Student Information

ATHLETIC, EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Upper Cape Tech offers a variety of athletics and activities which foster competitiveness, build leadership, and encourage teamwork in a cooperative and fun atmosphere.

The following are athletic offerings:

Soccer
Volleyball
Cross Country
Basketball (Boys / Girls)
Cheerleading
Baseball
Softball
Golf
Lacrosse
Football ( Co-operative team with Bourne High School)*
Ice Hockey (Co-operative team with Mashpee High School)*
Track (Co-operative team with Bourne High School)*

In addition , we offer the following activities:

Chess Club
Book/Literary Club
Drama Club
Dances / Prom
Gay / Straight Alliance
Interact (Rotary International)
Multi-Cultural Unity Team
National Honor Society
Non-Traditional Support
Peer Mediation / Peer Mentoring
Renaissance
SADD
Student Government
Yearbook

*Co-curricular activity or sport may result in an activity fee.

If a group of students is interested in forming a new club or activity and they have a faculty member interested in being its advisor, the Assistant Principal will process their requiest for approval.

ATHLETIC, EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible to participate in athletics, extracurricular, or co-curricular activities during the 1st marking period, the student must have been promoted to the next grade level, and displayed good citizenship.

To be eligible to participate for the second marking term and every marking term thereafter, a student must:

1. be passing all subjects for the most recently completed term for the season. Students not eligible on the first day of the season may not become eligible at any time during the season. This would include one failing grade in any subject and time owed in the Pathway attendance program.

2. be passing shop for the previous term and for the year

3. display good citizenship (i.e. all detentions must be served and student should have a record of responsible behavior.)

There will be no participation in any athletic, extracurricular/co-curricular activity while a student is suspended.  Eligibility is subject to review by Advisor, Coach, and/or Assistant Principal.

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EXTRA HELP

Students who experience difficulty with their school work may request extra help from classroom teachers.  Each teacher is available at least one afternoon a week for students to make up tests and work missed for valid reasons and to provide additional instruction to students who are having difficulty with work presented during regular classes.  

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LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

Your library contains a wealth of information, print, audio-visual, and electronic (computer) resources, as well as a fine collection of books, magazines, and newspapers for your enjoyment.

The library is located on the second floor and is open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Students are welcome at all times during the school day and will be admitted with an agenda signed by their teacher. Agendas are not required during lunch, but seating is limited. After school session appointment forms must be used by students planning to use the library after 2:10 p.m.

PUBLICITY

News articles and features, including pictures about Upper Cape Tech students appear in local newspapers and on our school website from time to time. Parents are requested to sign the release form included at the front of the student agenda books and return them to the school office. Full names and other personal information such as home addresses, email addresses, etc. will not be used on the website.

LUNCHES

Upper Cape Tech utilizes a computerized cafeteria system.  Each student will have a cafeteria account that is accessed with their student I.D. number or student last name. 

• Student can bring in checks only (no cash) to place money on their account. This money can be used to purchase anything in the food line. Once money is placed on account, students cannot receive cash out of their account at any time.
• Students are not allowed to charge food or snacks to their accounts. You must pay for what you receive.
• Any student with a food allergy should see the culinary arts instructor or school nurse regarding any allergies.
• Juice is available for substitution of milk for lactose intolerant students.
• Vegetarian substitutions are available upon request. Please see the culinary arts instructor for what is available.

Upper Cape Tech participates in the free and reduced lunch program.  Questions may be directed to the School Office.

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SALES AND SOLICITATIONS

All sales and solicitations within the school or at school sponsored events by individuals or groups must have the approval of the Assistant Principal.

A student may not sell any item(s) to any school personnel or another student for individual profit.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES / CELL PHONES

For security reasons and to insure a productive educational environment, electronic devices (to include but not be limited to radios, cameras, tape players, disc players, pagers, laser pointers, or other electronic devices) are not to be in view or utilized in the school building.  This also includes headsets, which are not allowed while students are working on computers. The same will apply during extra-curricular activities and/or athletic events.

Upper Cape Tech shall assume no responsibility for any electronic device or cellular telephone misplaced, lost, or stolen during school, after school, or while on any school related trip or event.

• All electronic devices are to be put away upon entering the school and throughout the day.

Violation of the above will result in confiscation and/or suspension.

Cell Phone / Electronic Devices Use Policy

• These items are not be be utilized during school hours or during after school detention and extra help.
• Use of these items on school externships and field trips may be used ONLY with permission of a faculty member.
• Cell phones/electronic devices seen by staff members during the school day will be confiscated, turned in to the Assistant Principal, and returned to the student:
  • 1st time - after serving an assigned and scheduled office detention.
  • 2nd time - Each subsequent offense will result in a number os scheduled office detentions equal to the number of times the item has been confiscated, after which the item is returned.
• Cell phones can be used at extra-curricular activities OUTSIDE of the building.

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LOST AND FOUND

The lost and found department is located in the Assistant Principal office.  If you have any lost articles or lose anything, check with the secretary to the Assistant Principal. From time to time, unclaimed articles will be donated to charity.

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LOCKERS

Lockers are not to be shared.  You are responsible for the care and contents of your locker and liable for any damage.  Only school-issued locks are to be placed on student lockers; all other locks will be removed. All student lockers must be maintained in a neat and orderly manner. No application of stickers or writing either inside or outside of lockers.

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MONEY AND VALUABLE ARTICLES

Please do not bring large amounts of money or valuables to school.  All valuable articles should be in possession of the owner at all times or held in the school safe located in the School Office.  The school cannot accept responsibility for stolen money or other articles.

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SCHOOL INSURANCE

Students attending the Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School are covered during school hours by an accident policy purchased by the school.  A school accident and heath insurance program providing extra coverage is made available to all students at the beginning of each school year.

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TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are provided to all students in required subject areas.  Students are responsible for their condition and security.  Should your book become damaged, written in, or lost, you will be required to pay for its replacement promptly.

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