Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions regarding your child’s IEP or 504 plan, please contact Catherine Kloss, the school psychologist and case manager at Mercer County Technical Schools. Her contact information is listed below:

Email Catherine
609-842-9654

Yes, your child can participate at their home school for sports and other activities. You will need to coordinate with your home school district to make this happen. You can do that for your child through our guidance office or directly at the home school district athletic director's office.

If your child will be leaving early for practice/games, they will need to complete a Sports Form and turn it into the Guidance Office so we are aware of early dismissals.

Yes, we can make this a reality for your child. We will need to coordinate with the home district but transportation would be the responsibility of the parent.

We will need an email from administration (ie: counselor, attendance office) stating you are attending a function at the home school. 

For the Full-time academies, we only accept students going into the 9th grade.

The college does not accept students below the age of 16, but your child will begin High School with a MCCC Transcript, and begin earning credit for some of the classes they are taking on our campus right away. 

Students must have an application on file, but we encourage all applicants to visit. (Admissions will organize this). Shared time visits are to be requested by their sending school counselor. Full-Time Academy visits are requested by the parent or guardian. After applying, please find the “Admissions” tab on our website, and click the drop-down “Guest Day Visits.”  Or by clicking here.

It is determined based on a transcript review.

Your student can visit more than one academy, but ultimately, they will need to choose one when entering the applicant pool. For shared time, students also may visit more than one program, and have a second or even third choice when applying, but once accepted, and registered, students are expected to complete both years of the program. 

While we have “rolling admissions”, all of our programs do fill up, so it is in your best interest to apply early! Academy Applicants apply in the Fall of their 8th grade year. Shared time applicants apply in the Fall of their 10th grade year. 

To transfer IN: visit your sending school and complete at “Transfer Form. (Note: you may need to enroll first at your sending school, and then transfer out).

To transfer OUT:  Notify the main office at either Sypek or Assunpink, and ask them to provide you with a transfer form, then complete it.

The Assunpink campus has one full-time Academy, the Health Science Academy. There are currently 6 shared-time programs, Allied Health Services, Carpentry, Diesel Technology, Electrician, Computer Game Programming, Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology, and Welding.

We are open from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm during the school year. Students hours are from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.

For the Assunpink Campus call the main office at 609-586-5144. For the Sypek Campus call the main office at 609-737-9784.

MCTS does not provide transportation. Transportation is done by the district that you live in. Tuition is paid by the district that you live in. If you have any transportation questions, please call the district that you live in. If you are an incoming 9th grader and your student attends a private school, charter school or is homeschooled for 8th grade, you must register your child in your district in order to get busing and tuition paid.

Notification of emergency school closures is communicated through an automated voice message. Additionally, all school closures are listed on the districts social media pages, @mctsnj.

For the Assunpink Campus call the Main Office at 609-586-5144. For the Sypek Campus call the main Office at 609-737-9784.

It is very helpful to make arrangements ahead of time if a student must leave early. A parent/guardian must contact our Guidance Office in writing or by email with the date and time that the student must leave early. The student will be issued a pass to leave early.

Parents/guardians who come to the campus to pick up students early must provide a photo ID at the Main Office when signing out their student.

In the event of an emergency when arrangements to leave early cannot be made ahead of time, a parent/guardian must call the Assunpink Main Office at 609-586-5144 (Press 2). The Sypek Main Office is 609-737-9784 (Press 2). 
 

Your student needs to either bring in a note from their parent requesting the early dismissal (the note must contain the student’s name, date of dismissal, time of dismissal, and reason for the dismissal and be signed by the parent), or the student must come to the Main Office and call the parent so that we have verbal permission from the parent. 

The student must sign in at the Main Office to get their pass to class. If the lateness is due to an appointment, documentation must be provided in order for the late to be excused.

Yes, you can visit this under the "Schools" drop down or by clicking here.

Yes, we can make this a reality for your child. We will need to coordinate with the home district but transportation would be the responsibility of the parent.

We will need an email from administration (ie: counselor, attendance office) stating you are attending a function at the home school. 

