Horace Mann seeks to educate and nurture its students and to help them fulfill their potential. To attain this goal, the School provides a challenging and rigorous set of academic and extracurricular programs within a caring and supportive environment. Students are encouraged to test and learn about themselves, to develop a concern for others and to grow intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. The School seeks to foster a capacity in each individual for clear and creative thought. The School encourages students to understand that learning is a lifelong endeavor that is valuable in itself. Horace Mann seeks a diverse student body and fosters a respect for individual and cultural differences. Each student is encouraged to strive for self-esteem and confidence and to be respectful of others. In addition, students learn that they must be responsible for their actions and for the decisions that they make. In its role as a college preparatory school, Horace Mann emphasizes the Liberal Arts and prepares its students for leadership in a variety of fields and endeavors. To accomplish this task, the School offers programs and activities that encourage excellence. The School also maintains an outstanding faculty that represents both high scholarship and a deep concern for the total development of the individual.

Intensive Education Academy is to provide a sound and appropriate education for students with learning disabilities. A five to one student/staff ratio makes it possible for all students to receive an individualized curriculum based on their specific needs. IEA offers a nurturing, small, structured setting with an emphasis on building self-esteem in a supportive environment that stimulates enthusiasm for learning. A challenging academic curriculum, which also includes instruction in technology, music, art, physical education, culinary arts and character development/social skills. The The IEA is dedicated to providing more than just

Kolbe Cathedral High School is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school in the Diocese of Bridgeport serving a multicultural, urban community. Members of the school community are expected to "Work hard and be nice." The school and family form a partnership to foster the development of young Christian men and women academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Successful completion of four years of Kolbe Cathedral produces an individual who exhibits caring for others in the spirit of Christianity, sharing of knowledge, skills and talents for the good of others, and a strength of character that dares to make a difference by living the Gospel message. Kolbe Cathedral offers a variety of extracurriculur activities for students. Students are encouraged to participate fully in those activities that interest them.

The mission of the Oxford Academy is to provide young men with a successful educational experience through one-to-one instruction, a structured boarding environment and a close, caring community of teachers and peers. Oxford seeks to help students develop both the academic and social skills necessary for future success as citizens of the world. Our purpose is to assist the development of each student morally, academically, socially, physically, and emotionally, to the fullest possible measure. The guidelines of the school are designed with this purpose in mind.

Childhood is a time of learning and growth. The Raymond Hill School's tapestry of programs brings the joy of discovery to children of all ages. The people we serve Elementary, middle school, and high school students. Students in need of specialized services, delivered in an environment of safety and caring. Students of all races and ethnic backgrounds. Both day and residential students. Parents of our students. The Raymond Hill School curriculum is certified by the Connecticut Department of Education. Our teachers are fully certified in their subject areas. Teachers receive support from para-professionals to assure a safe, nurturing environment. Students take traditional academic subjects, but also receive pre-vocational and vocational training. Students take classes in music, art, and physical education, and have access to a state-of-the-art computer lab. Elementary and middle-school students learn essential "living" skills and how to work in teams. Elementary students learn practical skills in our Maritime Center and "Biscuiteer" business. Middle-school students can sample what it's like to work in food service, in a nail/hair spa, in our caf, or in our boatbuilding/woodworking shop. High-school students have additional opportunities to work in our school store and our City Spa. Group therapy is an integral part of the program.

The mission of Renbrook School is to help all of our students fulfill their unique potential.We provide a rigorous enriched program of academic excellence in which students from diverse backgrounds can develop skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.Our students strengthen their sense of self through many kinds of achievement; they learn to take appropriate risks and to respect the rights of the individual as well as the needs of the group.We value strong relationships between the school and its families, a sense of community within the school, and a tradition of service to others.

Empowered by Gospel values and rooted in the spirit and tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery, Sacred Heart Academy of Stamford is dedicated to providing a quality college preparatory education for young women. The Academy strives to provide a nurturing community, reflective of Christian principles, which fosters self-confidence and respect for all people. To accomplish this mission, Sacred Heart Academy provides an environment in which young women will receive a firm grounding in the teachings and values of the Christian faith; be challenged to realize their full intellectual potential; embrace a strong work ethic by developing accountability and a positive self-image; develop and strengthen their leadership skills and share their unique gifts and talents; engage in community service activities; learn to accept and appreciate cultural diversity; develop the moral and social skills needed to contribute to building a world of justice and peace; acquire the knowledge, insights and skills to cope with a demanding and rapidly changing society; and form strong interpersonal relationships, build memories and enjoy the rich traditions of the school.

St. Francis Home continues to serve children and teenagers each day, and impacts hundreds of families each year. This continuum of services is the direct legacy of the Sisters of Mercy and their care of the orphans left on their doorstep in 1852. And, as the models for behavioral and emotional health service delivery shift, St. Francis Home is working to develop new and innovative ways to help children and their families to be safe, healthy and happy. St. Francis Home offers spiritual, emotional and physical supports that assist children to become happy and productive adults. The Mission of St. Francis Home for Children is: In the fullness of our Catholic heritage, we seek to alleviate the sufferings of children and families of all faiths by providing for their spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. As a caring community, we further commit ourselves to safeguard and enhance the dignity of each child while emphasizing the value of the family.

We value our students for their own worth and develop their potential to enrich their own and other's lives. We maintain a nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning and academic excellence, enhancing each student's self-confidence, self- discipline, and maturity. St. John the Evangelist School is a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Eight Catholic elementary school with a current enrollment of 170 students.

Saint Timothy Middle School is committed to the educational and spiritual development of early adolescents, grades six through eight, in the greater West Hartford area. We educate the whole child in the Roman Catholic tradition through a challenging curriculum that fosters academic excellence. We encourage the gifts of each student and promote harmony with self, with others, and with God in a caring environment centered on the gospel values of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

At Seton Academy our primary responsibility is to the student. Our mission is to provide special education and therapeutic services in a small, supportive setting with caring and professional faculty and staff. We are committed to giving students the opportunity to experience success by working closely with them, their parents, guardians, school systems and ancillary professionals. Once students have achieved sustained success, we will participate in a plan to help them transition into a school setting that meets their academic, social and emotional needs and abilities. The goal of Seton Academy is to reintegrate students with their community schools. The program offers academic and therapeutic supports that are tailored to the needs of the student. These supports include the evaluation of existing assessments, the identification of treatment and counseling needs, guidance in connecting with outside support services for the continuance of care, assistance in mastering various skills necessary for appropriate social behavior and peer interactions, and the implementation of an educational program based on IEP goals and objectives.

Stonington Institute began serving recovering alcoholics in 1957 as Starlight Farms, a working farm where adults in recovery were introduced to the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. We are the longest continuously operating, free-standing, voluntary treatment facility in New England. Our inpatient and residential services are located in North Stonington, Connecticut, on a private and peaceful main campus. We operate partial hospital and outpatient clinics in Groton, Waterford, Willimantic and Danielson, Connecticut, as well as Westerly, Rhode Island. Our transportation and off-campus housing service make programs and services available to clients across the state and region. The mission of Stonington Institute is to provide superior behavioral healthcare services that: clients recommend to families and friends, physicians prefer for their clients, purchasers select for their clients, and employees are proud of.