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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

Cosmetology https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/cosmetology Cosmetology Client and Student Expectations Soy un párrafo. Haga clic aquí para agregar su propio texto y editarme. Es fácil. Betania Evangelista bevangelista@smithtec.org Jessica Thibault jthibault@smithtec.org For appointments at the SVAHS training salon call 1-413-587-1414 ext. #3531 The hours of operation are as follows Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9am to 1pm Please click on the above tab to view salon service prices The Cosmetology program provides students with the opportunity to become licensed cosmetologists. This involves training in current theory and extensive practical training. Instruction includes all phases of cosmetic care including shampooing techniques, hair shaping, hair coloring, permanent waving, roller sets, relaxers, facials, scalp treatments, manicuring, and make up. In our active, on-site cosmetology laboratory, the students obtain a variety of skills including client’s consultations, sanitation/disinfection, product knowledge, equipment, and safety practices. Students also learn about sciences related to hair, skin and nails as well as current business practices necessary to work in, manage, and own a salon. Upon successful course completion, which includes the required 1,000 instructional cosmetology hours, students are qualified to take the State Cosmetology Board examination for licensing. Students begin earning hours at 15 years of age; students can qualify for an apprenticeship program and can work in the field under a licensed supervisor and obtain an additional 400 hours. Co Op positions can be obtained once students have passed the state exam. Shop employed programs allow students to work in the salon at nights and on the weekends as a part-time position while in school. Career Opportunities Stylist Manicurist Esthetician Sales Representative Color specialist Salon entrepreneur Make- artist Platform artist Instructor SVAHS Salon For appointments at the SVAHS training salon call 1-413-587-1414 ext. #3531 The hours of operation are as follows Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to noon The Cosmetology program provides students with the opportunity to become licensed cosmetologists. This involves training in current theory and extensive practical training. Instruction includes all phases of cosmetic care including shampooing techniques, hair shaping, hair coloring, permanent waving, roller sets, relaxers, facials, scalp treatments, manicuring, and make up. In our active, on-site cosmetology laboratory, the students obtain a variety of skills including client’s consultations, sanitation/disinfection, product knowledge, equipment, and safety practices. Students also learn about sciences related to hair, skin and nails as well as current business practices necessary to work in, manage, and own a salon. Upon successful course completion, which includes the required 1,000 instructional cosmetology hours, students are qualified to take the State Cosmetology Board examination for licensing. Students begin earning hours at 15 years of age; students can qualify for an apprenticeship program and can work in the field under a licensed supervisor and obtain an additional 400 hours. Co Op positions can be obtained once students have passed the state exam. Shop employed programs allow students to work in the salon at nights and on the weekends as a part-time position while in school. Career Opportunities Stylist Manicurist Esthetician Sales Representative Color specialist Salon entrepreneur Make- artist Platform artist Instructor Industry Recognized Credential OSHA 10 Cosmetology State License Hair extension

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."

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.

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

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

Business Office https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/business Business Office School Business Administrator - Crystal Fairman cfairman@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3436 Office Manager - Kate Klaes kklaes@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3409 Payroll and Benefits Coordinator - Kristin Sadlowski ksadlowski@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3437 Business Office Clerk - Virginia Perez vperez@smithtec.org 1-413-587-1414 x3583 Business Office Hours: 7 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday Fax: 1-413-587-1405 Human Resources Links Benefits Forms & Information Budgets COVID-19 Employee Information Collective Bargaining Agreements Conflict of Interest Employee Assistance Program Employee Self Service Information FMLA Fingerprinting Information New Employee Packets Payroll Forms Policies Retirement Wellness/Fitness & Surgical Reimbursement Workers Compensation Information & Forms Business Office Forms Budget Request Form ESSER 3 - Use of Funds Plan Purchase Order Form Student Activity/Fundraiser Form Trust Fund Reports Tuition Rate Vendor Bids

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 Vehicle Registration Form 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

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