Programs, Calendar & Important Resources
Grade 12
Senior College Application Procedures and Information: September 2024 in Connections (handout)
Senior Parent School Counseling Presentation: College Application Procedures and Information: September 6, 2024 9:00-10:00 a.m. Staples Cafeteria (handout, recording, presentation slides)
Back to School Night Grades 11 & 12: September 9, 2024
College Financial Aid Application Night: October 1, 2024 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (handout, see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College: January 23, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Scholarships Workshop: February 5, 2025 during lunch waves in the College & Career Center (handout posted this winter)
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families: February 25, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westport Library
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar): March 13, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m.
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes: March 24, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westport Library (2023 handout, see email/Schoology for link to recording)
International Admissions Panel (webinar): April 2, 2025 (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts: 2025-26 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
UConn-Stamford campus visit field trip: April 2, 2025
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options: May 1, 2025 during the lunch waves in the Staples Cafeteria Hallway
Connecticut State Community College campus visit field trip: May 7, 2025
Grade 11
Back to School Night Grades 11 & 12: September 9, 2024
College Financial Aid Application Night: October 1, 2024 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (handout, see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Navigating the College Search Webinar: November 7, 2024 6:30-7:30 p.m. (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Scoir Parent Workshop: December 5, 2024 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College: January 23, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
College Planning Night for Juniors and Families: January 28, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Staples Auditorium (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Course Selection Informational Webinar: February 6, 2025 9:00-10:00 a.m. (link to access; handout, recording)
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families: February 25, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westport Library
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar): March 13, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m.
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes: March 24, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westport Library (2023 handout, see email/Schoology for link to recording)
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts: 2025-26 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
International Admissions Panel (webinar): April 2, 2025 (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
UConn-Stamford campus visit field trip: April 2, 2025
College Admission Testing Presentation (webinar): April 24, 2025 (2024 handout; see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options: May 1, 2025 during the lunch waves in the Staples Cafeteria Hallway
Connecticut State Community College campus visit field trip: May 7, 2025
College Admission Panel: May 27, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
Grade 10
Back to School Night Grades 9 & 10: September 18, 2024
Scoir Parent Workshop: December 5, 2024 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2023 recording)
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College: January 23, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Course Selection Informational Webinar: February 6, 2025 9:00-10:00 a.m. (link to access; handout, recording)
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families: February 25, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westport Library
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar): March 13, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m.
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes: March 24, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westport Library (2023 handout, see email/Schoology for link to recording)
International Admissions Panel (webinar): April 2, 2025 (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
Sophomore Parent School Counseling Presentation: Introduction to Post-High School Planning: April 10, 2025 9:00-10:00 a.m. Staples Cafeteria (handout, recording)
College Admission Testing Presentation (webinar): April 24, 2025 (2024 handout; see email/Schoology for link to recording)
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts: 2025-26 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options: May 1, 2025 during the lunch waves in the Staples Cafeteria Hallway
College Admission Panel: May 27, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
Grade 9
Ninth Grade Parent School Counseling Presentation: Introduction to Staples High School: September 11, 2024 9:00-10:00 a.m. Staples Cafeteria (handout, recording)
Back to School Night Grades 9 & 10: September 18, 2024
Understanding Financial Aid and Paying for College: January 23, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Westport Library (see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Course Selection Informational Webinar: February 6, 2025 9:00-10:00 a.m. (link to access; handout, recording)
Preparing Your Student's Mental Health for College: An Essential Roadmap for Families: February 25, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westport Library
Preparing Students With Disabilities for a Successful College Transition (webinar): March 13, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m.
College Night for Prospective Student-Athletes: March 24, 2025 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westport Library (2023 handout, see email/Schoology for link to recording)
College Night for the Visual and Performing Arts: 2025-26 school year (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
International Admissions Panel (webinar): April 2, 2025 (see email/Schoology for link to 2024 recording)
College Admission Testing Presentation (webinar): April 24, 2025 (2024 handout; see email/Schoology for link to recording)
Finding Your Path: Exploring Post-High School Options: May 1, 2025 during the lunch waves in the Staples Cafeteria Hallway
Grade 8
Staples High School Transition Night: February 11, 2025 6:15-8:45 p.m. in the Staples Auditorium (opening session recording, handout, department-specific slides and handouts)
Resources:
Staples High School Program of Studies
- A comprehensive reference for academic information and policies as well as descriptions of all SHS courses.
- A document that includes a description of the school and community, curriculum and grading information, and recent class statistics. The School Profile is sent to colleges along with the student's transcript.
Guide to Post-High School Planning and College Applications
- A comprehensive description of the college process for students at Staples High School.
Athletics in the College Admissions Process
- A guide to assist student-athletes and their families as they navigate the college admissions and recruiting process. Information can be found regarding the recruiting timeline, NCAA eligibility, guidelines for contacting coaches, questions to ask, and samples of letters to coaches and athletic resumes.
College Planning for Students with an IEP or 504
- A guide to assist students and their families regarding the differences between services provided at the high school and college level, levels of support available and how to determine the appropriate level of support, as well as recommended colleges with support programs and college and non-college based transition programs.
Course Selection Student Handout (current grades 9-11 only)
- Information regarding course selection timeline, graduation requirements, tips, frequently asked questions, and a worksheet to guide students with the process.
9th Grade Course Selection Worksheet
- A helpful guide for 8th grade students and families when planning and selecting their 9th grade schedule at Staples High School.
PowerSchool Course Selection Information and Pre-Registration Instructions
- Step-by-step written instructions and link to video to assist students with course pre-registration process.
Understanding the Report Card, Transcript, and GPA Screencast
- Informative video to help students and families with interpreting SHS grading documents.
Understanding Scoir Scattergrams
- Informative video to help students and families with utilizing data within college application scattergrams on Scoir