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Translation Services https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/translationservices Emily Jodkaejodka@smithtec.org Google Translate or by going to Google Webpage Translator . Translations for documents that are published in a PDF format can be made available by calling 413-587-1414. You can also install Googles Translate Extention that will translate any page you ask. To do this follow the steps below. Thank you El USDA tomó la decisión de permitir que todos los estudiantes reciban desayunos y almuerzos gratis para el próximo año escolar. Estamos encantados con esta noticia, ya que significa que podremos proporcionar a todos los estudiantes de Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School alimentos nutritivos y nutritivos de forma gratuita que los apoyarán, tanto en la escuela como en el hogar. . El programa de reparación de colisiones está certificado por NATEF (Fundación Nacional de Educación para Técnicos Automotrices). El programa brinda a los estudiantes las habilidades básicas de reparación y acabado de vehículos en la industria automotriz actual. Los instructores certificados, a través de los estándares de NATEF (Fundación Nacional de Educación de Técnicos Automotrices) brindan a los estudiantes la capacitación técnica y práctica (práctica) necesaria para obtener las habilidades de ingreso al trabajo. Lo que esto significa para su familia y para Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School: In Google Chrome click this link , then click "+ Add To Chrome" Este taller está equipado con herramientas manuales y neumáticas de última generación, así como equipos de reacabado de pintura, una máquina mezcladora de pintura, estaciones de preparación, una cabina de rociado de tiro descendente y una máquina enderezadora de marcos. Las cuatro áreas de instrucción son: Comuníquese con cualquier pregunta que pueda tener. ¡Sus hijos son la razón por la que hacemos nuestro trabajo y estamos aquí para asegurarnos de que estén alimentados con buena comida! Educación Física Heather Bouley Director de Servicio de Alimentos Then Click "Add Extension" In the upper right hand corner you will see a new icon Right click the icon and select "Options" Then select your primary language and press "Save" Last step is to go to a page you need translated, left click icon on upper right hand corner of the browser and click "Translate this page". This will also work for any other page you are browsing on the internet. Translation Services

Library https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/library Library and Media Center Drivers Ed Ebooks via SORA Gale Resources Helpful Videos My School Bucks Our Library Collection Young Adult Book Review Librarian Leslie Skantz-Hodgson lskantzhodgson@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3476 The library is open from 7:35 until 3:00 each school day. We have been adding hundreds of new titles in fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and poetry. We welcome suggestions of titles to purchase. Stop by and check us out The SVAHS library, in partnership with Driving-Tests.org, is pleased to offer FREE permit practice tests. These tests, for automobile, motorcycle, and CDL (Commercial Drivers License), along with the handbook for each and a list of frequently asked questions, are available by clicking on the "Drivers Ed" link to the left. MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center: This site lists current job openings and provides employment and training services at no charge to job seekers and employers in Franklin County, Hampshire County, and the North Quabbin area. https://www.masshirefhcareers.org/ Free SAT tutorials, practice, and strategies through Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat

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.

Technology https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/technology Technology Department 5 Year Technology Plan Helpful Documents IT Help Desk - Families Install- Google Chrome Install- Google Drive Rediker Support SMART Mirror Software Mac SMART Mirror Software Windows Technology AUP Technology Resources Director of Technology - Joshua Shearer jshearer@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3477 Information Technology Specialist - Timothy Cotton tcotton@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3430 If you have any IT questions, requests or comments please let us know by emailing it@smithtec.org . If you have any w ebsite questions, requests or comments please let us know by emailing websiteupdates@smithtec.org . This will automatically email multiple people and will result in a faster response time.

