Articulation Agreements

Students can earn advanced standing and credit towards an associate degree as well as guaranteed admission into specific post-secondary programs. Participating schools are Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technol-ogy, Boston University Center for Digital Arts, Bristol Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, Central Maine Community College, Johnson and Wales University, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Massasoit Community College, New England Institute of Technology, Universal Technical Institute, and ITT Technical Institute.

Cooperative Education

The co-op program provides students with the opportunity to apply their technical training and develop additional skills in a paid work environment while earning credit toward their vocational program. The cooperative education program is available to qualified juniors in their fourth term and seniors, provided academic and attendance eligibility requirements are met.

Student Life

Students at Blue Hills Regional Technical School may participate in a wide range of athletics and extracurriculars. Sports include football, soccer, volleyball, cheer-leading, golf, basketball, swimming, ice hockey, baseball, track and field, softball, and lacrosse. Activities and clubs include the Gay/Straight Alliance, National Honor Society, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Yearbook, School Newspaper, Math Club, Robotics Club, Multicultural Coalition, MultimediaClub, and Non-Traditional by Gender.

American International College Emmanuel College Montserrat College of Art Southern Adventist University

Anna Maria College Empire Beauty School Mount Ida College Southern Louisiana Comm. College

Bay State College Everest Institute Mount Wachusett Community College Southern New Hampshire University

Becker College Finlandia University Newbury College Southern Vermont University

Benjamin Franklin Institute Fisher College New England Culinary Institute Stonehill College

Bentley University Fitchburg State University New England Institute of Art Suffolk University

Boston College Florida Technical College N.E. School of Communications University of Connecticut

Boston University Framingham State University New England Institute of Technology University of Hartford

Brandeis University ITT Tech New Hampshire Institute of Art University of Maine

Bridgeton Academy Johnson and Wales University Northeastern University University of Mass. Amherst

Bridgewater State University Keene State College Norwich University University of Mass. Boston

Bristol Community College Lafayette University Plymouth State University University of Mass. Dartmouth

Bunker Hill Community College Lasell College Post University University of Mass. Lowell

Center for Digital Imaging Arts of B.U. Lincoln Technical Institute Providence College University of New England

Central Maine Community College Long Island University Quincy College University of New Hampshire

Colby-Sawyer College Maine Maritime Academy Quinnipiac University University of New Haven

College of Saint Rose Mass. Bay Community College Regis College University of Rhode Island

Clark University Mass. College of Art Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Southern Maine

Culinary Institute of America Mass. College of Liberal Arts Ringling College of Art and Design U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Curry College Mass. College of Pharmacy Rochester Institute of Technology Wentworth Institute of Technology

Dean College Mass. Maritime Academy Roger Williams University Westfield State University

Eastern Nazarene College Massasoit Community College Roxbury Community College Western New England College

Elms College Merrimack College Salem State University Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Emerson College Simmons College

Recent College Acceptances

800 RANDOLPH STREETCANTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02021

Tel. 781-828-5800 • Fax 781-828-0794www.bluehills.org

CEEB CODE # 220-544

AdministrationJames P. Quaglia, Superintendent-Director

Michael J. Barrett, Assistant Superintendent-Director / Principal

Thomas G. Cavanaugh, Dean of StudentsJill Rossetti, Academic Director

Richard Brennen, Acting Director of Vocational ProgramsDeborah Corvini, Director of Special Services

Marybeth Joyce, Director of Admissions

Blue Hills Regional Technical School’s mission is to continue its history of academic achievement, technical training and character development through a curriculum which

emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technical programs and challenging academic courses, enabling its students to become competent, caring and productive people in a

diverse and changing world.

• Year-long academic classes that meet for two periods each day are worth TWO (2) credits• Year-long academic classes that meet for one period on alternating academic days are worth HALF (. 5 ) of one credit

• Full participation in vocational technical programs, as well as its technical/related class, are worth EIGHT (8) credits• Students MUST earn a MINIMUM of SEVENTEEN (17) credits each year in order to be promoted to the next grade.

