About Stanwich

Stanwich Fast Facts

Mission:

 The Stanwich School is a co-educational, independent day school, currently serving students in grades Pre-K through 9 (expanding through Grade 12). It offers a balanced education that builds a healthy mind, body and spirit through a rigorous academic curriculum, a varied physical education program and values emphasizing the Judeo-Christian principles and traditions.  Students, teachers and parents work together to foster a love of learning in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Headmistress:

 Patricia Young

Chair, Board of Trustees:

 Gregory Drennen

School Address:

257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich, CT (Directions)

Main Phone:

 (203) 542-0000

E-mail:

 info@stanwichschool.org

Website:

 http://www.stanwichschool.org

Grades Served:

 Pre-K through 9 (2010-11)

Total Enrollment
(2010-11):

425

Percentage Girls/Boys:

Approximately 50 - 50

Average Class Size:

 K-Grade 3 (20); Grade 4-6 (18); and Grade 7-8 (14)

Average Teacher/Student Ratio:

 1:7

Number of Faculty:

 80, 100 percent hold advanced degrees

School Objectives:

- Build strong academic skills

- Develop physical capacities and interests

- Introduce the visual and performing arts

- Promote awareness of and service to others

- Instill values that build character

- Provide opportunities for parent participation

Student Population:

 84 percent from Greenwich, 10 percent from other Fairfield County towns; and 6 percent from Westchester

Students Receiving Financial Aid:

 12 - 13 %

Sports & Co-Curricular Clubs:

 17 non-varsity sports, and 27 co-curricular clubs and organizations

Academic Program Features:

 - A spiraling curriculum that "teaches to mastery"
- Accelerated mathematics and language arts groupings
- Innovative foreign language immersion beginning in pre-kindergarten
- A creative fine and performing arts program that is fully integrated into the curriculum
- Individualized schedules and academic advisors for all students in Grades 7 and up
- The use of computers and other technological resources as learning tools rather than ends in themselves
- One-to-one laptop use and instruction in Grades 7 and up
- Full student participation in community service projects as part of the regular school curriculum
- A full complement of field trips, clubs, after-school programs and enrichment events that enhance the curriculum
- A "Parents as Partners" values program for students and their families

Accreditations & Memberships:

The Stanwich School is accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.