In order to accommodate diverse backgrounds and interests of our students, Holmwood Technical High School provides exposure to a wide variety of academic subjects and vocational skills.
Holmwood Technical has eight departments catering to the academic needs of our students. Under the leadership of the heads of department, the teachers work closely with students, utilizing the necessary technical and professional skills, learning strategies and styles, in order to encourage students’ success at all levels of learning.
Departments
Head of Department:
Mrs. Charna Henry-Holness
Subjects:
- Business Basics
- Electronic Document Preparation & Management (EDPM)
- Information Technology
- Office Administration
- Principles of Accounts
- Principles of Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Management of Business
- Accounting
- Economics
- Data Operations
- Head of Department:
Mr. Geoffrey Vassell
Subjects:
- Electrical & Electronic Technology
- Building Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Technical Drawing
- General Construction
- Motor Vehicle Repairs
- Electrical Technology
- Carpentry
- Welding
- Industrial Mechanical Maintenance
- Industrial Techniques
- Building and Mechanical Engineering Drawing
- Green Engineering
Head of Department:
Ms. Sheron Harvey
Subjects:
- Food, Nutrition & Health
- Family & Consumer Management
- Family & Resource Management
- Textiles, Clothing and Fashion
- Commercial Food Preparation
- Garment Production
- Drapery Making
- Beauty Therapy
Head of Department:
Mrs. Claudette Bailey-Facey
Subjects:
- Geography
- History
- Music
- Religious Education
- Social Studies
- Theatre Arts
- Visual Arts
- Digital Media
- Caribbean Studies
- Law
- Sociology
Head of Department:
Mr. Lasana Williams
Subjects:
- Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
- Integrated Mathematics
Head of Department:
Mrs. Prudence Wilson-Blake
Subjects:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Spanish
- Literacy Studies
- Communication Studies
Head of Department:
Mrs. Carlene Graham-Powell
Subjects:
- Physical Education & Sports
Head of Department:
Mr. Delroy Stultz
Subjects:
- Agricultural Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Human & Social Biology
- Integrated Science
- Physics
- Environmental Science
6th Form CAPE Academic Programme
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 5 CSEC subjects grades 1-3
- CSEC passes of 1-2 in the required CAPE subjects
- Letter of recommendation from previous school principal/administrator
- Completed application form
Application forms can be obtained from the Administrative Office on campus or on the School’s website. Application costs J$700.00 which can either be paid before collecting the form from the office or when turning in the form for persons who downloaded the form offline. Completed forms along with supporting documents should be returned to the Administrative Office.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview at the school.
In grade 12 (Lower 6th) students are prepared for Caribbean Advance Education (CAPE). The options are:
SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS
- Agriculture Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Integrated Mathematics ♦
- Physics
- Pure Mathematics
GENERAL STUDIES
- Food Nutrition & Health
- Physical Education & Sports
HUMANITIES
- History
- Law
- Sociology
- Digital Media
BUSINESS
- Accounting
- Economics
- Management of Business
- Information Technology
TECHNICAL
- Building, Mechanical & Engineering Drawing
- Electronics
- Green Engineering
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
- Communication Studies ♦
- Caribbean Studies ♦
( ♦ ) single unit course