AIT School Profile - Union County Vocational-Technical Schools
AIT School Profile - Union County Vocational-Technical Schools
AIT School Profile - Union County Vocational-Technical Schools
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
PROFILE 2012-2013<br />
Academy for Information Technology<br />
1776 Raritan Road<br />
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076<br />
Phone: (908) 889-8288<br />
Fax: (908) 889-6831<br />
http://www.ucvts.tec.nj.us/ucvts/<strong>AIT</strong><br />
CEEB Code: 311381<br />
Dr. Thomas J. Bistocchi<br />
Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Mrs. Gloria Griffith<br />
Principal<br />
Mrs. Judith Hurok<br />
Teaching Supervisor<br />
Ms. Jennifer Di Biase<br />
Counselor, A-L<br />
Mrs. Cristina Frank<br />
Counselor, M-Z<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: The Academy for Information Technology is a small, four-year career academy that<br />
fosters critical thinking skills in its culturally diverse student population. By stressing intellectual curiosity, hard<br />
work, ethical behavior, and technological expertise with business integration, the school community guides its<br />
students to achieve their greatest potential. The <strong>AIT</strong> graduate is prepared academically, technologically, and<br />
interpersonally for the challenges of the future.<br />
STUDENT SELECTION: Applicants are selected from an extremely diverse population of eighth grade<br />
students in each of the twenty school districts of <strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong>. Students are selected to attend the Academy for<br />
Information Technology in a competitive process based on the following criteria:<br />
‣ Grade point average (7 th – 8 th grade)<br />
‣ Standardized Test Scores (7 th grade)<br />
‣ 2 Admissions Assessments (Math & Reading Comprehension/Writing Skills)<br />
CURRICULUM<br />
COURSE DESIGNATION: The Academy for Information Technology day is divided into four block-time<br />
instructional periods in an alternating A/B day schedule. Because students are admitted to the school through a<br />
competitive process, all courses are designed and taught at the honors or enriched levels and are not<br />
specifically labeled as such; there is no tracking. In this sequence, all graduation requirements will be met.<br />
Courses designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination are designated as “AP.
ACADEMY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY<br />
The Academy for Information Technology is comprised of a four-year program dedicated to preparing students for the<br />
information technology and business industries. Students in the Class of 2013 will earn a minimum of 144 high school<br />
credits and 3 <strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong> College credits through this course of study.<br />
English: English I-IV, AP Literature and Composition<br />
Mathematics: Combined Algebra (covers both Algebra I and II topics), Geometry/Trigonometry, Mathematical Analysis,<br />
Calculus, AP Calculus I/AB, AP Calculus II/BC, Probability and Statistics, AP Statistics<br />
Social Studies: World History, U.S. History I, U.S. History II, AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP Government<br />
and Politics: U.S.<br />
World Language: Spanish I-IV, AP Spanish Language, Linguistics<br />
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity<br />
and Magnetism, Anatomy and Physiology, Digital Electronics, Psychology, Ecology, Agricultural Science, Chemical<br />
Engineering, Biochemistry<br />
Interdisciplinary Studies: Foundations of Science, Scientific Data Analysis, Introduction to Humanities, Film and Genre,<br />
Communications Media, Global Ethics, Scientific Principles of Nutrition, Introduction to Forensic Science, Art &<br />
Architecture, Engineering Technology, Robotics, Character Animation<br />
Information Technology and Business: Information Technology I, Information Technology II, Database Management I<br />
and II, Java Programming I and II, Project Management, Web Design, Data Integrity and Security, IT Integration, Senior<br />
Internship – Information Technology, Business Communications, Marketing, Economics, AP Macroeconomics<br />
(Macro/Micro), Accounting, *Introduction to Computer Applications<br />
Health and Physical Education: Fitness I-IV, Health I-IV<br />
*<strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong> College Course held at the Academy for Information Technology<br />
Academy for Information Technology students have the opportunity to attain the following certifications:<br />
‣ Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<br />
‣ CompTIA A+ Certification<br />
‣ Oracle Database Programming<br />
‣ Sun Java Programming<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Students must earn a minimum of 110 credits to graduate with a high school diploma endorsed by the New Jersey<br />
