CONNECT. CREATE. INSPIRE. Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is located on an 80-acre campus in Rochester, OLD COLONY RVTHS Massachusetts, the geographical center of the five-member town school district that includes Acushnet, Carver, Lakeville, Mattapoi sett, and Rochester. Old Colony is committed to providing rigorous and relevant vocational-technical and academic programs. Graduates receive a high school diploma and a Technical Program Certificate of Completion. Old Colony’s four-year program of studies allows students to directly enter the job market as skilled workers or to continue their education at college, university, or technical school. As part of the Career Vocational Technical Education Program (CVTE) our students are eligible to earn college credit through articulated credit, courses, and early college placement. Students who meet specific criteria enroll in these courses at no cost. College credits can be awarded for technical training received at Old Colony from a variety of post-secondary institutions. Old Colony is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to prepare and support students for the global demands of society and the workforce through rigorous, vocational-technical and academic courses. This foundation is established within a safe environment that values students’ interest, needs, and diversity fostering responsible, productive citizens in our community. Core Values: COMMUNITY, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE, PROFESSIONALISM, RESPECT oldcolony.us LEARNING EXPECTATIONS ACADEMIC & CAREER OC Students are expected to: • Develop critical thinking and reasoning skills • Work independently and collaboratively • Utilize technical skills and knowledge to solve problems • Create individual education and career plan • Communicate with clarity, focus, and consideration of audience and purpose SOCIAL OC Students are expected to: • Exhibit professional skills and behavior • Accept personal responsibility • Demonstrate self-respect and empathy for others • Collaborate with peers and school community CIVIC OC Students are expected to: • Participate in community events • Model the conduct required of an engaged and responsible citizen BELIEFS ABOUT LEARNING • Demonstrate an understanding of civic duties within their local communities, while exploring • All students are provided with the most current vocational, global challenges technical, and academic courses of instruction that allow for differences in student interests, aptitudes and abilities. • Students’ compassion towards others is paramount in fostering interpersonal connections collaboratively to ensure a safe, productive and respectful learning environment. • Each student establishes relationships with community organizations to maximize student learning and promote 98% postsecondary and career opportunities. 4-year • Students will develop effective communication and graduation rate leadership skills that build upon traits creating reliable work ethic of a civic-minded, life-long learner. • Students are encouraged to persevere with professional, academic, and personal integrity. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OF STUDIES BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CAD DRAFTING COSMETOLOGY CULINARY ARTS COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL HEALTH CAREERS HOUSE & MILL CARPENTRY GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION & DESIGN MACHINE & TOOL TECHNOLOGY METAL FABRICATION AND JOINING TECHNOLOGIES CONNECT. CREATE. INSPIRE. oldcolony.us CAD DRAFTING • Transform ideas into products using the same design, drafting, and 3D modeling technolo- gies as professional architects and engineers • Find creative solutions to complex engineer- ing and architectural challenges • Develop a comprehensive portfolio with computerized architectural and mechanical drafting designs Career Opportunities Graduates find employment opportunities in entry level positions such as: • Assistant Drafter/CAD Detailer • Mechanical Drafter • Architectural Drafter With advanced training they can enter these higher level positions: • Architect • Civil Engineer • Industrial Engineer • Interior Designer • Mechanical Engineer AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY • Work on today’s foreign, domestic, and alternative fuel cars and trucks in a rapidly changing industry “My boys are the first • Diagnose, maintain, repair and fine-tune a wide range of vehicles alongside in our family to go to a an ASE Master Technician vocational school. Their father • Use advanced diagnostic and repair equipment to troubleshoot complex and I always say what an amazing automotive systems experience it has been. From the Career Opportunities staff/classes, to the trades, to the Graduates find employment opportunities in entry level positions such as: athletics it has allowed them • Apprentice Technician • Lube Technician • Parts Assistant • Service Station Attendant to become so well rounded and • Tire Technician • Used Car Technician diversified. I truly believe it helped our oldest to get into the With advanced training they can enter these higher level positions: • Mechanical Engineer • Automotive Technician college of his choice.” • Service Manager • Parts Manager Janice Wright • Sales Manager • General Manager (parent of former and present student) • Vocational Instructor • Design Engineer COMPUTER SCIENCE • Power the modern world by writing code for apps, games, cyber security, and websites • Develop creative and unique software solutions to complex problems • Program in advanced languages such as HTML, PHP, JAVA, C++, CSS, and JavaScript Career Opportunities Graduates find employment opportunities in entry level positions such as: • Independent Game Designer • Web Designer • Programmer • Quality Assurance Tester • Mobile App Designer With advanced training they can enter these higher level positions: • Software Developer • Systems Analyst • Database Administrator • Researcher • Digital Forensics BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY HOUSE AND MILL • Turn big ideas into a working business. Collabo- CARPENTRY rate with business owners and industry leaders to develop entrepreneurial spirit • Operate a wide-range of professional power tools and computerized • Create and execute transformational media equipment to build innovative furniture and carpentry projects campaigns • Work in all aspects of residential and commercial • Design and implement powerful marketing and construction management plans using a multitude of technol- • Work individually and in teams to design and construct meaningful ogies to solve real world business challenges projects for the community “Making the choice to attend Old Colony Career Opportunities Career Opportunities Graduates find employment opportunities in entry Graduates find employment opportunities in entry has had a tremendous level positions such as: level positions such as: impact on my life; • Insurance Assistant • Bookkeeping • Framers • Finish Carpentry I wouldn’t be where • Accounts Payable/ • Customer Service • Roofing/Siding • Millwork I am now had I chosen Accounts Receivable Representative • Retail Clerk • Receptionist With advanced training they can enter these higher to go to high school • Administrative Assistant • Bank Teller level positions: anywhere else.” • Construction Supervisor • Engineering Chad Underhill With advanced training they can enter these higher • Construction Manager • Architecture (2015 CIS graduate, current WPI student) level positions: • Retail Supervisor • Business Manager • Accountant • Insurance Agent • Event Planner CULINARY ARTS • Create and present delicious gourmet masterpieces while working in a full-service restaurant • Cook alongside professional chefs preparing appetizers, entrées, and desserts to everyone’s delight • Express your individual creativity as part of a team that develops unique culinary experiences Career Opportunities Graduates find employment opportunities in entry level positions such as: • Prep Cook • Line Cook • Dishwasher • Baker’s Assistant • Wait Staff With advanced training they can enter these higher level positions: • Sous Chef • Kitchen Manager • Food Service Director • Hospitality Director • Restaurant Manager COSMETOLOGY • Express your creativity by providing a wide range of artistic hair, nail, and skin care services • Use professional techniques in a full-service salon and spa • Work alongside professional cosmetologists while earning state licensure prior to graduation Career Opportunities Graduates find employment opportunities in entry level positions such as: • Nail Tech • Skin Care Tech • Licensed Cosmetologist With advanced training they can enter these higher level positions: • Make-up Artist • Skin Care Consultant • Barber • Esthetician Our Culinary Arts Department runs • Dermatologist • Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon The Cougars’ Den, a full-service restaurant open • Esthetic Nurse • Salon Manager to the public. Learn more at www.oldcolony.us. • Manicurist ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY • Invent, design, and produce solutions to complex engineering challenges from concept to completion • Create the electronic components that operate game consoles, cell phones, iPads, and advanced robotic devices • Work with information technology specialists to design, install, and troubleshoot complex computer network Career Opportunities Graduates find employment opportunities in entry level positions such as: • Electronic Service repair Technician • Engineering Technician • Computer And Network Hardware Support • Manufacturing Equipment Technician • Entry Level Biomedical Technician With