November Newsletter

Wow, October flew by! As the crisp autumn air settles in, November is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting time for our community.

This month is packed with events and activities you will not want to miss. We are absolutely thrilled to cheer on our Cape Cod Tech Crusaders. Our soccer team was in the Vocational State Championship. Our volleyball team has a MIAA home playoff game Friday at 4pm. Our Crusader football team also has a big game, as they take on the Bartlett Indians in the MIAA Football Playoffs, be sure to grab your tickets online and come out to show your school spirit on Friday!

We are also opening our doors for Tech Night Thursday, Nov. 5th, and hosting our annual Craft Fair November 7th and 8th , which are fantastic opportunities to celebrate the hard work and incredible talent of our students and show the commiunity what Cape Cod Tech is made of.

As a quick reminder, we will be observing Veterans Day with no school on November 11th. Thank you to all that serve. Our Thanksgiving Break will run from November 25th through the 27th. Please take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with your families.

I also want to extend a massive thank you to our students, staff, and families for your continued support as we embrace our new cell phone-free environment. Fostering a focused, engaging, and safe learning space is our top priority, and taking away these digital distractions is helping us build a stronger, more connected school community.

Please take a moment to review the rest of this newsletter for important updates on senior yearbook photo deadlines, morning breakfast procedures, and our upcoming virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences in December.

I hope this month is a very successful one for you. Work hard, do your best, and most importantly, have a GREAT November!

Thanks,

Billy Terranova

Although CCT and BHS typically do not charge for tickets, the MIAA requires all playoffs have ticket sales. Prices are set by MIAA, not by Cape Cod Tech or Bartlett High Schools.

Tickets are $9.40

No reduced prices for students, seniors, or veterans. We apologize.

Purchase Tickets Here

Reminder:

Cape Cod Tech will have no school on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving Break is November 25-27; please note that Wednesday 11/25 there is no school unlike some other local schools.

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, December 9th at 1:45-3:00 and Thursday, December 10th, 6:00-8:00 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents/ guardians to speak with their student's teachers. Conferences will be virtual ONLY. Watch your email for details on how to sign up. Slots are limited so be sure to respond early.

Senior pictures are due by November 16, 2026. Late pictures are defined as any picture turned in after midnight on November 16, 2025. Seniors who do not submit a yearbook photo will have their school picture included, if appropriate.

The goal of the Cape Cod Regional Tech Yearbook is to keep the student’s face as the focus of the picture and maintain a consistent look among the senior portraits. Therefore, we would appreciate your support of the following requirements for senior pictures included in the Yearbook's senior portrait section.

Please submit one color .jpg file picture that follows each guideline listed:

• Resolution must be 300 dpi (ppi) or greater
• Image size 2.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall
• jpg file photo must be uploaded through the following link:

https://yearbookshare.com/eShare

1. Then enter school code: capecodtech
2. Confirm you want to continue
3. Enter your contact information
4. Then make sure you upload through "Portrait"
5. Then the follow directions

• indoor or outdoor shot; the focus should be on the student, not the background

• no sepia or other coloring effects

• crisp shot – no “fuzzy/out of focus” shots

• head and shoulders shot preferred

• poses that show the back of the subject

• minimal jewelry and hair accessories are allowed but must not detract focus away from the face

• no props and/or miscellaneous objects

• no others included in shot

• no text and/or graphics on clothing and no stamped text on picture such as name or year of graduation.

• no watermarks

• student’s appearance must also meet CCT student dress code:

Dress Code

1. 1. Clothing which features oensive and/or vulgar words, pictures or drawings or phrases of a sexual nature or that have derogatory language regarding a person’s ethnic background, origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability is not permitted.
2. Clothing which represents any group, gang, or organization that advocates violence is not permitted.
3. Clothing which features alcohol, tobacco/ nicotine, marijuana, weapons, legal or illegal drugs is not permitted.
4. Student clothing must include outdoor footwear, tops, and bottoms. Clothing that reveals undergarments is not permitted (i.e., tube tops and bra/bra-let alone are not allowed).

Decisions for inclusion will be limited to the Yearbook Adviser and Principal.

Students may choose any photography studio for their pictures. The student and/or parent/guardian is responsible for ensuring the submitted picture meets all requirements to be included in the senior portrait section.

The Yearbook staff members and adviser are not responsible for any photo edits that may be needed on submitted pictures in order to meet stated rules for acceptance. The sta and adviser reserve the right to crop pictures for space and content.

Mr. Mark

Yearbook Advisor

To meet USDA and MA requirements, we will keep the cafeteria open until 8:30 for students on late buses or those needing breakfast. If a student wants breakfast but arrives too close to the 8 am bell and goes directly to class, they can ask their teacher to get breakfast during that time. The teacher will give them a pass at a time that works for their class or shop instruction. See information below:

We want every student to have the chance to eat breakfast. Here's how it works now:

• The cafeteria is open until 8:30 every morning. If you have time before the 8:00 bell, get your breakfast then.
• If you didn't get a chance to eat and you went straight to class, that's okay, just ask your teacher.
• Your teacher decides when you can go, so you don't miss important instruction. Wait for the okay and a pass before you leave.
• You must have a completed pass before you go. No pass, no cafeteria.
• Late bus students will be given a pass for breakfast from the Main Office.
• However, students who drive or are driven will not be given a pass from the Main Office.
• You have ten minutes. Get your breakfast, eat, and come right back to class or shop.
• This is for students who missed breakfast. It is not a break, not free time, and not a reason to be out of class for half an hour.
• If you drive to school, plan to get here on time. Running late is not a reason to take extra time in the morning.

