district student handbook 2013-2014 - Union County Vocational ...

Message from the Superintendent
Dear Students:
The Board of Education of the Union County Vocational-
Technical Schools, along with its administration and faculty,
welcome you to our schools. We thank you for choosing our
campus for your educational program.
All of the resources of our District are here for you. We are
ready, willing and able to provide you with an outstanding
educational program – an incomparable academic and
technical training opportunity. Your degree of success here will
depend upon your willingness to dedicate yourself to the task at
hand; that is, being the best possible student you can be.
We encourage you to master the academic and technical skills
that are part of the program that you have selected. Your
teachers, counselors, support staff and school administration
will be at your side to assist along the way. Take advantage of
the wonderful educational opportunity that has been made
available to you.
Welcome to our school and best of luck.
Sincerely,
Peter Capodice
Superintendent of Schools
Mission Statement
The Union County Vocational-Technical School District is
dedicated to advancing the learning and well being of all
students. A quality learning experience is provided that fosters
democratic values, risk taking and a love of learning. We are
committed to developing student’s career, decision-making and
employability skills. Equal treatment, fairness and respect for
diversity are taught and modeled by all. Our faculty guides
students to understand the competing demands and
responsibilities that are part of the world of work and to
embrace a practice of life-long learning.