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FYI Danbury   Cooperative Work & Student Internship programs are available at the High School. Advanced Placement Courses are also available in Computer Science & Psychology. Portuguese is also available as a foreign language. Partnership exists with Mattatuck College for credit in business courses. High School offers courses in Aerospace. HS is accredited by the New England Assn of Colleges & CT Dept of Education. On-site child care is available. School offers a K-12 mentoring program-Danbury School & Business Collaborative Prgm. Danbury HSs Marching Band performed in the 1995 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. Danbury High School won first place in the 1994 Science Horizons Symposium. The High School offers dual credit with the University of Connecticut. Danbury HS has a cultural exchange program with Russia and China. Regional college fair which attracts over 310 reps. & 5100 students and parents. Danbury HS has a school-based health center and career center with computer lab.

District Personnel Directory Danbury Title Name Phone Guidance Services Mr. Dominic Arminio 203-790-2823 Special Education Services Dr. Robert Dylewski 203-797-4709 Director of Fine Arts Mr. Joel Levitt 203-797-4732 Athletic Director Mr. Joe Noto 203-797-4853 General Information Ms. Debra Warner 203-797-4702 Gifted & Talented Director Dr. Brenda White 203-797-4702 Curriculum Director Mr. Edward Valentukonis 203-797-4849 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Herbert Pandisco (interim) 203-797-4701 Magnet Program Dr. Herbert Pandisco (interim) 203-797-4701

FYI New Canaan 90% of faculty members have Masters Degrees, 46% credits beyond, 5% Ph.D or Ed.Ds. Vocational Internship & Cooperative Work programs are available at the High School. A Student Practicum lets high school students work in the community for credit. For information on before & after school child care program, call (203) 853-2525. Championship winning teams: Football, Ice Hockey, Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Tennis. New Canaan District receives exceptionally strong support from parents & community. Students may study Japanese at the "Center for Japanese Study" housed at McMahon HS. Creative alternative programs have resulted in near zero dropout rate consistently. HS is accredited by New England Association of Schools & Colleges & CT Dept. of Ed. HS teacher recognized for "Excellence" in Advanced Placement French by College Board. Biology teacher is one of 105 Nationwide selected in "Access Excellence" competition. 86 New Canaan High School students took 139 Advanced Placement tests in 1994. HS Observatory is used for astronomy courses, Grade 9 Science & ES student visits. District continues to score above State & comparable communities on CT Mastery Tests. Laser theater utilized for interactive laser disk presentations & TV production.

District Personnel Directory New Canaan Title Name Phone Special Education Services Mrs. Barbara Lombardo 203-972-5272 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gary G. Richards 203-972-4400 Guidance Services Mrs. Jacqueline Grecious 203-972-4444 Gifted & Talented Director Mrs. Elizabeth Blasko 203-972-5272 Director of Fine Arts Mr. Valentine Wolfe 203-972-5645 Athletic Director Mr. Vincent Iovino 203-972-4444 General Information Superintendents Office 203-972-4400 Curriculum Director Ms. Donna Case 203-972-4400

FYI Fairfield Independent Japanese Language Study Program is offered at the HS. Fairfield HS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges. Fairfield HS has recently introduced a new co-op program. Advanced Placement Courses are also available in Computer Science. The High School participates in the University of Connecticut Cooperative Program. 33 students attend a regional Aquacultural Program. Double period classes in Graphic Arts, Food Service, Early Childhood Ed & Aeroscience Proficiency required in word processing, spread sheet, database & file maintenance. Independent study programs are available. A regional Japanese study program is available. Regional Center for the Arts training in music & theater for grades 9-12 at no cost.

District Personnel Directory Fairfield Title Name Phone Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol Harrington 203-255-8309 Director of Fine Arts Mrs. Mary Lou Carlson 203-255-8364 Athletic Director Mrs. Patricia Miller 203-255-8472 Gifted & Talented Director Mrs. Sue Urbania 203-255-8378 Curriculum Director Mrs. Joanne LaVista 203-255-8395 Guidance Services Mrs. Nancy Larsen 203-255-8388 Special Education Services Mrs. Eileen Bialek 203-255-8354 General Information Ms. Cathy Shepard 203-255-8300

