Central Montco Technical High School
For the Arts, Sciences, and Technology
HOLDING AREA FOR ITEMS TO BE USED AGAIN
CMTHS Community Partners in Education
CMTHS would like to thank our Community Partners for all that they have done, and continue to do, to support our CMTHS Community during this time.
Please visit our Facebook page to see the latest and greatest things that our community is doing! Please consider patronizing these supporters.
Click HERE to learn more about our community partners.
Central Montco Technical High School
is open by appointment only
(unless you are either a CMTHS employee or a student who is scheduled to attend).
Please call our main office at 610-277-2301 to arrange an appointment.
Thank you in advance for your understanding!
Helpful Links and Information
Check out our Virtual Learning Hub for Instructions on how to log into Schoology and PowerSchool.
Click HERE to view:
The CMTHS Health & Safety Plan and Reopening Models
The CMTHS Reopening Models Power Point
A video of the August JOC Meeting
Click HERE to view the Driver's Ed Reopening Plan
Tickets for the CMTHS Graduation are no longer available.
The deadline for ordering tickets was Tuesday, May 5th.
The May Virtual JOC Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM.
Click HERE for details.
Links are not live yet, thank you for your patience.
CMTHS is currently experiencing technical difficulties. We thank you for your patience.
2020-2021 NOCTI Testing
Due to many circumstances beyond our control during this pandemic, we have decided to forego the NOCTI testing for the 2020-2021 school year. Please submit all questions or concerns to questionhub@cmths.org.
Thank you.
CMTHS Summer Session 2021
Now Available for 6 Programs!
If you are a current 2nd or 3rd level student in:
Baking & Pastry Arts
Collision Repair
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Landscaping Design
Networking Technology
You can earn an additional 25 hours of hands-on experience in your program. Click below to learn how.
CMTHS Graduation Video Links
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Please notify CMTHS if your student has been exposed to COVID 19.
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Student health and symptom checks must be done prior to leaving for school. If symptomatic, students must stay home and email attendance@cmths.org.
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Symptoms include: Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
Thank you
NEW! CMTHS Pre-TECH
EXPERIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM
If you are a Colonial, Norristown, or Upper Merion Student who will be in 8th, 9th or 10th grade in Fall 2021 THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU!
CMTHS is offering the classes below at only $35 a day for 3 weeks this summer.
Auto Tech & Engine Repair
Baking & Pastry Arts
Collision Repair
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Networking Technology
Expressive Art & Music
Click below to learn more and sign up today!
Due to the inclement weather, Friday, February 19th is an All Virtual Day for CMTHS.
On Tuesday, February 2nd, CMTHS students will work according to their sending school's schedule. If your school has a snow day, please feel free to contact your CMTHS teacher to participate.
A Letter From The Director
Virtual Learning Only
From November 23rd to December 6th
Pennsylvania National Guard Association
Virutal Career Fair
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Click HERE for more information.
NEW! CMTHS Pre-TECH
EXPERIENCE SUMMER PROGRAM
If you are a Colonial, Norristown, or Upper Merion Student who will be in 8th, 9th or 10th grade in Fall 2021 THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU!
CMTHS is offering the classes below at only $35 a day for 3 weeks this summer.
Auto Tech & Engine Repair
Baking & Pastry Arts
Collision Repair
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Networking Technology
Expressive Art & Music
Click below to learn more and sign up today!
New Program Pending for 2021-2022
Do you have an interest in pursuing a career as an athletic trainer, physical therapist, nutritionist, occupational therapist, exercise coach or rehabilitation therapist? Then apply to the NEW Exercise Sciences and Rehab Therapy Program at CMTHS. Speak to your guidance counselor today!
Plymouth Whitemarsh and Lower Merion students are to return in-person
this Friday, December 11th, unless you opted for virtual only.
Any questions, please contact questionhub@cmths.org
For Norristown Students Only
Mr. Roth, Principal of Norristown High School discusses several topics including the return to virtual instruction for CMTHS as well as parameters to get back to hybrid.
