The mission of the J.M. Wright Guidance Department is to provide comprehensive student-response-services through student and family engagement, as well as school staff and community partnerships, in order to promote academic achievement, college and career readiness, life-skills and social-emotional development.

COUNSELING STAFF

Madrine Clennon-Straker, Director
Madrine.Clennon-Straker@cttech.org
(203) 674-5840

Shacoya O’Banner, Office Assistant
Shacoya.O’Banner@cttech.org
Phone: 203-674-5837

Marissa Krebs, Guidance Counselor
Marissa.Krebs@cttech.org
Phone: 203-674-5838

Alex Queralt, Guidance Counselor
Alex.Queralt@cttech.org
Phone: 203-674-5839

Polak, IIana
School Social Worker
ilana.polak@cttech.org
203-674-5841

Need Help Outside School Hours?

During a personal crisis, it can be difficult to know what to do. Stressful situations can cloud our judgment and provoke decisions or actions that may not be helpful. Fortunately, if you are faced with mental, physical, substance abuse, or health issues of any kind, there are helplines available to you. Click HERE for numbers you can call 24/7 for help.

College Admissions Checklist

As a start to the College Admissions Process, use the College Application Checklist to assist you. Class of 2022 students should plan to work closely with their Guidance Counselor as part of this process.

Looking for SAT Help?

Khan Academy and The College Board have teamed up to provide free, online practice for college-bound students. The following PRESENTATION shows you how to link up your College Board and Khan academy accounts to create a personalized experience in studying for the PSAT and SAT.

College Opportunity Guide

The “Opportunities Guide” helps high school students choose the right college, understand admissions requirements, and identify types of financial aid. Check out the GUIDE!

Download Information

View our Career Paths

View our Transcript Request Form

View our Financial Aid Presentation

View our Promise of Employment

View the College Process in English

View the College Process in Spanish

View the SAT Registration

View the ACT Test Registration

Eligibility for Needs-Based Entitlements 2020-21

This is the form used to establish Eligibility for Students for Need-based Entitlements.

Alternate Income Survey 2022-23

The Alternative Income Survey is used to identify students that may qualify for other other assistance outside the free and reduced meals benefit such as, tool and uniform assistance, tuition waivers, summer employment, PSAT & SAT waivers etc.