Before you accept all that is said about this school dig a little deeper. We were not happy with our experience at Wooster.
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Posted by a parent on 08/19/08
My son is in his third year at Wooster School. The teachers' enthusiasm and excellence is unmatched in the public schools. New administration -- division heads this year and headmaster next year will only help this school. This is a school for the 'good kid' and the curious kid -- small, intimate, and
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Posted by a parent on 02/11/07
Having tried the Danbury public school system and moving my daugther to Wooster I have seen her grow, blossom, learn and love school. I can't say enough great things about this school and wish all kids in America could have this educational opportunity.
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/07
I agree with all the positive comments posted here. We hail from a highly touted Westchester suburban public school district, where we pay exorbitant taxes, but found that the curriculum at our local public school was somnolent, lacked creativity and academic challenges for students on the upper end
... Read more of the academic bell curve. After spending 4 years at our local public school, we transferred to Wooster and have witnessed remarkable changes in our children. The curriculum at every level is cutting edge, creative, challenging. The student body is diverse. Though it took us a while to get around the idea of paying so much for private school tuition, we feel every penny is well spent, and now forgo vacations and such. Wooster does have an Episcopalean background, but it is very respectful of non-Christian religions. If you are looking for excellence in education and not a test mill, come to Wooster. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/06
On the plus side, there is lots of individual attention, a fairly personalized curriculum and good control of the social ennvironment. On the minus, there is a significant gender imbalance (far more girls than boys) and an increasingly Christian orientation.
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Posted by a parent on 05/12/06
Wooster School is remarkable for its sense of community. Here the students are held accountable for their citizenship, and in addition to the Self-Help jobs program (which is student led and run) they are taught consideration and respect of others. The academic program is challenging, and the faculty
... Read more are truly committed to helping the students achieve their goals. The art program is strong, and the athletic teams are competitive in their league. Wooster teams have earned many sportsmanship awards over the years. We feel that our daughter is being prepared for life, not just college, at Wooster and highly recommend the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/05
This is a wonderful school that really offers a strong sense of community. Students learn to trust adults because of caring teachers. The language program is very rich, offering foreign language from K - 12 and an optional year abroad. Small class size allows for discussion. For parents who want to
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/05
We sent our children here to foster their curiousity and because, as quiet children, they would have been lost in our public school - this despite the financial sacrifice we have ti make. Our eldest has become a terrific college student and the younger has wonderful study skills. There is more diversity
... Read more here than at our public school too. Everyone must participate - be it in athletics, cleaning the campus after school, the arts... I would like to see AP offered to anyone who wants to challenge himself. I highly recommend this wonderful school. Read less
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Danbury schools — Wooster School is located at 91 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury CT 06810. 91 Miry Brook Rd is in the 06810 ZIP code in Danbury, CT Wooster School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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