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Regional Technical/Vocational School District
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Lauren Gonzalez, Admissions/Public Relations Representative
LGonzalez@assabet.org | 508-485-9430
 
Fax: 508-460-3472 or 508-303-8493
Please add "ATTN LAUREN" ON YOUR COVER SHEET.
 

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FAQ

FAQ

What are the deadlines?

Applications: January 15
Chapter 74 (Out of District Only): Signed and submitted to Assabet by March 15, and then given to the sending school superintendent for signature before April 1st

What is the application process?

   
Students interested in applying to Assabet for fall admission to the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade must:
  • Obtain an application from the local school guidance counselor, from Assabet’s website or from the Assabet admissions office.
Students from our IN-DISTRICT towns of Berlin, Hudson, Marlborough, Maynard, Northborough, Southborough and Westborough, should apply online OR download an application, fill it out, and then mail it to the Admissions office at Assabet Valley.
Students from our OUT-OF-DISTRICT towns (currently Boylston, Clinton, Leicester, Shrewsbury, and Sudbury) should apply online OR download an application, fill it out, and then mail it to the Admissions office at Assabet Valley. ADDITIONALLY, out-of-district students should download the Chapter 74 form, fill it out, and mail it to the Admissions office at Assabet Valley. 
The Chapter 74 form must be signed by the parent and student and submitted to assabet by March 15, and then given to the sending school superintendent for signature before April 1st. Please check with your superintendent's office for any special requirements!
  • Have an informational interview with a member of the Assabet admissions committee. Every effort is made to conduct interviews with the students sending school. In cases of student absence on interview days, admissions representatives will work with sending school professionals to reschedule the interview. If a time is not established the Assabet Admissions/Public Relations Representative will contact the applicant’s family to arrange for interview time and location.
2. It is the responsibility of the sending school counselor (or other school personnel, if applicable) to:
  • Provide information about Assabet, its programs, and the timeline of the application process to students upon request. 
  • Assist in organizing and scheduling school presentations
  • Assist in organizing and scheduling Assabet visits
  • Provide contact information pursuant to current regulations for students and families in their district
  • Complete the end of the year form for each accepted student to determine final enrollment eligibility. 
 
All admissions materials will be available in the students' home language.
 

Am I in district?

IN-DISTRICT: Berlin, Hudson, Marlborough, Maynard, Northborough, Southborough and Westborough
 
OUT-OF-DISTRICT: Boxborough, Boylston, Clinton, Leicester, Shrewsbury, and Sudbury

Does my sending school need to do anything?

It is the responsibility of the sending school counselor (or other school personnel, if applicable) to:
  • Provide information about Assabet, its programs, and the timeline of the application process to students upon request. 
  • Assist in organizing and scheduling school presentations
  • Assist in organizing and scheduling Assabet visits
  • Provide contact information pursuant to current regulations for students and families in their district
  • Complete the end of the year form for each accepted student to determine final enrollment eligibility. 

Can I transfer to Assabet from another High School?

Are you interested in transferring to Assabet?

 
There are some things that you need to know...
  • Transferring is available when space is available
  • Certain technical programs may not be available for transfer 
  • We do not accept transfers for Seniors, or during the school year for Juniors.
  

The Process

(only if you are currently enrolled in a Ch. 74 approved technical program already).
Step 1: Apply online or Download an Application
Sept 2: Compile the necessary documents from your current school (list can be found on the application)
Step 3: Indicate your top 3 choices of program on your application 
Step 4: Forward Application to Assabet (Via fax, email, online application, or in person) 
Step 5: Schedule an interview with AV Staff
 
 
Please plan ahead if you are looking to transfer for the next school year, start the process now. 

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