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West Woods Christian Academy, New Haven:
West Woods Christian Academy is a private Christian K-12 school located in Hampden, just north of New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut. Founded in 1975, West Woods Christian Academy is committed to an educational program of excellence. We provide early education, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school programs based on a highly regarded and comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.

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Photo of Private School in New Haven Area, CTEarly Childhood and Kindergarten:
Early Childhood and Kindergarten class at WWCA is an enjoyable learning experience for your child. We combine creative play with a sound educational program designed to build a firm foundation for a lifetime of learning.

The children memorize a Bible verse for each letter of the alphabet and learn catchy songs to help them remember consonant and vowel sounds. Students in Kindergarten enjoy field trips, Bible devotion time, physical education, music and arts & crafts projects. Parents are invited to sit in on a class or two.

Elementary School:
Elementary Grades 1-6 at WWCA are self-contained, traditional classrooms with an average teacher/student ratio of 15:1.

The learning and curriculum at each level is active, challenging, and fun. The curriculum offerings, which meet the educational objectives of the school and the requirements of the State of Connecticut include: math, social studies, science, music, art projects, physical education, with an emphasis on a strong phonetic approach to reading and language Arts.

Junior High School:
The Junior High at WWCA consists of seventh and eighth grades. Students attend different classes in the structure of a seven- period day. Each morning, students meet in homeroom for attendance and Opening. During Opening, students read a section of
Scripture together and receive a practical, challenging devotion from the Book of Proverbs. Weekly Chapel, daily Bible instruction, and Student prayer groups highlight each week.

Senior High School:

The Secondary School (grades 9-12) at WWCA offers a highly regarded and comprehensive program. The curriculum content provides strong preparation for those desiring to attend college. Key subjects include English, math, science, foreign languages, history, physical education and electives.

The small, 1:12, teacher/student ratio, allows students to take advantage of individual attention and encouraImage of Private School in New Haven Area, CTges them to excel.

The learning environment at WWCA allows students to feel accepted and cared for by their teachers. Students pray together in weekly prayer groups and are frequently seen and heard encouraging each other.

Wonderful, life-long friendships have blossomed and developed in an environment where Christian values are encouraged and cultivated.

College Preparation Courses:

We provide PSAT, SAT and ACT college prep courses.

Advanced Placement and Honors Courses:

Advanced Placment and honors Courses are offered in a wide area of subjects.

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Address: 2105 State Street, Hampden, New Haven, Connecticut , USA
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• The Academy of the Holy Family (AHF) is an accredited Catholic day and boarding high school for American and international young women in grades 9-12.

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The Foote School, New Haven
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Christian Heritage School
Courses / Programs
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Not surprisingly, our graduates matriculate to prestigious colleges and universities, including the Ivy League schools, prominent private and Christian colleges, and many excellent state universities. Christian Heritage School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We are fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
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