Please go to the store to purchase uniforms as they are not sold at the school. Uniforms are black pants and GO shirt.
Credit Accumulation information
Attendance: There are no more days off. The expectation is that we are in school everyday. Academic success is contingent upon students being in class and taking advantage of all of the supports available at Great Oaks. The expectation is for all of our students to miss no more than 7 days a Semester, and no more than 14 days for the school year. Missing more than 7 days in a semester could lead to a loss of credit, and put you off track towards meeting necessary graduation requirements. Please make sure you are reviewing our attendance policy prior to the start of the school year. Our Attendance Policy is attached to this email.
Culture and Community: We will be implementing a responsible dress code for the 2024-2025 school year. Dress code guidelines are attached to this email. We are a school that prepares our students for a college or career of their choice. Students attire should reflect respect for self, others, and an atmosphere of learning. Please pay special attention to what is not permitted on campus Monday through Friday. Students who are not meeting dress code expectations will be held accountable through measures such as alternative learning, loss of school-wide incentives, and can escalate to suspension if necessary.
Chromebooks – We are still a 1:1 school and there is a chromebook for each student. Chromebooks are provided and are optional to take. If you choose to not use a school device you need to make sure that you have access to a computer or tablet daily. Cell phones are no longer permitted as a substitute for a computer or tablet when needed. Students who did not return their device at the end of the school year will not be issued a new device and those devices need to be returned for updates at the beginning of the school year.
Credit Recovery – Credit Accumulation letters were sent out at the beginning of the summer. Any student below the credit threshold that has classes to recover, will be expected to stay Monday through Thursday from 2:40 – 3:40 pm to recover necessary coursework. Formal letters will be sent out to individuals who need to stay prior to the start of the school year. Failure to attend credit recovery will impact intended graduation dates.
Important Links
Tenssie V. Ramsay, Licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut for the past 7 years. Tenssie provides telehealth and in-person counseling services for our behavioral health population from her private practice, CareWings Counseling LLC., located in the downtown area of Bridgeport, CT. Tenssie has a B.S. in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Bridgeport.
Bea is a recently retired teacher of the Fairfield Public School System, having taught for 25 years at North Stratfield Elementary School, and 15 years at Fairfield Woods Middle School. In addition to classroom responsibilities, she has been a Teacher of the Gifted, Math Resource teacher and Dean of Students. Bea holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Psychology from Assumption College, a Master’s Degree in Reading from The University of Bridgeport, a 6th Year Degree in Administration and Supervision, as well as a Certificate of Advanced Study in Curriculum Design, both from Fairfield University.
Bob Carlson is a Bridgeport native and graduate of its schools. He’s owned and/or led construction, manufacturing, and development companies. Bob graduated Fairfield Prep & Lehigh University, included studies toward MBA and Law.
Tenssie V. Ramsay, Licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut for the past 7 years. Tenssie provides telehealth and in-person counseling services for our behavioral health population from her private practice, CareWings Counseling LLC., located in the downtown area of Bridgeport, CT. Tenssie has a B.S. in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Bridgeport.
Eva Y. Vega joined People’s United Bank in 2001 as a part time teller. Prior to joining People’s, she served in the capacity of a Personal Trainer at Bally’s Total Fitness. Through tireless efforts and exemplary devotion, Eva was promoted to Assistant Service Manager in 2018. It was shortly after she advanced to Branch Manager in 2019 and Branch Manager AVP in the year 2021. In addition to these professional accomplishments, Eva has been called upon to help the community in different areas and segments. Driven by her passion of providing for the community, she has worked on numerous projects and is a board member of 2 different groups in her community. She is always striving to make her surroundings better and more hospitable. In her social circles, Eva enjoys mentoring and has a natural tendency towards developing her team members. Eva currently resides in Stratford CT where she is inspired daily by her 4 children Noelia, who is 19, Malachi, who is 17, Victoria and Elijah, both 9, in addition to her niece Ivette who is 19.
Dr. Selena Morgan has worked with the Bridgeport Public Schools for seventeen years in many capacities. She is currently one of the Executive Directors of Elementary Education. Dr. Morgan supervises twelve PreK-8 schools as well as the district’s Talented and Gifted program. She hails from New York where she spent many years as a teacher, staff developer, dean, and administrator.
Corey Sneed is a financial professional licensed in the States of Connecticut, New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois. During his career in the financial services industry he has held various leadership positions and has had key contributing roles, including work on a program to help improve client relationship services. Corey has a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Albertus Magnus College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southern Connecticut State University.
