Fairfield Country Day School
School Notes Overview:
Fairfield Country Day School is an independent school for boys, grades kindergarten through 9. Founded in 1936, Fairfield Country Day provides an educational community dedicated to the personal growth and intellectual development of boys. Small class sizes allow teachers to gain an in depth knowledge of each boys’ learning style. That knowledge enables teachers to foster the enjoyment of learning and achieve academic success. The curriculum is designed for the mastery of core subjects while providing a range of broader offerings. Fairfield Country Day School prepares students to succeed in the most demanding secondary schools while identifying their personal passions and academic interests. ...
School Overview:
Fairfield Country Day School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 9 | |
| Year Founded | 1936 | |
| County | Fairfield County, CT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 278 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 24 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 16 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 169 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Head of School | Christian Sullivan | |
| Admissions Director | Richard Runkel | |
School Notes:
- Fairfield Country Day School educates the whole student— intellectual, emotional, social, physical and moral. Inside the classroom, out on the playing field, or in the dining room, faculty use all aspects of the day as learning opportunities. The extraordinary sense of community and individual attention to each student provide an environment that fosters intellectual and personal growth throughout each day. Teachers recognize each student’s accomplishments and encourage resiliency through the challenges that they may confront. To instill strong ethics and morals, all members of the community are expected to live by the school honor code. The core principles of integrity and respect are evident throughout daily life at Country Day.
- Profile last updated: 09/19/2008
In the News:
- Saturday's collection of sports equipment benefits several places in Bridgeport (Redding Pilot)
posted on October 2, 2009 at 04:07:36 am
Jackie Kansao is turning a health project into a project that will benefit lots of children in Bridgeport by giving them sports equipment for an after-school program and lacrosse equipment to start a youth program there. - Oudin defeats Petrova to reach U.S. Open quarterfinals (Stamford Advocate)
posted on September 8, 2009 at 11:51:34 am
NEW YORK -- Melanie Oudin's excellent summer continues. On the verge of an exit from the U.S. Open, Oudin stamped the back of her own hand and re-entered the grounds on Monday. - Elsberry: Oudin continues Open breakthrough story (Stamford Advocate)
posted on September 6, 2009 at 06:49:53 am
NEW YORK -- She sprinted toward the sideline, running on adrenaline as she chased down the forehand that kept sailing away from her. As Melanie Oudin watched the ball bounce past the line, bringing - Metro Digest (Connecticut Post)
posted on May 29, 2009 at 10:17:19 pm
FAIRFIELDMADD fundraiserslated for Sunday"Celebrate Mothers in May," a fundraiser to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving, will take place Sunday at Fairfield Country Day School, 2970 Bronson - Scorn Trails A.I.G. Executives, Even in Their Driveways (New York Times)
posted on March 20, 2009 at 11:33:52 am
The A.I.G. executive who was nicknamed “Jackpot Jimmy” by a New York tabloid walked up the driveway toward his bay-windowed house in Fairfield, Conn., on Thursday afternoon. “How do I feel?” said the executive, James Haas, repeating the question he had just been asked. “I feel horrible.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06824) | School Zip (06824) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | n/a | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 41% |
| Population Average Age | n/a | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | n/a | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | n/a | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | n/a | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | n/a | 48 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | n/a / n/a | 64% / 36% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Eagle Hill - Southport - 94 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Seton Academy - 17 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- Greens Farms Academy - 649 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- Easton Country Day School - 150 students - 5.3 mi. away - view location
- Easton Country Day School - 174 students - 5.3 mi. away - view location
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