No, you will need to complete the free and reduced lunch application each school year.  These are available on the district website at www.mcts.edu. To find this, hover on "Students & Families", then click on “Food Services” to learn more. Or by clicking here.

We will work with you if you do not have transportation. Please inform us of this ahead of time so we can adjust and accommodate as necessary. Typically, home districts will still provide transportation to and from their school to ours if we are in session and they are not (i.e. - different Spring Breaks). However, if a student cannot get to their home school to get that bus, or cannot get to us for a different reason related to hardship, we will not penalize the student. 

No, we do not hold students accountable for transportation issues related to their home district that are not in their control. (i.e. - bus was late). 

Yes, for shared time students, whatever consequence is levied at the home school level will also be levied here at MCTS. For example, if a student is suspended for one day at their home school they will also be suspended from MCTS for one day. 

Yes, all students are allowed to participate in activities.

Depending on the program or academy you are interested in will determine the appropriateness of the uniform. This information will be given during orientation and the first day of school.

You can also view dress code information in the Student Handbook at www.mcts.edu. Hover over “Students & Families”, then select “Student Handbook.”

PowerSchool information is sent home to students and parents electronically each August with login and password information.  If you need your login information during the school year, please contact the Main Office at your student’s campus or email by clicking here.

You can visit the Student and Parent PowerSchool login by visiting mcts.powerschool.com/public/home.html or clicking here.

Yes.

A parent/guardian must call the Assunpink Main Office at 609-586-5144. The Sypek Main Office is 609-737-9784.

To transfer IN: visit your sending school and complete at “Transfer Form. (Note: you may need to enroll first at your sending school, and then transfer out).

To transfer OUT:  Notify the main office at either Sypek or Assunpink, and ask them to provide you with a transfer form, then complete it.

The Assunpink campus has one full-time Academy, the Health Science Academy. There are currently 6 shared-time programs, Allied Health Services, Carpentry, Diesel Technology, Electrician, Computer Game Programming, Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology, and Welding.

We are open from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm during the school year. Students hours are from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Notification of emergency school closures is communicated through an automated voice message. Additionally, all school closures are listed on the districts social media pages, @mctsnj.

It is very helpful to make arrangements ahead of time if a student must leave early.  A parent/guardian must contact our Guidance Office in writing or by email with the date and time that the student must leave early. The student will be issued a pass to leave early.

Parents/guardians who come to the campus to pick up students early must provide a photo ID at the Main Office when signing out their student.

In the event of an emergency when arrangements to leave early cannot be made ahead of time, a parent/guardian must call the Assunpink Main Office at 609-586-5144 (Press 2).  The Sypek Main Office is 609-737-9784 (Press 2). 
 

Your student needs to either bring in a note from their parent requesting the early dismissal (the note must contain the student’s name, date of dismissal, time of dismissal, and reason for the dismissal and be signed by the parent), or the student must come to the Main Office and call the parent so that we have verbal permission from the parent. 

The student must sign in at the Main Office to get their pass to class. If the lateness is due to an appointment, documentation must be provided in order for the late to be excused.

There are currently ten student-created clubs that meet weekly during students' lunch and advisory period. Students have the ability to create a new club by following the directions in the Club Proposal Guidebook. You can see more by visiting our Clubs & Activities page, by clicking here.

No, your student can not have food delivered to the campus. There is a cafeteria where your student can purchase lunch on each campus.

If you have any questions regarding your child’s IEP or 504 plan, please contact Catherine Kloss, the school psychologist and case manager at Mercer County Technical Schools. Her contact information is listed below:

Email Catherine
609-842-9654

Yes, you can visit this under the "Schools" drop down or by clicking here.

Yes, your child can participate at their home school for sports and other activities. You will need to coordinate with your home school district to make this happen. You can do that for your child through our guidance office or directly at the home school district athletic director's office.

If your child will be leaving early for practice/games, they will need to complete a Sports Form and turn it into the Guidance Office so we are aware of early dismissals.

