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Q: When does the school day start and end?
- A: The school day begins at 8:30 and ends at 2:50 when busses are dismissed. Pre-K operates on an extended-day program and is open from 7:30-5:30.
Q: What After School Programs do you offer?
- A: Pre-K operates on an extended-day program and is open from 7:30-5:30. We run free before and after school programs for students in grades 2-8 on Tuesdays-Fridays from October-May thanks to a grant from 21st Century. After school childcare for younger children is also available.
Q: What does the school uniform look like?
- A: All students wear navy blue collared tops and khaki bottoms. On gym days, students may wear navy blue T-shirts with blue sweat pants. From time to time the school sells polo shirts and gym shirts imprinted with the school logo, but parents can always purchase uniforms at their favorite retailer.
Q: How do I apply?
- A: Though Daniels’ staff is happy to provide you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your child, the application process is handled by the Magnet/Registration office of New Haven Public Schools. For details about the process for applying to John Daniels School or to download an application, please visit the New Haven Interdistrict Magnet Schools website. The application window is January-February for the following school year.
- Additional information (2012) can be found at: https://www.johncdaniels.org/announcements/how-to-apply-to-jcd.html
- Applications must be returned to:
NHPS Magnet Office, 1st Floor
54 Meadow St.
New Haven, CT 06519
Q: Is transportation provided to my town?
- A: Transportation is provided for Kindergarten-8th grade students from the following districts:
Amity Regional, Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Clinton, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Middletown, Milford, Naugatuck, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Southbury, Stratford, Wallingford, Waterbury, Westbrook, West Haven, Wolcott, Woodbridge.
If your town is not listed, you are still encouraged to apply.
Q: How can I arrange to take a tour of the school?
- A: We would be happy to schedule a visit for you and your child. Please contact one of JCD’s Magnet Resource Teachers to choose a time that works for you
Kimberly Fullton—203-691-3604
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Q: How do you ensure student safety?
- A: Safety is our first priority for our students. Our full-time security guard works to ensure that the building is secure and that students are safe. Surveillance cameras monitor the premises, and all staff are committed to security.
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John Daniels School opened its doors for the first time in the fall of 2006 and was named “Best K-12” building by McGraw Hill Construction Best ‘07. New Haven Public Schools’ School construction program is the largest in the State and the largest per capita in the country. Every classroom is equipped with at least 5 computers and an LCD projector for multimedia lessons and presentations supporting our International Communication theme. The spacious library features volumes in English and Spanish as well as a computer lab and laptops that can be used in the classrooms with access to the wireless network.
Our facility supports our commitment to the arts and physical fitness with a state of the art gymnasium and outdoor track, music room, art room and stage area for all-school assemblies, band performances, drama presentations and other special events. Special presentations can also take place in our outdoor amphitheater in the courtyard.
JCD Students are safe and secure while they are at school. The building features video surveillance, a full time security guard and close partnerships with the New Haven Police Department. The glass walls of the interior courtyard make it easy to see what is going on anywhere in the building. |
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Dual Language Immersion is at the foundation of our educational philosophy. Dual Language is a bilingual instruction model designed to help students from diverse linguistic backgrounds become academically proficient in two languages.
All students at John C. Daniels learn in English and Spanish beginning in Kindergarten. All students receive 50% English instruction and 50% Spanish instruction from Kindergarten on.
Dual language instruction benefits both English and Spanish dominant children cognitively, socially and academically to such extent that John Daniels students tend to outperform their district peers on the CMT. John Daniels’ Dual Language program is nationally recognized by the Center for Applied Linguistics.
Scholarly research consistently shows that students learn more when learning in two languages and that higher degrees of bilingualism lead to increased cognitive skills. That means that, no matter which language your child speaks at home, learning in English and Spanish has great potential to increase his or her capacity to think and learn in all subject areas. You can visit the Center for Applied Linguistics’ website to read more about Dual Language Instruction, also known as Two-Way Immersion. Also, please contact the school to learn more about what Dual Language would mean for your child.
Teachers at John C. Daniels School of International Communication offer support to all learners. Teachers utilize specialized teaching methods and offer tutors, before and after school programs and homework help, and individualized assistance. Our goal is that all students succeed.
Dual Langauge Summarized:
Dual Language 101
At least once a year, the school offers an in-depth workshop about Dual Language to answer the question: What can I expect from a dual language program and what must Dual Language expect from me (the student and his/her family)?
The handouts from that workshop are available below.
If you have any questions about Daniels School's Dual Language model of instruction, please feel free to contact us.
Dual Language in the News
The articles below are about the successes of dual language programs, in various parts of the country. Many include information that parents of JCD Dual Language students will find helpful.
Dual language lessons growing in popularity (californiawatch.org, 3/22/12)
Parents embrace dual-immersion instruction (dailynews.com, 3/5/12)
Dual language schools growing in Dallas-area schools, across state (dallasnews.com, 2/25/12)
The Latino gap: Dual language programs offer hope (kpbs.org, 2/2/12)
Momentum builds for dual language learning (edweek.org, 3/23/12) |
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