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CHS - ES BOCES: Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology

(Updated: December 5, 2024)

Dear parents/guardians of current 10th & 11th grade students,

Your child may be eligible to attend a career/vocational training program at Eastern Suffolk BOCES as part of their academic day during the 2025-26 school year.  Interested students must complete an application to be considered.  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.  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, 2025.

Students who submit applications must meet with their counselor to ensure that there is appropriate space in their schedule to allow them to attend their desired program.  Additionally, students who have an IEP or 504 plan are strongly encouraged to indicate their desire to attend a BOCES program at their Annual Review meeting.  

The process, as well as a suggested timeline for applications, is outlined below:

  • December 16, 2024: BOCES informational session at CHS during 3rd period.  Students must pre-register in Guidance to attend this session.  Applications will be distributed to all students in attendance. *Attendance at the orientation is not mandatory.  Students can request applications in the CHS Guidance Office at any time during scheduling.
  • January, 2025: CHS scheduling begins.  Students must notify their counselor that they are interested in attending a BOCES program in 2025-26.
  • February 5, 2025: Tentative BOCES field trip.  Students must pre-register to attend this field trip. *Please note that this event is subject to transportation availability.*
  • February 6, 2025: BOCES Open House evening parent informational meeting at technical centers.  Parents and students are strongly encouraged to attend this event.  Parents will learn more about their student’s program of interest and any additional costs that may be associated with enrollment.
  • Spring 2025: Enrollment decisions are provided to students from BOCES.

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.

Sincerely,

Jessica Yawney-Kohler

The following information is for Connetquot High School students who attend the Edward J. Milliken Technical Center (MTC) or the Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center (BTC).

Edward J. Milliken Technical Center (MTC), 375 Locust Ave, Oakdale, NY 11769

  • Principal – Dr. Chanelle Cox  (631) 244-5800.  
  •  Email address: ccox@esboces.org

Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center (BTC), 350 Martha Ave, Bellport, NY 11713

  • Assistant Principal - Chris W. D'Ambrosio (631) 286-6940.  
  •  Email address: cdambros@esboces.org

BTC | MTC - SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • AM SESSION is from 7:45 AM to 10:15 AM
  • PM SESSION is from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Bus transportation is provided from the high school to the technical center sites. 

Please refer to BTC | MTC transportation schedule below:

AM Session Departure Times From CHS:

          BTC – estimated departure from CHS is 7:15 AM

          MTC – estimated departure from CHS is 7:20 AM

CHS bus pick-up is located in the bus parking lot by the Music Doors

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)

CHS bus pick-up is located outside the cafeteria patio gate

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.