English https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/english Admissions Courses in all grades are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts and Literacy. Students develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language skills that help prepare them for both career and further education. The consistent use of informational texts and vocabulary strategies in all grades helps to build reading and thinking skills in vocational and other academic subject areas as well as for state assessments. Literacy tasks emphasize the academic and critical skills needed to be successful in the real world and are differentiated in order to address students’ varying ability levels and learning styles. English (9th grade) Grade 9 courses improve literacy skills through analysis of informational texts, fiction, literary-nonfiction, drama, and poetry. This involves explicit writing and reading activities that hone skills for the MCAS (reading comprehension strategies, test-taking strategies, and essay writing while synthesizing multiple texts) and also develops critical thinking and communication skills that inform their upcoming vocational and career goals. Critical evaluation of sources and research skills are also covered. Advanced English (9th grade) This course is open to those students considering college. It focuses on reading, writing, and language skills that are relevant to high school course work and essential for students' future college coursework. Students will practice noticing small details in a text to achieve a deeper understanding while reading, as well as perform writing tasks at a higher level of critical thinking and depth. These foundational skills will help students craft sophisticated, longer-form analysis of texts. Writing (9th grade) This course engages students in critical thinking and multiple forms of writing including informative, argumentative, and narrative/descriptive. Students will learn to identify the central idea of a text, create summaries, develop ideas, delineate and evaluate arguments, write a conditional thesis, study extended definitions of words/ideas, support analysis with textual evidence, conduct research to respond to a question or prompt, gather and assess information from multiple sources, synthesize information, and much more. English (10th grade) 10th grade English is a course that is centered around studying a variety of genres of literature. Throughout the year students will continue to build upon the skills that they gained during their previous year. Students will improve their skills in writing analytically about literature and continue to develop their language sense in the areas of grammar and vocabulary. Students will focus on developing active reading and critical thinking skills while reading informational texts, fiction, drama, and poetry. Writing assignments engage students in synthesizing multiple texts, writing argument, descriptive, and narrative essays, and writing on demand in preparation for the state MCAS test. Students also complete a research and writing project that helps them to build critical information gathering skills while increasing self-awareness. Analysis of literature includes understanding and analyzing theme, tone, main idea, character development, and figurative language. Advanced English (10th grade) This course builds upon the foundational skills of Advanced English 9. As readers, students will study how poets, playwrights, novelists and non-fiction writers craft their writing to convey specific messages and themes. Students will also write more sophisticated responses and essays about the texts they study. This is course is open to all students, but is designed for those interested in taking Advanced Placement English classes in Junior and Senior year and those considering college after graduation. Writing (10th grade) Writing courses are intended to engage students in critical thinking while developing writing skills that will translate to MCAS writing tasks, accurate research writing, public speaking skills, and improved literacy in all subject areas. Students in this course will engage with various forms of writing including research, argumentative, and narrative/descriptive. Students will learn to analyze primary sources, assess sources for reliability and bias, synthesize information from multiple sources, incorporate visual media in their writing, study author’s purpose, address and refute a counterclaim, trace theme development, analyze complex characters and settings, articulate the impact of word choice and figurative language on meaning and tone, and much more! English (11th grade) The 11th grade curriculum is structured around the study of argument, persuasion, and rhetoric. Through their study of Rhetoric, students learn how to speak and write using persuasive techniques. Students read and analyze fiction, non-fiction, and drama. A focus on informational texts culminates in an editorial project that allows students to research a debatable topic and then write to persuade readers to consider their viewpoint. Additionally, students taking this course will write resumes and cover letters in preparation for mock interviews and co-op job applications later in the year. AP English Language and Composition (11th grade) The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on the development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing, the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts, and the decisions writers make as they compose and revise. The course prepares students for the College Board’s Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition, which is administered in May. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Additionally, they read and analyze rhetorical elements and their effects in nonfiction texts—including images as forms of text—from a range of disciplines and historical periods. The course guides students in becoming curious, critical, and responsive readers of diverse texts. Students taking this course should come willing to do their best work as they cultivate reading and writing skills needed for college success and for intellectually responsible civic engagement. Earning at least an 80 in Advanced English (10th grade) is a prerequisite required to enroll in this class. A teacher recommendation for this course is required. Students are expected to take the AP exam. Grades in this course are weighted approximately seven points for student GPA calculation. A required summer reading assignment is required for this course. English (12th grade) The 12th grade curriculum focuses on student-driven research, narratives, and literary analysis, in step with this important transitional period in students’ lives. Students continue to develop their research skills, including constructing an original research question, distinguishing between credible sources, taking notes on and interviewing primary sources, and using MLA format. Additionally, students refine their literary analysis skills as they read and analyze a variety of literary texts, including short fiction, poetry, novel, and drama. Throughout the course, students study how writers use language to develop characters and themes as well as to study how universal truths about the human experience found in literature can transcend time and bring people together. This course is designed to offer students the opportunity, through challenging writing assignments and reading, to examine texts through close reading and to reflect on their own experiences, while further developing and connecting their understandings to their college or career paths and beyond. AP English Literature and Composition (12th grade) AP Lit. is a demanding, college-level course certified by the College Board and intended for seniors who wish to refine their writing and reading skills, improve their vocabularies, and increase their facility with the written and spoken word. The course prepares students for the College Board’s Advanced Placement Exam in English Literature and Composition, which is administered in May. Students read, reread, and write analytically about challenging texts, engage in frequent, in-depth class discussions of those texts, and write numerous short and long critical essays. Although the course is designed to prepare students for the AP English Literature and Composition exam, the sustained focus of the course is one of the rewards and pleasures of examining literature with a critical eye and acquiring the skills to write and discuss them substantively. Students who enroll should have strong reading and writing skills, a level of comfort with the abstract, and a love for reading and rereading difficult texts. A teacher recommendation for this course is required. Earning at least an 80 in AP English Language and Composition (11th grade) is a prerequisite required to enroll in this class. Students are expected to take the AP exam. Grades in this course are weighted approximately seven points for student GPA calculation. A required summer reading assignment is required for this course.

