Exceeding Expectations one child at a time. Catholic Schools of Fairfield County have achieved academic excellence in a faith-based environment. The facts speak for themselves. 43% of our Catholic elementary schools achieved the Blue Ribbon of National Recognition. Our students in grades 3 through 8 at our Blue Ribbon schools rank in the top 15% of schools in the country in reading and math. Catholic elementary school students consistently exceed state and national standards in reading and math. In our five diocesan Catholic high schools, average SAT scores in critical reading and writing are above state and national norms. In fact, the average percentage of our students scoring 600 or better in SAT Mathematics and Writing was higher than national norms. 99% of all of our high school graduates continue on to post-secondary education. Academic excellence is a Catholic school expectation. When you immerse the academics in an environment of faith and nurturing, the product is an unsurpassed education. Enhancements to our Catholic school academic programs help students learn to love learning. Lessons in Chinese K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Problem-Based Learning Advanced high school engineering courses Music opportunities in band, chorus and theatre Support for differentiated learning and for students with learning disabilities My son s confidence with learning his numbers, letters, and sentence structure, has grown exponentially since attending St. Ambrose. The intimate classroom setting along with the incredible care taken by the teacher and aide has been absolutely invaluable. The core values of St. Ambrose and its staff are evident in my son s attitude and behavior - both in and out of school - and I thank them for their talent and their efforts. Brian H. Cook, Parent (Brice 22, St Ambrose School, Bridgeport)
Our Catholic Schools have earned awards and recognition from all over the country. Some of our recent proud moments. 13 Blue Ribbon School Awards for National Excellence International Rube Goldberg Awards in innovative inventions received by high school and elementary students CBS 60 Minutes featured story on Christian service project in a Catholic elementary school 19 of 23 High School Engineering Academy students were admitted to prestigious engineering schools including Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute and Rochester Institute of Technology Top prize for one of our elementary schools in the statewide Mock Trial Competition State of Connecticut Science Fair winners Finalists in Reader s Digest Competitions Finalist in State Robotics competitions Local league and Connecticut State High School Basketball, Football, Soccer and Softball champions Southwest Conference Sportsmanship Team Award Woodsmen of the World Speech Competition winners Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Statewide winner Stamford Advocate Writing Contest Winners CT AAA Poster winners Best Religious School Awards from The US Local Business Association US Department of Education Presidential Award for Academic Excellence President s Challenge State Champion and Community Leadership Award from the President s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Exceptional leadership The 38 Catholic Schools of Fairfield County are truly a system of schools sharing a highly skilled professional leadership team as well as governance model, curriculum standards and financial structure. The benefit for students is nationally tested academic programming, innovation and extensive professional development for faculty. A positive teaching and learning climate helps us educate the whole child and promotes each child s successful journey to higher education. Our schools system model continues to gain attention as evidenced by the increasing number of invitations from cities across the country to share best practices in curriculum development. Our Catholic Schools At A Glance 10,000 students attend 38 Catholic schools in grades PreK-12 30 elementary schools throughout Fairfield County 5 high schools educating nearly 2,500 students 1 Catholic middle school serving southwestern Connecticut 1 special education school serving our special needs children 1 center for early childhood excellence in southern Fairfield County Students with learning disabilities are mainstreamed in our schools with direction and support from a certified, experienced team, led by an educator with a doctoral degree Our Catholic high school graduates have earned admission to nearly 300 colleges and universities nationwide including: Boston College, Brown, Carnegie Mellon, Catholic University, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Fairfield, John Hopkins, Harvard, Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Sacred Heart University, University of Connecticut Honors Program, Xavier and Yale.
