(Updated: January 11, 2024)
January 5, 2024
(Information for CHS Students who attended the January 4, 204 ES BOCES Technical Education Program informational meeting)
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Your child attended the BOCES informational session held at CHS yesterday. At that time, they were provided information related to applying to BOCES, visitation opportunities and program offerings in various career/vocational training programs. If your child is interested in attending Eastern Suffolk BOCES as part of their academic day during the 2024-25 school year they must complete an application to be considered.
The process, as well as a suggested timeline for applications, is outlined below:
BOCES will make the ultimate decision as to whether or not to accept a student into their program, after evaluating candidates in three categories: grades (or academic performance), attendance, and discipline. Starting this year applicants will be reviewed on a lottery system by BOCES. BOCES will randomly assign a number to each submitted application and review all applications in assigned number order after March 1, 2024.
Please note that BOCES enrollment is an annual admission. Students are not eligible to enroll once the school year has begun. It is imperative that students strongly consider their desire to attend such a program. Changing or dropping BOCES enrollment to return full-time to the high school can present scheduling challenges.
Students entering their junior year will attend BOCES during the second half of their school day, which equates to four (4) academic periods at a BOCES site. These students return to the high school after the school day and take late bus transportation. Seniors who attend BOCES are eligible to attend a morning program, which means that they are at a BOCES site for five (5) academic periods.
In the event that your student is interested in attending a BOCES career/vocational program, a copy of the BOCES application has been attached to this mailing for your convenience. A full list of BOCES programs is available for review HERE.
Should you have questions regarding BOCES career/vocational programs and their potential benefit for your student, please contact your child’s counselor or Connetquot High School’s Counseling Center at 631-244-2228 option 2.
2024 BOCES Visitation Permission Slip.pdf
2024 BOCES Parent Open House.pdf
Sincerely,
Jessica Yawney-Kohler Director of Guidance Connetquot Central School District Email: jyawneykohler@ccsdli.org Phone: 631-244-2228 ext. 1020
The following information is for Connetquot High School students who attend the Edward J. Mlliken Technical Center (MTC) or the Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center (BTC).
Edward J. Milliken Technical Center (MTC), 375 Locust Ave, Oakdale, NY 11769
Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center (BTC), 350 Martha Ave, Bellport, NY 11713
SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
Bus transportation is provided from the high school to the technical center sites.
AM Session Departure Times From CHS:
BTC – estimated departure from CHS is 7:15 AM
MTC – estimated departure from CHS is 7:20 AM
AM Session Return Times from BTC and MTC:
BTC – estimated return to CHS at 10:45 AM (period 5)
MTC – estimated return to CHS at 10:38 AM (period 5)
PM Session Departure time from CHS:
BTC – estimated departure: 11:30 AM (period 6)
MTC – estimated departure: 11:45 AM (period 6)
PM Session Return Time from BTC and MTC is approximately 3:00 PM
*****EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES CTE PROGRAM: TWO-HOUR DELAY*****
Connetquot's AM BOCES CTE program participation will be canceled for the day, and your child's absence will be excused. Your child should report to CHS, where we will house them until their first regularly scheduled class period. This information will be reiterated in the delay notice and any subsequent notice from CHS.
High School Homepage
MTC - Edward J. Milliken Technical Center Homepage
BTC - Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center Homepage