Attention Grades 7 & 8 Families
SAVE THE DATE: North Andover High School looks forward to welcoming NAMS families on TBD for our 8th Grade Open House. During this event, families will have access to a building tour, learn about our academic offerings and course selection, and preview our co-curricular activities like athletics teams and clubs. The high school will send more information to families after the new year. We hope you'll join us!
Admissions Contact Information for Prospective Students and Families: admissions@essextech.net or (978) 304-4705
Open House: Essex North Shore’s Annual Open House will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Two sessions will be offered and parents/caregivers must preregister. Additional information will be available at Essexnorthshore.org/admissions in mid-to-late October
Essex Tech Portal Availability: Essex Tech anticipates enabling their electronic application portal (Go2CTE) to begin accepting applications no later than November 1, 2026. Watch for the “Apply Now” button on their admissions website
Deadline for applications is Sunday, January 10, 2026
Translation and Interpretation Services for Prospective Students & Caregivers: Should prospective grade 8 students or caregivers benefit from translation or interpretation services during the admissions season and/or with the application process, please email Ms. Katia Lugo, their Spanish Speaking Bilingual Family Liaison, at klugo@essextech.net or 978-304-4705 or translation@essextech.net
Application Policy: https://essexnorthshore.org/admissions/admissions-policy/
Lottery System Fact Sheet: https://cdn.essexnorthshore.org/blobessextechw6f51590741/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EssexAdmissionsFactSheet-2025-2026_V6.pdf
NAMS Presentation: Representatives from Essex Tech will hold a presentation for all 8th grade NAMS students on TBD during the school day. We highly encourage you to attend the Open House on November 21, 2026
Admissions Contact Information for Prospective Students and Families: https://www.glts.net/admissions/learn-about-admissions
Madisyn Portorreal
Admissions Specialist
(978) 686-0194 ext. 2061
Betzy Gomez
Equitable Access Liaison
(978) 686-0194 ext. 2059
Open House for Prospective Students & Families:
Applications: https://glts.go2cte.com/
Apply online through the GLTS Admissions Portal https://glts.go2cte.com/. Paper applications can be requested by contacting the Admissions Office at admissions@glts.net or call (978) 686-0194 ext. 2061 or 2059
Priority Deadline:
Admissions/Lottery System: Admissions will now be determined by lottery when there are more applicants than available seats. Because space is limited, an admissions process is required for CTE schools in accordance with MGL 603 CMR 4.00. At Greater Lawrence Technical School (GLTS), all applicants to grades 9–12 will be reviewed following this policy. Selective criteria such as grades, attendance, discipline, and recommendations will no longer be considered.
NAMS Presentation: Representatives for GLTS will hold a presentation for all 8th NAMS grade students on TBD during the school day.
Private High School or Technical High School
We understand the importance of finding the right school for your child and will support them throughout this process. If your child is planning on applying to a private high school or technical high school we ask that you reference the following link to download all necessary documents as well as to familiarize yourself with our process and requirements.
PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnSI7hnkLJF1TDWV-ZdPB50S1zyF5ZQM-qjBl19aa1Y/edit
INFORMATION SHEET:
Please have your child fill out the information sheet and provide an electronic copy to your child's guidance counselor as well as any teacher who is writing a recommendation. This information is incredibly helpful as our wish is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your child's strengths, accomplishments and overall skill set.
docs.google.com/document/d/1tTmLdhk8avjzr-dhg96Y3f3wvu3Xx6TJE3VtFQkaYaQ/edit?usp=sharing
**Important: We ask parents and students to research private high schools and technical schools on their own. The counseling department does not provide information or applications regarding private high schools, however, we will assist your child by writing recommendations and sending all supporting documents. For "on-line" recommendations, the counseling department completes the "school report" (i.e. "principal/counselor recommendation" and "transcript" form). "Personal" and "Special Interest" recommendations are generally completed by someone other than the counselor.
***Please note that trimester 1 ends on December 4, 2026 which means that transcripts cannot be uploaded prior to this date. All private/technical school applications that have been given to Ms. Chute will be uploaded when transcripts are available. We will make every effort to upload your child's applications by the identified due date.***