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GROWING UP WITH GRACE
alan barnicle, director of innovation & instructional improvement, diocese of bridgeport schools
“Every student is made in the image and likeness of God.”
FORMING HEARTS
“Kids can be more authentically themselves in a Catholic school environment.”
jen t., parent, (st. mark school, stratford)
Faith formation is central and integral to every curriculum in our schools—whether celebrating the emergent skills of early learners or helping high schoolers discern the nuance in advanced texts. More than 170 years of Catholic education in Fairfield County have shown us that when intellectual and spiritual growth are guided together, both take a firm hold and support each other.
In a Bridgeport Diocesan Catholic school, every child’s day is experienced through the Gospel values of faith, service, courage, justice, hope, love, reconciliation, and community—creating a purposeful learning environment that reinforces what children are taught at home. This is a place to live shared values and engage in shared intellectual pursuits, while laying the foundation for high academic achievement and virtuous work.
INFORMING MINDS
Classroom instruction is personal, innovative, and always mission driven. As teachers prioritize each child’s journey of the heart, so too, do they inspire the life of the mind. Academic bars are high, with developmentally appropriate measures of challenge and support. As a result, every child has daily opportunities to reach their highest potential.
• 99% of graduating high school seniors attend college.
• $6,000,000 in federal, state, and local scholarships and grants have been awarded to graduating seniors for college.
• Nationally recognized curriculum mapping exceeds state standards.
• Students at all elementary grade levels perform well above the national averages on standardized tests.
• Teachers participate in ongoing professional development that keep them at the forefront of educational thinking and best practices.
“The faculty and staff feel a personal responsibility for their students’ success.”lisa lanni, head of school, holy trinity catholic academy, shelton
TRANSFORMING LIVES
“Success is more than a test score.” megan, teacher, st. james, stratford
A foundational education is about more than building a base of knowledge. The best schools recognize that knowledge needs a purpose to have power and lasting impact. In the Bridgeport Diocesan Catholic schools, each child’s gifts unfold as robust intellectual pursuits are accompanied by deep spiritual growth. It is only when individual knowledge is informed by an understanding of one’s relationships to others and to God that a child discovers their unique capacity to do good. Wisdom comes.
DISCOVER THE IMPACT
You have high expectations for your child’s education, and you should. They deserve every opportunity to thrive— intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, artistically, athletically, and as a person of good character. But schools are a bit like shoes; one size does not fit all. And the right ones don’t have to break the bank.
“ Personalized learning goes with the territory; so much of our faith is about being known personally.”
pat brady, head of school, catholic academy, stamford
TAKE AN IMPACT INVENTORY
Take a quick education inventory and see how your child’s current school experience measures up. Then take the next step and Discover the Impact
EDUCATION INVENTORY
My child feels welcome and safe every day
My child is challenged every day in the classroom
My child is supported when extra help is needed
My child is growing intellectually and reaching their potential
My child’s classroom instruction is innovative and engaging
My child’s faith is growing with grace and depth of understanding
My child has opportunities outside the classroom to explore visual and performing arts
My child has a wide range of athletic opportunities—both competitive and recreational
My child understands the importance of service and seeks out ways to do good The values we practice at home are reinforced at school
My child’s teachers are caring and know them as a learner and as an individual
My child is excited to go to school every day
If you didn’t check every box, contact the Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools for more impact DOBCatholicSchools.com.
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YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR SCHOOL.
All Saints Catholic School, Norwalk PreK – 8
Assumption Catholic School, Fairfield PreK – 8
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport¬—
St. Andrew Academy PreK – 8
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport—
St. Ann Academy PreK – 8
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport—
St. Augustine Academy 4 – 8
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport—
St. Raphael Academy PreK – 3
Catholic Academy of Stamford, Stamford PreK – 5
Greenwich Catholic School, Greenwich PreK – 8
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy, Shelton PreK – 8
Our Lady of Fatima Academy, Wilton PreK – 8
St. Aloysius School, New Canaan PreK – 8
St. Catherine Of Siena School, Trumbull PreK – 8
St. Gregory The Great School, Danbury PreK – 8
St. James School, Stratford PreK – 8
St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Brookfield PreK – 8
St. Joseph School, Danbury PreK – 8
St. Mark School, Stratford PreK – 8
St. Mary School, Bethel PreK – 8
St. Mary School, Ridgefield PreK – 3
St. Peter School, Danbury PreK – 8
St. Rose of Lima School, Newtown PreK – 8
St. Theresa School, Trumbull PreK – 8
St. Thomas Aquinas School, Fairfield PreK – 8
Cardinal Kung Academy, Stamford High School
Immaculate High School, Danbury High School
Kolbe Cathedral High School, Bridgeport High School
Notre Dame High School, Fairfield High School
St. Joseph High School, Trumbull High School
Trinity Catholic High School, Stamford High School
St. Catherine Academy, Fairfield PreK - 12 and transition (special needs students ages 5-21)
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