High School Planning Information and Resources
Welcome to the ORRJHS Guidance High School Planning Hub!
Navigating the path to high school can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming journey. We are here to support you every step of the way! This page is designed to provide all the essential information, resources, and guidance you need to successfully plan and prepare for high school.
Events and Important Dates
Old Rochester Regional
High School
Contact
Lauren Millette
All students will be automatically enrolled at Old Rochester Regional High School and will complete a Course Selection Card in the spring. Students are encouraged to review the program of studies in advance and check out the many clubs and activities the high school has to offer.
COURSE SCHEDULING: March 7, 2024
It is time to make your course selections for your Freshman year at Old Rochester Regional High School. By now, you should have met with your teachers to discuss proper placement and taken time to read through the Old Rochester Regional High School Program of Studies. Your teachers provide valuable insight into the appropriate level and/or course that would be best for you and should be highly considered when selecting courses. Parents/Guardians should complete your course selections with you. If you have any questions, you should contact your subject teacher or counselor.
Old Colony
Regional Vocational Technical High School
Contact
508-763-8011
Application Process: Students in the Town of Mattapoisett, Rochester, Achusnet, Carver, and Lakeville.
Step 1: Inquire
Step 2: Complete an Application
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button. Once your application has been accepted by Old Colony your guidance counselor will submit the following documents:
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Official Report Cards (7th and 8th Grade)
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Detailed Attendance Reports (7th and 8th Grade)
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Detailed Discipline Reports (7th and 8th Grade)
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Guidance Counselor/ Recommendation
Step 3: Release of Information
Sign the Release of Information form that allows Old Rochester to release student records to Old Colony. Without this form, your application will not be complete and will not be reviewed by Old Colony. Please submit this form to your Guidance Counselor as soon as possible.
Step 4: Interview
Your guidance counselor will coordinate with Old Colony to set up interviews at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. Students will be notified in advance of their scheduled interview date and time. Check the important events and dates section of the site for date of interviews.
Upper Cape
Vocational Technical High School
Contact
Jessica Madera
(508)759-7711 ext. 210
Application Process: Students in the Town of Marion, Wareham Bourne, Falmouth, and Sandwich can apply.
Step 1: Inquire
Step 2: Complete an Application
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button. Once your application has been accepted by Upper Cape your guidance counselor will submit the following documents:
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Official Report Cards (7th and 8th Grade)
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Detailed Attendance Reports (7th and 8th Grade)
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Detailed Discipline Reports (7th and 8th Grade)
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Guidance Counselor/ Recommendation
Step 3: Release of Information
Sign the Release of Information form that allows Old Rochester to release student records to Upper Cape. Without this form, your application will not be complete and will not be reviewed by Upper Cape. Please submit this form to your Guidance Counselor as soon as possible.
Step 4: Interview
Please schedule your interview by calling 508-759-7711.
New Bedford Vocational
Technical High School
Contact
Application Process: Students in the Town of New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven can apply.
Step 1: Inquire
Step 2: Complete an Application
Applications must be completed with your parent, guardian or caregiver.
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button. Once your application has been accepted by NB Voc your guidance counselor will submit the following documents:
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Official Report Cards (7th and 8th Grade)
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Detailed Attendance Reports (7th and 8th Grade)
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Detailed Discipline Reports (7th and 8th Grade)
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Guidance Counselor/ Recommendation
Step 3: Release of Information
Sign the Release of Information form that allows Old Rochester to release student records to NB Voc. Without this form, your application will not be complete and will not be reviewed by NB Voc. Please submit this form to your Guidance Counselor as soon as possible.
Step 4: Interview
Please schedule your interview by calling (508) 998-3321 Ext. 740.
Contact:
508-669-6744 Ext 3203
Karen Minster
Bristol County Agricultural High School is a public high school serving all Bristol County residents and ORR Students. Out of county residents are accepted, but must receive written approval from the Superintendent of their sending district prior to April 1st of the current school year, this includes ORRJHS students.
An Admissions Coordinator at Bristol Aggie can present an overview of the offerings available at Bristol County Agricultural High School to prospective students and families by registering for a tour of the Bristol Aggie campus. On-campus tour dates are available and posted online in September.
APPLICATION PROCESS More Info
Step 1: Complete an Application
Applications must be completed with your parent, guardian or caregiver.
Apply online by clicking the link below. To obtain a copy of the Admissions Application in your home language, contact Karen Minster at 508-669-6744 Ext 3203.
Step 2: Release of Information
Sign the Release of Information form that allows Old Rochester to release student records to Bristol Aggie. Without this form, your application will not be complete and will not be reviewed by Bristol Aggie. Please submit this form to your Guidance Counselor as soon as possible.
Step 3: Interview
The Interview is a required step in the application process. You will need to schedule an interview with Bristol Aggie directly. After you apply, you will receive information on how to schedule your interview from Bristol Aggie.
Step 4: Recommendation Letter
You will need to choose someone to fill out your recommendation form. You can choose one person from your middle school to fill it out for you (teacher, guidance counselor, coach, chorus/band teacher, etc.) It's up to you! Bristol Aggie will send you the form directly and you can pass it along to whomever you choose. You or the person can drop off the recommendation letter to your guidance counselor to upload it to your application.
FALL SHOW - October 19 & 20th 2024 Great time to visit the campus
Calendar Overview for 8th-grade applicants:
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Early September: The application portal opens for students entering 8th grade.
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September through December: The Admissions Coordinator will present an overview of the offerings available at Bristol County Agricultural High School to prospective students and families by registering for a tour of the Bristol Aggie campus. On-campus tour dates are available.
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October through March: An interview will be conducted by our Admissions Coordinator.
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January through April: Decision letters will be sent to all applicants. Several Welcome Events will be scheduled in the spring.
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April through May: Placement testing will be conducted for accepted students who wish to enroll in honors-level courses.
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August: Freshman Academy and Orientation will take place prior to the start of school.
Private Schools
Tabor Academy, Bishop Stang or other private schools
High School Application Process
Applications:
Tabor uses SSAT’s Standard Application Online (SAO). Applicants must register at SSAT, www.ssat.org, in order to create a Web Login ID and complete the application process. Follow the instructions provided for submitting testing, teacher recommendations, and essays.
Bishop Stang has their own admissions application that can be accessed below.
For more information about Bishop Stang's application process please visit their website.
Please Note: Other private schools may or may not use the SAO. Please consult each school’s website for specific instructions.
Release of Information:
Sign the Release of Information form that allows Old Rochester to release student records to the high school of choice. Please submit this form to your Guidance Counselor as soon as possible.
Testing:
Students should refer to the SSAT website, www.ssat.org, to find SSAT test locations and dates. Student’s will register for a test date directly through the SSAT website. Please refer to your specific school for testing requirement.
Recommendations:
In order for teachers’ to have time to complete recommendations you must do the online request in early December. A request is sent to your English and Math teacher.
Principal Request & Academic Form:
The Head of School/Principal request and the Academic form should be sent to me, Ms. DeChellis as I complete those forms.
Transcripts and Student Records:
Transcripts and other student records are uploaded to the SAO by the ORRJHS guidance office. Please use this email sheridechellis@oldrochester.org to send the Transcript Request Form.
The following are teacher email addresses:
Green Team
Ms. Lean (Math): melanielean@oldrochester.org
Mr. Andree (English): gregoryandree@oldrochester.org
Orange Team
Mr. Lombard (Math): jefflombard@oldrochester.org
Ms. Charbonneau (English): nicholecharbonneau@oldrochester.org
Guidance
Ms. DeChellis: sheridechellis@oldrochester.org