About the Bergen County Academies
Bergen County Academies is located in Hackensack, NJ. The Academy is a prestigious magnet high school which meticulously selects applicants for their freshmen year. The first testing for admission involves a math test and an essay, the second testing is the interview. There are seven academies, each with a particular focus area, including: Science, Business, Engineering, Medical, Culinary Arts, Telecommunications, and Visual and Performing Arts.
Students compete in various sports and academic contests and are recognized with honors on local, state, and national levels. The students balance a college-leveled academic curriculum with clubs, sports and community service.
Academy Mission Statement
A model for innovation and reform in the 21st century, BCA is a learning community comprised of individual, career-focused academies operating as a cohesive whole to provide a dynamic, specialized, student-centered environment that embraces the whole person. We are a professional teaching community that celebrates life-long learning and encourages students to pursue their interests and nurture their aspirations. Independent learning and creative problem solving are encouraged on every academic level by teachers who function as mentors in the learning process. We exist as a unique opportunity for motivated learners to experience intellectual, social, ethical and emotional growth.
Beyond developing students' intellect and skills, BCA's mission is to mold character so that students may best fulfill their potential and meet future challenges as leaders in diverse fields in a constantly evolving world.
For more information, please visit bcts.bergen.org.