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Horticulture/Forestry https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/horticultureforestry Horticulture/Forestry Client and Student Expectations El programa Molino, ebanistería y carpintería doméstica brinda a los estudiantes el conocimiento y las habilidades para el empleo en los oficios residenciales, comerciales o industriales de la actualidad. Los estudiantes aprenden los procedimientos operativos seguros y adecuados de las herramientas manuales y eléctricas básicas, incluidas las herramientas técnicas más nuevas en el laboratorio o en proyectos de construcción en el lugar de trabajo. Los estudiantes también aprenderán los fundamentos del trabajo manual, la carpintería en bruto y de acabado, incluido el enmarcado completo de la casa, la colocación de tejas y las aplicaciones interiores y exteriores. Los juniors y seniors también pueden prepararse para carreras en las áreas de pintura, decoración y acabados. La experiencia práctica está disponible para los estudiantes en un taller industrial moderno y bien equipado, así como el trabajo en el sitio en el programa de construcción de viviendas. Los estudios en el aula incluidos en este programa son ciencias comerciales, lectura de planos, diseño asistido por computadora, estimación, matemáticas comerciales, dibujo arquitectónico, materiales de construcción y códigos de construcción. Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst grants 3 academic credits to graduates of the Smith Tech Horticulture/Forestry program who are accepted to Stockbridge. The Horticulture/Forestry program provides students with training in all areas of arboriculture, landscaping, and the horticulture industry. Students learn landscape design, construction, and maintenance, heavy equipment operations, tree care, nursery and greenhouse production, turf management, and golf course and park recreational area maintenance. Students gain experience in the use of chain saws, tractors, heavy equipment, small engines, and hand tools. Work sites are located at the school's off-campus forest, in the greenhouses, and on the grounds of the school. The program also prepares students to take tests for their Commercial Drivers License, Pesticide Application License, Hoisting Operator's License and Timber Harvesting License. Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst grants 3 academic credits to graduates of the Smith Tech Horticulture/Forestry program who are accepted to Stockbridge. Industry Recognized Credential OSHA 10 American Heart Association CPR/Aid Timber Harvesting License CDL (Must be 18 to test) Hoisting (Must be 18) Pesticides (Must be 18 to test)

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

Advanced Manufacturing https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/manufacturing-technology Advanced Manufacturing Client and Student Expectations Matthew Niedzielski mniedzielski@smithtec.org Amanda Thomas athomas@smithtec.org Matthew Niedzielski mniedzielski@smithtec.org Ron Messier rmessier@smithtec.org The Advanced Manufacturing Program at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is designed to teach all students the required skills for a lifelong career in the diverse and technological field of metalworking through the use of various machine tools. The extensive 4-year program provides students with a baseline knowledge of metallurgy, lean manufacturing theory and career opportunities in the field, while delivering a comprehensive knowledge of machine tool operations, precision measurement, CNC control operation, 3D solid modeling (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) procedures. Students are trained in the efficient applications related to design creation, manufacturing best practices, precision operations and finishing techniques taking design ideas from creation to prototype to manufactured products. Wherever possible, 3D models and manipulatives are used for a hands-on & visual/spatial learning environment, through the use of software, 3D printing and machined parts. Students can earn industry credentials to provide additional evidence of knowledge for career placement such as the MACWIC Level 1 and 2 certifications and their OSHA 10 card. Students also develop the best educational background to transition into a two or four-year college to pursue an Engineering degree. Current articulation agreements allow for up to 12 college credits to Springfield Technical Community College in a Mechanical Engineering program with an option to transfer to a Bachelor’s program through Northwestern University, hosted on-site at STCC.

Agriculture Mechanics https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/agriculture Agricultural Mechanics Client and Student Expectations Albert Baer abaer@smithtec.org Kyle Bostrom kbostrom@smithtec.org Stephanie Rypysc srypysc@smithtec.org Cotizaciones para personas mayores Mayores! ¡Su anuario es parte de sus cuotas de seniors! The Agriculture program provides students with the opportunity to learn about a broad and diverse industry that deals with the biological sciences and many new technologies. Students in the Agriculture program spend their time studying and working outdoors, nurturing living things, operating and repairing equipment, and working with our natural resources. There are hundreds of different jobs available in the area of animal science and agricultural mechanics that require many different types and levels of educational training. As with most careers, salaries and working conditions in the field of agriculture are usually better in jobs that require more education.Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School has the only vocational and agricultural program in Western Massachusetts that offers majors in both animal science and agricultural mechanics. Our facilities include working animal enterprises with over 500 acres of managed land.

Homelessness/Foster Care https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/homelessness Homelessness/Foster Care Students at SVAHS who are classified as homeless have many educational rights. Under Mckinney-Vento Education Assistance Act of 2002, students classified as homeless include anyone who lacks fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence. This includes living in shelters and motels, on the street, in cars, parks, etc., doubling up due to economic hardship, loss of housing or similar reason, unaccompanied youth, and awaiting foster care placement. Students, who meet the definition of homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act, are entitled to attend their school of origin (or last attended), immediate enrollment into a school system (regardless of documentation), transportation, and free and reduced lunch. Homeless students have the right to equal access and comparable services such as support services, school courses, extra-curricular activities, vocational programs, etc. Please contact SVAHS McKinney-Vento Liaison, Rebecca Wanczyk, at (413)587-1414 ext. 3402, if you or your child are homeless and/or you have questions regarding the rights of homeless students. 16 de mayo de 2023 Foster Care Foster Care is defined as a placement by DCF of a student into 24-hour out-of-home care, away from his/her parents or guardians. These placements include, among others: foster family homes; foster homes of relatives; emergency shelters (including STARR programs and Transitional Care units); residential facilities; child care institutions; group homes; and pre-adoptive homes To promote educational stability, a student has the right to continue to attend the school of origin, unless it is determined not to be in the student’s best interest. Students attending their school of origin should remain enrolled in their district of origin. If it is determined to be in a student’s best interest to attend a school in the local school district, then in the event of a subsequent change in foster care placement, that school becomes the new school of origin. https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/foster/ Rebecca Wanczyk, Director of Student Services (413)587-1414 ext. 3402

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.

Carpentry https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/carpentry Carpentry Client and Student Expectations Chadd Meerbergen cmeerbergen@smithtec.org The Mill, Cabinet Making, and House Carpentry program provides students with the knowledge and skills for employment in the residential, commercial, or industrial trades of today. Students learn the safe and proper operating procedures of basic hand and power tools including the newest technical tools in the lab or on job-site construction projects. Salón SVAHS Para citas en el salón de entrenamiento de SVAHS llamar Practical experience is available for students in a modern, well-equipped industrial shop as well as on-site work in the house-building program. Classroom studies included in this program are trade science, blueprint reading, computer aided design, estimating, trade math, architectural drawing, building materials, and building codes. The Mill, Cabinet Making, and House Carpentry program provides students with the knowledge and skills for employment in the residential, commercial, or industrial trades of today. Students learn the safe and proper operating procedures of basic hand and power tools including the newest technical tools in the lab or on job-site construction projects. Students will also learn handwork fundamentals, rough and finish carpentry including complete house framing, shingling, and interior and exterior applications. Juniors and seniors may also prepare for careers in the areas of painting, decorating, and finishing. Practical experience is available for students in a modern, well-equipped industrial shop as well as on-site work in the house-building program. Classroom studies included in this program are trade science, blueprint reading, computer aided design, estimating, trade math, architectural drawing, building materials, and building codes. Industry Recognized Credential OSHA 10 United Brotherhood of Carpenters Career Connections Certificate Book1, Book2, Book3

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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.

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.