District Size District 1: Danbury District 2: New Canaan District 3: Fairfield District 1 2 3 Lowest Grade Level Pre-K K K Highest Level * 12 12 12   Student Population 8341 3092 7292 Teacher Population 648 248 670 Professional Staff ** 692 275 710 Student / Teacher Ratio 12 12 10 Median Years of Teaching Experience 17 14 23 # Elementary Schools 13 3 9 Average Elementary School Population 324 462 447 # Middle School / Junior High Schools 2 1 2 Average Middle School Population 948 670 787 Primary High School Population 2232 1036 1687 Average Class Size *** Grade 1 20 20 22 Grade 8 25 19 24 High School English 25 21 23 High School Math 25 19 22 High School Science 25 21 22 * Districts with only elementary schools include information on the high school most students attend. ** Includes guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, librarians, medical/dental staff, and teachers. *** Does not include special classes or targeted small group classes.     Elementary & Middle School Programs District 1: Danbury District 2: New Canaan District 3: Fairfield (earliest grade offered) District 1 2 3 Academic Programs Formal Study of a Foreign Language 7 6 4 Use of an Equipped Science Lab 7 K 7 Formal Computer Training K 2 K Use of an Equipped Computer Lab K K K In-classroom Computers K 4 K Technology / Industrial Arts 7 - 6 Home Economics 7 - 6 English as a Second Language K K K Fine Arts Programs Band Instrument Lessons 3 4 5 Orchestra Instrument Lessons 3 4 4 Organized Band 6 - 5 Organized Orchestra 6 - 4 Organized Chorus 4 6 5 Drama Productions - - 5 Radio / TV Production - - - Gifted and Talented Pull Out Programs - - - Gifted and Talented Pull Out Programs Fine Arts - - - Mathematics - - - Science - - - General 3 2 - Magnet Programs - - - In-classroom Enrichment 1 1 K Academic Interschool Competitions Odyssey of the Mind 4 6 3 Reading Incentive 1 - K Science Fair 6 - 4 General Academic 5 6 3 Other Programs Before School Day Care Y - Y After School day Care Y - Y After School Busing Y Y Y Overnight Field Trips Y Y Y     Senior Performance District 1: Danbury District 2: New Canaan District 3: Fairfield District 1 2 3 High School Seniors 384 197 402 % of Seniors Receiving H.S. Diploma 97 100 99 Graduate's Future Plans (% Attending) 4-Year College / University 66 % 85 % 67 % 2-Yr. / Jr. College 11 % 7 % 10 % Business / Technical School 5 % NA % NA % Armed Forces 2 % NA % 1 % Work Force 13 % NA % 10 % Awards National Merit Scholarship Finalists 1 9 2 National Merit Scholarship Semi Finalists 2 9 2 Letter of Commendation 7 13 23 Average SAT Scores % of Seniors Taking SAT's 72 % 96 % 83 % Math 475 567 539 Verbal 481 563 529 Average ACT Scores % of Seniors Taking ACT's NA % 1 % NA % English NA 22.1 NA Math NA 23.9 NA Science NA 22.9 NA Reading NA 23.7 NA Composite NA 23.3 NA NOTE: If information appears as NA (Not Available), we suggest calling the superindendent directly to obtain the data.     Comparative District Data for Fairfield County, CT Fairfield County, CT Districts Total Student Population Average Composite SAT Scores % of seniors Receiving HS Diploma Bethel 3221 1051 100 Bridgeport-Harding HS 6519 NA NA Brookfield 2620 956 96 Danbury 8341 956 97 Darien 3259 1121 98 Easton 873 1090 95 Fairfield 7292 1068 99 Greenwich 7433 1078 98 Monroe 3923 1007 99 New Canaan 3092 1130 100 New Fairfield 2730 1048 98 New Milford 4707 1058 99 Newtown 4061 1066 95 Norwalk-McMahon High School 4856 953 99 Redding 1877 1090 95 Ridgefield 4270 1130 99 Shelton 5287 982 97 Sherman-Brookfield 404 956 96 Sherman-New Milford 404 1058 99 Stamford-Stamford HS 7738 965 92 Stratford-Bunnell HS - - - Stratford-Stratford HS 3617 837 99 Trumbull 5437 1030 99 Weston 1840 1110 100 Westport 4020 1139 99 Wilton 3303 1142 99

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