College Preparatory Schools in Connecticut: Private schools in New Haven County for boys only, all-boy high school in West Haven, college prep courses, ACT, SAT preparation
Notre Dame High School: Notre Dame High School is a college preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12 located in West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. Our college preparatory curriculum, a curriculum designed for the unique learning style of boys with college prep ACT and SAT as well as our honors and advanced placement courses prepares students for success in college. As boys become young men of high school age, the transition to independent learning begins – and needs – to take place so as to foster proper preparation for the demands of college and life beyond. We also offer the Moreau Honors Program for highly qualified students.
The blend of tradition and innovation extends beyond the classroom to include a focus on character and faith development, and a wide range of co-curricular activities. Taken together, these benefits create an environment in which insight and maturity can develop alongside a student’s individual gifts and talents. Founded in 1946 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Notre Dame is rooted in the Catholic tradition. We welcome students of all faith and ethnic backgrounds and encourage diversity. We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
The Spire School of Greenwich Education Group, Stamford
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The Spire School is a co-educational, private, college preparatory day-school located in Stamford in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Part of the Greenwich Education Group, the school provides education to students in grades 8-12 who are underachieving academically due to social and emotional challenges. The Spire School was established in 2010, and is a unique and innovative school as it couples a challenging college prep curriculum with individualized wellness plans. The Spire School educates students holistically and strives to provide an environment in which students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
We provide a general college prep curriculum alongside other, wellness-based programs. At Spire, we recognize that every student learns differently. Therefore, we use an individualized, strengths-based approach to customize academic programs according to each student’s unique needs and interests. With the flexibility to have a virtually unlimited curriculum, Spire students are encouraged to play an active role in program development.
Academics:
- College preparatory high school curriculum
- Honors and AP level courses
- Wide range of foreign language courses
- Diverse independent studies
- Individualized electives
- Comprehensive SAT/ACT prep
- Advanced art and music instruction
The Solomon Schechter Academy of New London, CT, is a coeducational pre-kindergarten through to grade 6 day school offering a program of outstanding secular and Judaic studies to students in eastern CT and western Rhode Island.
With roots in the Jewish community and welcoming families of all religions and cultures, Solomon Schechter Academy (SSA) emphasizes the universal values of responsibility, scholarship, compassion, inclusiveness, and honesty. Our comprehensive secular curriculum‚ which includes language arts, math, science, social studies, music, art, and physical education‚ prepares our students for a lifetime of learning in a complex, multicultural world.
Working in both single-age and multi-age groups, and supported by our dedicated teachers, our students experience the power of collaboration. Our small classes with staff-to-student ratio of approximately 1:3, allow us to address students' varied needs and learning styles. Parents are actively involved in all areas of school life. Doors are always open.
West Woods Christian Academy is a private Christian K-12 school located in Hampden, just north of New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut. Founded in 1975, West Woods Christian Academy is committed to an educational program of excellence. We provide early education, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school programs based on a highly regarded and comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.
The Upper School curriculum (7-12) offering college prep SAT, ACT, honors and advanced placement courses has a strong preparation for those desiring to continue on to college. The curriculum at each level is rich with challenging subject materials and activities to reinforce the learning process.
Due to a small teacher/student ratio, students get the individual attention and encouragement that help them to excel. Year after year, on Nationally Standardized Tests, students at WWCA have scored well above the national average at every grade level. WWCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and meets standards for approval by the Connecticut State Board of Education.
- Programs from kindergarten through 12th grade
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, foreign languages, history, physical education and electives
- Advanced Placement and Honors Courses
- College Preparation Courses
- Early Education Center
- Kindergarten
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- HIgh School
The Foote School is an independent school for kindergarten through grade 9 located in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. In addition to our lower and middle school academic programs we offer after school care, vacation and summer programs. Since 1916, Foote School has cultivated an atmosphere of mutual consideration and respect through close relationships among teachers, students, and parents.
We emphasize cooperative effort, accountability for one’s actions, the value of service learning and a strong commitment to building a multicultural community. At Foote School, learning and teaching are more than the mere enjoyment of collecting and sharing facts; learning is an active experience for all members of our community.
Foote values critical thinking and the hands-on opportunity to learn by doing that is the hallmark of experiential learning. We see our students as able teachers and our adults as life-long students. Our faculty is dedicated to learning how children learn and developing age appropriate curriculum that reflects this understanding of pedagogy. We are a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the National Association of Independent Schools.
- Programs from kindergarten through grade 9
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Challenging Curriculum with literature, history, mathematics, science, technology, writing, foreign languages, library, the arts and athletics
- Technology Department
- Learning Support Program
- After School Programs
- Vacation and Summer Programs
St Brigid School is a Catholic Pre-K-8 school located in West Hartford in Hartford County, Connecticut. We offer early childhood education through our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs. We also provide an elementary and middle school curriculum as well as an after school program. We are a Christian community committed to providing a quality education based on Catholic doctrine, values, and service. As a school we celebrate and nurture our cultural diversity.
We teach a solid core curriculum and challenge every learner thus enabling them to reach their greatest potential. Our programs stress reading & writing across all content areas and math development. This basic skills approach begins as early as pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Each grade level curriculum builds on the previous. Study skills are taught and enhanced through all grades. The end result is a comprehensive and challenging pre - k through eighth grade approach to learning. We are accredited by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
iD Tech Camps offers immersive technology summer camp programs for kids and teens in over 80 prestigious universities in the USA, including Wesleyan University in Middletown CT, University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport CT, and Yale University in New Haven CT. Weeklong day camps and overnight camps are available for kids & teens ages 7-17. Additionally, iD Tech Academies (including the iD Programming and iD Film Academies) provide 2-week long overnight programs for teens ages 13-18.
Choose from a wide variety of exciting course topics - Game Design, Web Design, Coding, Programming Modding, and Robotics among others. Discover how your technical talents and scientific passions can lead to a future career. These comprehensive week-long sessions include personalized technology instruction and a variety of fun summer camp activities.
With 8 students maximum per instructor, iD Tech Camps customizes the curriculum around each individual participant. Students build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in the tech labs, eat in the university dining hall, explore campus, and make new friends.
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