School Profile
The Met Center of Providence and Newport, RI
Address:
325 Public Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02905
Contact
Nancy Diaz, Co-Director
401.752.2660
School Overview
The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center is a state funded public school district which serves 690 high school students in six small schools across three campuses in Rhode Island. Our work is focused on relationships, relevance, and rigor. The tools we use are real world learning, internships, individualized learning plans, a personalized environment, small school setting, and advisories. We achieve our goals through strong relationships with parents, family, community, business, government, and other educational institutions, thereby expanding the role of the school in the community and the community in the school.
Mission: To educate and empower youth through relentless commitment to student-centered learning and personal growth.
Vision: To lead vital change in education and impact our community by producing skilled graduates, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens who enjoy their life and work.
Core Values:
- Caring and safe
- Respect
- Excellence
- Engagement
- Dedication
Use the following links to read The Met Center’s most recent press:
- 3/24/09: Met Students Featured in NBC10 Success Story!
- 3/16/09: A Holistic Approach to Education (Providence Business News)
- 3/9/09: The Youth Venture Program at the East Bay Met Takes Off! (Newport Daily News)
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