Achievers Early College Prep - High School
Vision & Mission
Vision
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with the unique opportunity to take a two-year course of study in STEM fields following the 10th grade, enabling them to redefine the high school experience and graduate with skills, experiences, and content mastery that’s significant to them in the market place and the world beyond.
Mission
AECP wants to make it possible for students in Trenton to earn, at no or low cost:
- A High school diploma
- Up to 60 transferable college credits
- An associate’s degree
- Workplace learning, credentials and internships
This alternative to a traditional middle and high school is founded on the belief that many underserved minority students are not prepared early enough for college and competitive STEM studies. They tend to lack the emotional and financial resources to apply to, enroll in, and complete degrees of study that will be professionally and financially rewarding in the long run. Achievers Early College Prep benefits from the leadership and experience of New York and New Jersey-based charter school operators, teachers, college professors, community leaders and early college school leaders.
Meet Our Team
High School Team
Leadership Team
Support Roles
AECP Network Team
Office Support
CTE Pathways
Pathways
Middle schools and high schools need to innovate significantly to educate our kids for tomorrow’s industries.
In what's being hailed as the next Opportunity Gap, African-Americans and Latinos are trailing behind their White and Asian counterparts taking part in the science, technology and engineering education and careers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that, during the period 2010–2020, employment in S&E occupations will grow by 18.7%, compared to 14.3% for all occupations. The National Science Foundation projects that individuals employed in S&E occupations earn considerably more than the median earnings for all occupations. Median earnings for S&E occupations were $74,380 in 2009 and $78,270 in 2012. Median earnings for all occupations were $33,190 in 2009 and $34,750 in 2012. Why STEAM professions matter
Bottom-line: A STEAM career is a sure way to secure your economic future. If low-income African-American and Latino students do not get early exposure to STEAM sciences and careers, and have the chance to build their skills in these areas, these groups risk being shut out of the most promising gateway into the middle class and economic opportunity for years to come.
Computer Networking -
This career pathway gives you the opportunity to earn a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate. This credential can either be used to begin a career in IT, typically as a computer network technician OR serve as a foundation for a college level computer science education.
Audio Engineering -
This career pathway introduces students to Music/Audio Production using Soundtrap for Education. Students will work their way to learning Avid Pro Tools application, with the option of earning certification through the Avid Learning Academy. Pro Tools software is used in most recording and broadcast studios. Our goal is for all scholars in our audio engineering career pathway to graduate high school with this certification.
Graphic Design -
Students in this career pathway will become an Adobe Photoshop Visual Design Certified Professional. In addition to becoming credential users of this program, students will also explore careers in the design industry as they learn how to design, create, and publish digital media.
Health Science -
Coming Soon!
Students
Computer networking
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Audio Engineering
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Graphic Design
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Health Science
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Clubs, Sports and Passion Projects
Coming soon!
Sample Schedule
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Project-based Learning: Winter Fair and Performance Tasks
Coming soon!
College Readiness
We offer a robust curriculum that requires that we meet students where they are at academically. The end goal for all of our students is college and/or a clear career pathway. To ensure that our scholars receive a well-rounded liberal arts education, scholars receive English Language Arts grounded in novels. Novel study enables students to familiarize themselves with a culturally relevant literary canon. For mathematics, our goal is to ensure that students have access to precalculus or Calculus by senior year. For this reason we currently offer Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II. Scholars are engaged in a constructivist approach with prerequisite reinforcement in Intervention Blocks. Our history courses enable advanced writing based on historical trends and document analysis. These allow scholars to become citizen-scholars ready to compete in the real world. We participate in all New Jersey state testing required (NJSLA, NJGPA). Students also have opportunities to complete SATs. Dual credit offerings are being developed as well to enable students to gain college credit before high school graduation. We look forward to this journey together!
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