Department of Education. The suggested minimum coursework for the Academy for Information Technology is as<br />
follows:<br />
‣ Four years of English<br />
‣ Four years of Health, Safety and Physical Education<br />
‣ Four years of Science<br />
‣ Three years of Social Studies<br />
‣ Four years of Mathematics<br />
‣ One year of Visual, Performing, and/or Practical Arts<br />
‣ Three years of World Language<br />
GRADING POLICY<br />
Grades may be interpreted as follows: A 90-100<br />
B 80-89<br />
C 70-79<br />
D 65-69<br />
F 64 or below
CLASS STATISTICS<br />
Class Rank is NOT computed due to our competitive admissions process, small class size, and the exceptional<br />
performance of our students. Additional statistical information is provided below:<br />
Class of 2013 Average QPA Highest QPA<br />
60 (total class size) 87.31 96.62<br />
700<br />
650<br />
600<br />
550<br />
500<br />
450<br />
400<br />
350<br />
300<br />
250<br />
200<br />
SAT Averages - Class of 2012<br />
Critical<br />
Reading<br />
Math<br />
Writing<br />
<strong>AIT</strong><br />
National<br />
New<br />
Jersey<br />
Advanced Placement Exam Results 2012<br />
AP Exam<br />
# of Students<br />
Scoring<br />
3 4 5<br />
Biology 1 0 1<br />
Calculus AB 4 2 2<br />
Calculus BC 1 0 2<br />
Chemistry 2 3 0<br />
Computer Science A 1 1 1<br />
English Literature 2 1 2<br />
Macroeconomics 0 5 0<br />
Microeconomics 1 2 5<br />
Physics C Mechanics 1 4 4<br />
Spanish Language 0 1 3<br />
Statistics 1 0 4<br />
US Gov. & Politics 1 1 0<br />
US History 2 0 0<br />
NJ High <strong>School</strong> Proficiency Assessment Results<br />
Class of 2013 ~ March 2012<br />
Language Arts Literacy – 100% Proficient/Advanced Proficient<br />
Mathematics – 100% Proficient/Advanced Proficient<br />
AWARDS AND HONORS<br />
‣ High Honor Roll: Awarded each marking period to students earning 90 or above in all subjects.<br />
‣ Honor Roll: Awarded each marking period to students earning 80 or above in all subjects.<br />
‣ National Honor Society: Open to juniors and seniors who meet the society’s standards for academics, character,<br />
leadership, and service. Students must have a QPA of 92 or above in order to be considered.<br />
‣ Spanish Honor Society: Open to juniors and seniors who meet the society’s standards for academic excellence in<br />
Spanish. Students must have a QPA of 90 or above in Spanish and an overall QPA of 80 to be considered.<br />
QUALITY POINT AVERAGE: The Quality Point Average (QPA) appearing on the high school transcript is<br />
unweighted and includes all subjects with the exception of coursework taken at <strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong> College and any repeated<br />
coursework. The GPA for <strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong> College coursework can be found on the college transcript accompanying the<br />
high school record.<br />
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT WITH UNION COUNTY COLLEGE: Through June 2010, the Academy<br />
for Information Technology, in conjunction with <strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong> College in Cranford, NJ provided its students with the<br />
opportunity to earn college credit in Information Technology during the course of the regular school day. All students in<br />
the class of 2013 were required to enroll in one course in their freshman year for a total of 3 college credits. Credit and<br />
grades earned through this collaborative program appear on an official transcript from <strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong> College. Grades<br />
also appear on the high school transcript for informational purposes only.<br />
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT WITH NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Through an<br />
articulation agreement with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), students who meet the conditions of the<br />
agreement and choose to attend NJIT have the opportunity to earn college credit and continue their education at NJIT after<br />
graduation. All students who are accepted to <strong>AIT</strong> through the fall of 2015 will be eligible for joint admission under this<br />
agreement.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Every student is encouraged to complete a total of 40 hours of community service while<br />
attending the Academy for Information Technology. Twenty hours should be completed by the end of the sophomore<br />
year and the remainder before graduation. These hours should be fulfilled with at least two different community service<br />
activities.<br />
Art Club<br />
Chess Club<br />
Class Council – 9,10,11, 12<br />
Dance Club<br />
Drama Club<br />
French Club<br />
Future Business Leaders of America<br />
STUDENT ACTIVITIES<br />
