Are you considering a high school education at BCTS, Paramus?
Learn about our school and our programs. Visit our school - come to an Open House program. Talk with your parents, with us and with your guidance counselor.
Will the shared-time program meet your needs? (Shared-time program offers technical and occupational training; students take academics at their home town high school.)
Will you be better served in the full-time program? (Full-time program offers differentiated learning to assist students with learning disabilities)
Make a timely decision. Applications are due in the fall of every school year on the dates announced. Students for the full-time program may enter in at the beginning of grade 9 or grade 10. Students for the shared-time program may enter at the beginning of grades 9, 10, or 11. We encourage you to enter in grade 9 in order to take full advantage of the program. Preference is given to qualified students who enter in grade 9.
If you decide to apply, follow directions carefully. We ask for specific information. Make sure to submit a complete application package so we can fairly evaluate you. You can download application forms and all related documentation. Go to Downloads and then Paramus Campus. Admissions section -- this website.
Submit your application on time. We recommend that you get your application to us at least a week before the due date. If anything is missing, you will have time to get missing information to us before the deadline.
Know what we are looking for in our students. You will understand if a program is right for you and how we will evaluate your application.
Bergen County Technical High School, Paramus Campus is looking for motivated students who are interested in pursuing technical and academic studies leading to a technical career or college placement. Candidates should be in good academic standing with a history of appropriate behavior, acceptable attendance and good relations with teachers and peers.
The Admissions Committee for the Paramus Campus examines the strengths and talents of all applicants. The interest and aptitude of prospective students are carefully considered during the admissions and placement process. Students who are deemed eligible for special eduation are placed in the least restrictive educational environment, according to each student's educational needs and the requirements set forth in state and federal law.
