About Stanwich

Stanwich Fast Facts

Mission:

The Stanwich School is a caring community that offers a balanced, rigorous education, infused with values emphasizing Judeo-Christian principles and traditions, which inspire students to be their best, help others be their best and make God's world a better place.

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 10 (2011-12)

Total Enrollment
(2010-11):

375

Percentage Girls/Boys:

Approximately 50 - 50

Average Class Size:

K-Grade 3 (20); Grade 4-6 (18); and Grade 7-10 (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.