Intramural Athletics<br />
Math League<br />
Multi-Cultural Club<br />
National Honor Society<br />
Newspaper Club<br />
Peer Mediation<br />
Robotics Club<br />
Relay for Life<br />
Science Olympiad<br />
Skills USA<br />
Spanish Club<br />
Spanish Honor Society<br />
Student Government<br />
Yearbook Club<br />
* In addition, students are permitted to participate in the athletic programs in their resident district. Over 98% of students are involved<br />
in a co-curricular program at the Academy for Information Technology.<br />
COLLEGE PLACEMENT<br />
Approximately 99% of students among the <strong>Union</strong> <strong>County</strong> Academy for Information Technology’s four graduating classes<br />
have chosen to further their education beyond high school, with 96% attending four-year colleges and universities.<br />
Graduates have been accepted for admission to the institutions listed below, as well as a number of additional colleges and<br />
universities.<br />
Allegheny College<br />
American University<br />
Amherst College<br />
Babson College<br />
Boston College<br />
Boston University<br />
Brandeis University<br />
Brigham Young University<br />
Brown University<br />
Bryant University<br />
Bucknell University<br />
Carnegie Mellon University<br />
Case Western Reserve U.<br />
Catholic University<br />
Champlain College<br />
Clark University<br />
Clemson University<br />
Coastal Carolina University<br />
The College of New Jersey<br />
Columbia University<br />
Connecticut College<br />
The Cooper <strong>Union</strong><br />
Cornell University<br />
Cottey College<br />
Davidson College<br />
Dickinson College<br />
Drew University<br />
Drexel University<br />
Elon University<br />
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical<br />
Emerson College<br />
Emory University<br />
Eugene Lang College<br />
Fairleigh Dickinson U.<br />
Fashion Institute of Tech.<br />
Florida A & M University<br />
Florida State University<br />
Fordham University<br />
Franklin & Marshall College<br />
George Mason University<br />
Georgetown University<br />
The George Washington U.<br />
Georgia Institute of Tech.<br />
Gettysburg College<br />
Goucher College<br />
Hofstra University<br />
Howard University<br />
Ithaca College<br />
James Madison University<br />
John Jay College<br />
Johns Hopkins University<br />
Johnson & Wales University<br />
Kean University<br />
Lafayette College<br />
Lehigh University<br />
Long Island University<br />
Loyola Univ. in Maryland<br />
Loyola University - Chicago<br />
Macalester College<br />
Marist College<br />
McDaniel College<br />
Merrimack College<br />
Middlebury College<br />
Monmouth University<br />
Montclair State University<br />
Muhlenberg College<br />
New Jersey Inst. of Tech.<br />
New York Institute of Tech.<br />
New York University<br />
NYU Poly<br />
North Carolina A & T<br />
Northeastern University<br />
The Ohio State University<br />
Penn State University<br />
Philadelphia University<br />
Pratt Institute<br />
Princeton University<br />
Purdue University<br />
Quinnipiac University<br />
Ramapo College of NJ<br />
Reed College<br />
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst.<br />
Rice University<br />
Richard Stockton College<br />
Rider University<br />
Rochester Institute of Tech.<br />
Rose-Hulman Inst. of Tech.<br />
Rowan University<br />
Rutgers University<br />
Salve Regina University<br />
Seton Hall University<br />
Simmons College<br />
Smith College<br />
Springfield College<br />
Stanford University<br />
St. John’s University<br />
St. Joseph’s University<br />
Stevens Institute of Tech.<br />
Stonehill College<br />
Suffolk University<br />
SUNY Binghamton<br />
SUNY Buffalo<br />
SUNY Geneseo<br />
Susquehanna University<br />
Syracuse University<br />
Temple University<br />
Towson College<br />
Trinity College<br />
Tufts University<br />
U.S. Naval Academy<br />
University of Arizona<br />
University of California<br />
University of Central Florida<br />
The University of Chicago<br />
University of Connecticut<br />
University of Delaware<br />
University of Hartford<br />
University of Hawai’i<br />
University of Maryland<br />
Univ. of Mary Washington<br />
University of Massachusetts<br />
University of Miami<br />
University of Michigan<br />
University of North Carolina<br />
University of Notre Dame<br />
University of Pennsylvania<br />
University of Pittsburgh<br />
University of Rhode Island<br />
University of Rochester<br />
University of the Sciences<br />
The University of Scranton<br />
Univ. of Southern California<br />
University of Virginia<br />
Ursinus College<br />
Villanova University<br />
Virginia State University<br />
Virginia Tech<br />
Wesleyan University<br />
Westminster Choir College<br />
Wheaton College<br />
Widener University<br />
Wilkes University<br />
Worcester Polytechnic Inst.<br />
Yale University