High Technology High School

Monmouth County Vocational School District in Freehold, New Jersey, is made of a series of high schools that offer everything from vocational education to strong college prep options for the Trenton-area community. In addition to academics in practical nursing, adult education, culinary arts and health sciences, the Monmouth County School District offers college prep options in specific fields. Among these programs is the Marine Science Training program. This program provides college preparatory education for those who wish to go on to advanced study of marine biology. In the process, students intern at places like Gateway National Park and Clean Ocean Action. Students also participate in the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The Communications High School at Monmouth County is a preparatory program for students who wish to pursue degrees in the communication arts such as journalism, writing and broadcasting. Students in this program participate in a variety of activities, including performances, broadcasting and editing of publications. Monmouth County Vocational School has distance-learning options that continue to expand. Students who take distance-learning courses have done everything from converse in Spanish with students in Spain to participate live in ''Read Across America.'' For those who need tuition assistance, financial aid can be applied for and comes in the form of federal or local grants, as well as student loans.

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