Harford County's Only School for Technology

Admissions

WHAT ARE WE?

In 1978 Harford Technical High School opened as a comprehensive high school offering technical and academic classes. We are located at 200 Thomas Run Road in Bel Air, directly across from the Harford Community College campus.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

A full range of academic classes, including advanced placement, and honors  is offered. In addition, nineteen different technical classes provide students with the opportunity to acquire skills necessary to meet the challenges of a changing technological world. There are numerous activities, organizations, and JV and varsity sports for student participation.

WHAT ARE OUR ADVANTAGES?

 Students who come to Harford Tech find that there are many opportunities available to them. Those planning on college are academically prepared to continue their education as well as vocationally prepared with a career opportunity. In addition, a number of our programs qualify students for college and technical school credit. Students can also earn industry certifications in their career areas. The military offers opportunities for successful completion of many of our programs. Partnerships with several community employers provide employment and assistance for post-secondary education.

WHAT ARE OUR REQUIREMENTS?

Click Here to See Specific Requirements for Tech Areas

    To be offered admission at Harford Technical High School you need:

  • Consistent academic performance at a "C" level or better, specific requirements vary by technical program.
  • A pattern of regular attendance.
  • Good work habits.
  • Positive class and school citizenship.
  • A demonstrated interest in one of the technical programs at HTHS.
  • Copy of the end-of-year report card for grade 7.
  • Copy of first quarter report card for grade 8.
  • Deadline for applications is December 14, 2007.

HOW DO I GET ADMITTED?

The application for admission will be available at this link as of November 15, 2007.  The application can be downloaded, printed, completed, and submitted to either the middle school counselor, or sent directly to Harford Technical High School.  It is advised that a copy of the completed application be kept at home for parent/student records.  All students are eligible to apply for admission to any program regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin, or handicapping condition.

WHAT IS MY SCHEDULE?

Harford County Public School transportation is available to all students. School begins at 7:37 a.m. each day and ends at 2:00 p.m. Student schedules vary throughout the day depending on program selection.

AS A NINTH GRADER

Students will take a total of eight classes during the year.  One of these classes will be "Living in a Contemporary World".

   

AS A TENTH GRADER

Students will take academic classes and be involved in technical preparation in one of the following areas:

 

  • Construction
  • Cosmetology
  • Manufacturing
  • Agri-Business/Animal Science

  • Automotives
  • Communications
  • Health Occupations
    • Nurses Assistant
    • Sports Technician
  • Floral Design 
  • Landscape Architecture and Management
  • Food Preparation / Management
  • Printing / Graphic Arts

AS AN ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH GRADER

Students will continue their academic education and participate in a more in-depth study of their technical program. Specific programs are listed at the bottom of this page.

IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS FOR 2007 - 2008.

 

OPEN HOUSE NIGHT for 8th graders & parents: November 7, 2007 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM. We cannot host 'shadow days' nor conduct tours, due to space limitations and safety concerns.

Deadline for applications from prospective ninth graders for the 2008 - 2009 school year: December 14, 2007.

Deadline for applications from prospective tenth and eleventh graders for the 2008 - 2009 school year: February 14, 2008.

Interviews of eligible prospective students at middle schools: January and February, 2008.

Letters sent to all applicants advising of admissions status by the end of the first week in March, 2008.

Registration for 2008-2009 school year: end of March, 2008.

 

Harford Technical High School Technical Programs

Cooperative Work-Experience and job placement services are available to senior students in occupations directly related to their preparation.

For more information on Harford Technical High School, contact us at:

Harford Technical High School

200 Thomas Run Road

Bel Air, Maryland 21015 

(410) 638-3804 or 638-3805

The Harford County Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in matters affecting employment, or in providing access to programs.