The High School Engineering Academy program is the Diocese s best kept secret...we can t wait for our children to be involved...maybe we should not tell anyone the secret so there is room for our children! Catherine Ostheimer, Parent, Ian 13 (Greenwich Catholic School, Greenwich) Exceptional academics Our schools continue to integrate 21st century skills such as collaborative problems solving, critical thinking, communication, and creativity into all academic programs including the popular High School Engineering program (HSEA) and STEM Programs. The High School Engineering Academy (HSEA) aims to grow the national workforce in engineering. The program prepares students to be innovative and productive leaders. Student entering the project-based program commit to four years of 160 hours annual instruction on Saturdays in several engineering areas including: creation and analysis of digital designs, technical writing, circuit schematics, Gforce and microgravity experimental procedures. The program culminates with an individual capstone project as well as opportunities for scholarships and internships. Graduating seniors have been admitted to prestigious engineering universities including Rochester Institute of Technology and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This year, seniors will participate in the University of Pittsburgh Tissue Regenerative Engineering Course as part of their Biomedical Engineering studies. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Problem-Based Learning At all of our Catholic schools, STEM provides a gateway to innovation - fueling the power of science and engineering to improve the US STEM workforce and economy. Specifically the program aims to: Develop and share interactive science inquiry and engineering design lesson plans Change the role of the teacher from transmitter of information to facilitator Prepare students to be innovators Improve student performance for entry into STEM postsecondary education and career opportunities STEM schools teach the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and to drive advancements in science and technology. With science and engineering jobs growing 70 percent faster than other occupations, STEM school students will have significant advantage when competing for the high-tech, high-wage jobs of the future.
BRO St. J State of Connecticut DIOCES CATHO Fairfield County DANBURY St. Gregory the Great School St. Peter/Sacred Heart School St. Joseph School Immaculate High School BETHEL St. Mary School RIDGEFIELD St. Mary School STAMFORD Holy Spirit School Our Lady Star of the Sea School St. Cecilia School St. Clement Preschool Trinity Catholic Middle School Trinity Catholic High School GREENWICH Greenwich Catholic School WILTON Our Lady of Fatima School NEW CANAAN St. Aloysius School NORWALK All Saints Sc
E OF BRIDGEPORT LIC SCHOOLS OKFIELD oseph School hool NEWTOWN FAIRFIELD St. Rose of Lima School SHELTON MONROE St. Joseph School St. Jude School St. Lawrence School Assumption Catholic School St. Thomas Aquinas School TRUMBULL STRATFORD St. Catherine of Siena School St. Theresa School St. Joseph High School St. James School St. Mark School BRIDGEPORT St. Ambrose School St. Andrew School St. Ann School St. Augustine Cathedral School St. Peter School Notre Dame Catholic High School St. Catherine Academy St. Raphael School Kolbe Cathedral High School Nine years ago we made the decision to send our oldest son to Immaculate High School. Tyler s younger siblings witnessed his experiences and all three were very eager to follow in his footsteps and become Mustangs. There is a strong sense of belonging at Immaculate. The students in this close knit, family oriented community are surrounded every day by faculty, administrators and coaches that share the same Christian values that we strive to instill in our children. Kevin & Gail Archer, parents of Tyler 06; Abby 10; Adam 13; & Katharine 15 (Immaculate High School, Danbury)
Faculty and staff that are highly qualified More than 70% of our teachers and administrators hold masters, sixth-year and/or doctoral degrees. All teachers hold or are completing current certification from the State of Connecticut. Organizations including General Electric and NASA have awarded grants to our administrators and faculty for hands-on training in world-class instructional practices. State of the art technology Technology is used to communicate ideas, to collaborate on projects, to encourage critical thinking by looking at problems in new ways, and to link learning across content areas and disciplines. Technology in our schools encourages students to be independent creators of information through innovation and invention. Our focus aligns the personal needs of our students and a rigorous curriculum rich in research-based instruction, strategies, and assessment. Technology supports instruction and is a tool used to enhance learning, motivation, creativity and self-expression. All of our school administrators have ipads and all of our schools have and use a combination of hardware including interactive white boards, laptops, desktops, ipads, tablets and digital cameras.
