Education
Newsweek Magazine Lists Ridgefield High School in its 1,000 Best Public High Schools in America
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- Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2012 14:38
- Written by Terri Garlick
Newsweek Magazine has just released its ranking of America's Best (Public) High Schools, and once again, Ridgefield High School has made the list.
According to Newsweek, "Who is leading the charge? This year, our ranking highlights the best 1,000 public high schools in the nation—the ones that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready grads. At these schools, 91 percent were accepted to college, with an average AP score of 3.4 (out of 5 )—21 percent above the 2.8 average for public-school students."
Coming-in at No. 319, Ridgefield High School is ranked 5th among other public high schools in Connecticut, and 3rd in Fairfield County, behind Weston High School and Staples (Westport) High School. "The list is based on six components provided by school administrators: graduation rate (25 percent), college matriculation rate (25 percent), AP/IB/AICE tests taken per student (25 percent), average SAT/ACT scores (10 percent), average AP/IB/AICE scores (10 percent), and AP courses offered per student (5 percent)," reveals Newsweek.
For a complete list and more information on their listings, CLICK HERE.
Andover College Prep Announces Complimentary Information Seminars
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- Last Updated on Monday, 21 May 2012 08:04
- Written by Andover College Prep
Andover College Prep, with locations in Westport, Ridgefield, New Canaan, and Greenwich, is hosting several information seminars called “Top 10 Secrets of College Admissions.” We’ll discuss college admissions trends and tricks, strategies for approaching standardized tests, college admissions planning, and which school and summer activities, jobs, and volunteering efforts optimize your college application.
Maybe you've gone to a Huntington "seminar" and were annoyed by the sales pitch. Maybe you thought that the information provided at "college night" was mostly obvious. You want the real scoop. The inside info. No candy coating. You came to the right place.
Our free seminars are informational seminars, not sales pitches. This seminar will give you new information that you've never heard before and won't hear anywhere else! (Yes, really.) We'll give you the real scoop. And we won't even mention our services. (Yes, really.)
Among the questions we’ll address:
- Why don't colleges really care about your cumulative GPA?
- Why is Score Choice useless?
- Why does the perfect essay usually hurt more than help?
- What can you do now to help improve your chances of being admitted?
Dates and locations:
Monday, May 21: Westport 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22: Ridgefield 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23: New Canaan 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 24: Greenwich 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 3: Westport 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 5: Ridgefield 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 7: New Canaan 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 10: Greenwich 4 p.m.
Monday, June 11: Westport 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12: Ridgefield 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June13: New Canaan 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 14: Greenwich 7:30 p.m.
For more information or to reserve a spot, call (203) 226-6211 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The 2012-13 Ridgefield Public Schools Calendar is Out!
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 17 May 2012 09:52
- Written by Terri Garlick
The 2012-13 Ridgefield Public Schools calendar is out. Need to update your calendar, plan vacations, or just curious, click HERE.
2012 RHS Junior Prom was held last night
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 20 May 2012 08:29
- Written by Justin Picard
by Justin Picard, HamletHub intern
*Justin served as DJ for the RHS Junior Prom which was held at Ridgefield High School
Overall, a typical successful Junior Prom. Faculty favorites including Mr. Dillane and Ms. DeJulio were present to supervise the festivities. The theme, 'Monte Carlo,' worked well, although the necessary lighting detracted from dancing. The prom king and queen were announced at 9 p.m., with an ecstatic Sam Gravitte and Anna Marcus emerging victorious. As for student turnout, the peak of attendance was at 8:30 p.m., with numbers dropping exponentially after 9 p.m.
'Boogie Chillun' at East Ridge Middle School!
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 17 May 2012 07:58
- Written by Alison Greeley
Yesterday, students at East Ridge Middle School children were taken on a rousing musical journey through the rich history of American music with Boogie Chillun' - a six-piece musical group presented by Productions for Young People (PYP).
'American music speaks of freedom, liberation and jubilation,' members of Boogie Chillun' began as they kicked off their celebration of our musical roots.
We started with the first music born in America, a medley of negro spirituals including 'Amazing Grace,' 'Go Tell it on the Mountain' and 'This Little Light of Mine,' followed by a selection of gospel music.
Next up was a sing-along sampling of folk music, including 'Row Row Row Your Boat' and 'Old MacDonald.'
We then headed into the hills of Appalachia, where we learned about the banjo and sang about catching, cooking and eating a Groundhog!
We followed the most popular instrument in the world, the harmonica, from its folk roots in Germany to the America, where musicians experimented with its sound. We heard how they used the instrument to mimic the sounds of a railroad train in 'Oh! Susanna' and 'Long Gone John.'
Our feet started tapping as we were introduced to Jazz, both Louis Armstrong style and in the New Orleans Mardi Gras tradition.
We heehawed and yodeled along with the birth of country music in the American South.
Out of country came the Blues, and we sang along to a Boogie Chillun' original 'Read, Baby. Read.'
The auditorium really began to rock as we celebrated the arrival of Rock 'n Roll, with 'Hound Dog,' Johnny B. Goode' and 'Tutti Frutti' and the birth of Soul with 'My Girl' and 'I Got You (I Feel Good).'
But things really got going when we got funky! We raised the roof for Funk, danced a little Disco and waved our hands in the air for Rap. Boogie Chillun' showed us how these traditions all come together in 'Forget You.'
By the time they closed the show with 'Love Train,' we were all on our feet!
THANK YOU to all of the parents who support PYP and helped to bring this engaging history lesson and musical performance to our students.
