OLD SAYBROOK HIGH SCHOOL

1111 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, CT  06475

860-395-3175

Dear Old Saybrook High School Families,

Course selection is an essential part of the high school academic experience, so we urge you to carefully read through this document. The paths to fulfilling the requirements to earn an Old Saybrook High Diploma have many options. Counselors and teachers work closely with students to assist in selecting course loads that are appropriately challenging and aligned with interests and content exploration. Creating a course plan with a balanced mix of academic rigor and extra-curricular involvement is beneficial to students as they build a solid foundation for college and career readiness upon graduation from high school.

Old Saybrook Public Schools’ Graduation Requirements offer students a variety of ways to earn credit throughout high school. Credit can be awarded for coursework and/or activities outside of Old Saybrook High School through various accredited programs; additional community service hours may be considered for credit if connected to coursework; demonstration of mastery in some content areas may result in elective credit or credit towards meeting specific graduation requirements. Students are encouraged to consider their post-secondary interests, community endeavors and college and career aspirations when developing a comprehensive program of study. Students and families are reminded that flexible pathways to credit must receive pre-approval from administration.

Prior to the course selection process for students, teachers enter recommendations into PowerSchool. Students request courses by signing into PowerSchool and going to the Class Registration link on the left menu bar. Students will only have access to the courses and levels for which they were recommended. Parents and guardians are encouraged to assist their children in selecting core requirements and electives that are engaging and appropriately challenging. Students are advised that we have a minimum 6.5 credit load requirement every year, with the exception of seniors, who may schedule fewer credits with pre-approval, and a future-related work or internship plan. Ultimately, students should select courses based on individual needs and interests, considering their activities and responsibilities in their lives during the academic year.

We hope you find the Program of Studies useful as you explore the various pathways towards Old Saybrook Public Schools’ Vision of a Learner.

Sincerely,

Joseph Anastasio

Principal