504 https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/504 504 Dr. Jane Riley x3441 School Psychologist and 504 Coordinator (413)587-1414 ext. 3413 Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act is anti-discrimination legislation that mandates any public institution (schools included) to provide accommodations to eligible individuals with disabilities (who have a major life function significantly impacted) that allow the individual to access the general education program; this includes extra-curricular activities. School counselors are the 504 liaisons for their respective grade levels here at SVAHS. Upon referral for a 504 evaluation (with consent from the parent or legal guardian) a Team of individuals who knows the student convene to determine if the student is eligible under Section 504 and then decide if that student requires an accommodation plan to access the general program. Once eligible the Team then develops a plan that outlines reasonable accommodations that will allow the student to access the general program. Once consent is received by parents initially the plan is distributed to all teachers, coaches, etc. for implementation. The plan is then reviewed annually and eligibility is reviewed tri-annually. If you have any questions regarding section 504 or would like to make a referral for a 504 evaluation, please contact your child’s school counselor or Student Services at (413)587-1414 ext. 3402. Rebecca Wanczyk, Director of Student Services (413)587-1414 ext. 3402

Carpentry https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/carpentry Carpentry Client and Student Expectations 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

Agriculture Mechanics https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/agriculture Agricultural Mechanics Client and Student Expectations 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.

Health Assisting https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/health-technology Health Technology Client and Student Expectations 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

Advanced Manufacturing https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/manufacturing-technology Advanced Manufacturing Client and Student Expectations 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.

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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.

Cosmetology https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/cosmetology Cosmetology Client and Student Expectations 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

electrical Electrical Client and Student Expectations Paul Chandler pchandler@smithtec.org Jesse Camp jcamp@smithtec.org 413-586-1312 Avenida de la arboleda de la primavera 248 Areas of instruction include residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, using the common wiring methods, motor-generator construction, design, repair, and operation, mechanical and electronic controls, test equipment and safe testing procedures. The industrial type work area includes equipment for instruction in electromechanical systems, electrical maintenance, industrial electronic circuits, robotics and equipment repair.