Student Support Services

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Welcome to Student Support Services

At Clearwater Central Catholic High School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Our Student Support Services team partners with students, families, and teachers to provide individualized accommodations and strategies that promote academic success while fostering independence and self-advocacy.

What Is A Student Support Plan?

Who May Benefit From A Student Support Plan?

Student Support Plan Eligibility: Incoming Grade 9 & Transfer Students

Prospective families seeking consideration for a Student Support Plan (SSP) should disclose the student’s diagnosed learning difference and submit the following documentation during the CCC admissions process.

1. Current Diagnostic Evaluation

The evaluation must include:

The signature and credentials of an appropriately licensed clinician, physician, or qualified educational professional
The student’s diagnosis and the substantial limitations associated with it
Comprehensive assessment data supporting the diagnosis
Recommended school-based accommodations that address the student’s documented needs

For mental health-related diagnoses—including ADHD, OCD, anxiety, or depression—reports more than three years old must be accompanied by documentation showing continued care. This may include a current note from a psychiatrist, therapist, or primary care physician.

2. Current Plan of Support

Please provide a copy of the student’s current:

Student Support Plan
Section 504 Plan, or
Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Incoming Grade 9 students: Submit the student’s middle school plan.

Transfer students: Submit the plan used during the school year immediately preceding the year for which the student is applying. For example, a student applying for Grade 10 should submit the plan used in Grade 9.

Important Information To Note

Eligibility for a Student Support Plan does not guarantee that every previously provided or requested accommodation will be available at CCC. Accommodations are determined individually based on the student’s documented needs and the school’s programs, staffing, resources, and college-preparatory curriculum.

CCC does not provide services such as:

Modified curriculum content
Modified assessment content or academic standards
Specially designed instruction
Routine one-to-one testing
Behavior-related modifications that require individualized staffing or programming

This list is not exhaustive.

Supporting Our Current Marauders

During the admissions process, Clearwater Central Catholic High School carefully reviews each applicant's documented disability-related needs to determine whether appropriate and reasonable supports can be provided within the resources and programs available at CCC.

As a college-preparatory school, CCC is committed to providing meaningful support to students with diagnosed learning differences while maintaining the resources necessary to serve the needs of the entire student body. As a result, the number of students who can be supported through Student Support Services is limited each year.

Students Admitted Without a Previously Disclosed Diagnosis

If a family indicated during the admissions process that their student did not have a diagnosed disability and later requests accommodations based on newly disclosed information, the student's continued enrollment and eligibility for Student Support Services may be reviewed in light of the new information.

Please note that disclosure of a diagnosis after admission does not guarantee eligibility for accommodations or Student Support Services. Requests are considered on an individual basis and are evaluated in accordance with CCC's available programs, staffing, and resources.

Students Who Receive a New Diagnosis While Enrolled at CCC

If a currently enrolled student is newly diagnosed by a qualified medical or mental health professional and there are concerns regarding the student's academic success at CCC, parents should:

Contact the student's School Counselor to discuss their concerns.
Submit a signed copy of the complete diagnostic evaluation.
Participate in a collaborative review of the student's documentation, standardized testing history, classroom performance, and other relevant academic data.

Student Support Plans (SSPs) are designed for students whose documented disabilities substantially limit their ability to access the educational environment. Accommodations are individualized, educationally appropriate, and data-driven to support students across classroom settings. They are not developed solely for the purpose of standardized testing, including the PSAT, SAT, ACT, CLT, or similar assessments.

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Mrs. Elizabeth Ryczek - School Counselor & SSP Coordinator

Elizabeth serves as a member of CCC's School Counseling Department and as the school's Student Support Plan (SSP) Coordinator. She works closely with students, families, teachers, and outside providers to ensure eligible students receive individualized accommodations that promote academic success, independence, and self-advocacy. She oversees the eligibility review process, collaborates with families to develop Student Support Plans, and partners with faculty to help students thrive within CCC's college-preparatory environment. In addition to overseeing Student Support Plans, Elizabeth partners with students and families on academic planning, course scheduling, college and career readiness, and students' social-emotional well-being.

Elizabeth earned her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University and has more than a decade of experience as both a Certified Professional School Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida.

Outside of school, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Together, they enjoy camping, kayaking, gardening, and exploring the outdoors.

Elizabeth can best be reached by email at: [email protected]

Ms. Caitlin Drake - Academic Support Coordinator

As CCC's Academic Support Coordinator, Caitlin partners with students and families to strengthen the academic skills and learning strategies needed for success at CCC. Working collaboratively with Mrs. Ryczek, she helps develop Student Support Plans, provides individualized academic support, and works closely with teachers to ensure accommodations are implemented effectively.

In addition to supporting the Student Support Plan process, Caitlin oversees CCC's Success Lab, a dedicated academic support resource available to all students. Through scheduled appointments, designated before- and after-school hours, and small-group support, she helps students strengthen academic skills, build effective learning strategies, and become more confident, independent learners.

Caitlin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from John Carroll University and her Master of Education degree from the University of Notre Dame. Her experience as both an ESE Services Coordinator and Resource Teacher provides a strong foundation for her work supporting students through the Success Lab and Student Support Services.

Outside of school, Caitlin enjoys spending time with friends at the beach, watching the sunset, and attending concerts and sporting events.

Caitlin can best be reached by email at: [email protected]