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Greenwich Country Day School

Po Box 623 401 Old Church Road, Greenwich, CT, 06836-0683 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of The Greenwich Country Day School is to enable all children in our care to discover and to develop what is finest in themselves- to achieve high standards in their studies, in their play, and in their character. We are committed to the ideal of a coeducational family school. We recognize that every child is an individual who possesses unique talents and abilities. In an elementary school program, we promote consideration of others, value diversity, and teach respect for all people. The Greenwich Country Day School maintains high academic standards, a broad and balanced curriculum, and time-honored traditions. We encourage children to take intellectual risks. The school prepares students for rigorous secondary school studies and endeavors to foster a love of learning that endures. We believe the quality of our faculty is essential to the achievement of our mission. The Greenwich Country Day School challenges students in mind, body, and spirit-for their personal growth and for the common good....

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School Overview:

	Greenwich Country Day School
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 9
County	Fairfield County, CT
Student Body
Total Students	840 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	9%	25%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 110 students
	Kind - 74 students
	Grade 1 - 75 students
	Grade 2 - 72 students
	Grade 3 - 72 students
	Grade 4 - 72 students
	Grade 5 - 72 students
	Grade 6 - 81 students
	Grade 7 - 84 students
	Grade 8 - 78 students
	Grade 9 - 50 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The mission of The Greenwich Country Day School is to enable all children in our care to discover and to develop what is finest in themselves- to achieve high standards in their studies, in their play, and in their character. We are committed to the ideal of a coeducational family school. We recognize that every child is an individual who possesses unique talents and abilities. In an elementary school program, we promote consideration of others, value diversity, and teach respect for all people. The Greenwich Country Day School maintains high academic standards, a broad and balanced curriculum, and time-honored traditions. We encourage children to take intellectual risks. The school prepares students for rigorous secondary school studies and endeavors to foster a love of learning that endures. We believe the quality of our faculty is essential to the achievement of our mission. The Greenwich Country Day School challenges students in mind, body, and spirit-for their personal growth and for the common good.
Profile last updated: 02/05/2007

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Young Critics Club (Greenwich Citizen)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 05:24:23 am
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posted on October 23, 2009 at 01:35:21 pm
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Focus on Academia (Greenwich Time)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 01:05:44 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06836)	School Zip (06836)	(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%