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Home Page for Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School located in Northampton, Ma Link To Video AWARD WINNING SHOPS “Our job is to open as many doors for our students as possible” - Superintendent Dr. Linkenhoker

Alumni https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/alumni Alumni About The Alumni Honors Program Alumni Facebook Page Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Form Alumni Search/Edit Contact Us Meeting Files/Agenda Joan Powers Class of 1983 President Len Roberts Class of 1969 Vice President Kathy Dahlstrom Class of 1974 Secretary Mary Powers Class of 1962 Treasurer Contact: alumni@smithtec.org Or Call the Superintendent's Office 413-587-1414 x3406 Click this link ALUMNI to add or update your information. Alumni

Facilities https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/facilities-business Facilities Asbestos Notification Statement Facilities Application For Use PDF Facilities Acceptance of Responsibility Facilities Application For Use Facilities Calendar Facilities Use Rules & Regulations Vendor Bids Facilities Director - Timothy Smith 1-413-587-1414 x3460 Facility & Resource Requests Caryn Gardner Emergency Closings If school is canceled or released early due to inclement weather or other emergency ~ all outside/evening activities are canceled Reservations The facility is not reserved until you receive written approval or confirmation.

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FAQs https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/ace-faq Adult Community Education (ACE) and Workforce Training Smith Adult Community Education (ACE) provides lifelong learners with opportunities to develop hands-on skills and knowledge for employment or just for the fun of it. Instructors are professionals and work as artisans, business owners, educators and masters of their trade. Their enthusiasm is contagious as they share their expertise teaching evening and weekend classes and technical workshops. Catalog Click here to view our latest Adult Community Education Catalog Calendar Click here to view our Adult Community Education Calendar Registration Want to register for a class? Click here to start your future! Contact Us We are always here for you. Click here to contact us. FAQs Got questions? Check out the FAQ! Teach For Us Interested in becoming an instructor? FAQs How do I know if my class is canceled? Occasionally due to unforeseen circumstances, Smith Vocational Adult Community Education must cancel a class. Canceled classes are made up (same day of week and time) by extending the finish date of the course unless other arrangements are made between the instructor and the class and approved by the director. When day school is canceled due to snow conditions or other weather or emergency events, evening classes are also canceled. Look for the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School cancellation notices on the following stations: WWLP-TV Springfield Channel 22 and WGGB-TV Springfield Channel 40 . In the event day classes are not canceled and the weather worsens, if a decision to cancel evening classes is made, it will be relayed to the same stations by 4 pm. (If evening classes are going to be held as usual, there will be no notice). 1. All tuition for a course must be paid in full prior to the start date of the course. 2. If a class is canceled for any reason by Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School all monies collected up to that point shall be fully refunded. eliminar los prejuicios raciales, culturales y de género inspirarlos a esforzarse por alcanzar su máximo potencial Lorena Turner jbianca@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3403 lturner@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3530 Classes M-Th 4pm-10pm Fall and Spring Sessions 80 Locust Street

Health Assisting https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/health-technology Health Technology Client and Student Expectations Tara Sherman tsherman@smithtec.org Sharon Summers ssummers@smithtec.org Peggy Sabine psabine@smithtec.org The Health Technology program provides students with reliable and realistic information about health care careers by focusing on both theory and practice. The multi-competency instruction and practice allows students to master tasks or competencies for entry-level employment in the health industry and this is a basis for making informed career decisions. Medical/Nursing classrooms and a well-equipped clinical laboratory provide the setting for this program along with community-based health care sites The Health Assisting program provides students with reliable and realistic information about healthcare careers by focusing on both theory and practice. The multi-competency instruction and practice allows students to master tasks or competencies for entry-level employment in the health industry and this is a basis for making informed career decisions. Medical/Nursing classrooms and a well-equipped clinical laboratory provide the setting for this program along with community-based healthcare sites Industry Recognized Credential OSHA 10 Massachusetts C.N.A American Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support level First Aid NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician American Red Cross Babysitter Stop the bleed DPH feeding certificate Person-Centered Dementia Care, Alzheimer's Association Home Health Aid

