Class of 2027
Welcome
Welcome and congratulations again on you (or your child’s) acceptance to Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School! Our mission is academic and technical excellence and we are thrilled to be partnering with you as you begin your high school career. We know that before long, you will possess and exemplify the six qualities of our graduate profile; Hawks are Collaborative, Culturally Proficient, Entrepreneurial, Kind, Perseverant, and Responsible.
Early June Reminders
Good Afternoon Caregivers of the Class of 2027:
A friendly reminder that our school store, Shop 565, will also be open on June 8th and 9th from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm for families of the Class of 2027 to visit in person. Bring your accepted student letter to receive a 10% discount on Essex Tech gear. Our Sustainable Horticulture Program will also have seasonal flowers bouquets and arrangements for sale!
Please enter Shop 565 from its exterior entrance. This is located at the furthest point east (towards the right if you are looking from the street) of the main building. Turn right at the end of the main entrance and turn left into the parking lot by the greenhouses.
If you have not completed any of the enrollment forms in PowerSchool or the placement testing, please do so by the end of the week.
Save the Dates
New Caregiver Orientation
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm
New Student Orientation
Thursday, August 24, 2023, School Day
First Day of School
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Additional information regarding summer programs, ordering additional uniform shirts, and transportation updates to follow in the coming months. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Don’t forget about Summer Reading!! More info on this and other Class of 2027 happenings can be found on our hub. Class Hub: Class of 2027
Best Regards,
Nicole I. Dresser, MEd.
Freshman Academy Supervisor
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
May 2023 Welcome Letter
Dear Caregiver for Incoming Member of the Class of 2027:
Welcome and congratulations again on your child’s acceptance to Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School! Our mission is academic and technical excellence, and we are thrilled to be partnering with you on behalf of you and your student as they begin their high school career. We hope that before long, you will possess and exemplify the six qualities of our graduate profile; Hawks are Collaborative, Culturally Proficient, Entrepreneurial, Kind, Perseverant, and Responsible
We would like to share some important information that will help us prepare to welcome your student in August. Please note that this information, along with future updates, are available on the Class of 2027 Hawk Hub. We highly suggest that you bookmark this site so that you are easily able to access Class of 2027 information. Additionally, please fill out T-Shirt Size Form for your students’ t-shirt size
Placement Testing
Conditionally accepted students are required to complete our Essex Tech Placement Tests in English and in mathematics, which will be offered virtually during a window of time between May 1st and 7th. The placement test and directions on how to take the placement test can be found here.
Please note that placement test scores DO NOT impact a student’s acceptance status. Rather, placement test scores, combined with course recommendation information received from your 8th-grade student’s middle school, and admissions materials (middle school report cards) are considered when scheduling incoming Grade 9 students.
Enrollment Forms
Electronic enrollment forms are due by Monday June 5, 2023. You will be asked to verify your residency by uploading an official document such as a utility bill, a tax bill, or something similar. You will also need to complete a sending school record release so that middle schools can forward your students’ cumulative school records to us. Finally, we need you to provide our Health Office with a copy of your student’s most recent physical exam and immunization record. Please be prepared to upload these documents when you log in to complete the enrollment form.
All these forms can be completed online using the PowerSchool Registration system. Please note that in order to complete these forms, you will need to create a new PowerSchool account in the Form page. You must create an account and complete the registration forms using this link. If you have any trouble accessing the PowerSchool Online Enrollment Forms, please contact the Essex North Shore Technology Office at helpdesk@essextech.net.
Documents from the Middle School
For those students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Accommodation Plan, Medical Plan, or English Learner Plan, we must receive a signed copy of your student’s IEP, 504 Accommodation Plan, Medical Plan, or English Learner Plan along with supporting documentation, evaluations, and reports as soon as possible. Please contact your student’s middle school to request that these documents be forwarded to our Admissions Office as soon as possible. You can also forward copies of these documents directly by email to admissions@essextech.net. A representative from Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School will contact your student’s middle school to schedule a transition meeting once these documents have been received.
Technology
Technology is used in all aspects of our curriculum and programming. Our students are required to use Google Chromebooks as their 1-to-1 device to access many technology-based resources and tools. Please read more information about our 1-to-1 Chromebook program here.
Summer Reading
Summer is almost here and summer reading is the expectation for all Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School students, including incoming freshmen. This year, all students are required to read at least two books. The first book is an open-choice book and can be either fiction or nonfiction, but must be written for young adults or adults. The second book that incoming Grade 9 students will read is Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…and Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven. Please read more about our Summer Reading Requirement and where to purchase books here.
