Each new academic year brings so much excitement to the CCR room. In this current 2024-2025 academic year we are enjoying the process of guiding you as you learn about yourselves, develop 21st Century Skills, and gain experiences to help inform your decisions and prepare you for post post-secondary pathways and careers.  We work closely with the guidance department to assure that each student receives individualized and connected counseling throughout their time at Old Saybrook High School. Our primary goal is that each and every student is supported throughout their journey at OSHS and leaves us confident about their future path. Below are just some of the opportunities and assistance that are available to you:

Younger students (Grades 9 and 10) will have opportunities to:

• Learn about yourselves as individuals, learners, and how your interests match with various career areas.

• Learn tools for self discovery through Naviance

• Recognize how your favorite academic subjects can translate into career pathways

• Be exposed to 21st Century Skills and employability skills and have guidance in learning how to strengthen those skills through practice.

• Select job shadows, community service, informational interviews and other activities that will provide opportunities to develop a greater understanding of areas of interest.

Juniors will have opportunities to: 

• Explore options for college, skilled trades, military, career training and apprenticeships 

• Connect with employment, job shadows, internships (must be 16 years old), volunteer opportunities, etc. `

• Attend numerous college admissions representative visits.

• Receive assistance with Naviance, College Board, and Common App

• Begin to formulate college lists, resumes, college essays in preparation for fall applications during their senior year

Senior year - Seniors will have opportunities to:

• Receive both group and one-one assistance with resume resume and college essay editing

• Receive assistance with community college and trade school applications 

• Connection with military recruiters and opportunities to take the ASVAB test on-site

• Receive assistance with scholarship navigation and applications

NOTES: 

Our services are individualized, so outside of group work, assistance is on a request basis. It is never too early to make an appointment with one of us to begin to explore how the CCR department can help you. Ideally, College and Career Readiness is a process, and the earlier we start working with you, the better so reach out to us at cusing@oldsaybrookschools.org or sfawcett@oldsaybrookschools.org!!

Please visit the 2024-2025 Program of Studies  to learn more about the various pathways offered at OSHS. 

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Mission

Our mission is to prepare Old Saybrook students for success in their educational endeavors and careers beyond high school. We will accomplish this by fostering meaningful community partnerships that support individual student learning objectives. 

Description

Old Saybrook High School's College and Career Readiness Program is designed to provide students with opportunities to become self-aware, to be exposed to a variety of careers and career pathways, and to interact with individuals who may serve as their remote mentors. They will have opportunities to pursue growth within their areas of interest and to participate in comprehensive and individualized experiences starting in grade 9 and continuing each year. 

Goals

1. Establish an environment where 100% of our students participate in experience-rich activities, are provided with resources, and have access to career and post-secondary guidance from our CCR Coordinators. 

2.  Connect students to organizations and individuals within the local and broader career community and teach them the skills necessary to network for themselves and build meaningful connections.  

3. Assist students in developing self-awareness. 

4. Encourage students to welcome new challenges. 

5. Teach students to apply what they have learned. 

6. Help students gain the independence and knowledge necessary to succeed in post-secondary endeavors. 

Pave the Path to Your Future, Build Your Resume, Earn CCR Credit with Pre-College and Summer Online Courses :

Did you know that many top universities offer pre-college online programs that allow motivated students to discover potential majors or career paths before college? Some are offered on campus while others are online. gain an advantage by studying subjects that may help shape your future. Whether you have interest in STEM, medicine, business, or more—there is a wide variety of options to help you prepare for your future. Click HERE to see some of the opportunities available. 

Interested in learning more about 21st Century Skills??  The specific 21st Century skills and descriptions can be found HERE  

ASVAB Testing at OSHS

We look forward to providing this opportunity for any student hoping to the military. The only requirement is that the student is in the 10th,11th or 12th grade.  Please contact Ms. Using if you are interested in taking the test this year and she will assist in making this possible.  Please visit the CCR room 221  or email cusing@oldsaybrookschools.org

See a full description of some of the the various ways to earn CCR credit HERE.