October Newsletter

Family Forum

Tuesday, October 21 · 5:30 – 6:30pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wxf-amsc-cwk

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 515-518-1776‬ PIN: ‪724 169 102‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wxf-amsc-cwk?pin=9163585255603

• September Minutes

• Title I Presentation, Anne Wagner, Director of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment

• US News and World Report

• MCAS Results

• Shut Out Hate

• Drivers Ed

• Spirit Week

• PSATs/SATs

• Halloween Fright Fair

• Tech Night

• Craft Fair

• Veterans Day Nov 11/ No School

• Advisory Night

• Old Business/New Business

• Adjournment

Hello all!

This is our final call to enroll on our April 2026 tour to Spain & Portugal! To guarantee a spot on

this tour, lock in one of the limited spots available with a $95 deposit. Space is limited, and

is first-come, first-serve.

Enroll here before October 31 st for $200 off!

https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2832713JT

You can also view the Parent Guide to Travel from EF Educational Tours, our travel partner. It

covers everything from details about EF to options for high school and college credit to

payments plans and what to expect on tour.

Still have questions? EF's Traveler Support team can help at 800-665-5364. And if your child

has friends who haven't signed up yet, feel free to pass this message along to their families too.

Dear Parents, Caregivers, Students and Community Members,

We are excited to share some incredible news about Cape Cod Tech’s continued success! In a time when many say “MCAS doesn’t matter,” our students and teachers are proving otherwise. This year, Cape Cod Tech outperformed not only other vocational schools but also all of our sending districts.

• English: 57% of students met or exceeded expectations with strong growth gains.

• Math: 52% of students met or exceeded expectations, with a 60th percentile growth score.

• Science: 58% of students met or exceeded expectations, an impressive achievement given our students’ starting points.

• Equity in action: Our High Needs students (students with disabilities, low-income, and EL students) demonstrated tremendous growth in both English and math.

• Attendance & Graduation: Students are showing up, staying engaged, and graduation rates continue to rise.
  

On top of these results, Cape Cod Tech was just named a Best High School by U.S. News & World Report. This is no surprise, I have known that we are the Best High School for many years!

We are incredibly proud of our community’s accomplishments. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Again, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (508)432-4500 ext 2000.

Thank you,
William Terranova

Principal

• Oct 2 National Custodial Appreciation Day
• Oct 3 Professional Day No School
• Oct 8 Blue Day 1:35 Dismissal
• Oct 13 Holiday-No School
• Oct 14 Picture Retakes-sign up below
• Oct 14 Curriculum Sub
• Oct 15 Blue Day 1:35 Dismissal
• Oct 16 Shut Out Hate Workshop at Cape Cod Tech
• Oct 21 SkillsUSA MRE Challenge
• Oct 21 Family Forum
• Oct 22 Blue Day 1:35 Dismissal
• Oct 23 School Committee
• Oct 24 FFA Fall Festival- See info below
• Oct 25 Homecoming Dance
• Oct 28 PSAT
• Oct 29 Blue Day 1:35 Dismissal
• Oct 31 Tech or Treat Halloween Fair

Dear Students and Families,

As discussed, our next adventure will take us from Spain to Portugal during April Vacation 2026. However, we will not run another World Travelers trip until the 2027-28 school year. We have decided to offer the trips every other year to ensure high participation levels.

It’s not too late for Sophomore, Junior or Senior students to sign up. To register, simply follow the link below for a step-by-step process:

www.eftours.com/2832713JT

We are excited to grow the World Traveler’s Club and look forward to welcoming more students on this incredible journey. Let’s make April 2026 a trip to remember!

WHEN:

October 27th - November 7th

Monday through Friday: 2:30 - 5:20 PM

Wednesdays: 1:30 - 5:20 PM

WHERE:

CCT Room 3120

RATE:

$795 special CCT discount for all CCT students! (Typically costs $849)

Payment plans are available! Driver’s Education is facilitated by CMSC Driving School. Please contact Patricia Anlas at panlas@cmscautoschool.com or call (508) 790-1200 for more information and to sign up!

Financial assistance is also available through CCT Foundation’s Driver’s

Education Grant Program

To apply for financial assistance for driver’s education, please visit https://capecodtechfoundation.org > Apply for a Grant > Driver’s Education. The application will open on Wednesday, October 1st, and close on Wednesday, October 22nd. For questions regarding the grant program, please contact Zoey Stretcher at zstretcher@capetech.us or at extension 3108

Please note: All future driver’s ed classes, including parent classes, will now be held in person due to new RMV regulations. For questions regarding driver’s ed classes,

please contact Patricia Anlas at panlas@cmscautoschool.com or call (508) 790-1200

Financial assistance is also available through CCT Foundation’s Driver’s

Education Grant Program

To apply for financial assistance for driver’s education, please visit https://capecodtechfoundation.org > Apply for a Grant > Driver’s Education. The application will open on Wednesday, October 1st, and close on Wednesday, October 22nd. For questions regarding the grant program, please contact Zoey Stretcher at zstretcher@capetech.us or at extension 3108

The bus schedules have arrived. Click here, below, or wherever you see "Bus Schedule" and you will land on a pdf for all the bus schedules. Please find the closest stop to your house. If there is an issue, please contact Cape Destinations directly at 508-432-3400.

For the first week or so of school please be visible and early to your bus stop each day.

Click Here For Bus Schedule

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.

Parents and Caretakers,

Just a reminder that we have an early dismissal every Wednesday (Blue Day) through June.

Blue Day Schedule:

• 8:00 - 8:50 1st Period

• 8:53 - 9:39 2nd Period

• 9:42 - 10:27 3rd Period

• 10:30 - 11:55 4th Period + lunch

• 11:58 - 12:43 5th Period

• 12:46 - 1:35 6th Period

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

Senior portraits are due by November 21, 2025.

The date is important because of the deadlines we are given by the Yearbook printer.

Late portraits are defined as any picture turned in after 5:00 pm, November 21, 2025

For seniors who do not submit a yearbook portrait, their school picture will be included, if appropriate.

An email will be sent to all seniors at the beginning of the year explaining how to submit your senior portrait.

Click here for late bus stops. Schedule will be updated weekly.

Cape Cod Tech has a very clear cell phone policy. This year we are again making a point to include parents and guardians in our efforts to develop a professional atmosphere as we set our expectation of not using cell phones in class or shops. Technical programs will be holding and securing student phones for the day in order to keep the temptation of using the phone in the work setting. Academic classes will provide students with a safe place to store their phones during class. We expect students to adhere to these steps and policies to ensure they are not distracted from learning in the classroom or shop. We also expect it to have a positive effect by limiting negative social interactions via phones. We are extending this to smartwatches as stated in the student handbook. Employers expect employees to refrain from using their phones while "on the clock." It is our job to prepare students for the workforce and their future. Please support us in this effort.

Click here for Cell Phone Policy

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

Students needing a locker can come to the Main Office and see Ms. McLoughlin. She is Mr. Consalvi's Secretary. 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

Parents and Caretakers,

Click here for a link on how to use the Community Portal. This is a step-by-step guide on how to use our SchoolBrains Community Portal. Just follow the directions to access your student's grades, report cards, attendance and discipline reports. If you have trouble, email assistance@capetech.us

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.