Final Acceptance
Please remember that your student’s Final Acceptance is contingent upon successfully completing all requirements for promotion to Grade 9. At the end of this school year, our Admissions Office will request your student’s final report card from the sending middle school. It is anticipated that Final Acceptance notifications will be forwarded to caregivers by late July once we receive and review all necessary documents.
Save the Dates*
New Caregiver Orientation
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm
New Student Orientation
Thursday, August 24, 2023, School Day
First Day of School
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
More information will follow over the summer months. To access our School Year 2023 Calendar, please visit: https://essexnorthshore.org/calendar/
*Dates are tentative and subject to change.
Shop 565 (Essex Tech School Store)
Visit our online School Store by clicking on this link: Shop 565. Shop 565 will also be open on June 8th and 9th from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm for families of the Class of 2027 to visit in person. Bring your accepted student letter to receive a 10% discount on Essex Tech gear. Our Sustainable Horticulture Program will also have seasonal flowers bouquets and arrangements for sale!
We welcome you and your incoming freshman student to our school. Please let us know if you need any additional assistance.
Nicole I. Dresser, MEd.
Freshman Academy Supervisor
Technology Information
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School greatly values and integrates technology into all aspects of our curriculum and programming. To achieve this, our students are required to use Google Chromebooks as their 1-to-1 device to access many technology-based resources and tools. We strongly believe that the use of Chromebooks in our classrooms and CTAE areas will further enhance learning for students in all settings.
Chromebook Information
In order to ensure equal technology access for all students, we offer two options for families to pick from to access a Chromebook, outlined below. You will indicate your access option through the PowerSchool online “New Student Registration Form”.
- Bring your own: You may purchase your own Chromebook from any retailer and use it at ENSATS or use a Chromebook you already have.
- This option allows you to conduct your own research and select a model that best fits your child’s needs. We highly recommend referring to Google’s Auto Update Policy for Chromebooks, which specifies when Google will stop Chromebooks from receiving updates. Students are required to have a Chromebook that is still receiving regular Google updates. This date is typically four or five years after the device is originally manufactured.
- If you are seeking a recommendation, consider the Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 3.
- Borrow: You may borrow a Chromebook from the school. All families that borrow from ENSATS will be charged a one-time $50 Technology Fee*.
- Familes will pickup their Chromebook, complete paperwork, and pay the borrow fee at the school in August.
- Accidental damage to a borrowed Chromebook can be repaired through the Technology Office for a $20 repair fee. Families will be held fiscally liable for any intentional damage made to the borrowed Chromebook or if the Chromebook is lost.
- Borrowed Chromebooks may be brought home on a nightly basis during the school year. Borrowed Chromebooks are returned at the end of the school year for the summer break.
It is highly recommended that, when possible, Chromebooks are purchased by the family.
Non-Chromebook Devices
Chromebooks are the required device for students in class. MacBooks and Windows laptops are not permitted. This restriction is in place to ensure that teachers are able to provide unified instruction to all students; therefore, we believe it is important that all students have the same type of device. In addition, Chromebooks will be enrolled in a management system to ensure productivity and provide network access.
Account Information
Student Accounts – Students will receive information on how to access their Aspen, Schoology, Google, and other accounts in person through their freshman folder during freshman orientation.
Caregiver Accounts – Families will receive information on how to log on to their Aspen, Schoology, and Naviance accounts via automated emails in September.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our 1-to-1 Chromebook program or other Technology resources, please feel free to email helpdesk@essextech.net
Save the Dates
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
6:00 pm
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Summer Reading
Summer is almost here, and summer reading is the expectation for all Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School students, including incoming freshmen. This year, all students are required to read at least two books.
BOOK #1: The first book is an open-choice book and can be fiction or nonfiction, but must be written for young adults or adults.
BOOK #2: Incoming Grade 9 students will read “Make Your Bed” by Admiral William H. McRaven. Books may be purchased at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and in support of local businesses bookshop.org.
When students return to school, each English teacher will assign a Summer Reading Project for BOTH books. Past assignments have included book talks, Goodreads book reviews, and creative projects based on the books such as movie trailers, children’s book adaptations, sculptures, music playlists, and more.
Our goal for summer reading is to keep students reading throughout the summer and to unite our school community through a book about qualities or strengths that inspire us and that we think are important to talk about when we all return for the start of the next school year.
Getting Started
