Pear Tree Point School

Pear Tree Point School is a co-educational private day school, grades Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 5 in Darien, Connecticut.

It is the only school in the state of Connecticut which officially uses the "Core Knowledge" program. The school keeps its class sizes at a maximum of 15 students per teacher. The group sizes for reading and mathematics classes are smaller.[1]

It was founded in 1996.[2]

At a Glance

Faculty-student ratio: 1:4; Grades: Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 5; Founded: 1996; Towns represented: Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, Stamford, Wilton, Westport, Greenwich, Fairfield and Southport; Financial aid: Yes; Campuses: North Campus (Pre-K and K) in Norwalk and Main Campus in Darien (grades 1-5); Graduates: Attend area private and public schools.

Curriculum

Reading, mathematics and writing. Social studies Core Knowledge Foundation, art, music, drama, science, physical education, Spanish and Mandarin.

Facilities

Main Campus (Grades Pre-K -Grade 6) in Darien, Connecticut.

Curriculum

Reading, writing and mathematics; social studies (based on the Core Knowledge curriculum) has international orientation. Drama, physical education, Spanish and Mandarin (Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 1) also taught. Use of technology across all grades and subjects.

Students

Core Virtues , all-school assemblies and community service are emphasized. School participates in Connecticut Knowledge Masters and Connecticut National Geography Bee.

Extracurricular activities

After school programs include: Arts and Crafts, Chess, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Sports.

References

  1. ↑ "Pear Tree Point School Nurtures Success." The Hour. Tuesday October 8, 2002. Page C5. Retrieved from Google News (23 of 28) on January 9, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Pear Tree Point School Delivers A Core Knowledge Curriculum." The Hour. Tuesday July 29, 2002. Page C6. Retrieved on January 9, 2012.

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Coordinates: 41°02′57″N 73°28′56″W / 41.0492°N 73.4822°W / 41.0492; -73.4822

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