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Essex Ag-Tech High School
.. is an
independent regional vocational school specializing in agricultural education.
Any student whose parents or
guardians are residents of Massachusetts is eligible to apply. Transportation will be provided to
students from communities within a 20 mile radius
of the school.
We offer educational courses and programs leading to a high school diploma, and the development of individual abilities related to occupations in our vocational majors. These programs are designed to prepare students for further education in specialized job training, junior colleges, or 4-year institutions. Alternatively, students may choose to enter directly into satisfying and profitable careers as owners, managers, technicians or specialty personnel in the broad arena of contemporary agribusiness.
The High School provides instruction and
supervised practical experience that will enable our students to establish
occupational goals and acquire the methods to be utilized in their attainment.
Our school seeks to develop the competencies in our students that are necessary
for progressive, satisfying and profitable careers in the agricultural industry.
Staffed by a faculty of 45 specialized instructors serving an enrollment of about 425 students, Essex Ag-Tech offers the small class size and personal attention so important to today's student.
Tuition and major reference materials are free .
The school day runs on an 8 day schedule alternating between academics and agricultural studies. The academic courses include English, math, science, career exploration, social studies and physical education. Academic course requirements are essentially the same as in a standard vocational high school .For a complete explanation of the school's schedule coding system CLICK HERE
In English, we place our emphasis on
reading and communication skills. Instruction in science and
mathematics is
taught as related to agricultural technology, while social studies classes
emphasize citizenship and U.S. History .
Every other day is devoted to vocational areas. For first year students, this is a general survey of the schools programs. Subsequently, students select a major vocational area in either Animal , Plant or Environmental Science.
Link to the
Massachusetts Department of Education for more information about our school.
Our school Internet Use Policy
contains rules for all students using
technology equipment on campus . Parents must sign a waiver for their students to use the internet on school
computers unless the student is 18 years of age or older.
For HOW TO APPLY to Essex Ag-Tech High School, CLICK HERE.
Faculty and Staff listing by department
Library and Technology pages
Guidance Page
A note about our former college division: now a part of North Shore Community College:Essex Agricultural & Technical High School was formerly called an Institute. Since 1999, when Essex County government was disbanded , our college division programs became part of North Shore Community College. For information on these college and adult evening education programs visit the NSCC website at http://www.northshore.edu/