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'''Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School''' is a public school in [[Glasgow, Delaware]] and is among four high schools within the [[New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District]], which includes [[Delcastle Technical High School]] in an [[unincorporated area]], [[Howard High School of Technology]] in Wilmington, and [[St. Georges Technical High School]] in St. Georges.
'''Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School''' is a public high school in [[Glasgow, Delaware]] and is one of four [[vocational-technical school]] high schools within the [[New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District]].<ref name=NCES/>


== Brief History ==
==External links==
The school was conceptually established in 1974 after the overwhelming success of [[Delcastle Technical High School]] and opened in 1976 as a part of [[Newark Public Schools]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/163183858|title=$Millions boom career ed schools here: 3 more set for county|date=1973-04-10|newspaper=The News Journal|page=31|access-date=2021-07-10|via=newspapers.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/156130541/|title=Hodgson School opens its doors|date=1976-09-09|newspaper=The Morning News|page=4|access-date=2021-07-10|via=newspapers.com}}</ref> Two years later, Hodgson became a part of the [[New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gehrt |first1=Victoria C. |title=How technical education shapes the future of Delaware |url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/2015/02/23/technical-education-shapes-future-delaware/23910379/ |website=Delaware Online |accessdate=September 8, 2020 |date=February 23, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/163217741/|title=Merger of Howard, Hodgson under Vo-Tech Board urged|date=1976-12-23|newspaper=The News Journal|page=4|access-date=2021-07-10|via=newspapers.com}}</ref>
*[http://www.nccvotech.com/hs_hodg.htm Official site]


==Academics ==
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In addition to 10 credits within their chosen program, Hodgson students must meet Delaware core standards: 4 credits of English and math; 3 science and social studies credits; 2 language credits; 1 physical education credit; and 0.5 health credits.<ref name=guide>{{cite web|url=https://4.files.edl.io/c9be/06/04/21/174515-727d1821-3ccc-4e55-a850-8deb09d355ed.pdf|title=Guide to course selection 2021-2022|date=2021|access-date=2021-07-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710205946/https://4.files.edl.io/c9be/06/04/21/174515-727d1821-3ccc-4e55-a850-8deb09d355ed.pdf|archive-date=2021-07-10}}</ref> Each of the career programs has its own required courses, which allows students to gain the most contextual education possible.<ref name=guide/>


There are 16 career programs separated into six distinct areas at Hodgson:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nccvt.k12.de.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1820888&type=d&pREC_ID=1980990|title=Career Program Overview|date=n.d.|access-date=2021-07-10}}</ref>
[[Category:High schools in New Castle County, Delaware]]
*Business, Communication, and Computers: Computer Network Administration<ref name=guide/>
[[Category:Public high schools in Delaware]]
*Construction Technologies: Carpentry; Electrical Trades; Industrial Mechanics/Millwright Technologies; Masonry; and Plumbing<ref name=guide/>
*Health Services: Dental Assisting; Health Information Technology; and Nursing Technology<ref name=guide/>
*Public and Consumer Services: Cosmetology; Culinary Arts; and the Teacher Academy for Early Childhood Development<ref name=guide/>
*Science, Energy, and Drafting Technologies: Academy of Manufacturing/Pre-Engineering and Technical Drafting & Design<ref name=guide/>
*Transportation: Auto Body and Auto-Technology<ref name=guide/>


Hodgson also has partnerships with higher education institutions such as [[Delaware Technical and Community College]], [[University of Delaware]], [[Wilmington University]] so students can earn dual enrollment credits as well.<ref name=guide/> In 2017, more than 90% of those enrolled in college courses finished them successfully.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sponsor-story/fall-education-guide/2017/10/12/go-further-faster-award-winning-ncc-vo-tech-high-schools/755683001/|title=Go Further, Faster at the Award Winning NCC Vo-Tech High Schools|date=2017-10-12|access-date=2021-07-10}}</ref>


==Athletics==
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Hodgson is part of the [[Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association]] and offers fourteen varsity sport teams that compete in [[Blue Hen Conference]], Flight "A".<ref name=athletics>{{cite web|url=https://www.silvereaglessports.com/page5858|title=Hodgson - SilverEaglesSports|date=n.d.|access-date=2021-07-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wdel.com/news/newark-set-to-rejoin-flight-a-starting-in-2021-22/article_7f767610-43a8-11eb-8e71-a7ef9d91a45b.html|last=Greene|first=Sean|title=Newark set to rejoin Flight A starting in 2021-22|date=2020-12-21|access-date=2021-07-10}}</ref>

