New Haven Academy
| New Haven Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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444 Orange Street , 06511 | |
| Coordinates | 41°18′43″N 72°54′54″W / 41.312°N 72.915°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | Think Critically - Be Responsible - Get Involved |
| Established | 2003 |
| School district | New Haven Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Garth Harries |
| Director | Meredith Gavrin |
| Principal | Gregory Baldwin |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 250 |
| Mascot | White tiger |
| Newspaper | Roaring Record |
| Website | School homepage |
New Haven Academy is a four-year, ninth through twelfth grade high school in New Haven, CT. New Haven Academy was founded by Gregory Baldwin and Meredith Gavrin in 2003 as an interdistrict magnet school and part of the New Haven Public School district. The school provides a college preparatory education modeled for Collaborative Education (ICE), a New York City school.[1]
Enrollment in the 2010-2011 year is approximately 250.[2]
Educational Affiliations and Partnerships
New Haven Academy is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES).[3] New Haven Academy has a partnership with Facing History and Ourselves.[4] Ninth graders take Facing History classes to explore concepts of history, identity, race and discrimination.[5]
Upperclassman may be eligible to take undergraduate courses for college credit through partnerships with Yale University, Quinnipiac University and Gateway Community College.[6] Students participate in internships within community businesses. A Student Action Project is required for graduation. [2][7]
References
- ^ Appel, Allan. Facing History at NHA New Haven Independent, 2 February 2007.
- ^ a b New Haven Academy. New Haven Magnet Schools.
- ^ New Haven Academy. Coalition of Essential Schools.
- ^ New Haven Academy Interdistrict Magnet - New Haven, Connecticut. Facing History and Ourselves.
- ^ MacMillan, Thomas. She Looks Puerto Rican—& Isn’t New Haven Independent, 9 October 2009.
- ^ President's Corner Gateway Community College.
- ^ The 2010 New Haven Magnet School Catalog New Haven Magnet Schools.