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Course Selection Guide

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About Central Montco Technical High School

Central Montco Technical High School (CMTHS) provides a variety of educational programs that prepare students to enter the workforce or to continue their education at colleges, universities,and technical schools. In addition, to occupation specific training, CMTHS promotes the development of civic responsibility, employability skills, leadership,and professionalism. All programs are competency based and designed to meet the needs, skills, interests, abilities,and preferences of the individual student.

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Our Motto: Shaping Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Careers

CMTHS is also committed to serving the business and industry sector of the community by providing programs that assist in meeting local, state,and national workforce requirements. At CMTHS, caring and professionally certified staff share their skills while challenging and mentoring their students. Many of the instructors have established high profiles in their fields of expertise prior to becoming teachers. Teachers serve as mentors and respond to individual needs as they extend their support and enthusiasm while preparing students for the future. Students are able to obtain a variety of state and nationally recognized certifications and professional licenses.

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You can start your application to attend CMTHS and get more information on our Prospective Students page.

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You do not need to watch the whole video to see one specific program. Click on the title to watch this video on YouTube where you can select which program chapter you want to tour.

Fast Facts!

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  • CMTHS offers 16 different programs

  • CMTHS Students earned over $175,000 dollars in scholarships in 21-22

  • CMTHS students have won countless gold medals, scholarship money, and tools in competitions through our student organizations SkillsUSA and HOSA

  • Read the reviews from former CMTHS students and parents

  • Mascot: The Hawk

  • Colors: Burgundy and Gray

Programs of Study at CMTHS

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Admission to CMTHS is based upon the recommendation of home school staff and/or IEP team. An application with a copy of the IEP, if applicable,is required before enrollment. The school enrolls students who thrive in a competitive environment. Through careful scheduling with home school counselors, students are able to meet most college entrance requirements and attend CMTHS. We encourage all students and parents to visit our school and meet with the CMTHS school counselor in order to select the most appropriate program and schedule of academic classes. Although our programs are developed around a three-year curriculum, students may enter CMTHS in 10th,11th,or 12thgrade.CMTHS registration forms are available at the home school counseling office and at the CMTHS website www.cmths.org under prospective students—student application. A PDF version of the student application will download to your computer. You may print and handwrite the application or fill in the blanks using a PDF writing utility program. Please give the application to your home school counselor.

 

EQUITY STATEMENT

Central Montco Technical High School does not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices based on sex, color, national origin, race, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, political opinions or affiliations, or lawful activity in any employee organization. Central Montco Technical High School provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For information about your civil rights and grievance procedures contact the Equal Rights Coordinator at (610) 277-2301.

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DISCLAIMER

Articulation agreements between the Pennsylvania Department of Education / Bureau of Career and Technical Education and post-secondary schools are subject to change as they are annually negotiated and updated. See www.pacollegetransfer.com for more information on articulations.

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SPECIAL SERVICES

Student Support Services

  • Career portfolio instruction

  • School counseling –Career, Academic, and Social & Emotional

  • Learning support services

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Work-based Studies

  • Job Shadowing–An opportunity for students to observe or ‘shadow’ someone is their chosen career in the actual place of work.

  • Internships: Paid and non-paid work-based experiences for a specified length of time.

  • Clinical Experiences: Non-paid, work-based experiences in hospitals, long term care facilities and day care centers.

  • Cooperative Education: Program related placements that are paid, on-the-job training positions and are considered an extension of the classroom. The timeline for placement is individualized and based on student need. Students are trained under the direct supervision of the employer and are assigned a mentor. Students’ progress is monitored and evaluated by the school and the employer on a continual basis.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

SkillsUSA and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA):

SkillsUSA and HOSA have very active chapters at CMTHS. These programs are nationally recognized organizations in which all students participate. SkillsUSA is a national partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force through leadership training and student governments.

 

The Council of Presidents: The Council of Presidents is established for each session with representation from all program areas. Meetings are held on a monthly basis with the primary goal of functioning as a student government.

 

The National Technical Honor Society: The National Technical Honor Society is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding achievement in career and technical education. Over 2000 schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories are affiliated with the Society.Member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps students find success in today’s competitive workplace

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