Transcript HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATION - Acushnet Public Schools

Welcome Parents
High School Choices for
Acushnet Students
Public High School
Options
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical
High School
New Bedford High School
Fairhaven High School
Bristol County Agricultural High School
Private School Options
Bishop Stang High School
Tabor Academy
Old Colony Regional
Vocational Technical
High School
500 students
2 week cycles
(shop/academic)
College prep & Tech prep
classes
Freshman Exploratory
program
Spanish is offered for two
years to fulfill college
requirements
Application process-deadline
is in January this year
Acceptance based on
grades, attendance,
conduct/behavior, interview
and recommendations
Students will receive
decision in mid-March
Robert Sherman-Freshman Guidance Counselor
(508)763-8011
www.oldcolony.tec.ma.us
Old Colony Vocational
Shop Offerings
Automotive Technology
CAD Drafting
Computer Information
Tech
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Electrical
Electronics
Graphic Communication
and Design
Health Careers
House and Mill
Carpentry
Machine & Tool Tech
Power Mechanics
Welding/Metal
Fabrication
New Bedford High School
3500 students
Students divided into four
houses
Block scheduling
3 academic levels for 9th and
10th graders-honors and
college
10-2 semester AP courses
for 11th and 12 graders
Over 30 clubs/sports
No application process
Early Feb. course selectionsall students registered for
NBHS-does not affect
admission to other schools
Open House is typically held
in January/February
Freshman Academy-smaller
groupings to help with
transition to high school
Kristine Ainsley Lead Guidance Counselor
508-997-4511
www.newbedford.k12.ma.us
Fairhaven High School
700 students
3 Academic levels for 9th and
10th graders-level I, level II,
and Honors
7 AP courses for 11th and/or
12th graders
Block scheduling/4 courses
(1/2 year) -85 minute periods
Extracurricular activities and
sports
Open House typically held in
January/February
9th grade orientation-to help
students with transition
No application-any students
attend regard of grades or
behavior-FHS takes 25
Acushnet students-last year
only 12 attended-lottery if
needed
Students must select FHS by
April 1st
Debbie Sarrey-Director of Guidance
508-979-4120 www.fairhavenps.org
Bristol County Agricultural
High School
Located in Dighton
400 students
Shop and academics (1/2
the day spent in each)
College prep curriculum
Can take foreign language at
community college to fulfill
college requirements-as part
of tech prep program
Extracurricular activities and
sports
Applications due as soon as
possible
Students should take a tour of
the school
Admissions based on
attendance, grades, conduct,
interview and recommendations
Students will receive decision in
March
Orientation program held in
summer
Barbara Vadnais-Admissions Recruiter
508-669-6744
www.bristolaggie.mec.edu
Bristol County
Agricultural
Agricultural Mechanics/Diesel Technology
Large Animals
Small Animal Technology
Floriculture
Arboriculture
Landscaping
Natural Resources
Bishop Stang High School
Catholic High School in
Dartmouth
800 students
3 academic levels-College
prep, Standard, Honors for
9th & 10th graders
7 AP courses offered for 11th
and 12th graders
30 sports teams/20 extracurricular activities
91% of students attend four
year colleges after
graduation
Tuition-$6,700 per year
Financial aid is available
Town of Acushnet provides
transportation
Placement exam-December 2nd
Uniforms required
Students encouraged to spend a
day at the school
Decisions by end of Februarymust deposit by mid-March
Glenn Forgue- Admissions Director
508-996-5602
Tabor Academy
Located in Marion
495 students
Boarding/Day School
Levels of courses-honors,
AP, independent study
Extracurricular
activities/athletics
Tuition-$26,200 for day
students/$37,100 for
boarding students
Applications are due in January
Student must take SSAT exam
Visits upon request
Interview and essays required
Teacher recommendations
required
Students notified of decision in
March
www.taboracademy.org
Admissions Office
Tabor Academy
508 748-2000 ext. 2219
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