==Notable alumni==
* [[Jamil Merrell]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://n.rivals.com/news/merrell-twins-have-some-leaders-1 |title=Merrell twins have some leaders |author=Mike Farrell |date=August 13, 2008 |publisher=Yahoo! Inc. |work=www.rivals.com |accessdate=September 24, 2023}}</ref> football player
* [[Bilal Nichols]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Haugh |first1=David |title=Raised by his grandparents, rookie Bilal Nichols is the type of high-character player Bears need |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-spt-bears-bilal-nichols-haugh-20180807-story.html |website=Chicago Tribune |accessdate=December 25, 2019}}</ref> [[National Football League|NFL]] defensive end for the [[Chicago Bears]]
* [[Brandon Walter]], baseball player

==References==
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== External links ==
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*{{Official website}}
*[https://www.nccvotech.com/ New Castle County Vo-Tech School District website]

{{Education in New Castle County, Delaware}}
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[[Category:High schools in New Castle County, Delaware]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Delaware]]
[[Category:Vocational and technical schools in Delaware]]
[[Category:1974 establishments in Delaware]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1974]]

Latest revision as of 04:34, 10 December 2024

Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School
Address
Map
2575 Glasgow Ave

Newark
,
Delaware
19702

United States
Coordinates39°36′03″N 75°44′26″W / 39.6008°N 75.7405°W / 39.6008; -75.7405
Information
TypeVo-tech public high school
Established1974 (51 years ago) (1974)
School districtNew Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
CEEB code080111
PrincipalChristine Colihan
Teaching staff81.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,094 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.51[1]
Color(s)Maroon and silver
  
Athletics conferenceBlue Hen Conference - Flight B
MascotSilver Eagle
Websitehodgson.nccvt.k12.de.us

Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School is a public high school in Glasgow, Delaware and is one of four vocational-technical school high schools within the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District.[1]

Brief History

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The school was conceptually established in 1974 after the overwhelming success of Delcastle Technical High School and opened in 1976 as a part of Newark Public Schools.[2][3] Two years later, Hodgson became a part of the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District.[4][5]

Academics

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In addition to 10 credits within their chosen program, Hodgson students must meet Delaware core standards: 4 credits of English and math; 3 science and social studies credits; 2 language credits; 1 physical education credit; and 0.5 health credits.[6] Each of the career programs has its own required courses, which allows students to gain the most contextual education possible.[6]

There are 16 career programs separated into six distinct areas at Hodgson:[7]

  • Business, Communication, and Computers: Computer Network Administration[6]
  • Construction Technologies: Carpentry; Electrical Trades; Industrial Mechanics/Millwright Technologies; Masonry; and Plumbing[6]
  • Health Services: Dental Assisting; Health Information Technology; and Nursing Technology[6]
  • Public and Consumer Services: Cosmetology; Culinary Arts; and the Teacher Academy for Early Childhood Development[6]
  • Science, Energy, and Drafting Technologies: Academy of Manufacturing/Pre-Engineering and Technical Drafting & Design[6]
  • Transportation: Auto Body and Auto-Technology[6]

Hodgson also has partnerships with higher education institutions such as Delaware Technical and Community College, University of Delaware, Wilmington University so students can earn dual enrollment credits as well.[6] In 2017, more than 90% of those enrolled in college courses finished them successfully.[8]

Athletics

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Hodgson is part of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association and offers fourteen varsity sport teams that compete in Blue Hen Conference, Flight "A".[9][10]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "$Millions boom career ed schools here: 3 more set for county". The News Journal. 1973-04-10. p. 31. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Hodgson School opens its doors". The Morning News. 1976-09-09. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Gehrt, Victoria C. (February 23, 2015). "How technical education shapes the future of Delaware". Delaware Online. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  5. ^ "Merger of Howard, Hodgson under Vo-Tech Board urged". The News Journal. 1976-12-23. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Guide to course selection 2021-2022" (PDF). 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  7. ^ "Career Program Overview". n.d. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  8. ^ "Go Further, Faster at the Award Winning NCC Vo-Tech High Schools". 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  9. ^ "Hodgson - SilverEaglesSports". n.d. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  10. ^ Greene, Sean (2020-12-21). "Newark set to rejoin Flight A starting in 2021-22". Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  11. ^ Mike Farrell (August 13, 2008). "Merrell twins have some leaders". www.rivals.com. Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  12. ^ Haugh, David. "Raised by his grandparents, rookie Bilal Nichols is the type of high-character player Bears need". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
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