Office hours: Monday-Friday 7:50am-3:05pm
Please feel free to contact me at any time. I will respond to emails and return phone calls during office hours.
Email: jadonohue@branfordschools.org
School line: (203) 488-8317
Fax: (203) 481-2785
All grade 8 students have been invited to my google classroom. Any content related to high school information, career exploration, executive functioning lessons, and other 8th grade opportunities is posted on this page. Check it out with your student!
High school is just around the corner! We are having ongoing discussions about plan for high school- whether it be Branford High School, a technical school, private school, or New Haven Open Choice School- I am here to help!
If your child is interested in applying to a school different than Branford, please start by looking at the schools website for applications, deadlines, and important information. Information will also be posted on my google classroom. I am here to assist with any questions!
Check out this infographic which explains different options and areas of study.
A comprehensive list of schools website links.
Topics we will cover this year…
High School Exploration
So what are your options? Sharing information about Branford High School, technical schools, private schools, Sound School, New Haven Open Choice, ECA.
Smaller presentations with school representatives
Career Exploration
Naviance
Career Series
Learn and Lunch
College Exploration
College Day
College research
College visit from admissions counselor
What is you Love Language?
Branford High School class/course overview
Academic Eligibility Panel
How to calculate your GPA
How to read a transcript
Jamie Donohue has worked in public education for 14 years. She worked in Meriden and New Haven before moving to Maryland where she spent 6 years as an elementary school counselor. She moved back to Connecticut in 2020 and has been at Branford since. Jamie co- facilitates the Yearbook and Student Council with fellow counselor, Kristin Manghnani.
Jamie received her undergraduate degree at Marist College in Advertising and acquired her Masters in School Counseling at Central Connecticut State University. She also has her graduate certificate in sports counseling as well as her administrative certification. In her spare time, Jamie enjoys spending time outside with her three young children and traveling with her husband.