College & Career Readiness (CCR)
The CCR Department is dedicated to ensuring all Hartford Public School students have equitable access to high-quality post-secondary opportunities that will prepare them for the dynamic world of work and life beyond high school! It is our mission to inspire ALL students to create their own path towards success in and beyond school.
In relation to the District’s Model for Excellence, the College & Career Readiness Department Goals are to:
Increase graduation rates
Decrease Chronic Absenteeism
Increase student perceptions of feeling safe & valued
Postsecondary Readiness Initiatives currently underway include:
All students in grades 6-12 have access to Naviance as an electronic Student Success Plan and a college & career readiness tool.
Increasing the PSAT, free of charge, to all Sophomores and Juniors during the school day
Increasing the SAT, free of charge, to all Juniors during the school day
Increasing opportunities for students to take college courses while in high school
Increasing college and career exploration for all students through college visits, career fairs, internships, and other meaningful experiences