My son is going into his Junior year at MCST,and I am so very grateful that we found this ideal environment. He is with students that have the same interests as he does, the teachers are all professionals and have a much more realistic approach to teaching than traditional high school tecachers. My daughter
... Read more will also be starting in the fall, and we are excited that she will be able to focus on what she loves, which will hopefully guide her on her career path. I can't say enough about how positive an experience this has been. The only downside is the commute. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/07/09
There's a lot of things i can say about mcst, overall everyone loves the school and loves to hate the school. Its a collection of the most unique, talented and strange individuals in morris county and we wouldn't have it any other way. Mcst is not for everyone, although most people eventually get into
... Read more the groove. We by nature are a school of elitists but that just motivates you more because it is very competitive. The staff is amazing for the most part and the academies are held to very high standard,especially the health care academy. The only bad thing i could say about this school is that it is not very well organized. Most students spend their four years at the school still wondering about how everything works. If your a prospective student don't be afraid to shadow, it will give you an idea of what your getting yourself into. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/06/09
I love every minute of my kid's stay at MCST. He actually described his Principal as 'cool', a comment I did not expect from a high schooler in America! And I found out why when I went to atend his induction into the National Nonors Society held at MCST. Great school, wonderful atmosphere, a boon that
... Read more came our way - I was dreading how my kid's academics, already in bad shape, would turn out to be. He is just so focussed on his education now. I highly recommend it. The healthcare program is so focussed, I cannot believe it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
i love my school! this is my second year in the full time program. MCST is the best. All the teachers are great at teaching and do all they can to make sure you do good. the kids that fail are the ones that dont care at all. most students here are very interested in doing well. there is hardly any need
... Read more for disaplinarys to get involved with the students. everyone is such a good person. its very rare to find someone who is bullied or gets in fights. i am in the vet science porgram and its amazing. so much fun and very interaticve with the animals. i would defently recomend vet science to anyone who wants to eventually go into the animal field. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/17/09
I have been a member of the faculty for many years. In that time, I have seen Morris County School of Technology become one of the premiere schools in New Jersey. We have broken out of the mold of a school where you send your student just to learn a vocation to a school of specialization. Students here
... Read more opt to leave their friends in their respective home towns to become part of a new and wonderful experience in learning. Here, the students can achieve far more than if they had decided to remain in their home school district and later pursue their dreams. I do agree that there is always room for improvement, but overall, I have seen great growth and progress over the years. I look forward to continue to grow within this school community. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/01/09
Good school. I like to think that I stopped worrying too much about my kid after he got into MCST. His grades have improved. I have heard stories from other parents,one of whose kids goes to MCST and the other to a normal high school, that the difference in educational standards is amazing. I love
... Read more this school. The only crib is about the long commute back and forth for kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
I was very eager to have my child attend the Morris County School of Technology as a full-time student. I was attracted by the low class sizes and the fact that students need a solid background of academic achievement in order to be accepted. MCST was like a private school, without the cost. I am disappointed
... Read more after my child's first year. Many teachers don't actively instruct students, but allow them to 'hang out' or teach themselves. Freshmen need a foundation of academic instruction in order to succeed...MCST did not provide that for my child. Interestingly, the administration at MCST works overtime to attract top students, but not to retain them. They fail to realize that many students actually love learning! The reason given for most departures is that friends are missed. If my child leaves it will be because very little teaching is occurring. Little new learning took place. Read less
School Profile for Morris County School Of Technology
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HSPA* Test Scores
Grade Level: 11
Test Year: 2008
Morris County School Of Technology
Morris County Vocational School District
New Jersey
* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
800
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
49
Number of classrooms:
40
Vocational Education
Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Drafting, Drivers Ed, Electronics, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed, Word Processing, Woodworking, Welding
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Denville schools — Morris County School Of Technology is located at 400 E Main St, Denville NJ 07834. 400 E Main St is in the 07834 ZIP code in Denville, NJ The school district for Morris County School Of Technology is the Morris County Vocational School District. Morris County School Of Technology is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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