Forms

Transcript Release Form (for college admissions)

Required form for requesting a transcript to be sent to colleges. See "How to Request a Transcript" for more information.

Transcript/Recommendation Request - College List Form

Required form for requesting a transcript to be sent to colleges. See "How to Request a Transcript" for more information.

Transcript Release Form (for summer programs, private high school applications, and other general purposes)

Required form for requesting a transcript to be sent to private school, summer programs, or for uses other than applying to college or NCAA.

Counselor Recommendation Questionnaire (Parent/Guardian) (Google Doc / Word Doc)

Required form for requesting a transcript to be sent to colleges. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to complete online through Naviance, but may download here if needed. See "How to Request a Transcript" for more information.

First Quarter Grades Request Form and Link For Submission (coming fall 2021)

First quarter senior year grades will only be sent upon request from the student. Complete, physically sign, and scan a copy/take a picture of the First Quarter Grades Request Form, then upload and submit through this link. Note: You will only be able to submit your request once first quarter grades are officially available in order to ensure that you have first reviewed your report card for accuracy. The google link will not be accepting responses until then.

Teacher Recommendation Questionnaire (Google Doc / Word Doc)

Complete for each teacher you ask to write a recommendation before the end of junior year (or at least four weeks before the first application deadline in senior year). Check with your teacher to see if they have their own individual questionnaire to be used instead or if they would like any additional information.

Reference Form for Counselor Recommendations (Google Doc / Word Doc)

Students are encouraged to distribute to coaches, club advisors, supervisors of community service, employers, etc. This can also be used for teachers other than those already writing a college recommendation letter. This form is not sent to colleges and is solely an aid for the school counselor. It is not a substitution for the teacher letters of recommendation.

Seniors must present this pass with the teacher's signature in order to attend a college representative visit in the College and Career Center.

To visit a college during a school day, turn in this form to the assistant principal's office. Juniors and Seniors are allowed two days each year without penalty for college visitation.

Organizational Chart for College Search and Applications (Google Sheets / Excel Doc)

This chart can be used as template in the planning and organization of your college applications.

Student Eligibility Worksheet for Standardized Testing Accommodations (Information and Instructions for Classes of 2022-2024 / Class of 2025)

This form must be completed in order to request accommodations on the ACT or College Board exams.

Required form for requesting a transcript to be sent to colleges. See "Athletics and College Admissions" for more information.

Students may earn credit for community service (.5 credits for 60 hours; maximum .5 credit per school year). Credit may only be earned for community service conducted while a Staples student and outside of the school day.

This form must be completed in order to request a change once the designated registration window has passed. Email your completed form to shsguidance@westportps.org with “Course/Schedule Change Request Form – Your Last name, First Name” as the subject of the email.

A student seeking to withdraw from a course after the 30th day of the term must complete the Course Withdrawal Form. The grading policy for course withdrawals can be found in the SHS Student Handbook.

A student who has completed all requirements for a Staples diploma may be allowed to graduate early with parent/guardian, school counselor, and administrative approval. The student must apply by June 30 of junior year. Students should see their school counselor if considering this as an option.

Grade 9-11 Override Form (current SHS students) / Grade 8 Override Form - Specific for the Grade 8 to 9 Transition (coming winter 2022)

In order to override a teacher's recommendation into a higher level course, this form must be completed and returned to the student's school counselor by the stated deadline.

The Independent Learning Experience is a pathway for students who want to accelerate learning beyond the classroom setting. Visit the ILE website for more information.

Highly motivated, academically eligible juniors and seniors may take courses at Norwalk Community College the High School Partnership program.

A student may elect to take up to one credit per school year in any course(s) to be graded as Pass or Fail.

A PLATO online course may be taken by a student to explore an area of an interest as an elective or serve other purposes approved by the student's school counselor and Staples administration as described in the application and contract, found on the SHS website under "Online Learning Electives."

If a student wishes for a course taken outside Staples to fulfill a graduation requirement or be used for accelerated advancement within a course sequence, prior school counselor and department coordinator approval must be granted. The student should email their completed pre-approval form to their school counselor and the subject area department coordinator. (Note: This form is for current Staples students and students taking courses between grades 8 and 9. Middle school students interested in acceleration should contact the math department coordinator, Stefan Porco, at sporco@westportps.org.)

Teacher Assistant Plan and Contract

As a Teaching Assistant (TA), students serve as an apprentice to the teacher outside of the role as a student. A TA experience is intended to foster a student’s growth in a particular content area and help build lifelong skills. For more information and access to the plan/contract, contact your school counselor or TA coordinator, Mrs. Karen Thompson, at kthompson@westportps.org.