To the Cape Cod Tech Community,
I would like to welcome back your student as I am thrilled for the final full school year in the original Cape Cod Regional Technical High School building
For the past two months our building has been somewhat dormant. On August 29th, it comes alive once again as students enter into the hallowed halls of Crusader Nation.
As we ready for the next phase for technical education on Cape Cod, our school community will prepare for the transition. In order to allow for Brait Builders Construction to complete this project ahead of schedule, they have asked that we finish the 2019-2020 school year as early as possible. Therefore, school will begin prior to Labor Day on
Thursday, August 29th
for students. We will start in a Maroon week, so students should come prepared for their respective classes. (Maroon week: 9/11 in academics; 10/12 in shop) This will allow us to finish school on June 12, 2020, barring any snow days.
Please click here for a School Calendar
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Parents, the calendar is not the only way we need to prepare. The vision of the new building and school community will focus on developing collaborative and relevant small learning communities with integrated technical and academic subjects. The new facility invites teachers to collaborate on a more global scale where their instruction will consistently engage your student to achieve at a high level. We developed our instructional model to position your students to learn 21st century skills, especially the “four C’s”, collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking, while simultaneously meeting standard curriculum goals. In other words, we want to prepare your student for their future.
This vision is not something that is easily accomplished just by moving into a new facility. Our staff will need to learn to collaborate and integrate their curriculums, as well as find the best entry points to do so in the future. Therefore, we are putting much emphasis on continuous professional development to ensure that we cultivate this collaborative learning environment
. As you will see we will continue our once a month Monday 2-hour early dismissals. However, we have also introduced a 1-hour early dismissal on designated Wednesdays during the course of the year.
This time for collaboration will allow faculty and staff to foster and implement new learning opportunities for your child.
We will again be using SchoolBrains for our Student Record keeping. This system allows parents to have up to date grading, attendance and other information that will help you support your student. All parents will receive an email a week prior to school with further directions on how to sign up and log on. Please look for it. If you do not receive it by August 27th, please contact us at
assistance@capetech.us
In this newsletter we have included several documents, letters, flyers and bus routes to make sure you are up to date on all the needed information. See all the news in the sections below.
This is an exciting time for our community. In less than 12 months we will be moving into “The New Cape Cod Tech.” I look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. However, I want to assure you that we will continue to focus on the present to ensure that your student achieves success this year as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (508)432-4500 ext 216.
Thank you,
William Terranova
Principal
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August and September
Calendar
- August 16th: Football begins at 4:30pm
- August 19-21: Pre-Season Conditioning
- August 22nd: Fall Sports Begin Click here for full schedule
- August 20th: Ambassador Training for Ninth Grade Orientation 5-6:00PM
- August 21st: Ninth Grade and New Upperclassmen Orientation
- August 26th, 27th and 28th:Teachers and Staff Return
- August 29th: First Day for students
- September 4th: Picture Day/ Senior Project Kick-Off
- September 4th: 1-hour early dismissal for students
- September 9th: 2-Hour early dismissal for students
- September 12th: Ninth Grade Parent Night
- September 17th: Parent Council
- September 17th: Senior Project Parent Presentation Night
- September 18th: Activity Period
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Athletic Pre-Season Schedule
Football
Friday, Aug 16: 4:30pm - 7:00
Saturday, Aug 17: Sat Aug 17 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Monday, Aug 19: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, Aug 20: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, Aug 21: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Boys' Soccer
Tuesday, Aug 20: 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm conditioning
Wednesday, Aug 21: 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm conditioning
Thursday, Aug 22: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm team practice
Friday, Aug 23: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm team practice
Girls' Soccer
Monday, Aug 19: 4:00 - 6:00 pm pre-season conditioning
Wednesday, Aug 21: 4:00 - 6:00 pm pre-season conditioning
Friday, Aug 23: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm team practice
Volleyball
Monday, Aug 26: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Aug 28: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday Aug 29: 3:15 pm
Golf
Thursday, Aug 22: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Dennis Highlands GC
Friday, Aug 23: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Dennis Highlands GC
Monday, Aug 26: Tue Aug 27, Wed Aug 28 3:15 pm
Dennis Highlands GC
Cross Country
Tuesday, Aug 27,5:00 - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Aug 28 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursday, Aug 29 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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First Day Packet- Electronic Only
Your student will NOT receive a packet of information on the first day of school. All necessary
forms are available on our website or in the links below.
Please be sure to review the following and return the necessary forms and applications immediately. If you need printed forms, please have your student request one in the Main Office.
CLICK HERE FOR THE
The following items are required for all students and can be found in the Student Handbook. Student Handbooks will be distributed to students in the first weeks of school.
- Student Accident Insurance Coverage Enrollment Form with cover letter (this will be given to students with their Agenda/Handbook)
- Opt-out form in regards to publishing student information or Click Here
- Online Use Form see student handbook: required for all students
- Student acknowledgement form: required for all students
- REMINDER TO SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS: Completion of Senior Project is a graduation requirement. Parents and their students should attend our Senior Project Parent Presentation on Wednesday, September 12th at 6pm.
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Senior Project Parent Presentation
Tuesday, Sept 17th
6:00 pm
Parents and their students must attend this informational presentation! Here you will find out the requirements and due dates for your student as they embark on this exciting project.
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Ninth Grade Parent Night
Thursday, Sept. 12th
6:00-8:00pm
This evening will offer ninth grade parents an opportunity to walk through your student’s schedule and hear a presentation on key topics so that you can support your student in their education. This is a scheduled event and we ask all parents to arrive prior to 6:00 pm so that you do not miss the opportunity to meet your student’s teachers or hear any of the important presentations. This meeting is essential to all parents of ninth graders.
