9 th Grade Parent Night

1. 9th Grade Parent Night September 18, 2019 6:00PM – 7:15PM Presented by Matt Baione Director Of Guidance & Health Services and the Staff of Shawsheen Valley Technical High School 978-671-3612 mbaione@shawtech.org Shawsheen does not discriminate with regard to race, color, gender, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness status.

2. Welcome to Shawsheen!

3. Jessica CookPrincipal978-671-3607 Ex. 637 jcook@shawtech.org

4. Dave Norkiewicz Director of Vocational/Technical Programsdnorkiewicz@shawtech.org • Expectation of Shop Exploratory • Expectation of Related Courses • Shop Selection Process

5. SVTHS MCAS Results 2014-2018

6. Nurse’s OfficeMaggie Joyce, RNmjoyce@shawtech.org • Medical Issues—policy & procedures • Up to date paperwork needed • Medications—policy & procedures • Sports – All students need an updated Physical each year to play a sport • Shop Safety • Students following safety procedures & policies in each shop

7. Christine Tobin, Dean of Studentsctobin@shawtech.org • Daily attendance is crucial for success! • Attendance Policy (Handbook pgs. 18-20) • Students with 7 or more unvalidated absences per term—will fail all classes with a maximum grade of 59% • Students cannot have 2 sets of 5 unvalidated absences—ineligible for participation in extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, school dances, proms, SkillsUSA competition, etc.) • Attendance impacts student success & employability; SVTHS career readiness

8. Attendance...continued • Validated absences: 1) Documented illnesses with written verification from an MD or medical facility visited by the student on the date of absences; 2) Court appearance documented by a written court verification; 3) Hospitalization • Attendance/Behavior Monitor; Heather Tate (978 671-3634). Call if your child will not be in school • Students dismissed cannot participate in an extracurricular activity on day of dismissal unless they return with a MD note. Students that are dismissed through the nurse should be cleared medically before they can participate the day of nurse dismissal.

9. Freshmen Guidance Counselors • Meet your child’s counselor: Angela Caira, students A-Q acaira@shawtech.org 978-671-3614 Amanda Samaha, students R-Z asamaha@shawtech.org 978-671-3615

10. Class of 2023Orientation Picture

11. Career Cruising https://www2.careercruising.com Freshman Portfolios • Career Matchmaker • My Skills • Learning Styles Inventory • Career & Life Goals

12. Career Cruising

13. Shop Survey/Placement Process • Freshmen will complete 3 surveys (3rd cycle, 6th cycle and 9th cycle) • Friday, February 28th—Guidance Counselors facilitate the final selection process & students bring home final selection paperwork (top 3) for parent signature/return • Monday, March 2nd—Selection forms due with Parent Signature • March 2nd-March 6th–Guidance conducts placement process • Friday, March 6th—Permanent Freshmen shop assignments are issued via email from Principal • Monday, March 9th—Students begin Permanent shop

14. ASPEN – Parent Portal & School Database • ASPEN Portal • Login information was mailed home last week • Progress Reports • Report Cards • Check Attendance & ongoing progress in classes • Exploratory Report Cards

15. SHAWSHEEN VALLEY TECH Supports For Students • IEP – Special Education Individual Education Plans • 504’s • Doing homework during Shop week • Extra help (after school or during homeroom)​ • Available academic AND shop week​ • Guidance counselor support​ • Library after school​ • Use of cloud-based Learning Management Systems (like Schoology) ​ • Various "Best Practice" teaching strategies

16. Section 504 Accommodation Plans • Transferred to us from middle schools & Uploaded into Aspen​ • Please contact Amanda Samaha if you have not heard from her this year • 504 Meetings will be scheduled after Term 1 ​ • Determine continued eligibility​ • Make any necessary changes/updates

17. Naviance • Online resource for all grades​ • Research Careers ​- Match skills and interests to career paths​ • Research colleges & universities​ • Track schools of interest and organize timeline for applying​ • College Planning​ & College Application process • Documents uploaded to Naviance and sent to schools

18. Naviance

19. Al Costabile, Athletic Directoracostabile@shawtech.org

20. Nutrition Resources WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) • Children <5; pregnant or breastfeeding • (800)-WIC-1007 • Website: mass.gov/wic Free/Reduced Breakfast & Lunch • Complete form • Benefits: Reduced Comcast rate (Internet Essentials Program), Testing Waivers (SAT & ACT), College application waivers SNAP (Supp. Nutrition Assistance Program) • (800)-645-8333 (M-F 8a-7p; Sat 10a-2p) www.shawsheentech.org

21. Parent Advisory CouncilMarygrace Ferrari • What is the PAC?  • Non-Profit organization run by parents • Meeting Dates (First Tuesday of each month @7pm) • Introductions of Officers • We need you!!!!!

22. Parent Advisory Council (PAC) • Goals: • provide/maintain communication & raise $ for RAMS Awards and All-Night Graduation Party (ANG) • You can help by:  • Online donations – link send out through ASPEN • attending Comedy Night in March 2020 • Volunteering for ANG • Follow us on Facebook: Shawsheen Tech Parent Advisory Council www.shawsheentech.org

23. Accessing SVTHS Information Facebook:Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District  Twitter: Shawsheen District page: @shawtech_hs • school closing/delays & district information Shawsheen Athletics page: @shawtech_sports • all Shawsheen Athletic updates Shawsheen Activities & Clubs page: @shawsheenclubs •  all Activities and Clubs updates Web: shawsheentech.org 

24. Questions? • General  • Specific • Guidance Counselors are available… Thank you!   Gracias…Grazie…Merci…Obrigado… Ευχαριστώ…di oumèsi…谢谢…спасибо