Title I https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/title1 Title I Homework Help Title I (Improving America’s School Act of 1994) is the largest federal aid program for elementary and secondary schools. The program’s goal is to provide educational opportunities for students served so that they may better meet the challenging performance standards set by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is currently a School-wide program, whereby funding can be used to supplement programming and all students can access the benefits of Title I services, not just a targeted population. Needs for these services are evaluated annually by a program review and a needs assessment. Title I services at SVAHS Title I –funded services at SVAHS include funding of our After School Program, additional para-professional support in many academic classrooms, English Language Learning (ELL) instruction, instructional technology, classroom materials and supplies, and professional development. Parents and Title I Parent involvement contributes to student success in school. By taking an active role in your school, you show your child that you value their education. Your child will understand that you and the school are a team working together to help him or her succeed. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend school functions, participate in workshops offered by the school, and communicate with their child’s teachers. SVAHS also invites parents to become involved in assisting in the planning of students’ learning standards and evaluation of the program. Michael Parks , Academic Curriculum Director/Title I Coordinator (413)587-1414 ext. 3478

PTO https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/pto PTO Título IWelcome to Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School from the PTO! We are a vibrant group of parents, who gather a few times a year, to plan events that support our school and teachers. We want your thoughts and ideas. Time commitment is as little or as much as you want. In the past years, our main events have been providing food and baked goods for the Vendor Craft Fair in November, providing breakfast for the spring Plant & Garden Sale and making a delicious Staff Appreciation Brunch for the 115+ faculty and staff at the end of the school year. Los servicios financiados por el Título I en SVAHS incluyen la financiación de nuestro programa extracurricular, apoyo adicional de paraprofesionales en muchas aulas académicas, instrucción de aprendizaje del idioma inglés (ELL), tecnología educativa, materiales y suministros para el aula y desarrollo profesional. So, if you would like to help out with any of these events for this coming school year, please contact PTO member Tammy Walunas (413) 246-9849 tamwalunas@gmail.com or PTO@smithtec.org El Programa de Manufactura Avanzada en Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School está diseñado para enseñar a todos los estudiantes las habilidades requeridas para una carrera de por vida en el campo diverso y tecnológico de la metalurgia a través del uso de varias máquinas herramienta. El extenso programa de 4 años brinda a los estudiantes un conocimiento básico de la metalurgia, la teoría de la fabricación ajustada y oportunidades profesionales en el campo, al tiempo que brinda un conocimiento integral de las operaciones de máquinas herramienta, medición de precisión, operación de control CNC, modelado sólido 3D (CAD) y computadora. procedimientos de fabricación asistida (CAM). Los estudiantes reciben capacitación en las aplicaciones eficientes relacionadas con la creación de diseños, las mejores prácticas de fabricación, las operaciones de precisión y las técnicas de acabado, llevando las ideas de diseño desde la creación hasta el prototipo y los productos fabricados. Siempre que sea posible, los modelos 3D y los objetos manipulables se utilizan para un entorno de aprendizaje práctico y visual/espacial, mediante el uso de software, impresión 3D y piezas mecanizadas. Smith Voc’s PTO phone # is (413) 587-1414 ext. 3584. MEETING INFORMATION: There is an after-school PTO meeting this Wednesday, Oct 19th at 2:30 in the Library. Childcare and snacks will be provided. Zoom link for those that want to join in that way. Next month is going to be very busy with the Craft Vendor Fair. We will be looking for bake sale donations along with volunteers to work shifts that Sunday. This is a great way for students to get their community service hours in. Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82508247195?pwd=aFlEVlo4NlhOZkFkRENTVzJxcFhmdz09 Please email Tammy Walunas for Meeting ID and Passcode tamwalunas@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Next meetings: - November 9th at 2:30pm in Library - November 16th at 6:30pm in Guidance C.R. - November 18th at 2:30pm in Oliver Smith Restaurant - prep work - November 20th from 8am-3pm in Oliver Smith Restaurant for Craft Fair - December 7th at 6:30pm in Guidance C.R. - December 20th at 2:30pm in Library - January 18th at 6:30pm - February 8th at 2:30pm - March 15th at 6:30pm - April 12th at 2:30pm - May 10th at 6:30pm - May 13th from 8am-2pm in tent by Plant & Garden Sale - May Appreciation Breakfast - June Staff Appreciation Luncheon (last day of school) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Annual Holiday Craft Fair Sponsored by: The Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School Health Technology Department 80 Locust Street Northampton 2022 Application