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Parent Council
Participate in your child's education!
Join Cape Cod Tech's Parent School Council and learn about school curriculum, activities, policies and procedures, review academic and shop programs and become an active part of this governing body. We are currently seeking parent representatives. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend whether or not they are a representative.
Parent School Council Meeting Schedule School Year 2019-20
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019
5:30 pm
Large Group Learning Center
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019
5:30 pm
Conference Room
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2018
MEFA Presentation
5:30 pm
Conference Room
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 (Tentative)
5:30 pm
Conference Room
Future dates will be announced!
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9th Grade: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie
10th Grade: The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green
11th Grade: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein
12th Grade: The Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls
Honors Chemistry 1 (Juniors)
The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Maddness, Love and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements
, by Sam Kean
Honors CHemistry 2 (Seniors)
Napoleon's Buttons: 17 Molecules That Changed History
, by Jay Burreson and Penny LeCouteur
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Front Office Reminders
Welcome Students!
Freshmen Orientation: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 8:00 am- 12:00 pm
First Day of School for ALL Students is Thursday, August 29, 2019
- 10th, 11th and 12th GRADERS and TRANSFER STUDENTS report to your assigned shop.
- 11th Graders, upon receiving your schedule from your shop teacher, report to your first period class.
- 9th GRADERS report to the Commons. (Cafeteria)
SCHOOL HOURS: All students attend school from 7:54 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. each weekday Monday through Friday.
BELL SCHEDULE: Detailed bell schedules will be posted throughout the building and announcements will be made via the P A system.
LOCKERS: Lockers have been pre-assigned to ninth graders. If 10th, 11th or 12th graders would like a hallway locker, please see Mr. Roberts.
SPORTS PHYSICALS: All students participating in fall athletics are required to have a sports physical. Please have your son/daughter see the School Nurse, the first week of school.
SCHOOL CALENDAR: The
2019-20 school calendar
is attached. "No School" radio and television announcement stations are listed in the Student Handbook.
ABSENTEE: If your son/daughter is going to be absent from school, please call 508-430-7448. Give the name of the student and reason for absence. Upon return to school, have your son/daughter bring a note to the Attendance Office. Please see the Attendance Policy in the Student Handbook
No SMOKING/VAPING POLICY: No smoking/vaping is allowed ... according to Chapter 71, Sec. 37H, of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (as amended by the Education Reform Act of 1993) "Prohibits the use of any tobacco products within the school buildings, the school facilities or on the grounds or on school buses by any individual." Failure to comply with this rule will result in school discipline.
No HATS PLEASE: Starting with entering school, there will be a prohibition on the wearing of hats during the school day. These items are to be stored in the student's assigned locker. Failure to comply with this rule will result in school discipline.
CELL PHONES, ETC,:. Personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used in school from the opening of school in the morning to the dismissal bell, with the exception of lunch periods in the designated area .. Confiscated cell phones and other electronic devices will be taken from the student, stored in the Main Office and will be returned to the student or student's parent at the Assistant Principal's discretion.
PARKING PERMIT: All vehicles must be registered with the Assistant Principal. After proper registration, the student will receive a parking placard to be hung on the rear view mirror. Failure to register a vehicle may result in towing at the owner's expense. See student handbook for complete details.
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Bus Routes
- Get on the closest stop to your home and speak with the driver on Day 1. This seems to work best at getting safer and more convenient stops.
- Contact Cape Destinations at (508) 432-3400 for questions or concerns.
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Student Parking Registration
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR PARKING!
Student drivers, please click on the link below to fill out your parking registration information. Student vehicles must be registered to park their. If multiple vehicles are used, then register each vehicle separately. Please click link below:
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Food Services Information
Dear Parents and Guardians:
The new school year will soon be upon us, and we want to extend a warm welcome and let you know that Cape Cod Tech's School Food & Nutrition Services has some exciting plans in place for serving your child nutritious and delicious meals at school. Our mission is to ensure that we not only serve healthy and well-balanced meals, but foods your children will want to eat.
The District utilizes a Point of Sales (POS) system called Meals Plus to increase the level of service to families and to provide more accurate school meal accounting. One of the biggest advantages to Meals Plus is the ability to allow parents to prepay for meals. Every student will be assigned a four digit PIN # which they will use each day to pay for their lunch and/or breakfast. When they type their PIN into the number pad, their picture will appear on the cashier's screen along with their name, grade, and account balance. Any money that the student gives the cashier will be deposited into their account.
If you have any questions please contact me in the food service office at 508-255-8800 ext. 120 or email
smurray@capetech.us
I look forward to serving your children delicious and nutritious meals!
Thank you,
Susan Murray, SNS
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
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Civil Rights Survey
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School is committed to equal opportunities in employment and educational opportunities for all employees, students and members of the school community, regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, limited English proficiency, sexual orientation, disability, or housing status, and that they have equal access to all programs, including athletics and other extracurricular activities.
We are asking for your feedback to ensure that we maintain these essential supports to our school community. This will allow our school's leadership team to reflect upon our community practices and ensure all current and future Cape Cod Regional Technical High School students and employees have a culturally receptive environment to learn and work.
Parents please complete the following survey at your convenience.
Thank you
Mr. Terranova
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The New Cape Cod Tech
Our teachers and administrators have been meeting with DRA Architectural Firm to design the new building. See the latest 3-D Designs below.These pictures work cool virtual reality glasses if you have a pair.
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Comcast Provides Low Cost Internet Access:
Click Below
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Homework Zone
Every Tuesday and Thursday until 4:30 in the Library
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The Hidden Cove
Parents and friends,
Have you visited the Hidden Cove recently? Why not? Come and enjoy all joys of dining out at 1/2 or even 1/4 of the price!
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