Shawsheen Tech Guidance Newsletter

Ms. Angela Caira (acaira@shawtech.org) 9th grade counselor: Last Name A-L

Mr. Matt Smith (masmith@shawtech.org) 9th grade counselor: Last Name M-Z

Mr. Greg Harrison (gharrison@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Auto Collision Repair & Finishing
• Automotive Technology
• Dental Assisting
• Medical Assisting
• Metal Fabrication & Joining Technologies

Ms. Terry Henry (thenry@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Business Technology/Marketing
• Drafting
• Graphic Communications
• Health Assisting
• Masonry

Ms. Kelly McFadden (kmcfadden@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Carpentry
• Electrical
• HVAC
  
• Plumbing

Ms. Amanda Samaha (asamaha@shawtech.org) 10th-12th grade counselor

• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management
• DVC
• Electronics/Engineering
• Information Support Services & Networking/Programming & Web Development

If you were not able to attend the Meet & Greet Parent/Guardian Teacher Night on September 26th, you can view the grade-level presentations by clicking on the links below:

Freshmen Presentation

Sophomore Presentation

Junior Presentation

Senior Presentation

The PSAT for 11th grade students is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30th from 8:00-10:30AM here at Shawsheen. The PSAT-11 will be digital (computer based) and students can expect to see their results online within 4-6 weeks after testing.

All PSAT-11 registered students are required to attend a technology readiness and registration meeting on October 17th from 7:47-8:31 to prepare for the test. Please be sure to bring your laptops on that day. A reminder email reminder will be sent prior to this date out as well. If you have any questions, please speak to your guidance counselor.

Thursday, October 24th from 6:00-8:00PM we will be hosting our College & Career Night in the Shawsheen Tech Gymnasium. Come meet representatives from a variety of public & private colleges & universities, technical institutes, and military representatives. Parents/Guardians and students are encouraged to attend!

Attention Parents & Guardians of 11th & 12th grade students: on Wednesday, November 6th from 6:00-7:30PM, we will hold our Finanical Aid Night. Amy Staffier, Director of Financial Aid from Simmons University, will be presenting information regarding the financial aid process. The target audience for this event is parents/guardians but students are welcome to attend. Parents of 12th graders will find it most helpful but 11th grade parents are welcome to attend to get a head start on the process.

Beginning the week of November 4th, our freshmen students will spend time completing their Naviance portfolios which will ultimately help them better align their skills and interests and allow them to navigate the selection/placement process more effectively this spring. Students will be reminded to bring their laptops that week as it is an exploratory week for them.

Our 8th grade visits have begun! On Wedneseday, October 9th the Shawsheen Tech recruitment team visited BMHS for our first roadshow of the school year. Our team met with Billerica's 8th grade students to present them with all Shawsheen has to offer.

The Shawsheen Tech Guidance Office created the following College Admissions Checklist as a tool to help you complete the steps required to apply to college. If you plan to apply to a 4-year college, please review the document and reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or need clarification. Counselors will be visiting students in Related to give a general overview of the college application process but a 1-1 appointment with your counselor is recommended, especially if you plan to apply to college with an “Early Action” deadline (typically on or around November 1st).

Attention all 7th grade students who reside in our sending districts (Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Tewksbury and Wilmington), registration is now open for Project Explore. Information about the program and how to register can be found here.

Our Community Open House will be on Sunday, November 3rd from 2-4pm. This event is open to the public for all grades. More information regarding the Open House can be found here.

• Application information can be found here.
• Admissions policy can be found here.
• Admissions website: Student Admissions (go2cte.com)

If you have any questions about admissions, please email the admissions office directly at admissions@shawtech.org.

Are you looking to get involved? Check out our list of clubs & activities we have to offer. Be sure to listen to the morning announcements for meeting dates & times.

If you are looking for additional counseling services or resources for your child, please take a look at the following links for information and contact info:

Outside Counselor Referrals

Community Resources

Students and families can visit the School Nurses' Office website for up-to-date information from that department, by clicking on the following link: Nurses' Office / Nurses' Office (shawsheentech.org).

RMV/Union paperwork: Parents/Guardians: you may email your request to guidanceoffice@shawtech.org

*Please give 48 hrs. notice for this request*

Work Permits: Please complete the following form and submit to the Guidance office: Work Permit Application

Email: guidanceoffice@shawtech.org
Website: shawsheentech.org
Location: 100 Cook Street, Billerica, MA, USA
Phone: 978-667-2111
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawsheentech/
Twitter: @shawtech_hs