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'''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]], which includes [[Delcastle Technical High School]] near Wilmington, [[Howard High School of Technology]] in Wilmington, and [[St. Georges Technical High School]] in Middletown.
'''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/>

Built in 1974, Hodgson has approximately 1,021 students enrolled in its full-time career training programs.


== Brief History ==
== Brief History ==
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>
Built in 1974, The Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School was dedicated on October 17, 1976 by Newark School District, Newark, DE. This school is located just south of Glasgow, DE on state highway 896.


== Academics & Career Studies ==
==Academics ==
{{primary sources section|date=November 2022}}
Hodgson's academics and career courses train students for various occupations, colleges, or technical schools. Academics Course selection at Hodgson Vo-Tech High School is based on the career program of study chosen by the student. Courses meet the high school graduation requirements as well as the certificate of competency requirements for that career program.
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>
Paid cooperative training work opportunity (co-op) allows Hodgson's 12th grade students to work in paid entry-level positions in a related business or industry while completing their high school graduation requirements.
*Business, Communication, and Computers: Computer Network Administration<ref name=guide/>
*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>
=== Career Programs ===
* Construction Technologies
* Health Services
* Public & Consumer Services
* Science, Energy & Technology
* Transportation


== Athletics ==
==Athletics==
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>
Hodgson Vocational Technical High School offers Varsity, Junior Varsity (J.V.) and Freshman sports and activities.


===Fall Sports===
==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
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* [[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]]
* Football
* [[Brandon Walter]], baseball player
* Cheerleading
* Cross Country
* Field Hockey
* Boys Soccer
* Girls Volleyball
}}

===Winter Sports===
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* Boys Basketball
* Girls Basketball
* Cheerleading
* Ice Hockey
* Indoor Track
* Wrestling
}}

===Spring Sports===
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* Baseball
* Golf
* Boys Lacrosse
* Girls Lacrosse
* Girls Soccer
* Softball
* Track & Field
}}


==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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*[http://www.nccvt.k12.de.us/ New Castle County Vo-Tech School District - Website]
*{{Official website}}
*[http://hodgson.nccvt.k12.de.us/ Paul M. Hodgson Vo-Tech High School - Website]
*[https://www.silvereaglessports.com/ Silver Eagles Sports - Hodgson Athletics Website]
*[https://www.nccvotech.com/ New Castle County Vo-Tech School District website]

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Latest revision as of 04:34, 10 December 2024

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

Newark
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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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