New Haven Academy

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Available Monday - Thursday through February 16, by appointment

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Call us at (475) 220-6600 during school hours

College Preparation

100% college acceptance in our first 3 graduating classes
-A rigorous academic program of math, science, history, literature, and Spanish language study that emphasizes hands-on learning and critical thinking
-A College Bound Program that includes college exploration activities beginning in ninth grade and a College Bound Seminar class for all eleventh and twelfth grade students
-A partnership with Quinnipiac University that enables juniors and seniors to enroll in undergraduate courses for college credit

Career Exploration

-A thoughtful approach to career exploration that includes job shadow days and extended internships in 10th – 12th grades
-A written "Life Plan," presented orally to a panel, as a graduation requirement for each senior

Citizenship - Facing History and Ourselves

-A magnet program, Facing History and Ourselves, which engages students in --complex studies of prejudice reduction, social justice, and participation in a democracy
-A required Social Action Project - an independently designed and executed project that helps to solve a social issue or community problem
-10 hours of community service per year (students are expected to earn 2.5 hours per quarter)

NHA At A Glance

-College Classes During High School
-Unique dual enrollment program with Quinnipiac University for qualified 11th and 12th graders; access to classes at SCSU, Gateway, UNH, and Yale University
-Project-Based Learning: Students complete independent projects in their core classes then present their work to panels, classes and invited guests.
-Personal Attention: All students have academic advisors who oversee their progress and communicate regularly with parents.
-After-School Opportunities: Academic support offered daily; enrichment opportunities including Debate Team, Newspaper, Yearbook, Drama, and intramural athletics.