Internship Program Recruiting New Mentors for Summer
Each year, TEC’s Internship & Career Exploration Program places nearly 100 students in 60-hour career-based internships. Our students come from local high schools in both TEC member and non-member districts with the hope of gaining real-world experience before heading off to college. Last year’s summer internship numbers were so high (yay!) – that we are…
Another Round of College Acceptance
We are delighted to report that Grace Lassen (Westwood) and John Ruggiero (Norwood) have both received acceptance letters from two of their top choice colleges. Grace has been accepted to and will be attending Providence College. At the moment she remains undecided in terms of potential majors or courses of study. John has been accepted…
TEC Campus School 2022 Winter Newsletter
Here is our school-wide recap of the first two months of the new year. The students have been busy learning in their classrooms, participating in school-based projects, developing new jobs in the school and community, and having fun with Spirit Week. We have also been lucky to welcome some new friends to join our school…
Visit to Binney Wakefield Arboretum
The trails were still a bit too icy and muddy for logging invasive species at the Blue Hills today as part of our community transition skills Thursdays. We called an audible and headed over to the Binney Wakefield Arboretum in Milton, the caretaker of which also happens to be our liaison with the Save the…
College Acceptances
College admission letters have started to arrive. We are delighted that two of our seniors have received some exciting news! Rachel Thomas (Westwood) was accepted to and will be attending the New School in New York City in the Fall. Aidan Butchart (Needham) has been accepted to LaSalle College in Newton, Ma and Earlham College…
TEC High Students Get Certified
TEC High School students have earned their CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications after successfully completing the 8-hour training course led by Mrs. SIlletti and supported by Ms. Coleman. Divided up during weekly rotations, the students got hands-on practice with both adult and infant mannequins, learned about scene safety and proper care protocols, and passed…
Volunteering Plans with Pre-ETS
Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services) through Best Buddies has been keeping TEC High School students busy every Monday afternoon preparing for an all-school volunteer project. Pauline November has been sharing the benefits of volunteer work, showing students how to find opportunities on-line, explaining different types of volunteer service, and highlighting how to showcase volunteer activities on…
Two TEC High Students Selected for Annual Mass. Student Government Day
John Ruggiero (Norwood) and Rachel Thomas (Westwood) will be representing TEC High School at the 2022 Massachusetts Student Government Day. Though this year’s event will be held virtually, we are still very much looking forward to participating in this annual mock legislative session geared toward the legal, political, social, economic, educational, and environmental interests of…
TEC High School Chips in for Healthy Meals
Six TEC students and four staff worked a rigorous, but rewarding 3-hour volunteer shift at Community Servings in Jamaica Plain, a non-profit organization that prepares fresh, nutritious, medically-specific meals for low-income individuals and families dealing with various health challenges. We were delighted to help make a difference for those in need and to contribute to…
TEC Campus School had quite an eventful December! We wrapped up the month with a Door Decorating Contest.
Please enjoy a picture of the winning doors below (left: Funniest Door – Lorena’s class, top right: Most Creative Door – Thomas’ class, bottom right: Best Overall – Speech Therapy Office). We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday break, see you in 2022!