Questions? Talk to your teacher or stop by the main office.

The late bus is available for all student-athletes and students participating in after-school activities. Students who do not participate in activities will be denied late bus access. Students heading west of CCT do not need to sign up for the late bus. We may request students heading east of CCT to sign up to determine ridership and size of bus transportation.

Dear Cape Tech Students & Families,

Beginning in the 2026 - 2027 school year, Cape Cod Tech will transition to a cell phone-free environment, supported by the use of Yondr pouches. This decision was prompted by recent legislation at the state level. It is likely that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will soon require schools to be cell-phone-free zones from bell-to-bell, meaning from the start of the school day to the official end of the school day.

The decision to move forward with a cell phone-free environment is grounded in both research and community feedback, which indicates that cell phones have increasingly become a barrier to student learning and well-being. Excessive smartphone use is linked to lower grades and diminished classroom engagement. Social media and constant connectivity also contribute to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and disrupted sleep. Furthermore, teachers report that managing cell phone use consumes valuable instructional time, distracting both students and staff. Many districts across the Commonwealth have successfully implemented a similar practice, resulting in improved focus and fewer classroom disruptions.

Beginning on day one of the 2026 - 2027 school year, the process will be straightforward. Upon arrival at school, students will turn off their phones (and other personal electronic devices), place them in a Yondr pouch, and secure it before entering the building. Students will keep the Yondr pouch with them all day. During the school day, phones will remain locked in the pouch until dismissal. At the end of the day, students will unlock their pouches at designated stations before leaving. Emergency contact with your child during school hours will still be available through the Main Office, and accommodations will be made for students with specific medical needs. A brief video that shows how Yondr pouches work is here.

And here is a Electronic Device Policy FAQ sheet.

This summer, we are working closely with Yondr to plan the implementation and to provide training for staff. At the start of the new school year, we will share more information with families outlining the details of the rollout and what to expect during the transition.

We are confident that this change will foster a more focused, engaging, and safe learning environment for all our students. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to create the best learning environment we can at Cape Cod Tech.

Sincerely,

William Terranova,

Principal

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School

Students needing a locker can come to the Main Office and see Ms. Shea. Lockers will be assigned upon request.

Wondering who to ask about schedules or information about classes? Our school counselors are available for parents and students. Please feel free to reach out.

• Ms. Mador: School Counseling Department Chair
  STEAM and Construction Shops cmador@capetech.us ext 2403
• Ms. Kalbach: HHH and Transportation Shops lkalbach@capetech.us ext 2404
• Mr. Furey: Ninth Grade Counselor kfurey@capetech.us ext 2407
• Ms. Tasha: Adjustment Counselor etasha@capetech.us ext 2408

Step 1. - Student prints and completes the work permit application (pages 1 & 2 ). The application form can be picked up in the Superintendent’s Office or can be printed from the school website in both Student or Parent/Forms.

Step 2. Obtain signatures including:

1) employer,

2) physician’s office (*for 14 & 15 year-olds only),

3) parent/guardian, and

4) student.

Step 3. Return completed signature pages to Mrs. Mullen at the Superintendent’s Office before the first class or during lunch period.

Step 4. Mrs. Mullen will type the work permit.

Step 5. - Student and Superintendent sign the Work Permit and student gives it to the employer for their records.

Attendance Matters

The state expects a 95% rate for student attendance. We want to achieve a higher rate for the year. We can do this, but students need to come to school everyday. Over the last two years our attendance policy has been more lenient than in the past. This year we will be re-instituting the policy to the fullest extent. Our expectation is that you will follow future employer's expectations. Remember, your boss will expect you at work everyday, and so will your co-workers. Build healthy habits now. Come to school because we want you here!

Tardy

If a student is not present in the class/ shop at the time attendance is taken in the morning, they will be marked tardy and will have to report to the main office for a tardy pass. Accumulation of excess tardies as defined in the student handbook will result in disciplinary action. Being on time is an employability skill. Cape Cod Tech not only trains students in skills specific to their technical area but CCT also teaches professionalism and employability skills to the standards of the industries in which they represent.

Please see below a quick link to our attendance policy as well as other important information about attendance.

Attendance, Tardy, and Dismissal Policy

Please Complete Forms Below

Below this section, you will find some forms for you to complete and information to help your student and your family to navigate the year. The emergency form is essential for your student. It allows us to distribute OTC medication and reach other contacts in case of an emergency. Please fill out this easy electronic form. Below the emergency form, you will find links to other forms and documents. For ones that you need to submit, please either print or make a copy, complete the form, sign it, and send it in with your child. If you have any questions, please let us know at 508-432-4500 ext 2000

This document must be completed every year for every Cape Cod Tech student. Please complete ASAP to ensure your student's information is up to date.

Please have the prescriber complete the form and submit to nurse

If you DO NOT wish your student’s directory information to be shared by Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, please read, complete, sign and return this form to Cape Cod Regional Technical High School by Friday, September 25

Please complete by September 19th.