The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted
and CMTHS has no water restrictions.
Required Student and Parent Orientation
August 28th
5:30 Session or
6:45 Session
The required orientation is for ALL students (returning and new) and parents/guardians.
You will meet staff and instructors and have all questions answered about the campus, schedule, and your program.
Two sessions are available -- select the session that’s most convenient for you. We look forward to seeing you!
CMTHS will be CLOSED for students on
Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd
The building will be OPEN for designated voting.
NORRISTOWN EARLY TUESDAY BUS SCHEDULES
Click HERE.
NOCTI Pre-Testing for Seniors
CMTHS Seniors, are you ready to show your technical knowledge?
NOCTI Pre-Testing will take place from
October 14th through 18th
Wednesday, November 13th
from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
*Tour the Building
*Learn about CMTHS Programs
*Meet Instructors and Staff
CMTHS FUNDRAISING
Yankee Candle Sales extended through December 20th!
Show your support for CMTHS by participating in one of our Fundraisers!
We are currently selling Yankee
Candles to benefit Student Services.
Chick-fil-a Wednesdays
are back! Purchase a $5.00 sandwich on Wednesday, 1/8 to benefit Senior Graduation Caps and Gowns.
Please click HERE for more information about CMTHS Fundraising.
MARKING PERIOD 2 GRADES
NOW AVAILABLE ON
POWERSCHOOL PORTAL
Marking Period 2 grades are available for viewing on your CMTHS PowerSchool Portal by clicking the PowerSchool icon above and logging in to your account.
For more information on how to connect to your PowerSchool Portal click here.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child's grades, please contact your child's teacher.
If you are having difficulty logging on to PowerSchool, please contact Ms. Lowery in our Counseling Office at 610-277-2301.
CMTHS FUNDRAISING
Chick-fil-a Fundraiser
are back! Purchase a $5.00 sandwich
to benefit CMTHS Student Activities.
Please click HERE for more information about CMTHS Fundraising.
CMTHS Open House 2020
CMTHS Open House on March 24th from 6p-8p.
(Click on the picture for a printable flyer.)
CENTRAL MONTCO TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC NOTICE
The CMTHS Joint Operating Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15th at 6:30 PM
Due to the current disaster emergency declared by Governor Wolf by Proclamation dated March 6, 2020, and the subsequent Executive Order closing schools and in consideration of the health and safety of the school community, notice is hereby given that the JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE (the “JOC”) of the CENTRAL MONTCO TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (“CMTHS”) shall convene a regularly scheduled JOC meeting on July 15, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Public participation at this meeting shall be limited to remote connection using a virtual meeting platform to allow for connection by any member of the public and provide a mechanism for participants to indicate that they would like to speak and offer comments during the public comment portion of the meeting. Directions for connection to and participation in the public meeting will be published on the School’s publicly accessible website. Meeting minutes will be posted on the School’s website. The JOC reserves the right to entertain any and all such matters that may be properly brought before it at the meeting. This notice is posted pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Sunshine Act, 65 Pa.C.S. § 701, et seq.
Important Graduation Information
Information About
Student Item Pick-Up
May 14, 2020
We are very close to beginning our student item distribution process which will begin with seniors.
Seniors – in the very near future you will be receiving a phone call and an email giving you specific instructions on how and where you will be able to pick up all of your belongings. When you pick up your belongings you will also receive your caps and gown, portfolio, and other items. Thank you for your patience and be ready for a phone call from one of our staff members who will give you specific directions. Our goal is to return all of your items as safely as we possibly can following the guidelines recommended by the health experts.
Thank you again for your patience. We look forward to seeing you soon.
ATTENTION
SENIORS:
Do you remember what day and time you are scheduled to pick up your cap, Gown, and other items?
