Wilson Tech offers valuable technical and vocational training opportunities for Smithtown High School students in 32 different program areas. Programs at the five Tech campuses will provide students with a foundation for success in the workplace or college forum. For more information on the programs offered, view their website at www.wilsontech.org.
Attendance Policy The Wilson Tech Certificate of Completion is the student’s admission to the workplace. It indicates to the employer that the student has attained skill levels and met professional standards for his/her chosen area of study. In addition to the requirement that students receive a passing final grade and successfully complete Career and Financial Management, students must maintain a record of attendance reflecting at least 90% of the scheduled instructional days in a school year to receive a Certificate of Completion from Wilson Tech. This policy allows no more than 18 absences per school year - there are NO excused absences from Tech.
Orientation for 10th and 11th Grade Students Wilson Tech counselors visited each high school to provide information about programs and registration procedures to students.
Visitor’s Day for 10th & 11th Grade Students
Students who are considering a Tech program for next year are
encouraged to visit and observe the classes in action, February
8th, periods 4,5,6.
Visitor’s Day for East is March 3rd. A visit can still be arranged - a parent permission form must be obtained from your Counseling Center.
Career Enrichment for 9th & 10th Grade Students Enroll in Wilson Tech’s Career Enrichment Program after school and learn the fundamentals of programs such as: Advertising Art, Architecture, Auto Technology, Aviation, Build Your Own Computer (females only), Construction, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Equine, Fashion, Medical Assisting, Video Recording, or Web Design. Students attend one day a week beginning March
6th from 2:50 to 4:15 - busing is provided to Tech and home. Interested students should have an average of 80, less than 10 absences and no disciplinary record.
FREE 1 Day SAT Review Class Wilson Tech offers two-hour workshops on the Wednesday before the SAT test to review basic test-taking strategies at the Dix Hills campus from 4 to 6 P.M. Students must provide their own transportation. To register, go to www.wilsontech.org/SATreview.
FAFSA WORKSHOP Students and parents will have the opportunity to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
with the assistance of professionals in the field, Tuesday,
February 9, 2011 and Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 6-8pm.
Registration required www.wilsontech.org/techprep
or call 667-6000 X 255
