New Haven Academy

New Haven Academy

Think Critically, Be Responsible, Get Involved

The School

New Haven Academy provides a rigorous education that prepares all students to succeed in college and become active citizens able to make informed decisions about their lives and their communities.  New Haven Academy graduates are independent thinkers who ask critical questions and who develop and defend their own ideas. Finally, New Haven Academy is a learning community in which all members -- staff, students and parents -- know each other well.

2011 Open House Dates:
January 22nd, 10AM-12 noon
January 30th, 12 – 2 PM
February 12th, 10AM- 12 noon


The Theme / Philosophy
College Prep

• A rigorous academic program of math, science, history, literature, and Spanish language study that emphasizes hands-on learning and critical thinking

• A College Bound Program that includes college exploration activities beginning in ninth grade and a College Bound Seminar class for all eleventh and twelfth grade students

• A partnership with Quinnipiac University that enables juniors and seniors to enroll in undergraduate courses for college credit

• A thoughtful approach to career exploration that includes job shadow days and extended internships in 10th – 12th grades

Citizenship
• A magnet program, Facing History and Ourselves, which engages students in complex studies of prejudice reduction, social justice, and participation in a democracy

The Partners
This school works closely with:
• Quinnipiac University
• Facing History and Ourselves
• The Coalition of Essential Schools
Shadow days: M,T,& W by appointment
Email Gregory.Baldwin@new-haven.k12.ct.us

Our Mission
New Haven Academy provides a rigorous education that prepares all students to succeed in college and become active citizens able to make informed decisions about their lives and their communities. We will build a racially, ethnically and economically diverse student body, provide individual attention for every student, and guide students through the difficult transition from middle school to high school. New Haven Academy graduates will be independent thinkers who ask critical questions and who develop and defend their own ideas.  In order to achieve this vision, New Haven Academy will be a learning community in which all members -- staff, students and parents -- know each other well.