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t’s no secret Greenwich has an outstanding school system—and
courses—everything from English 101 and digital video production to
for good reason. In this community of 62,000 residents, students
Mandarin Chinese and macroeconomics. There are opportunities to
have access to a wealth of learning opportunities. The district’s 11
pursue independent courses of study, and to take part in programs such
elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, one alternative
as the project-based Innovation Lab and the highly sought-after Honors
high school, and fine selection of private schools boast courses and
Science Research program. In 2019, Greenwich High School had a
schedules designed to meet the needs of today’s young scholars.
Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholarship winner and 10 Scholastic
Academic excellence is paramount. Four of the elementary schools
Art and Writing Award winners. Additionally, North Mianus School
and one middle school serve as magnet schools. THE INTERNATIONAL
was named a National Blue Ribbon School in recognition of academic
SCHOOL AT DUNDEE and NEW LEBANON elementary have international
achievements.
baccalaureate programs; JULIAN CURTISS offers a program in world
For all the academic honors—the GHS Class of 2020 includes 14
languages; HAMILTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY is the district’s first STEM
semifinalists and 31 commended students recognized in the 2020
magnet school; and WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL provides an AVID-theme
National Merit Scholarship Program, and nine students named to
program, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID is a college readiness and executive functioning program designed to help all students achieve their goals and reach their full academic potential. The focus on academics continues through high school, where students can choose from among 300
the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Students have access to a broad range of academic and extracurricular activities. At Greenwich High School alone, there are more than 100 clubs.
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Program—a big part of what makes Greenwich stand out is the depth of extracurricular offerings. There are countless ways for students to pursue their interests. They can contribute to school magazines and newspapers, photograph school events, perform onstage
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COUNTLESS ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR OPTIONS INSPIRE STUDENTS TO PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS
