Article on SSVT Students and Grads in Mariner Newspaper

Hello SSVT Community,

I'm so proud of our students and graduates who are making great strides in the workforce.  Check out this article in the Norwell Mariner.

Cooperative education (Co-op) can be a powerful part of your SSVT experience.  Students, please talk to your teachers, counselors, Mr. Carll or Mrs. Collins about the benefits of co-op and the process you would need to follow to get on co-op.  While it is mostly a 12th grade experience, you can start setting goals now!

Also, to parents of 11th and 12th graders, there will be a co-op informational session at Meet Your Child's Teacher Night if you would like more information.

Thank you,

Mr. Hickey

Opening Year Welcome to Parents

September 8, 2015

Hello SSVT Parents ,

I hope you and your families have enjoyed the delights of the summer season!   I’d like to offer an early welcome to the 2015-16 school year.  For the past 22 years as a teacher and administrator I’ve been fortunate to start my school years at South Shore Vo-Tech, and I am looking forward to all that our students are going to experience and accomplish this year.  

Our staff members have been working hard to prepare the school so it will provide your children with the best learning environment possible.  This preparation includes maintaining a safe, clean building with shops and classrooms that are modern, spacious and focused on giving students the resources they need to actively engage with their subject matter.  

Our custodial crew and summer staff have done an excellent job!  For our returning students you will find new flooring in our school restaurant and in our science wing, along with significant renovations in our Electronics, Cosmetology and Graphic Communications programs.  Click here to see a video presentation of our summer work.

Our instructional and administrative staff are excited to meet (and get reacquainted with) our new 9th graders.  We hope that we have provided valuable orientation sessions for new students and families so that their start of the school year is as smooth as possible.  

As a parent of a 9th grader and a 6th grader, this is a big transition year in my home as both of my sons are moving up to new schools.  As a parent I look forward to being informed about upcoming events and helping my kids get ready for their new routines and school expectations.  I know you want the same for your children.  

At SSVT, we know that regional vocational schools must maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to families needs.  In many cases our school is not just “right down the street” from your homes.  Rest assured, we will use all of the tools we have available to stay connected with you.  A school community thrives with we are there for each other, and that relationship is built through every phone call, conversation, email, text, school event and meeting.

Whether your child in is grade 9, 10, 11 or 12. I hope you will take a few simple steps to stay connected with SSVT:

• Access Power School so you can access your child’s progress in their courses.
• Download our School App
• Explore our school website, www.ssvotech.org to see what resources we have available.
• Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.  My Twitter account is @SSVTSuper.

If you have any questions or concerns that I can address, feel free to contact me at school, 781-878-8822, x 417 or via email at thickey@ssvotech.org

Best wishes for the start of the school year on Thursday!