RESIDENT STUDENTS (Current Leicester Students)

Enrollment in Career Technical Education program is open to all Leicester Public School students.  Qualified applicants are considered for all open seats without regards to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.  In addition, no student will be disqualified based on prior academic performance or perceived level of support, including Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners, Students from Economically Disadvantaged Homes, etc.

All Grade 9 Students at Leicester High School participate in an Exploratory Course during their freshman year.  The Exploratory Course is a course that has students attend each Chapter 74 Program for a short period of time, where the students are exposed to that industry including possible career opportunities, learn about the tools and materials of that trade, and learn some basic skills.  This allows students and families to make informed choices about which Shop they want to pursue.  Upon completion of the Exploratory course, Students will then choose their Shop.  Space is limited in each Shop (depending on the program).  If there are more students interested in entering a Shop, than seats available, a lottery will be held to determine which Students will be enrolled.

NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS (Grade 8 Clinton Students)

Students who are not residents of Leicester are eligible to apply for admission to LHS’s CTE Programs for the Fall of 2025.  All entering students in Grade 9 will be enrolled in an Exploratory class where Students have the opportunity to experience each of the Chapter 74 programs for a short period of time.  Upon completion of the Exploratory Course, Students will select the Shop they wish to enroll in.  Space is limited in each Shop (depending on the program).  If there are more students interested in entering a Shop, than seats available, a lottery will be held to determine which Students will be enrolled.  Please be aware that residents of Leicester who meet the minimum admission requirements will be admitted before any non-residents seeking the same program. Students and families can find information on the Chapter 74 Nonresident Student Tuition Program online.

For Grade 8 Students interested in enrolling in Leicester High Schools Vocational Program, please complete both of the following application forms:

1. the State Application - This State Form is a Google Doc.  It can be printed and applicants can fill it out by hand, or the applicant can make a copy of it, rename it, and fill it in on the computer.  When the done, the applicant should print it.  When completed, the applicant must turn in a hard copy of this application to the Guidance Office at Clinton Middle School.

2. Leicester High School Application - This form is the Leicester High application form.  It provides us with information that allows us to understand what program you are interested in, and contact information.  This is an online form that goes directly to the Leicester High School Guidance Office.

Calendar of Important Dates:

• Application Period - February 25, 2025- April 1, 2025

• Informational Meeting at Clinton Middle School- March 6, 2024 (for Students)

• Virtual Information Session for Students and Families- March 26, 2024 at 6:30PM

• Open House for Students and Families at LHS- March  27, 2025 at 6:00PM

• Applications Due to  to Middle School Guidance Office by the end of the day - April 1, 2025

• If there are more applicants than seats available in the program, then a lottery will be held on April 10, 2025.

• Students/Families informed of Acceptance/Waitlist by the end of the day - April 11, 2025

• Students/Families must confirm enrollment by the end of the day - April 17, 2025

• Students begin at Leicester High School- Fall of 2025