Seacoast School of Technology Begins 25th Anniversary Celebration on Monday,
August 30th
Record Enrollment and New Schedule Highlight Career
& Technical Education
Center’s 25th Year
The Seacoast School of Technology in Exeter will begin a year-long
observance of its 25th Anniversary when school opens on Monday, August 30th.
Over 550 new and returning students from Epping, Exeter, Newmarket, Raymond,
Sanborn Regional, and Winnacunnet high schools will take part in the annual SST
orientation program designed to highlight the programs and activities planned
for the coming school year. “The orientation program is planned and taught by
the teachers to help begin the year on a positive note, ” according to SST
Principal Nancy Pierce. “It’s a great way for the students from our six high
schools and the SST teachers to get to know one another.” All students are
expected to attend SST on Monday, August 30th to begin their orientation.
Transportation from Raymond, Sanborn Regional, and Winnacunnet high schools will
be provided.
Highlighting the 2004-05 school will be a new schedule at SST. For the first
time in the Center’s history, there will be two morning Year I classes and an
afternoon Year II class. New students from Epping, Exeter, Newmarket, and
Raymond will attend the AM Session from 7:45 – 9:20 a.m. New students from
Exeter, Sanborn Regional, and Winnacunnet will attend the MID Session from 9:25
– 10:55 a.m. Returning students from all high schools will attend the PM Session
from 11:45 – 1:45 p.m. According to Student Services Counselor Sam Bruno, the
new daily schedule will address two important issues at SST. “First, the new
schedule allows us to accept more new students. Our first year enrollment is up
about 20%. We had too many students on waiting lists and now most students are
getting their first choice. I’m also pleased with the increase of students
returning for a second year. Right now, that increase looks to be close to 40%!”
The next issue that the new schedule addresses is that of class size. “Due to
demand over the last few years, many of our first year classes were over
enrolled,” says Bruno. “Our new schedule of two first-year classes creates
reasonable class sizes that will improve instruction, provide a safe
environment, and give our students the attention they need to acquire the
program’s competencies and skills. With a variety of equipment and materials and
limited lab space, a manageable class size is crucial to success in today’s
Career & Technical Education classroom.” The Seacoast School of Technology,
formerly the Region #18 Vocational Center, opened in September of 1980 and
continues to offer Career & Technical Education programs designed to help
students make a successful transition from high school to a variety of
postsecondary colleges and opportunities. “We’re excited and proud to have
reached this important milestone,” stated SST Principal Nancy Pierce. “Our 25th
Anniversary Celebration will highlight our students, teachers, supporters, and
programs. We’ll also focus on our plans for the future as we look to develop new
programs, upgrade our labs and classrooms, and continue to provide quality
Career and Technical Education to our SST high schools and communities.”
The annual Parent Orientation Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September
8th, at 6:30 pm in the Talbot Gymnasium at Exeter High School and the SST Open
House will be held on Wednesday, October 6th at 6:30 pm. For information about
program openings and opportunities, call SST at 775–8461 or visit
www.SeacoastTech.com.
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