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
Starting on April 29, 2024, our school counseling and health staff will begin a health screening called SBIRT. SBIRT stands for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment. SBIRT is used to screen for alcohol, nicotine, tobacco, and other drug use. This health screening is required by Massachusetts’ law.
Please follow links below for more information:
If you would like to opt your 9th grade student out of the screening, please complete the Opt-out form below by April 22, 2024. Your student may also opt out at the time of the screening.
The Shawsheen Tech Guidance Department hosted over 25 college rep visits the last few months. We've received such positive feedback from both students and the college reps. Please see below for what some of the college reps had to say about our Shawsheen students:
“Thank you so much for graciously hosting me and SCAD at your wonderful school this week. It was so special to see how your school is preparing students for success in creative careers! All students who attended were respectful and asked insightful questions.”-
-Admissions Representative - Savannah (Georgia) College of Art and Design
“It was great coming back again this year to meet with your students. Shawsheen students are well-prepared, career-focused, and ask great questions! I look forward to visiting again next year!”
-Admission Representative – Curry College
"I always love coming to Shawsheen to speak with your students. They are all so respectful and always come prepared with great questions"
-Admissions Representative- Champlain College
Monday, April 8th marked the start of permanent shop placement for our freshmen. Some students have already inquired about transferring out of their first choices and/or being added to waitlists. We will entertain these conversations; however, it is very important that students do not rush to judgement leading to a premature decision to transfer. Please encourage your students to give it time because things might start slow, but it will pick up! If your child did not land in a first-choice shop and is unhappy, we manage these conversations a bit differently, but we still want students to keep an open mind. Thank you in advance for your support and best wishes for success and happiness to all our freshmen.
11th and 12th grade students wishing to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), which is the armed services entrance exam, will have the opportunity to take it in school the morning of Tuesday, May 21st. Students may pick up registration forms in the guidance office beginning April 22nd. A parent/guardian signature is required on the registration form. The deadline to return the registration form is May 15th.
A link to the registration form can also be found here:
Looking to create a College Board account? Follow the link below for steps on how to create an account.
Your personal College Board account gives you access to various College Board programs and services. You will need a College Board account to register for tests directly, view and send scores, personalize your web experience, or use certain tools on the site, such as the BigFuture® college and career tools.
The Shawsheen Tech Guidance Office created the following document: Senior College Planning 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).
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
Where to find us:
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