Program of Studies

Program of Studies Guide
Introduction
Graduation Requirements
English Department
Math Department
Science Department
History Department
Physical Education / Health
Learning Strategies
Virtual Learning

2024 – 2025

Introduction

Course & Program of Studies

In pursuit of our mission, the faculty, administration, school committee, parents, and students have a responsibility to create and contribute to a welcoming, challenging and culturally mindful school environment.

School Philosophy

Students can achieve mastery in reading, writing, speaking, reasoning, computing, investigating, problem-solving, and creating in all core academic subjects according to the standards set by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Students can achieve mastery in career and technical education that reflects current industry standards and is aligned to the Massachusetts Technical Frameworks.
Students can engage in responsible citizenship with integrity, commitment to the common good, and with respect for others and their environment.
Students exhibit respect for diversity through participation in programs and curricula dedicated to creating a culture of understanding of race, ethnicity, family configuration, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender expression), religion, and socioeconomic status.
Students’ self-esteem and self-confidence are nurtured through healthy social interaction with peers and adults in and outside of the school.
Students are instilled with a commitment to lifelong learning and flexibility to adapt to social, political, and economic change.
Students feel safe to attend and participate in all curricular and extracurricular activities without threats to their physical or emotional well-being.

Information / Informação / Información

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School Goals

To provide academic, vocational and technical programs that prepare our students to be productive members of society, and our Greater New Bedford communities;
To provide integrated academic and vocational/technical programs that challenge each student to achieve state performance standards;
To provide programs and activities that contribute to a safe and supportive environment for a diverse student body;
To provide counseling services for all students to achieve academic, personal-social and career goals;
To use student assessment results to review and improve curricula, courses, programs and instructional practices;
To utilize the expertise of the Advisory Committees in order to provide new areas of training required for community and industrial development;
To support special populations in their classrooms and technical programs to help them achieve academic and career goals;
To provide staff with the professional development opportunities, resources and support needed to motivate and engage students to master challenging content in standards based classrooms and shops;
To provide teachers with courses and practices that enable them to facilitate student mastery of technology competencies;
To provide professional development opportunities that will assist staff in obtaining and maintaining professional licensure;
To develop partnership with parents, businesses, industries and community agencies;
To provide on-going safety programs;
To obtain 3rd party certification in our vocational programs;
To align vocational programs with the Certificate of Occupational Proficiency requirements.

School Committee

Kimberli Bettencourt, Chairperson New Bedford
Randall C. Durrigan Fairhaven
Wayne Oliveira Fairhaven
Michael Shea Dartmouth
Dr. Cynthia Marland Dartmouth
Carol Pimental New Bedford
Rita Ribeiro New Bedford
Frederick Toomey New Bedford

Adminstration

Michael P. Watson Superintendent-Director
Pamela Stuart Director of Business Operations
Warley J. Williams, III Academic Principal
Robert J. Watt Executive Director for Operations and Compliance
Erin Ptaszenski Executive Director of Student Services
Carmen Amaral Director of Curriculum, Assessment & Accountability / ELL Coordinator
Cathie Rebelo Director of Career & Technical Programs