Why should a student enroll in a Career & Technical Education Program?

• Students will have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma AND a Certificate of Career & Technical Proficiency.
• Integrated academic-career & technical education can help many students learn academic skills more effectively because they are applied learners.
• Highly qualified, licensed instructors, with real trade/work experience.
• Competency-based curriculum and portfolio assessment, outlined by the MA Department of Education
• A freshman exploratory program to learn about all CTE programs, complete career interest assessments, and assist students in making the correct program choice.
• Students learn through the use of realistic and relevant career and technical projects.
• Students participate in challenging, high level career and technical, and academic studies.
• Students can earn the opportunity to participate in supervised career & technical cooperative placements.
• Students graduate with the ability to earn a living, go on to higher education, or enlist in the armed services.

Can a CTE student go to college from Silver Lake Regional High School?

Yes. College Prep and Honors level classes are available to all students. Students take a comprehensive four-year curriculum plan of challenging high school academic courses that complement their technical major and fulfill graduation requirements. In addition, CTE students can earn college credit through completing a 4-year program.

Annually, over 40% of our graduates choose to further their education and training at post-secondary schools such as:

When a student graduates from Silver Lake Regional High School, do they receive a regular high school diploma?

Absolutely! In addition to a Certificate of Career & Technical Proficiency, a student who successfully completes the graduation requirements will receive a high school diploma. Silver Lake is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

The programs at Silver Lake are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Division of Occupational Education under the General Laws of the Commonwealth, Chapter 74.

Can a Career & Technical student participate in sports at Silver Lake Regional High School?

Once again, absolutely! Intramural and interscholastic sports, as well as all other co-curricular activities are available to all students. Some examples of activities that CTE students have participated in are: hockey, cross-country, basketball, wrestling, drama, and Key Club.

In addition, several co-curricular activities are exclusive to CTE students including: Future Farmers of America (FFA), the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, and SKILLS USA.

Can students with special needs apply for admission to the CTE Programs at Silver Lake Regional High School?

Yes. Students with special needs have been very successful in the Career & Technical Education programs at Silver Lake.

Are some shops only for boys or only for girls?

No. All applicants should know that all Career & Technical Education opportunities are open to both male and female students. Silver Lake adheres to federal regulations, Title IX, and State Law Chapter 622, Section 504 which states that decisions relative to educational opportunities, admissions, and recruitment must not be made on the basis of sex, race, religion, handicap, or national origin.

What is the placement record at Silver Lake Regional High School?

For the past several years, over 90% of the graduating seniors from Silver Lake have been successfully placed in the job, school, or branch of military service of their choice.