SCHOOL INFORMATIONBlue Hills Regional Technical School is a four-year public high school. The Blue Hills Regional School District was formed on December 17, 1963, to serve the needs of member towns’ residents. The District includes Avon, Braintree, Canton, Dedham, Holbrook, Milton, Norwood, Randolph and Westwood. The District School Committee was authorized by the Towns to establish and maintain educational programs at the secondary, post-secondary and adult levels in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 74 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In addition to grades 9 through 12, Blue Hills has a post-graduate Practical Nursing program, Adult Basic Education, Continuing Education, and ESOL/GED programs. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The Blue Hills Regional Technical School District is an equal opportunity educational institution. All programs, courses of study and activities are open to all students without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin or handicap. The School District is in full compliance with Massachusetts Law, Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1971, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (U.S. Code), and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals may make inquiries relative to Chapter 622 and Title IX from the coordinator at the school address or by phoning 781-828-5800.

COMMUNITYThe Town of Canton is a primarily residential community located 18 miles southwest of Boston. The Town enjoys a prime location near major highways including Routes 128, I-95, and 24 and is served by major commuter and passenger rails. Commercial and industrial enterprises play a key role in the Town’s fiscal stability.

TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

VOCATIONAL PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCYTo receive a Certificate of Proficiency in a vocational area, a student is required to pass all four years of a vocational program. However, the last three years (sophomore through senior) must be in the same vocational program.

COSMETOLOGYCOMPUTER

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CULINARYEARLY

EDUCATION & CARE

ELECTRICALHEALTH

ASSISTINGHVAC&R

Cosmetology License, Manicure License

IC3, MOS, A+, prepare students to take CCent

Serve Safe Food Protection Manager Certification

Pre-School Teaching Assistant; with an additional 12 hours per week of working with infants/toddlers, students can also earn their Infant/Toddler Certification

Hours towards Journeyman license

CNA, CPR/First Aid, Basic EKG, Home Health Aide

3 EPA Certifications, MVAC Certification, R410 Certification, OilBurner Apprentice Certification (students over 18)

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS

• Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing• Automotive Technology• Computer Information Systems• Construction Technology• Cosmetology• Culinary Arts• Design & Visual Communications• Drafting / CAD• Early Education and Care

• Electrical Technology• Electronics• Engineering Technology (Nationally certified by Project Lead the Way...www.pltw.org)

• Graphic Communications• Health Assisting• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration• Metal Fabrication & Joining Technologies

PROMOTION - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CLASS RANKQuality points are applied to a student’s grade point average in order to determine a Weighted GPA. Many of the core academic classes are offered at different levels:

Honors* = 4QP, College = 3QP, Standard / Team = 2QP, Resource/ Other 1QP

*Honors level courses (4 Quality Points) may require department head approval.

DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMThis state-sponsored program enables high school students to enroll in tuition-free or tuition-reduced college courses on a limited basis at Massachusetts state colleges and universities. Specific eligibility requirements may apply and students will receive college credit.

Academic Subject CreditsEnglishMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesPE/Health (alternate P.A.S.S. / ESL)

88664

Vocational Level CreditsVocational Exploratory (Grade 9)Vocational Program (Grade 9)Vocational Program (Grades 10-12)

4424

Other elective requirements: Min. 1 credit per year (Grades 11 & 12)

(e.g., foreign language, business, computer and humanities courses)

GRADING / GPA SCALEBlue Hills Regional Technical School uses the following system for determining its letter grades in the table below:

Letter grade Numerical grade Grade Point AverageA 93-100 4.0A- 90-92 3.7B+ 87-89 3.3B 83-86 3.0B- 80-82 2.7C+ 77-79 2.3C 73-76 2.0C- 70-72 1.7D+ 68-69 1.3D 63-67 1.0D- 60-62 0.7F Below 60 0.0

x Quality Points(QP)

* Students in all 16 vocational areas should obtain their OSHA 10 card before they graduate. * Students in all areas will earn a Certificate of Proficiency in their specific program area.

Letter grade GPA GPA Raw NumberA 93-100 11A- 90-92 10B+ 87-89 9B 83-86 8B- 80-82 7C+ 77-79 6C 73-76 5C- 70-72 4D+ 68-69 3D 63-67 2D- 60-62 1F Below 60 0

= Class Rank