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Seal of Biliteracy https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/es/seal-of-biliteracy Seal of Biliteracy About Seal of Biliteracy Seal of Biliteracy Interest Form What is intermediate High Proficiency Students at Smith Vocational have diverse skills and talents and for many, that includes the career readiness skill of multilingualism. Smith Vocational is proud to award all qualifying graduates with the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy . “The State Seal of Biliteracy is an award provided by state approved districts that recognizes high school graduates who attain high functional and academic levels of proficiency in English and a world language in recognition of having studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Our vision is to help students recognize the value of their academic success and see the tangible benefits of being bilingual. The State Seal of Biliteracy takes the form of a seal that appears on the transcript or diploma of the graduating senior and is a statement of accomplishment for future employers and for college admissions.” - DESE To qualify for the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, a junior or senior student must show their English proficiency by earning a Proficient or Advanced score on the 10th grade ELA MCAS and also fulfill all of the graduation requirements of Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School. In a partner language, students will take a district approved assessment to show at least an Intermediate High level [1] of proficiency, as defined by ACTFL. This testing will be done during the school day and the cost is currently covered by Smith Vocational.* Students may test in any language and need to show proficiency in all four domains: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students must speak and write, for example, if both exist in the partner language. Smith Vocational values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students and encourages life-long learning of languages and cultures here at our school, at home, and in the community. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Parks ( mparks@smithtec.org ) or Aaron Mendelsohn ( amendelsohn@smithtec.org ). *Subject to grant funding and approval

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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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