Cancellation Policy https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/cancellation-policy Cancellation Policy Cancellation PolicySchool Cancellation/Delays Due To Emergency Conditions The following television stations will broadcast/televise “no school/delay” announcements in the event that Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School has to be closed during the school year. You will hear closings on the following: WWLP-TV Springfield Channel 22 WGGB-TV Springfield Channel 40 Delaying school for two hours will be seriously considered on any day when the weather conditions are improving and with additional time it is felt the roads and walkways would be safe for the students. The decision to cancel or delay will be made by 6:00 a.m. On delay days, all schedules may be affected by two hours. This includes bus pick-up times and also the times when students should arrive at school. Dismissal time (on delay days) will be the normal time. The decision is made by the Superintendent of the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. Once a decision is made to delay, hopefully there will be no change in the length of delay, and only in extreme cases will we cancel after a delay call has been made. If buses are not running in the student's school district due to inclement weather there will not be a bus going to Smith School. Students driving cars to school are not required to attend if their school district is closed due to inclement weather. The students therefore, will be excused for the day (Emergency Cancellation) and will not lose credits for this absence. Students, however, will be responsible for any work missed.

Cooperative Employment Coop co-op https://www.smithtec.org/co-op Co-Op Cooperative Employment Time Sheet District's Cooperative Employment Policy Jeff Lareau, Co-op Coordinator x3450 Leslie Skantz-Hodgson The Cooperative Work Employment program at Smith Vocational functions within the scheduled program of instruction at the school. Students who qualify can participate in the cooperative work program during their shop week, alternating a week of employment with a week in academic classes. Co-op students earn wages while gaining valuable work experience. Offered to juniors and seniors, the cooperative work experience can serve as a reward to students who excel in both shop and academics and demonstrate a positive attitude in attendance and behavior. Cooperative work experience can also serve as an incentive tool to initiate within the students a desire to achieve a good scholastic average, show the value of good attendance, and demonstrate the benefits of good citizenship in both school and industry. Employment experience is matched as closely as possible to the needs of each student. 1-413-587-1414 x3476 The Cooperative Work program serves a variety of purposes: 1. Augmenting the school curriculum in increasing the skill level of the student. 2. Providing additional social advancement in a work-place atmosphere. 3. Providing a wider variety of trade experiences than are available in the student's chosen shop. 4. Providing a different instructional atmosphere than is available in the traditional school shop program. The Guidance Counselor and the Co-op Coordinator work with our cooperative employers to evaluate students. The evaluation uses Work-based Learning Plans to ensure that we are preparing students for the full range of skills needed in 21st century workplaces. "One of my favorite things about Smith School is the Co-op program because I can make money and get experience while earning credits toward graduation."