If not,
then contact DR. King
EMAIL: aking@cmths.org
or Call: 484-854-3506
Announcing
the First Ever
CMTHS
Virtual Graduation
Due to the COVID 19 situation and Governor Wolf’s order to keep schools closed, this year’s CMTHS Graduation will be a Virtual Graduation presented on
Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 PM.
We are also planning a 2020 Alumni Event so we can all be together in-person once things open up again, but for now, we’re going virtual.
The staff here at CMTHS are busy planning an awesome and fun presentation to honor all of our amazing seniors, but seniors, we need your help to send us pictures to make this the best graduation ever.
CMTHS Extended Closure Hub
Updated June 10, 2020
Click HERE to visit our new CMTHS Extended Closure Hub where you can find all of the latest news, letters from our Director Mr. Schram, and other helpful information.
A Letter From The Director
Virtual Learning Only From November 23rd to December 6th
November 16, 2020
Hello CMTHS Families,
An increase in COVID positivity rates was anticipated this fall, and Montgomery County and many parts of Pennsylvania and the U.S. are now seeing increases.
In an effort to proactively address the potential for school-based transmission, CMTHS will be following the order of the Montgomery County Office of Public Health, which has voted to require all schools to move to virtual/remote learning only between November 23 and December 6. This order applies to all students, and all in-school student activities during this time period.
The Office of Public Health (OPH) has told schools that it wants to take a proactive approach in anticipation that families will be gathering and traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday. The OPH believes this two-week move to fully virtual instruction will ultimately give schools a stronger chance at remaining in-person in some capacity after the holiday.
The OPH and CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) have told public schools that the two-week move to virtual instruction is prudent given a surge in rising case counts and an increase in hospitalizations. As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our priority. As we continue to move through a challenging school year, we continue to rely on the advice and support of local medical experts and the Montgomery County OPH to help guide our decisions.
Health officials from OPH and CHOP’s Policy Lab have said that transmission in schools has been low this school year due to strong mitigation efforts such as social distancing, mask wearing, and strong hygiene and sanitizing procedures. CMTHS has additionally created very specific entrances, parking strategies, eliminated unnecessary hallway traffic, eliminated group meetings and congregant areas, assigned rest rooms, and has implemented many other important strategies to keep our students and staff as safe as possible. While there have not been any reported cases at CMTHS, the OPH has said that contact tracing shows most positive cases in school students and staff have originated from events outside of school, such as social gatherings and recreational league sports.
Our success here at CMTHS has been a credit to our unyielding care exemplified by our students and staff. At CMTHS it is imperative that we also rely on the support of our community to provide in-person instruction. Our community complying with all the necessary measures to stay safe in school and in the community during the holiday season will continue to be the key to our success. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and vigilance with safety (masks, distancing, hygiene) both in and out of school. At CMTHS we carefully monitor our staff each day for symptoms and illness. We ask our CMTHS parents and students to continue the careful monitoring of our students for symptoms and illness each evening and in the mornings.
The past two months have been a challenge, and we are up for the challenge of the upcoming months. We look forward to seeing all of our students in the near future as we continue to collaborate with our sending districts and follow the advice of our OPH and medical experts.
Stay safe!
Seth Schram
Administrative Director
How to Log into PowerSchool
Dr. King explains how to log into
PowerSchool for the first time.
A Video From The Assistant Director
Dr. King explains how to see your grades from the 1st marking period and offers advice and assistance for every CMTHS student. Check it out!
GRAB-A-DAY SUMMER CAMPS
RETURN TO CMTHS!
Summer activity camps will be back!
July 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, and 28-30 from 8a-2:30p
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
DRIVER'S EDUCATION AT CMTHS
New Session Starting January 13th
Register Now!
CMTHS provides a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved Classroom and Behind-The-Wheel Drivers Training Program for all interested students. This program meets Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations and insurance industry requirements.
Click HERE for more information.
Please be advised that all classes and driving lessons are cancelled indefinitely. All payments for unused lessons and classes will be refunded in the near future. Please watch the website for more information as to when classes and lessons may resume. Thank You for your patience at this time.