Culinary Arts https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/culinary-arts Culinary Arts Nelson Lacey nlacey@smithtec.org Brenda Fortin bfortin@smithtec.org Erik Fawell efawell@smithtec.org The Culinary Arts program is designed to provide students with the various skills necessary for employment in the food service industry. In a modern, fully equipped kitchen laboratory, students receive instruction in commercial cooking, baking, meat preparation, and food service sanitation. In the guest dining area, table setting, service and artistic food displays are practiced. The classroom studies include pricing, selecting, and purchasing. Sound management and business practices related to this industry are also explored. Students have an opportunity to earn certifications in, ServSafe, ProStart, ManageFirst, OSHA 10, FDRP, and Allergen Awareness. The Culinary Arts Department operates a student-run restaurant three days a week. We are open Wednesdays through Fridays 10:45am to 12:30pm offering a complete menu service. Our menus change weekly, so keep up with our students' delicious creations by visiting our website frequently or by calling us. We accept reservations for parties of five or more and are always willing to accept bakery orders that fit into our production schedule. All questions can be asked at our restaurant or by phone at 413-587-1432. Acceptable forms of payment include: Cash Discover / Master Card Personal Checks are accepted for bakery orders only. Please note that Visa is not accepted at this time. The Culinary Arts program is designed to provide students with the various skills necessary for employment in the food service industry. In a modern, fully equipped kitchen laboratory, students receive instruction in commercial cooking, baking, meat preparation, and food service sanitation. In the guest dining area, table setting, service and artistic food displays are practiced. The classroom studies include pricing, selecting, and purchasing. Sound management and business practices related to this industry are also explored. Students have an opportunity to earn certifications in, ServSafe, ProStart, ManageFirst, OSHA 10, FDRP, and Allergen Awareness. The Culinary Arts Department operates a student-run restaurant three days a week. We are open Wednesdays through Fridays 10:45am to 12:30pm offering a complete menu service. Our menus change weekly, so keep up with our students' delicious creations by visiting our website frequently or by calling us. We accept reservations for parties of five or more and are always willing to accept bakery orders that fit into our production schedule. All questions can be asked at our restaurant or by phone at 413-587-1432. Acceptable forms of payment include: Cash All credit cards Personal Checks are accepted for bakery orders only. Industry Recognized Credential ServSafe Choking Awareness Mass Allergen Federation of Dining Room Apprentice ProStart Manage First Restaurant Hours & Menu Online Orders Client and Student Expectations

High School Administration https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/high-school-admin High School Administration Attendance Policy For Students Bell Schedule Bully/Harass Incident Form Bullying Policy Bus Conduct Report District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) Mission Statement Parents Restraint Policy Student Handbook & Addendums Student Work Permit Title IX Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Values and Beliefs As a school community we believe that we must: foster an understanding of the value of education so that students become lifelong learners. model an attitude of personal, professional, and institutional excellence respect the diversity of our multi-cultural society by recognizing and affirming the inherent worth and dignity of all people encourage non-traditional career path choices by actively working to eliminate racial, cultural, and gender biases Franklin County 1 Arch Place, Greenfield, (413)774-1000 _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc78190 5-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Berkshire County 877 South St. , Suite 200, Pittsfield (413)236-5656 _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc7 81905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d continually develop curricula that nurture students’ self-esteem and Hampshire County 8 Atwood Drive, Northampton (413)582-0471 _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781 905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Hampden County 130 Maple St., Suite 325, Springfield (413)737-9544 _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc7 81905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ North Quabbin 491 Main Street, Athol (978)249-9490 promote a positive, safe, structured, and challenging climate in which all students can succeed Principal -Joe Bianca jbianca@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3403 Assistant Principal - Ethan Percy Grades 10th & 12th epercy@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3403 Assistant Principal - Joshua Clark Grades 9th & 11th jclark@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3403 Director of Academics - Michael Parks mparks@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3478 Director of CTE - Melanie Chartier mchartier@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3463 Athletic Director/Cooperative Employment Director - Anthony Sabonis, Jr. asabonis@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3450

