Programs
Programs, Events and Activities Available to Students
- Freshman Orientation
- Testing Information (PSAT)
- Introduction of Transition Career Portfolio Binder
- Academic Success Strategies
- Career Awareness and Exploration
- Virtual Job Shadows
- Guest Speakers
- Field Trips
- Resume-Start Process
- Financial Literacy
- Research Summer Employment Opportunities
- Community Service Opportunities (.5 credit)
- Participation in extracurricular activities, clubs and sports
- Individual meeting with counselor to discuss course of study and ensure alignment with postsecondary goals
- Attend Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting
- Meet with counselor regarding course selection process for sophomore year
- Testing Information (PSAT)
- Career Exploration and Identifying Interests
- College and Career Fair
- Virtual Job Shadow
- Guest Speakers
- Field Trips
- Financial Literacy
- Resume - Update Information
- Part Time/Summer Employment Opportunities (Work Study,Work Experience .5 credit )
- Mock Interview Day
- Participation in extracurricular activities, clubs and sports
- Community Service Opportunities (.5 credit)
- Individual meeting with counselor to discuss course of study and ensure alignment with postsecondary goals for junior year (Dual Enrollment: CCP, High School Partnership and ECE)
- Attend the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting. Explain his/her disability relative to individual strengths, needs, preferences and interests.
- Junior Meetings: Post-Secondary Planning
- Testing Information (Fall PSAT) & (Spring SAT)
- Career Development and Preparation
- Guest Speakers
- Field Trips
- Job Shadow Day
- College and Career Fair
- College Visitation (via Admissions Representative visit / campus visit)
- Community Service Opportunities (.5 credit opportunity)
- Participation in extracurricular activities, clubs and sports
- Financial Literacy
- Research Year Long /Summer Employment Opportunities (Work Study, Work Experience .5 credit)
- Resume - Update Information
- Letters of Recommendation
- Working Papers
- Employment Applications
- Mock Interviews
- Individual meeting with counselor to discuss course of study and ensure alignment with postsecondary goals (Dual Enrollment: Gateway Community College CCP and High School Partnership and UCONN - ECE, AP and Independent Study)
- Attend and actively participate in the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting
- Senior Post-Secondary Planning (attend the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting, verbalize understanding of disability and learning style, and accommodation needs to be successful in the post- school education or employment setting)
- Individual Senior meeting with counselor to discuss course of study and ensure course schedule is in alignment with postsecondary goals.
- Letters of Recommendation
- SAT Testing Information
- ASVAB Testing Information
- FAFSA Financial Aid Information Workshop
- Complete and submit applications to postsecondary institutions
- Research and apply for college scholarship opportunities
- Research apprenticeship opportunities for the trades
- College and Career Fair
- College Visitation (via Zoom, Admissions Representative visit / campus visit)
- Resume - Update Information/Final Draft
- Cover Letter
- Job Shadow Requests
- Knowledge of Community Resources
- Community Service Opportunities (.5 credit)
- Participation in extracurricular activities, clubs and sports
- Financial Literacy
- Employment Opportunities (Work Experience .5 credit)
- Mock Interviews
- Networking
- Internship Opportunities
- Job Corps/Military/Trades
- Independent Living Skills
- Additional:
- Drivers License
- Public Transportation Options
- Register for Selective Service (males 18 years of age or older)
- Register to Vote (18 years of age or older)
- State of CT Identification Card
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- Freshman Orientation
- Testing Information (PSAT)
- Introduction of Transition Career Portfolio Binder
- Academic Success Strategies
- Career Awareness and Exploration
- Virtual Job Shadows
- Guest Speakers
- Field Trips
- Resume-Start Process
- Financial Literacy
- Research Summer Employment Opportunities
- Community Service Opportunities (.5 credit)
- Participation in extracurricular activities, clubs and sports
- Individual meeting with counselor to discuss course of study and ensure alignment with postsecondary goals
- Attend Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting
- Meet with counselor regarding course selection process for sophomore year
-
- Testing Information (PSAT)
- Career Exploration and Identifying Interests
- College and Career Fair
- Virtual Job Shadow
- Guest Speakers
- Field Trips
- Financial Literacy
- Resume - Update Information
- Part Time/Summer Employment Opportunities (Work Study,Work Experience .5 credit )
- Mock Interview Day
- Participation in extracurricular activities, clubs and sports
- Community Service Opportunities (.5 credit)
- Individual meeting with counselor to discuss course of study and ensure alignment with postsecondary goals for junior year (Dual Enrollment: CCP, High School Partnership and ECE)
- Attend the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting. Explain his/her disability relative to individual strengths, needs, preferences and interests.
-
- Junior Meetings: Post-Secondary Planning
- Testing Information (Fall PSAT) & (Spring SAT)
- Career Development and Preparation
- Guest Speakers
- Field Trips
- Job Shadow Day
- College and Career Fair
- College Visitation (via Admissions Representative visit / campus visit)
- Community Service Opportunities (.5 credit opportunity)
- Participation in extracurricular activities, clubs and sports
- Financial Literacy
- Research Year Long /Summer Employment Opportunities (Work Study, Work Experience .5 credit)
- Resume - Update Information
- Letters of Recommendation
- Working Papers
- Employment Applications
- Mock Interviews
- Individual meeting with counselor to discuss course of study and ensure alignment with postsecondary goals (Dual Enrollment: Gateway Community College CCP and High School Partnership and UCONN - ECE, AP and Independent Study)
- Attend and actively participate in the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting
-
- Senior Post-Secondary Planning (attend the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting, verbalize understanding of disability and learning style, and accommodation needs to be successful in the post- school education or employment setting)
- Individual Senior meeting with counselor to discuss course of study and ensure course schedule is in alignment with postsecondary goals.
- Letters of Recommendation
- SAT Testing Information
- ASVAB Testing Information
- FAFSA Financial Aid Information Workshop
- Complete and submit applications to postsecondary institutions
- Research and apply for college scholarship opportunities
- Research apprenticeship opportunities for the trades
- College and Career Fair
- College Visitation (via Zoom, Admissions Representative visit / campus visit)
- Resume - Update Information/Final Draft
- Cover Letter
- Job Shadow Requests
- Knowledge of Community Resources
- Community Service Opportunities (.5 credit)
- Participation in extracurricular activities, clubs and sports
- Financial Literacy
- Employment Opportunities (Work Experience .5 credit)
- Mock Interviews
- Networking
- Internship Opportunities
- Job Corps/Military/Trades
- Independent Living Skills
- Additional:
- Drivers License
- Public Transportation Options
- Register for Selective Service (males 18 years of age or older)
- Register to Vote (18 years of age or older)
- State of CT Identification Card
Hamden High School
