College Preparatory School in Stamford, CT

The Spire School of Greenwich Education Group, Stamford:
Located in Stamford in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Spire School is a co-educational, private, college preparatory day-school and part of the Greenwich Education Group. The school provides education to students in grades 6-12 who are underachieving academically due to social and emotional challenges. Our school integrates individualized academics with a health and wellness curriculum for students who are intellectually capable, but may not be performing optimally due to social and emotional difficulties such as low self-confidence, social isolation, or difficulties coping with stress. Spire's educational program is built on an individualized, community-based model that emphasizes wellness of mind and body. Spire students are taught to identify and build upon their strengths in order to develop strong self-management and interpersonal skills.

- Our Mission
Our mission is to empower students to achieve their academic goals, while supporting their growth into confident, resilient human beings who view and embrace life as a series of exciting challenges and possibilities. Our approach is rooted in the belief that intellectual passion and emotional and physical well-being are interrelated. Spire students are taught to identify and build upon their strengths in order to develop strong self-management and interpersonal skills.  To promote a healthy and secure sense of self, we emphasize exercise, sleep, and nutrition, thereby enhancing social-emotional wellness and academic success.

- Individualized Education Programs
Students play an active role in developing their customized curriculum and wellness plan to maximize intellectual engagement and motivation. Teachers, trainers, nutritionists, and life coaches work collectively as a community of allies to help Spire students develop the strategies and resilience needed to meet the demands of everyday life.

- Dedicated Staff
Spire teachers are subject area specialists, several of whom are trained in special education and have knowledge and experience working with students with mild-to-moderate learning differences. In addition to being dedicated to classroom instruction, our educators are committed to helping students come to know themselves as learners and individuals. To this end, every student’s program is designed to optimize health and wellness.

- Supplemental Services
In addition to our academic and health and wellness programs, Spire’s close connection with Greenwich Education Group enables us to provide many supplemental services to our students. These services include a variety of options that many Spire students and families have found helpful including after-school services, college counselling and educational consulting.

- Extra-curricular Activities
We support our students in developing their talents.  Throughout the course of the day, students may be engaged in activities such as poetry, gardening, cooking, free art, and impromptu musical “jam” sessions. Mindfulness is paramount to the Spire experience, and students are given opportunities to do journaling, express gratitudes, offer daily intentions, and learn the art of savoring (appreciating the positive aspects of life).

Academics:
- College preparatory high school curriculum
- Basic, Standard, 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

Supplemental Services:
- After-School Tutoring
- Educational Consulting
- College Counseling