Program Description

This Allentown High School program is focused on preparing students to be active citizens and effective leaders who have the knowledge and practical experience to make a difference in their community and in the world.  Internships and field experience would combine with in-class work in public policy, economics, domestic politics, and international relations. All students would participate in community service, and all students would be actively involved in using the political process to bring about some change in their world. 

Application Process

• For non-resident applicants, if your student is currently registered with his/her resident district, download and complete the Notice of Intent to Participate Form. Submit this form by November 25, 2024 to your home district or charter school and obtain a signed receipt acknowledging that you submitted the form. Keep the receipt for your records. By law, a resident district must be informed if a student intends to participate in the choice program.

• Download and complete the AHS Choice Application or contact the Parent Information Center to have it mailed to you.

• Collect the following documents:

  • An official school transcript documenting at least a "B" average

  • A teacher recommendation

  • A recommendation from a community member

  • A list of community service activities or involvements

  • A letter addressed to the Tomorrow's Teachers Selection Committee explaining your interest in the program and in the field of teaching.

• Non-resident students, please mail the General Choice Application together with all of the documents listed above no later than November 25, 2024 to:
  AHS Choice Program Coordinator
  Attention: Carri Natalicchio
  27 High Street, Allentown, NJ 08501

• Residents of UFRSD and Millstone, please return the General Choice Application no later than April 7, 2025.

Contact Information

Allentown High School
Choice Coordinator Email Todd Pae, Principal
(609) 259-7292 ext. 1702
Upper Freehold Regional School District
27 High Street, Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292

All interested resident students who meet the admission requirements will be offered a place in this program.

Transportation Note to Parents: Transportation of Choice students is not guaranteed. If the cost of transportation will exceed $1,000, the parent/guardian will be given $1,000 as aid in lieu of transportation and, in some cases, the option of receiving the transportation and paying the additional amount over $1,000. By August 1, 2025, parents should receive notification of their transportation options from the resident district. For more information, read the Transportation Procedures for Choice students.