Chromebooks are an essential part of the educational experience at Northeast Metro Tech and must be properly cared for. Fees will be assessed for damaged devices. Each summer, Chromebooks are collected for updates, and students will keep the same device throughout their years at NEMT.

Legacy Studios will be in the gymnasium to take student photos for IDs and the yearbook.

On Monday, August 25, shop stores will reopen for the purchase of dress code clothing. During shop weeks, students are expected to follow the dress code specific to their career technical program to ensure safety and fully participate in learning experiences. Each shop has its own unique online store, with orders being delivered to each family's home.

Ordering details and links to each shop’s store can be found on the Northeast website under the Parents & Students tab.

Grade 9 Exploratory Dress:

Join us on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria for our Grade 9 Parent Night. The presentation will cover essential topics to support your student's success this school year, including counseling services, scheduling, courses and credits, the Aspen Parent Portal, and available interventions. Additionally, information on the CTE Exploratory program, student expectations, and resources for student well-being will be shared.

Parent/guardian involvement is vital to student success, and we look forward to partnering with you on this journey. The school store will be open, offering additional Exploratory t-shirts and NE merchandise for purchase.

Students are expected to engage in learning opportunities in each class/shop throughout the school day. Cell phones and smartwatches distract students from participating in lessons, completing assignments, contributing to class discussions, and collaborating with teachers and classmates. Unsanctioned cell phone/smartwatch use during instructional time is prohibited. All learning spaces, including classrooms and shop areas, are equipped with cell phone holders, where students must place their silenced devices upon arrival. Violations, including unauthorized photographing or video recording, may result in disciplinary action. Students are permitted to use their devices during lunch.

Emergency calls by students should be made in an administrative office, and families should contact Office A at (781) 246-0810 ext. 1644 for individual student needs. Headphones/earbuds may be used for educational purposes only; otherwise, students should remove them. Bluetooth speakers are not allowed in the building.

Bus routes and schedules are available on the NEMT website under the Parents & Students tab. Students should arrive at their bus stop 10-15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

For questions, please contact Administrative Assistant Laura Ratcliffe:

📧 lratcliffe@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (781) 246-0810 ext. 1607

Mornings can be challenging, with heavy traffic on Farm Street, Hemlock Road, and nearby streets. Students and families are encouraged to leave home early enough for students to be in their homeroom before 7:45 a.m. For everyone’s safety and to keep traffic moving, please pull forward to the triple doors by the gymnasium for drop-off and pick-up.

The parking lot across from Landrigan Field (formerly J Lot) is exclusively for Wakefield Memorial High School students. Vehicles parked in this lot without a WMHS hanging placard are subject to towing per the Town of Wakefield.

In the Landrigan Field parking area, only marked spaces may be used. Parking in front of the field gate, within crosswalks, in marked fire lanes, or blocking entrances and exits are subject to ticketing or possible towing.

Parking on Hemlock Road, Farm Street, and surrounding neighborhood streets is allowed unless posted otherwise. Please be respectful by not blocking or partially blocking residential driveways.

All students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day. Additional meals and individual items may be purchased with cash, check, or through a MySchoolBucks account. Instructions for adding funds to a student’s meal account are available in this document. Students may not carry a negative balance; sufficient funds must be available at the time of purchase.

Families with questions should contact Food Services Director Jessica Bates:

📧 jbates@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (781) 246-0810 ext. 1671

The 25-26 school calendar is available on the NEMT website by selecting the calendar icon. Please note: Winter Break now extends through Friday, January 2, with students and staff returning on Monday, January 5. This reflects a change from the original calendar.

Eastern Bus Company is hiring bus drivers at a starting rate of $34.25 per hour with a guaranteed 25 hours per week (2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon). A CDL B with a school bus endorsement is required. If you don’t have one, Eastern Bus Company offers training in Billerica and will assist with testing in exchange for a two-year contract.

Drivers can also earn extra with charters at a rate of $24.00 per hour, with 6 hours guaranteed during the week and 8 hours on the weekend.

For more information, please contact Jessica Guadalupe:

📞 781-395-2515 | 📧 jguadalupe@easternbusco.com

Families are encouraged to have frequent conversations about their student's growth and development to support their ongoing success. To guide these conversations and monitor student attendance and grades, students and families should log in to Aspen regularly. Students and parents/guardians have individual accounts with access to different resources, so parents should not share their accounts with their student. Students should click the "Sign in with Google" button to access their accounts, while parents should use their assigned username and password.

For support using and navigating Aspen, take a moment to review the Aspen Parent Portal Information document and video, which can also be found under the Parents & Students tab on the NEMT website. Families in need of Aspen support should contact us at nex2@northeastmetrotech.com.

Information about Knights Athletics can be found on the NEMT website under the Departments tab. Northeast home games are live-streamed on Hudl Fan.

For any questions, please contact Athletic Director Donald Heres:

📧 dheres@northeastmetrotech.com | 📞 (617) 875-4432

📅Athletics Start Date/Tryout Information

🚌Preseason Bus Schedule

🔗 Register through Arbiter

📅 View the Athletics Calendar

Please view this resource to identify the school personnel who should be contacted when seeking support. Included is contact information for student absence reporting, CTE and academic department heads, school counseling support, nurses office, deans of students, transportation, athletics, MCAS, and special education.

📞 (781) 246-0810

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