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Cancellation Policy https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/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 Cooperative Employment Cooperative Employment Time Sheet District's Cooperative Employment Policy The Cooperative Employment program at Smith Vocational is an instructional component of a student's experience and growth at the school. Co-op students earn wages while gaining valuable work experience. 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. Offered to eligible juniors (on the 91st day of junior year) and seniors, cooperative employment is geared to students who excel in both shop and academics while demonstrating a positive attitude through attendance and behavior. Employment experience is matched as closely as possible to the needs of each student. 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 Co-op Coordinator and Department Head work together with our Cooperative Employment Partners to evaluate students. Questions on Cooperative Employment can be directed to Mr. Anthony Sabonis, Athletic Director/Cooperative Employment Director at asabonis@smithtec.org or via phone at 413-587-1414 ext. 3450. The Flow Chart below shows the potential paths for a student who initiatives the Cooperative Employment process.

About https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/about History of Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School was established as a result of a bequest in the will of Oliver Smith. Mr. Smith was born in Hatfield, Massachusetts in 1766. He engaged in farming at an early age, and acquired large wealth by stock-raising. He was a magistrate for forty years; twice he was a representative to the legislature; and in 1820, he was a member of the State constitutional convention. He never married and may have been considered eccentric by his neighbors, but he amassed a large fortune, which he bequeathed to establish the "Smith Charities ," a unique system of benevolence. At his death in 1845, his estate was valued at nearly $400,000; and the will was contested by his family. Legendary lawyer and legislator Daniel Webster successfully defended the will for the city of Northampton. The fund for the Agricultural School became available for use in 1905, and the amount of $50,000 was turned over to the City of Northampton for the purchase of land on which to build Smith School. The school opened for students in 1908 as the first vocational school in Massachusetts. Since 1845, when the fund to develop an agricultural school was established, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School has been at the forefront of a movement toward excellence in vocational training. Today, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is a public high school for residents of Northampton and tuition students from all of Hampshire County on a "space available" basis. Students spend alternating weeks in shop and academic programs as they prepare for both a high school diploma and a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency. Graduates of Smith School are expected to meet academic standards, achieve occupational competency, develop ready-to-go work skills, and prepare for continuing education. Integration of technology in course work is encouraged, and students have access to state-of-the-art computer labs with Internet capability. A focus on the acquisition of key life skills-good work habits, reliability, self-confidence, resilience, problem-solving-serves to guide students in their personal growth. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and all shop programs meet state standards for vocational education programs. Faculty Directory Mission Statement Program of Studies Public Record Request School Improvement Plan School Map School/District Report Card "About" ES & ENG School/District Report Card ES & ENG Solar Panel SolrenView Technology Acceptable Use Policy

High School Administration https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/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 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 continually develop curricula that nurture students’ self-esteem and inspire them to strive to reach their full potential 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/homelessness Homelessness 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. 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. https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/mv/default.html 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

College and Career Planning https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/guidance College and Career Counseling ASVAB Program CollegeBoard - Search Federal Student Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid Ma Education Finance Authority MassCIS SAT Test Scholarships School Counseling Newsletter Smith Charities Scholarship Information Student and Financial Literacy Virtual College Fairs Phone Number (413)587-1414 ext. 3402 Max Weider, School Counselor Molly Alberti, School Counselor Lauren Devine, School Counselor School counseling services are available to all students. The focus of school counseling is on career and college planning, in addition to helping students attain their personal, educational, and post-secondary goals. Each student who attends SVAHS will have a course and career/college plan on file with their school counselor and meets individually with their school counselor at least once per year to update their plan and discuss goals. In addition, the school counseling department plans multiple career/college activities throughout the year that are available to students such as college visits, college fair, Junior Mock Interview Day, college/career days, shop visits and industry-specific coaching, guest speakers, etc. School counselors monitor student progress, attendance, and discipline closely and facilitate interventions as needed. School counselors also provide information about financial aid and scholarships to students and parents, assist students with college applications, resume building, and other college and career readiness skills. School counselors also coordinate college testing such as PSATs, SATs, and Accuplacer as well as the military's ASVAB test. School counselors are vital in the life of a student here at SVAHS as they can put together pieces of a student’s profile and work with students, teachers, parents, school adjustment counselors, administrators, outside agencies, etc. to ensure that students have what they need to reach their post-secondary goals. If you have concerns specific to a class or questions regarding grades/assignments within a certain class, we encourage you to contact the teacher as an initial step. If a pattern emerges or concerns are more across settings or if you have specific questions about schedules, course selection, college planning, financial aid, etc. please contact your student's school counselor. Rebecca Wanczyk, Director of Student Services (413)587-1414 ext. 3402 Molly Alberti malberti@smithtec.org (last names A-G) Max Weider mweider@smithtec.org (last names N-Z) Lauren Devine ldevine@smithtec.org (last names H-M)

Home Page for Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School located in Northampton, Ma Link To Video 15 AWARD WINNING CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS Where students earn Industry Related Credentials (IRC's) for immediate employment. Click here to learn why Chapter 74 matters and more about IRC's “Our job is to open as many doors for our students as possible” - Superintendent Dr. Linkenhoker

504 https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/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

Plumbing https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/plumbing Plumbing Client and Student Expectations Scott Paterson spaterson@smithtec.org Armand Lamour alamour@smithtec.org Adam Poplaski apoplaski@smithtec.org The Plumbing and Basic Hydronic program provide students with the skills to install and repair a variety of piping systems, including heating and gas piping. The program of instruction encompasses related classroom instruction in math, science, and plumbing/gas code. Students install drainage, waste, and vent systems as well as potable water and some heating systems. Residential and commercial piping systems are addressed. Work areas are equipped with modern boilers, water heating equipment, and plumbing fixtures in a shop that has a two-story mock-up wood frame dwelling. Industry Recognized Credential OSHA 30 330 theory hours for the journeyman 1675 work-related hours for journeyman license Hotworks CSST Mega Press

Health Assisting https://smithtecadmin.wixsite.com/website/health-technology Health Assisting Client and Student Expectations Tara Sherman tsherman@smithtec.org Meghan Lagoy mlagoy@smithtec.org Sarah Crowell scrowell@smithtec.org 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