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About Our School

Our Students Succeed Here

At Norwich Technical High School, students prepare for their future by combining strong academics with hands-on career and technical education. They graduate with a high school diploma, valuable technical skills, and real-world experience that can lead to college, apprenticeships, military service, or a career.

Students rotate between academic and trade instruction on an approximately two-week cycle, giving them time to focus on their studies while developing practical skills in their chosen career area. In their trade programs, students learn in hands-on environments and use industry-standard equipment to build skills that prepare them for the workplace.

During their freshman year, students explore our career and technical education programs before choosing a trade that matches their interests and goals. Throughout high school, students build technical skills, develop workplace habits, and have opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials.

Norwich Tech also offers a strong academic program, with core courses and opportunities to explore additional areas of interest. Beginning in their junior year, eligible students can participate in Work-Based Learning, earning school credit while gaining valuable experience in their trade during the school day.

At Norwich Technical High School, students have the opportunity to discover their strengths, develop skills that matter, and graduate ready to pursue the future they choose.

 

High Reliability School

Norwich Technical High School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means Norwich Technical High School has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows. Without such a culture, student achievement will be compromised. Day-to-day school operations are addressed and evaluated in Level 1. The high reliability school (HRS) program was created by Marzano Resources to help transform schools into organizations that take proactive steps to ensure student success. Using a research-based five-level hierarchy, along with leading and lagging indicators, educators learn to assess, monitor, and confirm the effectiveness of their schools.

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Vision & Mission

Our Vision

We envision CTECS as the primary pipeline for Connecticut’s skilled labor workforce.

Our Mission

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.

Our Vision of a Graduate

The Vision of a Graduate (VoG) at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) embodies our commitment to preparing students for success in Connecticut’s workforce. Developed in collaboration with students, parents, staff, and employers, the VoG ensures that CTECS students are not only job-ready but also equipped to lead, innovate, and adapt in a dynamic world. As educators, we are dedicated to developing these qualities by providing a comprehensive education that empowers our students to achieve their fullest potential and make meaningful contributions to society.

Work-Ready

To be work-ready includes a combination of technical expertise, soft skills, and personal qualities that ensure a graduate can effectively contribute to the workplace from day one.

Respectful

Graduates who embody respectfulness emphasize the importance of treating others with dignity, valuing diversity, and fostering an inclusive and positive environment, both personally and professionally.

Problem Solver

Problem solvers tackle challenges by identifying root causes of issues, brainstorming solutions, implementing effective strategies, and demonstrating adaptability.

Critical Thinker

Critical thinkers approach problems systematically by analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information to make well-informed decisions and contribute to innovative solutions.

Effective Communicator

Effective communicators convey ideas, information, and emotions accurately and persuasively, fostering understanding and collaboration.

Skilled Socially

Graduates who are skilled socially are equipped to navigate social environments, build relationships, and contribute positively to their communities and workplaces.

Core Values, Beliefs, and Learning Expectations

Professionalism 

Respect 

Opportunity 

Understanding 

Determination 

  • Norwich Technical High School is committed to providing a safe climate that fosters the growth and development of all individuals. 
  • All students have the potential to achieve, given a variety of learning styles and needs. 
  • The staff is dedicated to implementing challenging academic and trade curricula with state of the art technology, equipping students with the necessary skills for achievement. 
  • The school community promotes the development of soft skills required for future achievement in education, employment and life. 

Students will be able to: 

  • Demonstrate appropriate workplace and academic conduct and communication. ● Make effective use of content knowledge, to think critically, to solve problems both individually and collaboratively. 
  • Use state of the art facilities and technologies to offer a wide range of career technical, core academic and elective courses which address both educational requirements and personal interests. 
  • Obtain specific career cluster occupational competencies, based on current industry standards, technology and practices. 
  • Transition from school to career pathways: including postsecondary education, apprenticeship, immediate employment and the military. 

Students, Faculty & Staff will be able to: 

  • Provide a safe, positive learning environment that reinforces the value of relationships, community, camaraderie, mutual support and respect. 
  • Foster self awareness and empathy for the views of others to promote social discourse and citizenship. 
  • Participate in programs and courses that respect, value, and provide learning opportunities from diverse perspectives, cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. 
  • Develop the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences as emerging global citizens.

Where Our Students Come From

We attract a diverse student population from across Connecticut because of our extensive Career and Technical Education programs, rigorous academics, opportunities for real-world work experience and the chance to earn college credit. Below are the towns our students frequently come from, but others are encouraged to apply.

Bozrah, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Colchester, Columbia, East Haddam, East Lyme (Niantic), Franklin (North Franklin), Hampton, Hebron, Griswold (Jewett City), Lebanon, Ledyard (Gales Ferry), Lisbon, Montville (Oakdale, Uncasville), New London, North Stonington, Norwich (Taftville), Old Saybrook, Plainfield (Moosup), Preston, Salem, Scotland, Sprague (Baltic, Hanover, Versailles), Sterling, Voluntown, Waterford, Windham (Willimantic)

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