tentative test dates, preparing to complete applications and 
requesting that current teachers write them a recommendation. Parents should 
be working in concert with their children to help them accomplish these goals.

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What are the Newark Magnet Career Academies?

Aerospace/Aviation * Travel & Tourism - Barringer High School
Allied Health Science - Weequahic High School
Audio/Visual Production Technology - Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Culinary Arts * Construction - Newark Vocational High School
Engineering Technology * Allied Health Science - Central High School
Finance & Business Administrative Services - West Side High School
Print, Publishing & Broadcast Studies - East Side High School

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What are the Newark Magnet High Schools?

Arts High School - Visual and Performing Arts
Science High School - Pure, Applied and Behavioral Sciences
Technology High School - Technology and Applied Sciences
The Academy of Vocational Careers - Information Technology * Culinary Arts
University High School - Humanities, Education and Law

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How do I get more information about the high school application process?

Contact Mr. Michael Davis, High School Placement Counselor, (973) 242-3543, 
X224 ASAP to arrange a meeting!

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