A look inside our Catholic schools: Our faith is integral to what we do. School communities that live the faith we teach and strive to instill a solid moral foundation rooted in Gospel values Students, teachers and staff come together to celebrate and pray for each other, for our communities, and for the world around us We mark the Church seasons and holy days with Eucharistic liturgies, prayer services and other activities Students learn the value of Christian service - to be responsible for helping others - begins with our youngest and continues through high school. Within our Catholic school system, students work with students from other schools to nurture learning and living Our religion curriculum maps ensure faith is taught as a core subject in every year of study and is mapped to ensure that every facet of the Catholic faith is kindled in the hearts of our students Our learning communities are small and personal where each child is known by name Students are secure in our safe school communities Values and faith taught at home are re-enforced in school
Opportunities to discover new interests Strong athletics programs Solid performing arts programs Variety of clubs in schools including: Art Chinese Congressional Youth Leadership Council Culinary Science Debate French Honor Societies Newspaper Outreach Programs Service Organizations Spanish Student Council Yearbook A Catholic education is the most valuable gift you can give to a child. It is guaranteeing them success. Strong academics built on a foundation of faith create lifelong learners and leaders of tomorrow. Catholic School Parent Kelli Wells, Parent (Greenwich Catholic School)
Parents who are involved in their children s education Parents are the primary educators of children. Our Catholic schools partner with parents to educate each child All of our Catholic schools encourage active parent involvement through participation on the school advisory board and the home school association Parents in our schools share common expectations for all of our children From our perspective, Catholic school provides benefits that ensure a tremendous return on investment - rigorous academics, spirituality and faith woven into a nurturing learning environment and a community that looks after one another. Can t ask for more than that. Marcy & Jay McDougall, Parents, Lara 18, Quinn 20 and Addisyn 21. (St. Rose School, Newtown)
BETHEL St. Mary School 24 Dodgingtown Rd. 203-744-2922 BRIDGEPORT St. Ambrose School 461 Mill Hill Ave. 203-368-2835 St. Andrew School 395 Anton St. 203-373-1552 St. Ann School 521 Brewster St. 203-334-5856 St. Augustine Cathedral School 63 Pequonnock St. 203-366-6500 St. Peter School 659 Beechwood Ave. 203-333-2048 St. Raphael School 324 Frank St. 203-333-6818 Kolbe Cathedral High School 33 Calhoun Pl. 203-335-2554 BROOKFIELD St. Joseph School 5 Obtuse Hill Rd. 203-775-2774 DANBURY St. Gregory the Great School 85 Great Plains Rd. 203-748-1217 St. Joseph School 370 Main St. 203-748-6615 St. Peter Sacred Heart School 98 Main St. 203-748-2895 17 Cottage St. 203-792-6194 Immaculate High School 73 Southern Blvd. 203-744-1510 FAIRFIELD Assumption Catholic School 605 Stratfield Rd. 203-334-6271 St. Thomas Aquinas School 1719 Post Rd. 203-255-0556 St. Catherine Academy 760 Tahmore Dr. 203-540-5381 Notre Dame Catholic High School 220 Jefferson St. 203-372-6521 GREENWICH Greenwich Catholic School 471 North St. 203-869-4000 MONROE St. Jude School 707 Monroe Tpke. 203-261-3619 NEW CANAAN St. Aloysius School 33 South Ave. 203-966-0786 NEWTOWN St. Rose of Lima School 40 Church Hill Rd. 203-426-5102 NORWALK All Saints Catholic School 139 West Rocks Rd. 203-847-3881 RIDGEFIELD St. Mary School 183 High Ridge Ave. 203-438-7288 SHELTON St. Joseph School 430 Coram Ave. 203-924-4669 St. Lawrence School 503 Shelton Ave. 203-929-4422 STAMFORD Holy Spirit School 403 Scofieldtown Rd. 203-329-7148 Our Lady Star of the Sea School 1170 Shippan Ave. 203-348-1155 St. Cecilia School 1186 Newfield Ave. 203-322-6505 St. Clement Preschool 535 Fairfield Ave. 203-323-4844 Trinity Catholic Middle School 948 Newfield Ave. 203-322-7383 Trinity Catholic High School 926 Newfield Ave. 203-322-3401 STRATFORD St. James School 1 Monument Pl. 203-375-5994 St. Mark School 500 Wigwam Ln. 203-375-4291 TRUMBULL St. Catherine of Siena School 190 Shelton Rd. 203-375-1947 St. Theresa School 55 Rosemond Ter. 203-268-3236 St. Joseph High School 2320 Huntington Tpke. 203-378-9378 WILTON Our Lady of Fatima School 225 Danbury Rd. 203-762-8100 Find us on Facebook: Catholic Schools Fairfield County DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT 238 Jewett Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606