North Shore Technical High School was a public application-type high school located in the town of Middleton in the U.S. state of Massachusetts under the North Shore Regional Vocational School District.
The school operated on a rotating schedule that alternated between academic and technical studies weekly. A-Week began on a Monday, and ended on the end of Friday, while B-Week began on the upcoming Monday and alternated between weeks each Monday continuously throughout the school year. Prior to the 2011–12 school year, the schedule began on a Wednesday, and ending on the end Tuesday, before changing to B-Week, and alternating on Wednesdays.
Career/technical exploratory program
Upon completion of a twelve-week career/technical exploratory program during grade 9, students then selected one technical area in which they concentrated for the remaining three years. Technical programs, or shops rather, included Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Collision Repair, Design and Visual Communications, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Graphic Arts, Health/Science Technology, Information Technology Services, Machine Technology, and Masonry.
"North Shore Tech believes that education, vocation, citizenship, and family are lifelong pursuits that give meaning and dignity to all that we do."
The mission of the North Shore Regional Vocational School District is to prepare students to enter a world that is characterized by change, advances in technology, and increasing mobility. The school is committed to providing students with an environment, which builds confidence, fosters a genuine love of learning, and challenges every student to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that are necessary to be successful and productive members of society.
The philosophy of North Shore Regional Vocational School District is reflected in the following statements:
The school is a community of learners. All members are valued and respected. Each works for the benefit of all. Students, teachers, and parents share responsibility in the learning process.
The atmosphere of the school community is challenging, nurturing, innovative, and supportive. Students, teachers, and parents hold high expectations for themselves and each other.
All members of the community strive to create a climate that encourages excellence, fosters tolerance of individual differences, and stimulates intellectual curiosity.
Students are encouraged to become active learners. They accept responsibility, set attainable goals, and strive to become productive members of the community.
Teachers provide opportunities that help each student meet academic, vocational, social, and personal goals. Content and structure of learning situations are modified to meet student needs and the demands of an ever-changing world.
All students are expected to master a general body of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values.
The community fosters the academic, vocational, and social growth of all students. It also accepts responsibility in helping the student access resources to address personal issues that interfere with learning.
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