Completion of an approved Drivers Education 30-hour Classroom course is required in order to take the Drivers Licensing Exam at CMTHS per the Pennsylvania Department of Education (high school students only). You will be asked to submit a copy of certificate if course was not taken at CMTHS.
1. A registration fee of $125.00 is required to enroll in the Classroom portion only.
2. A registration fee of $360.00 is required to enroll in the Behind-The-Wheel portion only.
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Behind the Wheel lessons are individually scheduled.
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Note: All lessons start and end at Central Montco Technical High School. We do not offer door to door service.
3. A registration fee of $485.00 is required to enroll in both portions at the same time.
4. A license or learner’s permit is required to actually drive. The Pennsylvania Drivers Licensing Exam is given to full-time students who have completed the classroom and behind-the-wheel, and have not graduated from high school.
5. No refunds.
Program registration can be accomplished by completing the Driver's Education registration form and sending it to Central Montco Technical High School with check enclosed (or cash in person). Students will be scheduled by Central Montco Technical High School based upon their session selection.
Central Montco Technical High School (CMTHS) provides a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved Classroom and Behind-The-Wheel Drivers Training Program for all interested students. This program meets Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations and insurance industry requirements.
2019-2020 Fall/Winter Session
All sessions are 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SESSION 3
March 23, 25, 30, April 1, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
2020 Summer Session
All sessions are 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
SESSION 1
June 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, July 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
SESSION 2
July 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30
Program registration can be accomplished by completing the Driver's Education registration form and sending it to Central Montco Technical High School with check enclosed (or cash in person). Students will be scheduled by Central Montco Technical High School based upon their session selection.
The Classroom instruction consists of 30 hours of instruction provided by certified teachers at the Technical High School. Classes are scheduled after school, evening and summer hours for students who are approaching their 16th birthday and reside in either Colonial, Norristown Area or Upper Merion Area School District. Program registration can be accomplished by completing the Classroom registration form and sending it to Central Montco Technical High School with check enclosed (or cash in person). Students will be scheduled by Central Montco Technical High School based upon their session selection.
For registration confirmation – enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with registration.
Central Montco Technical High School also provides Behind-The-Wheel training consisting of 6 hours of actual driving with instruction in dual-controlled cars provided by Central Montco Technical High School and Drivers Licensing Exam given during the 6th hour. Instruction is scheduled on an individual basis. All BTW lessons start and finish at CMTHS. We do not offer door to door service. The instructor is PA certified and driving is according to his schedule. Eligible students must be 16 years or older, have obtained their learner’s permit or license. A registration form must be submitted with payment enclosed in order to schedule Behind-The-Wheel instruction. The instructor must be notified 24 hours prior to the cancellation or students will be charged for the time scheduled and will need to schedule additional hours above the original 6 hours at a $60.00 per hour fee.
Students who successfully complete the 30 hours Classroom instruction and the 6 hours Behind-The-Wheel will receive certificates. Both certificates are required by most insurance companies for a reduction in insurance premiums. The Pennsylvania Drivers Licensing Exam is given to full-time students who have successfully completed both the classroom and behind-the-wheel and have not graduated from high school. Proof of PDE approved 30 hour classroom training is required if student did not attend classroom instruction at Central Montco Technical High School.
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION:
PLEASE read the parent/guardian Graduation Letter above with all of the details before ordering tickets.
Due to our approved COVID-19 MCOPH Mitigation Plan, students are limited to 3 tickets each: 1 for the student and 2 for guests.
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Tickets are FREE.
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Deadline for ticket ordering is Wednesday, May 5th - no tickets can be ordered after that date
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Click below to order tickets.
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You will need to provide the student name and program, the names of the 2 guests, and an email address where we will send your tickets.
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Children are discouraged from attending, but if they do attend, they must have a ticket
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You will need to agree to follow the CMTHS COVID Safety Policy.
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Check your spam/junk mail folder if necessary.