Admissions Policy / Lottery Tiering
Below is an overview of the absence and suspension requirements for each tier of the admission lottery to gain acceptance into Worcester Technical High School or a Chapter 74 career/vocational technical education program at Doherty, North, or South high schools. Read the District's Admission Policy for more information. (Updated in November 2024 to reflect policy changes.)
Tier | Attendance | Discipline & Safety |
|---|---|---|
1 | No more than 26 (10%) total absences in 7th and 8th grade up until the time applications open. | No more than 20 total days of suspension between 7th and 8th grade combined under laws (MGL 37H, 37H 1/2, 37H 3/4) from 7th and 8th grade combined at the time of graduation. |
2 | 27-36 total absences in 7th and 8th grade up until the time applications open. | 21-30 total days of suspension between 7th and 8th grade combined under law (MGL 37H, 37H 1/2, 37H 3/4) from 7th and 8th grade combined. |
3 | 37 or more total absences in 7th and 8th grade up until the time applications open. | 31 or more total days of suspension between 7th and 8th grade combined under law (MGL 37H, 37H 1/2, 37H 3/4) from 7th and 8th grade combined. |