Yes, we can make this a reality for your child. We will need to coordinate with the home district but transportation would be the responsibility of the parent.

We will need an email from administration (ie: counselor, attendance office) stating you are attending a function at the home school. 

No, you will need to complete the free and reduced lunch application each school year.  These are available on the district website at www.mcts.edu. To find this, hover on "Students & Families", then click on “Food Services” to learn more. Or by clicking here.

Yes, all students are allowed to participate in activities.

Depending on the program or academy you are interested in will determine the appropriateness of the uniform. This information will be given during orientation and the first day of school.

You can also view dress code information in the Student Handbook at www.mcts.edu. Hover over “Students & Families”, then select “Student Handbook.”

PowerSchool information is sent home to students and parents electronically each August with login and password information.  If you need your login information during the school year, please contact the Main Office at your student’s campus or email by clicking here.

You can visit the Student and Parent PowerSchool login by visiting mcts.powerschool.com/public/home.html or clicking here.

Yes.

A parent/guardian must call the Assunpink Main Office at 609-586-5144. The Sypek Main Office is 609-737-9784.

Yes, you can view this by visiting our Program of Studies. You can visit this by hovering over "Academics" and clicking on "Program of Studies". Or by clicking here.

The college does not accept students below the age of 16, but your child will begin High School with a MCCC Transcript, and begin earning credit for some of the classes they are taking on our campus right away. 

Your child will take an assessment to determine what level is appropriate. At this point, we only offer Spanish as a language. 

It is determined based on a transcript review.

Yes, all students are allowed to participate in activities.

Our classes have honors weight, and your child’s GPA will reflect that, but we do not refer to them as “Honors,” as we only offer one level for all students.  Many of our classes are “Dual Credit.” 

March/April to the end of May is the best time to begin the process of supplementing your business with entry level talent.  Sophomore and Junior year students tend to work best for ‘after school hours’ and full-time during the Summer months. Once school resumes in September, these students are primed and ready to formally enter the WBL (Co-Op) program their Junior/Senior year. Senior year students are available anytime throughout the school year to enter the WBL program.

As of June 1, 2023 schools are no longer involved in the process of issuing NJ DOL Working Papers. Working papers are to be completed by: employer, parent/guardian and student.  Please click here to learn more. Note: Working papers are required by law for anyone working, 14-17 years of age BEFORE they start working and working papers are specific to each location where they work.

Job shadowing, volunteering, community service, paid and unpaid internships, pre-apprenticeships that align with USDOL and youth apprenticeships.

• Is a valuable opportunity for high school seniors as it allows them to gain real-world experience that will prepare them for the workforce. Also this is an opportunity for students to showcase their skills by applying them in a real world environment while earning money.
• This experience will allow students to head into their postsecondary pathways with greater confidence and knowledge.
• In Conclusion, work-based learning is an essential experience for high school seniors as it provides them with the opportunity to explore different career options, develop essential skills, network with professionals, and gain a sense of independence and responsibility.  It prepares students for the workforce and helps them TRANSITION into adulthood. 

By contacting the Mercer County Technical School Work-Based Learning Coordinators.

• Dave Nash is the Sypek Campus Work-Based Learning Coordinator - Email
• George Gent is the Assunpink Campus Work-Based Learning Coordinator - Email

• Fresh Perspective
  • Students bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas to the workplace. They can think creatively and approach challenges with an open mind.
• Willingness to Learn
  • High school students participating in WBL are eager to learn and adapt. They are more open to acquiring new skills and embracing company specific practices
• Moldability
  • Employers can shape students into future employees who align perfectly with their company culture and requirements. They can train students in their preferred methods and work ethics.
• Long-Term Investment
  • Employers view students with WBL experience as long-term investments. By providing training and mentorship to these students, they are potentially securing dedicated employees for the future.
• Tech-Savviness
  • High school students are often tech-savvy, which is crucial in today’s digital workplace. They can easily adapt to new technologies and tools.

Student must complete OSHA 10 if they're working in a hazardous work based learning opportunity.