Escuela Secundaria Técnica Central Montco

The 2026-2027 Application for CMTHS will open at 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

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Interested in applying to CMTHS? Please see the information below! 

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APPLY TO CMTHS

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High School Application & Admission Requirements 

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• Who May Apply to Attend CMTHS?

 

Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 who reside in the Colonial, Norristown, Upper Merion & Lower Merion Districts may apply to attend CMTHS.

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Students must complete the online application as the first step in the application process. For high school students who are not enrolled at above school districts (students who are home-schooled, or attending charter, private school or parochial school, etc.), must meet with their school counselor who can then contact us at admissions@cmths.org.  

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• How is Admission Granted?

 

Enrollment at CMTHS is limited. Therefore, each applicant is evaluated based on the information provided in the application. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and admission will be granted until all openings in that program are filled. The remaining applicants are then placed on a waiting list for potential placement as openings occur in those programs. 

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• Application Deadline!

 

Since there are a limited number of openings each year, students should have their application on file at CMTHS by January 20 for the next school year. Applications submitted after the first round of application submissions will be considered on a space available basis. 

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Questions?  Please email admissions@cmths.org

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Disability-Related Access and Supports

CMTHS does not discriminate based on disability and complies fully with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and applicable Pennsylvania special education regulations.

 

Students with disabilities are entitled to equal access to CMTHS programs and services. Appropriate accommodations, modifications, and supports will be provided in coordination with the student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan. This includes all students eligible under IDEA’s 13 disability categories and students qualifying for protections and services under Section 504.

 

In accordance with IDEA and Pennsylvania regulations, CMTHS participates in IEP team meetings when it is being considered as part of a student’s placement, including during referrals. This ensures appropriate planning, coordination, and adherence to procedural safeguards

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FAQS

POTENTIAL STUDENTS

 

Which programs are highly enrolled?

1. Cosmetology

2. Healthcare Sciences

3. Building Trades

4. Automotive Technology

5. Baking & Pastry Arts

6. Early Childhood Education

 

What happens to incomplete application?

Incomplete application will be deleted after 4 weeks of inactivity.

 

What is the likelihood that an incoming 12th grade student will get a seat in a highly enrolled program?

Unfortunately, it is very unlikely.

 

Can a student enroll into an open program and have the possibility to switch to a highly enrolled program the following year?

Unfortunately, it is very unlikely due the limited seats. 

 

Can a student who will be moving to Colonial, Norristown, Upper Merion or Lower Merion Districts in the next school year, apply to attend CMTHS?

No. Potential new students must live in and attend one of the above school districts at the time of starting an application.

 

CURRENT CMTHS STUDENTS

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Do returning students that are staying in the same program have to fill out a new application?

No.

 

What if a student fails their 10th grade CTE coursework?

Students who fail their 10th grade CTE coursework for the year are ineligible to return to the same program in 11th grade.  They may reapply to a different program as new applicants and will be considered based on availability and district quota.

 

What if a student fails their 11th Grade CTE coursework?

Students who fail their 11th grade CTE coursework for the year are ineligible to return as first-year seniors, as they will not meet the requirements to complete a full CTE Program of Study (POS) in one-year.

 

What about current students who want to change programs in the 2026-2027?

Drop/Add period is until September 30, 2026.

If there are no openings, two options:

1. Stay in current program

2. Return to sending school

 

What about current students who want to change programs for the next school year?

Current CMTHS students who want to change programs for the following year will need to complete a new application.  Please remember that those students will be reviewed in the order of enrollment operations. 

 

What if a student transfers to a Cyber Charter School?

Student will be withdrawn from CMTHS and must reapply. 

 

What if a student switches from one sending school to another (ex. NAHS to UMAHS)?

The school counselor of the new school (ex. UMAHS) must notify CMTHS Admissions of this change immediately to hold the student’s seat AND the school counselor of the withdrawn school (ex. NAHS) must complete a withdraw form to CMTHS Admission.