New Haven Interdistrict Magnet Schools

140 Legion Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519 MAP
203-946-5845

School Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Grades: 9th – 12th grade
Principal: Michael M. Ceraso
Enrollment: 730 students
Website: schools.nhps.net/career

Open House 2012

Tuesday, January 17: 4-6pm (Snow Date: January 19)

Saturday, January 28: 11am-1pm (Snow Date: Feb. 4)

Shadowing

Available by appointment Wednesdays: January 11, 18, February 1, 8, 15, March 14, 21, 28

More Info

Call Ms. Shawn Blowes at (203) 946-5845

Hill Regional Career High Magnet School provides students with the skills and education necessary to pursue college study in the fields of Health/Science or Business/ Technology. Ninety-eight percent of Career graduates continue their study in two- or four-year colleges.

A college preparatory high school, Career students’ schedule resembles a college schedule, with focused areas of study and 82 minute class periods. Career offers 12 Advanced Placement courses: Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics, English Language, English Literature, US History, US Government, World History, Psychology, Spanish and Microeconomics. It also offers honors and college preparatory courses in every subject area, and students can pursue independent studies at local colleges to earn college credits. Career’s Independent Study/Seminar Program provides qualified students access to courses at local colleges for college credit. Classes and internships are supported with resources provided by Career’s educational partners.

Teachers, counselors and parents help students choose a focused area of study in addition to core academic classes. Students earn 28 credits to graduate, more than mandated by the state. All students must take Computer Applications, Latin (Health/ Science students take 2 years of Latin), four years of mathematics, and a minimum of 2 years of a modern language (Spanish, French, Arabic).

Additional School Features

• 12 AP courses: Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, Calculus, English Language,English Literature, Psychology, US History, World History, G overnment, Spanish, Microeconomics
• National Academy Foundation: Small Learning Communities include Academy of Finance & Academy of Information Technology
• Specialized Courses: Forensic Science, Anatomy Teaching Program; Web Design, Business & Sports Management, Entrepreneurship, Multimedia Productions
• Career Internships
• Robotics Program & participation in For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology (FIRST) robotics competition
• 3 week summer residential program for qualified science students, Science Collaborative And Hands on Research (SCHOLAR program, where students study in Yale’s libraries and laboratories
• Certification Programs: Nurse Aide Program, EMT, MRT

Career’s Education Partners

• Yale University Schools of Medicine & Nursing
• Yale-New Haven Hospital
• SCSU School of Nursing; Yale- New Haven
• National Academy Foundation (NAF)
• National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
• For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

What our students are saying...

Career High School is a life changing experience. The diverse student body and the influential faculty members provide a sense of direction and fulfillment that is truly unique. Students who choose to come to Career not only receive an education but gain the life tools to become a productive member of the local community and global society." Dajana, 12th grade

What was/is the most exciting experience you've had while attending Career?
"The Anatomy and Physiology Lab (at Yale School of Medicine) where students are given the opportunity to work with human cadavers. This was definitely the most exciting experience I have had at Career" Emily C., Grade 12, Ansonia

"The most exciting experience I've had while attending Career is the many school-to-career opportunities it offers. I have had the chance to apply to numerous programs that were all beneficial to my career goal in medicine." Elizabeth G., Grade 12, New Haven

Why should other kids attend Career?
"Other kids should attend Career because this school is filled with opportunities that cannot be found anywhere else, and the teachers are dedicated to the education of their students, and are invested in their success." Victoria H., Grade 12, Wallingford

"Career has many opportunities, both academic and related to clubs for entertainment. The resources provided to the students of Career are outstanding. The faculty members are eager to assist the students of Career in every way possible." Lee C., Grade 12, New Haven

Did you receive any honors or awards while attending Career?
"During my years at Career I have received high achievement awards in Honors English and in the Academy of Finance. I have also received the 'Justia Onmia Vincit' Award, and at the end of my junior year, I was chosen by Yale University as a Dr. Ben Carson Scholar." Josh T., Grade 12, West Haven

"I'm in the French National Honor Society, was in New Haven's Top 50 Juniors, and have won several High Achievement Awards within Career (Advanced Placement Psychology, French II and III, and others." Emily C., Grade 12, Ansonia

"During my academic years at this school, I have earned a variety of awards such as President of the National Honor Society, and President of the French Honor Society." Victoria H., Grade 12, Wallingford