| Marine Academy of Science and
Technology 305 MAST Way , Sandy Hook, New Jersey 07732 (732) 291-0995 * FAX (732) 291-9367 www.mast.mcvsd.org C.E.E.B. Code: 310412 Brian D. McAndrew, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Paul J. Christopher, Ed.D., Principal Marcy Kay, Guidance Counselor Richard Spakowski, Guidance Counselor |
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| School Community: Established in 1981
and administered by the Monmouth County Vocational School District,
the Marine Academy of Science and Technology is located in the
historic Fort Hancock District within the Sandy Hook Unit of
Gateway National Recreation Area. The school campus, adjacent to the Sandy Hook lighthouse, is comprised of 13 renovated buildings, which include four science labs, three computer labs, and a distance learning center. A research facility is located in the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory, Sandy Hook. Welcoming students in grades 9-12 from throughout the state of New Jersey, MAST emphasizes innovative teaching techniques, creative use of the surrounding environment on Sandy Hook, a professional approach to the successful delivery of the school’s mission, and a quality education for all. Our course offerings compare favorably in level, rigor, comprehensiveness, scope and sequence with neighboring schools. Although not designated as honors, all courses are taught at the honors level. |
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Student body: All applicants apply and participate in a selective admissions process that considers middle school grades, standardized test scores, and MCVSD developed assessments in language arts and math. Students must successfully earn 160 high school credits prior to graduation. The number of applicants to MAST has increased each year since the school’s inception in 1981, and each subsequent year reflects a strong competition for a limited number of seats. The class of 2008 has been accepted to a wide variety of colleges and universities throughout the nation and was offered $5,608,600 in four-year merit based scholarships and $880,000 in ROTC and Service Academy Scholarships. |
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Grading System MAST does not distinguish the level of courses within the school. Grades are not weighted. Class rank is not computed. GPAs are calculated as follows: each final grade is multiplied by the number of credits for that course. These calculations are added together and divided by the total number of earned credits. |
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All students are enrolled in the same course of study with the exception of senior year. Seniors may enroll in Systems Engineering II or Oceanography. All students are scheduled for and earn 40 credits per year. All students must fulfill a visual and performing arts requirement for graduation. Students enrolled in Oceanography have the option of dual enrollment with Brookdale Community College for ENVIR 111. |
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| Exemplary Programs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mentorship - Seniors are required to participate in
a Mentorship Program or Senior Research. Students work side-by-side
with a mentor, doing scientific research or technological studies.
At the conclusion of the mentorship/research experience, each
student delivers a multimedia presentation in a colloquium of
peers and mentors, summarizing the formal and informal learning
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Selected Academic Awards for Students |
Selected Recognition for M.A.S.T. |
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Edw.J.Bloustein Distinguished Scholars 5
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U.S. Dept. of Education National
Blue Ribbon School U.S. Dept. of Education New American High School NJ Dept of Education STAR School (three times) NJ Dept of Education Best Practice Awards (8 awards) National Ocean Sciences Bowl (1st in NJ 6 consecutive years) NJROTC Distinguished Unit with Honors (9 times) Top 10% NJROTC National Academic Competition (650 schools) NJ Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development Award/Recognition for Exemplary Classroom Practice (6 times) Recognized as a 5 Star Exemplary Technology Education Program by TEANJ NJ Governor's School of Excellence |
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M.A.S.T. is a member of the National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (NSSSMST). |
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