Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, often abbreviated Tri-County, is a public high school in Franklin, Massachusetts. Established in 1977, Tri-County’s mission is to provide an excellent comprehensive technical and academic education to regional high school students. Enrollment at Tri-County is now approaching 1,000 students. Tri-County is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is a member of the Massachusetts School to Career Initiative, a member of the Metro West Consortium on Technical Preparation, and a member of the Southern Regional Education Board’s High Schools That Work program. Tri-County is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award.
Towns in District
As a regional high school, Tri-County accepts students from a number of towns. The towns composing the district are:
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- Franklin, Massachusetts
- Medfield, Massachusetts
- Medway, Massachusetts
- Millis, Massachusetts
- Norfolk, Massachusetts
- North Attleborough, Massachusetts
- Plainville, Massachusetts
- Seekonk, Massachusetts
- Sherborn, Massachusetts
- Walpole, Massachusetts
- Wrentham, Massachusetts
Curriculum
Academics
Students receive a full academic education including:
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- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Music
- Business Technology
- CAD
- Physical Education
- Health
The College Board placed Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School on the 2014 AP District Honor Roll for the school’s significant gains in student access to and success in Advanced Placement courses. Tri-County was one of 547 school districts in the United States and Canada to be named to the 5th annual Honor Roll. The list recognizes school districts that have increased the number of students participating in AP while improving the number of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher.
Ninety-four percent of Tri-County tenth graders scored a proficient or higher on the ELA portion of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test in the spring of 2014. As a result of their performance, Tri-County was named a Level 1 school on the state's 5-point accountability system for the third straight year. This means the school meets gap narrowing goals.
Career Programs
The 16 Career Programs offered at Tri-County. They include:
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- Auto Collision Repair
- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry
- Computer Information Systems
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assisting
- Early Education
- Electrical Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Graphic Communications
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
- Legal and Protective Services
- Medical Careers
- Metal Fabrication
- Plumbing and Hydronic Heating
Athletics
Tri-County RVTHS is a member of the Mayflower League. The league is made up of the following high schools:
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- Avon High School
- Bishop Connolly High School
- Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
- Bristol County Agricultural High School
- Blue Hills Regional Technical School
- Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
- Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
- Holbrook Junior Senior High School
- Nantucket High School
- Norfolk County Agricultural High School
- Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School (Cougars Cup)
- Sacred Heart High School
- Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School
- South Shore Vocational Technical High School
- Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
- West Bridgewater High School
- Westport High School
- - In 2008, football team played in the Division 4A Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium, but eventually lost to Manchester-Essex, 36-6.
- - The Cougars also made it to the 2010 Massachusetts Large Vocational Super Bowl.
In 2010 the Boys Varsity basketball team won their first ever Mayflower League title.
Adult Education
Tri-County also offers Adult Education courses. The Adult Education office offers Postsecondary programs in the Cosmetology and Nursing fields. The office also offers courses aimed at building career and life skills.
Notable alumni
- Bobby Santos III, NASCAR Modified division racer
References
External links
- Tri-County Official Site
- Mass DOE Profile
- [1] Tri-County named to 5th annual AP District Honor Roll
- [2] Tri-County RVTHS students score above state average on MCAS
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