Hodgson Vo-Tech High School
Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School | |
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high school | |
Established | 1974 |
School district | New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District |
CEEB code | 080111 |
Principal | Christine Colihan |
Faculty | 79 (FTE) (2019-2020)[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 1,096 (2019-20)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 13.87[1] |
Color(s) | Maroon and silver |
Athletics conference | Blue Hen Conference - Flight B |
Mascot | Silver Eagle |
Website | hodgson |
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
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
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
Athletics
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
- Jamil Merrell,[11] football player
- Bilal Nichols,[12] NFL defensive end for the Chicago Bears
- Brandon Walter, baseball player
References
- ^ a b c d "Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ "$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.
- ^ "Hodgson School opens its doors". The Morning News. 1976-09-09. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Gehrt, Victoria C. (February 23, 2015). "How technical education shapes the future of Delaware". Delaware Online. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ^ "Merger of Howard, Hodgson under Vo-Tech Board urged". The News Journal. 1976-12-23. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-07-10 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Career Program Overview". n.d. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ "Go Further, Faster at the Award Winning NCC Vo-Tech High Schools". 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ "Hodgson - SilverEaglesSports". n.d. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ Greene, Sean (2020-12-21). "Newark set to rejoin Flight A starting in 2021-22". Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ^ Mike Farrell (August 13, 2008). "Merrell twins have some leaders". www.rivals.com. Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ Haugh, David. "Raised by his grandparents, rookie Bilal Nichols is the type of high-character player Bears need". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 25, 2019.