Viewpoint on ninth grade schooling isolation and its effects
A Fairfield educator with 31 years in teaching and administration argues against a ninth grade only school. The piece notes delayed maturation, altered transition, fewer positive role models, and potential impacts on overall achievement and course sequencing. It questions scheduling, summer school options, and teaching quality for ninth graders.
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Reading
Fairfield Board of Education
Theodore Sizer
Committee On
Fairfield High School
Why a Ninth Grade Only School Fails to Meet Fairfield Needs
Freedman of the Fairfield Board of Education argues against a ninth grade only school. Concerns include teachers’ unpreparedness for all ninth graders, loss of club activity, reduced athletics and extracurriculars, broken school spirit, disruptive transitions, and risks to student mental health and guidance support.
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Fairfield High School
Surgeon General
Fairfield
Freedman
Fairfield Board of Education
Parents urged to support two high schools plan
A letter to Fairfield and North Stratford parents argues two high schools suit all children. It notes land is available at Ludlowe for a new middle school on the same site and recalls a November Board of Education meeting where a motion to build there and open a second high school was blocked by a 5-4 vote.
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West Des Moines
Iowa
Fairfield High School
Fairfield
North Stratfield School
Ludlowe
Board of Education
Board of Ed
Bruce Monte
Two High Schools Debate Costs and Timeframes
Residents weigh one versus two high school campuses with the architect’s feasibility report stating both options provide needed classrooms and similar construction costs. The ninth grade campus would cost more and take longer. Anger at the Board of Education grows as PTA surveys show support for two high schools overshadowed by anti two high school sentiment. Community members urged to attend meetings, sign petitions, and hold officials accountable.
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Board of Education
Ludlowe
North Stratfield
PTA
First
Metsopoulos stands by pledge on high school issue
A letter commends Metsopoulos for keeping his campaign promise on funding two high schools. The writer, a Democrat, praises his earnest efforts and integrity in handling a central race issue alongside Flatto, and wishes him happy holidays.
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Metsopoulos
Flatto
First Selectman
Mr. Metsopoulos
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