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

Special Education https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/special-education Special Education Association for Autism and Neurodiversity Center for Parents Information and Resources Center for Parents Information and Resources Consortium on Leadership and Disability Encuesta de la Reunion del IEP Federation for Children w/Special Needs Got Transition IEP Meeting Survey NTACT PACER Phone Number (413)587-1414 ext. 3402 Patrocinado por: Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School provides a comprehensive system of services to support student needs and ensure meaningful benefit is received from their academic and vocational experiences. All of the following services are articulated within a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and are determined by the IEP Team. The following is a list of the services provided: Consultation Service: This service provides indirect student support through consultation to teachers and/or other staff from a specialist and/or expert in the area of the disability. This service could be a meeting, phone call, or other form of communication between a specialist and a provider/teacher when a student’s disability is such that it requires more specialized support, training or ongoing monitoring by an expert in the disability area. This service can accompany a direct service. Academic Support: This service is usually implemented by a shared para-professional (overseen by a classroom teacher or special education teacher). It occurs in the regular classroom setting or other setting where it is needed. Academic support provides students with significant disabilities support through the implementation of non-standard accommodations (or accommodations that would not be reasonable for a classroom teacher to implement with a full classroom of students). Calle Langosta 80 Northampton This service is implemented by a special education teacher and/or para-professional overseen by a special education teacher. This service provides students with direct instruction in the goal areas identified in the IEP. Focus areas include but are not limited to: • Reading comprehension • Math • Writing • Study • Organization • Note-taking • Test-taking • Problem – solving • Compensatory strategies such as assistive technology • Time management This service is a pull out service. Students who typically qualify for this service include those whose disabilities manifest across most if not all settings and curriculum areas. _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5 cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Senior Transition Seminar: This service is provided by a special education teacher and/or para-professional overseen by a special education teacher. This service provides students with direct instruction in the areas identified in the IEP that are beyond the regular curriculum areas and involve greater focus on skills related to independent living and post-secondary transition. Focus areas include but are not limited to: • Employability • Independent Living Skills • Decision-making • Resourcefulness • Self-advocacy • Goal-setting • Community Involvement • Adult Agencies and Services • Consumer Math • Transportation • Citizenship and Social Responsibility (legal focus) • Personal Finance Literacy • Assistive Technology • Health and Wellbeing This is a pull out service. Students who typically qualify for this service are students who fall in the 12th percentile or lower on standardized measures in the area of adaptive or independent living skills. 9th and 10th Grade Math Strategies: This service is implemented by a special education and/or para-professional overseen by a special education teacher. This service provides direct math instruction to students who have significant weaknesses in the area of math, especially in number sense and math calculation. This service is a pull out service but is supplemental to the regular math class. Students who typically qualify for this service are students who fall in the 12th percentile or lower on achievements measure in the area of math (particularly math calculation and fluency). Developmental Language Arts: This service is provided by a reading specialist/licensed English teacher. This service provides students with direct instruction in the areas identified in the IEP with a primary focus being on improving reading decoding and fluency skills leading to increased comprehension and understanding of complex texts. This is a service that takes the place of the regular English class and students do receive credit towards graduation that meets the four year English requirement. Students who typically qualify for this service are students who fall in the 12th percentile or lower on achievement measures in the area of reading (particularly decoding or fluency). Counseling: School adjustment counseling is designed to offer support and direct instruction to students regarding school adjustment issues or issues that impact their ability to access and progress within the regular education program. The direct instruction includes strategies to improve functional school skills despite barriers that may be impacting their success in school. Issues focused on may include self-esteem, attention, anxiety, peer relations, social navigation, behavior, etc. This service usually goes hand in hand with outside counseling. Collaboration between outside agencies, home and school for these students is imperative to their success. Students who typically qualify for this service are student who demonstrate characteristics of social/emotional disturbance, students who lack in social pragmatic skills, students whose behavior is impeding on their ability to participate in school and students with anxiety and/or chronic attendance issues. Social Skills Group: This service includes direct instruction by either a school adjustment counselor or speech language pathologist (or both). The premise of this service is to provide students with a small group structured opportunity to learn and apply appropriate social skills. Students who typically qualify for this service are students who have been identified as having significant difficulties in the social arena and lack age appropriate skills needed to navigate social interactions, impacting their ability to make social progress in school. Related services such as speech, physical and occupational therapy, are available where need is indicated in the Individualized Education Plan. A transitional special education team meeting takes place at the sending school for all incoming students. A Smith school representative participates in the meeting to help plan services for students entering Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. Ellie Wilson, Team Chair Jess Moulton, Special Education Teacher Stephanie Whitley, Special Education Teacher Kyle Kretzer, Special Education Teacher Kristen Keane, Special Education Teacher Dr. Jane Riley, School Psychologist Suzanne Warren, Speech and Language Pathologist If you have concerns regarding your child’s IEP please contact the special education liaison. If you have questions or concerns regarding the special education process, testing, or would like to discuss referral for a special education evaluation, please contact Student and Career Services at (413)587-1414 ext. 3402. *All special education programs and services are determined by the IEP team; students cannot select into these courses during the course selection process. Rebecca Wanczyk, Director of Student Services (413)587-1414 ext. 3402