CAAD
Cliffside Academy for Associate Degree
Dear Parents and Students,
We are excited to announce the launch of an innovative program through our partnership with Bergen Community College. Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, Cliffside Park High School, in coordination with Bergen Community College (BCC), will offer 11th grade students the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree in Arts or Science, while also meeting the requirements to obtain a New Jersey high school diploma while in attendance at Cliffside Park High School.
Students in Cliffside’s Academy for an Associates Degree (CAAD) will have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree at a significantly reduced rate. These are highly transferable college credits honored by all state schools and the majority of Universities throughout the nation.
Beginning junior year, this program, is intended to increase post-secondary opportunities and provide rigorous coursework for students dedicated to their success. Under the guidance of Cliffside Park and Bergen Community staff, students will participate in college courses and engage in collegiate discourse alongside BCC students.
We understand that this may not be suitable for all students. We have expanded the number of dual enrollment courses offered which may be used towards both graduation and for college credit. More than 60 college credits are available in Math, Science, English, Foreign Language and various other electives. In addition, students have had and will continue to have the opportunity take classes at BCC without committing to CAAD through BCC’s Early College Program.
The benefits of both programs include the following:
● Provides students an opportunity to begin their college career early
● Fully participate in high school activities and athletics
● Significantly reduces the cost of college
● Allows students to enter the workforce or attend graduate school at a much earlier age
Sincerely,
Lawrence C. Pinto, Principal
Cliffside Park High School