Collision Repair https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/collision-repair Collision Repair Client and Student Expectations Michael Brooks mbrooks@smithtec.org Jesse Lapinski jlapinski@smithtec.org The Collision Repair program is certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation). The program provides students with the basic skills of repairing and refinishing vehicles in today's auto industry. Certified instructors, through the standards of NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) give students the technical and practical (hands-on) training needed to obtain job entry skills. The technical related training is provided in the classroom and will give students the technical knowledge needed for the practical training in the shop area. Classroom and shop instruction focus on safety and the principles of physics, science and math in relation to the Auto Body trade. Students will have practical training with the use of welding, straightening and refinishing equipment, and a variety of hand and air powered tools.Students have the opportunity to apply their skills on practice modules and vehicles owned by city and county residents. The training consists of straightening, replacing, removing, installing and refinishing body panels as well as plastic bumper and fiberglass repair. This shop is equipped with state-of-the-art hand and air powered tools, as well as painting refinishing equipment, a paint mixing machine, prep stations, a down-draft spray booth and a frame straightening machine. The Collision Repair program is certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation). The program provides students with the basic skills of repairing and refinishing vehicles in today's auto industry. Certified instructors, through the standards of NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) give students the technical and practical (hands-on) training needed to obtain job entry skills. The technical related training is provided in the classroom and will give students the technical knowledge needed for the practical training in the shop area. Classroom and shop instruction focus on safety and the principles of physics, science and math in relation to the Auto Body trade. Students will have practical training with the use of welding, straightening and refinishing equipment, and a variety of hand and air powered tools.Students have the opportunity to apply their skills on practice modules and vehicles owned by city and county residents. The training consists of straightening, replacing, removing, installing and refinishing body panels as well as plastic bumper and fiberglass repair. This shop is equipped with state-of-the-art hand and air powered tools, as well as painting refinishing equipment, a paint mixing machine, prep stations, a down-draft spray booth and a frame straightening machine. Industry Recognized Credential OSHA 10 SP2 Collision Pollution Prevention Collision Safety SP2 Mechanical Pollution Prevention Mechanical Safety

Animal Science https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/animalscience Animal Science Client and Student Expectations Ashley Holden aholden@smithtec.org Bethany Evangelista bevangelista@smithtec.org Jessica Thibault jthibault@smithtec.org The Animal Science Shop is committed to preparing students for a career and/or higher education in animal agriculture by providing rigorous animal science content and relevant, hands-on experiences in various aspects of the animal science industry. Students in animal science will be prepared to help safely feed America through responsible animal husbandry and biosecurity practices. Our students also get the background necessary to take the next steps in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. With high expectations for academic performance and attention paid to helping students build a strong work ethic, the Animal Science shop is working to prepare the next generation of animal agriculturalists. Our facilities and resources include the school’s own Oliver Smith Farm, complete with barns and handling areas on over 500 acres of managed land. Oliver Smith Farm is home to a working beef herd, a dairy herd, goats, sheep, pigs and equine; all to enhance the learning experience for students in animal science. The Animal Science Shop is committed to preparing students for a career and/or higher education in animal agriculture by providing rigorous animal science content and relevant, hands-on experiences in various aspects of the animal science industry. Students will diversify into two different concentrations: Livestock Production or Companion Animal concentration. Students in the Livestock Production Concentration will be prepared to help safely feed America through responsible animal husbandry and biosecurity practices. Our facilities and resources include the school’s own Oliver Smith Farm, complete with barns and handling areas on over 500 acres of managed land. Oliver Smith Farm is home to a working beef herd, a dairy herd, goats, sheep, pigs and equine; all to enhance the learning experience for students in animal science. The second concentration is companion animals. Students in this concentration will learn the care and management of a plethora of different companion animals for both personal and industry use. The variety of animals students will learn about include canine, feline, reptiles, amphibians, fish, rabbits, guinea pigs, and a variety of pocket pets. Students will explore different career opportunities in the companion animal field such as grooming, training, rescue work, and pet shop. Our students also build the background necessary to take the next steps in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. With high expectations for academic performance and attention paid to helping students build a strong work ethic, the Animal Science shop is working to prepare the next generation of animal agriculturalists. Industry Recognized Credential OSHA 10 Select Sires Artificial Insemination Course Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Beef Quality Assurance Cow/Calf Certification Beef Quality Assurance Backgrounder Certification