PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT 2023

KEEFE REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL

WELCOME!

• Agenda for tonight:
• Meet our students
• Overview of our academic programs
• Career Exploratory
• School culture and climate – getting your student involved!
• Support services for students
• Transition programming for incoming grade 9 students

PLANNING WITH THE END IN MIND

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING

• 4 years of English or ESL
• 4 years of Mathematics
• 4 years of Science – 3 Laboratory Sciences
• 4 years of Social Studies
• AP, PLTW, STEM, Art, Music and World Languages
• Additional coursework in engaging electives

GRADE 9 COURSE OF STUDY

A WEEK:

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• English or ESL
• Mathematics
• Algebra I or Algebra II
• Science
• Biology
• Social Studies
• U.S. History I
• Health and Phys Ed
• Elective

B WEEK:

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• ½ Day Career Exploration

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• ½ Day Academics
• English/ESL
• Mathematics
• Science

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

CHOICES I OPPORTUNITIES I RESULTS

Mathematics

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

CHOICES I OPPORTUNITIES I RESULTS

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CHOICES I OPPORTUNITIES I RESULTS

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Science

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

CHOICES I OPPORTUNITIES I RESULTS

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English

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

CHOICES I OPPORTUNITIES I RESULTS

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Social Studies

STEM, ADVANCED PLACEMENT, ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS

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STEM Electives/AP Courses

• Intro to Computer Science
• Intro to Engineering Design
• Intro to Computer Aided Drawing
• Principles of Engineering
• Environmental Science
• BioTechnology
• AP Physics B
• AP Psychology
• AP Language and Composition
• AP Literature and Composition
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Environmental Science
• *AP PreCalculus

Additional Electives

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• World Languages – Intro to Portuguese, Portuguese II, * Introduction to Portuguese III, Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, *Spanish IV
• English– Drama & Play Production and Mythology
• Fine Arts – Intro to Fine Arts, Ceramics, Ceramics II, * Introduction to Mixed Media CP 1
• Music- Music Appreciation I, *Music Appreciation II
• Wellness– Everyday Fitness, Personal Fitness, Team Sports, Fusion Fitness, Nutrition
• Social Sciences – Entrepreneurship, Psychology , Current World Affairs

*New for SY 2023-2024

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

CHECK OUT THE KEEFE TECH WEBSITE!

16 HIGH QUALITY CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

• Automotive
• Carpentry
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Assisting
• Design and Visual Communication
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical

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• Health Careers
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Horticulture and Landscape Management
• Information Technology
• Legal and Protective Services
• Metal Fabrication
• Plumbing
• Programming and Web Development

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CAREER EXPLORATORY – GRADE 9

• Grade 9 students select 8 programs to explore
• September – January: Students spend ½ of each day during “B” week exploring a CTE area of their choice
• Students are graded during each cycle of exploratory
• Students select their top program in mid-January. Order of program selection is based on success throughout career exploratory
• Students are assigned to their CTE Program for the remainder of the year

CAREER AND TECHNICAL PATHWAYS - CARPENTRY

• Immediate employment:
• Apprentice Carpenter
• Lumber Mill Worker
• Technical Training:
• Cabinetmaker
• Small Construction Business Owner
• Professional Careers:
• Architect
• Construction Management

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL PATHWAYS - HEALTH CAREERS

• Immediate employment:
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Medical Office Assistant
• Technical Training:
• Ultrasound Technician
• Phlebotomist
• Professional Careers:
• Registered Nurse
• Physicians Assistant

CAREER AND TECH OPPORTUNITIES

CHOICES I OPPORTUNITIES I RESULTS

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HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE - 5 SENDING COMMUNITIES

KEEFE TECH SCHOOL SPIRIT!

16 Varsity Athletic Programs

GO BRONCOS!

KT BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY!

EXPAND YOUR LEADERSHIP, MEET NEW PEOPLE, GET INVOLVED IN YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY!

STUDENTS IN THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR THE RIGHT REASONS

WHAT IS YOUR LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL?

• Connecting what you do in high school to a positive and successful future!
• Figure out what you are passionate about!
• What type of additional education do you need to meet your career goals?

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SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Specialized courses and approaches to learning are designed to help students meet district and state expectations, while accessing the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks:
• Inclusion
• Literacy Skills
• Learning Strategies
• Ancillary Services in accordance with IEP
• Programs are offered in accordance with state and federal laws that govern special education and are driven by IDEA

TEAM PROCESS

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• Transition: For families considering Keefe Tech, a representative can attend your child’s transition or annual review meeting to provide information about our programming for a successful transition – with the school closure please contact Mike Dolan, Director of Special Education at mdolan@jpkeefehs.org with any questions
• IEPs are transitioned over the summer to ensure accurate service delivery at the start of the school year
• Spring annual review meetings: The TEAM meets to develop the next IEP with updated data and feedback
• Student re-evaluations: Conducted every 3 years or sooner if necessary
• Reconvene: The TEAM can reconvene at any time that issues arise and work together to put a plan in place

SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS

Ms. Stacey Lyskowski

Last Names: A - F

Ms. Andrea Fisichella

Last Names: K - R

Ms. Soares-Moreno

Last Names: S - Z

Spanish/Portuguese – Last Names: G - Z

Ms. Cupertino

Last Names: G-J

Spanish/Portuguese - Last Names: A-F

WHEN DO STUDENTS MEET WITH THEIR SCHOOL COUNSELOR?

• Course selection
• Change in performance
• Progress reports, report cards, transcripts
• College and career planning – life after Keefe Tech!
• Standards-based School Counseling Program:
• Academic/Technical achievement
• Workplace readiness/Career planning
• Personal and social development
• Additional counseling support

ADMISSIONS

• Keefe Tech is a regional career and technical high school serving the in-district communities of Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick
• Criteria for Admission
• Attendance
• Grades
• Discipline
• Sending school recommendation
• Interview
• Accepted students need to have a strong finish to their 8^th grade year!

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• March 6, 2023 – First round of acceptance letters mailed to students
• March/April - Welcome sessions at in-district middle schools for accepted students
• May 1, 2023 – Deadline for accepted students to confirm their plans for attending Keefe Tech
• May 18, 2023 - 6PM - Class of 2027 Welcome Session
• August 24, 2023 * - Grade 9 Step Up Day

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GET READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL