New Haven Interdistrict Magnet Schools
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John C. Daniels School of International Communication Interdistrict Magnet
569 Congress Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519 MAP
203-691-3604
School Hours: 8:35 am – 2:50 pm
Grades: Pre-K – 8th grade
Principal: Gina Wells
Enrollment: 500 students
Website: www.johncdaniels.org
Open House 2012
Wednesday, January 18: 6:30-8pm
Friday, January 20: 9:50-11am (Town Meeting)
Friday, January 20: 12:50-2pm (Town Meeting)
January 20th open houses are during the school day and are centered around our monthly Town Meeting assembly where students share what they have been learning. Student-led tours will be given after the conclusion of the 9:50 Town Meeting and before the start of the 1:50 Town Meeting (at 12:50).
School Tours
Available by appointment
More Info
Call Kim Fullton at (203) 691-3604
Dual Language
From kindergarten on, all students learn all subjects in both English and Spanish. Please be sure to talk with us to decide if this kind of bilingual education is a good fit for your family.
School Overview
John C. Daniels School of International Communication is first and foremost a dual language school. Students in grades K-5 will be taught in Spanish (50% of the time) and in English (50% of the time).
Spanish and English teachers follow district curricula in all subject areas and enhance that instruction through our International Communication theme, designed to expand students’ knowledge about the world’s diverse countries and people so that they are equipped and empowered to communicate with each other and across cultures.
Daniels School is housed in a beautiful new building constructed in 2006. Walls of windows look out onto a contained inner courtyard where students eat lunch, relax and enjoy performances and town meetings held in the outdoor amphitheater. The facility offers state-of-the art technology including interactive whiteboards in all K-8 classrooms, a dual language library media center and ample athletic facilities.
All students at Daniels wear uniforms: khaki bottoms and navy blue polo shirts. Sneakers and navy blue sweatpants are needed for gym days. The uniform can be purchased at your favorite retail store.
Additional School Features
- Full Day PreK3 & PreK4 programs (7:30am - 5:30pm)
- Dual Language Instruction: All students learn in both Spanish and English (50/50)
- Recipient of the Magnet Schools of America Merit Awards, 2009, 2010 & 2011
- Daniels is a HOT (Higher Order Thinking) School, integrating the arts with core subjects to enhance learning
- International Communication theme is taught in all subject areas
- Mandarin Chinese offered (grades 7-8)
- After school programs (3:00- 4:30pm Tue-Thur, Oct.-May)
- Uniform: Khaki bottoms with a navy blue polo shirt. Sneakers, navy sweatpants and T-shirt for gym days. The uniform can be purchased at your favorite retail store.
Daniels School’s Education Partners
- CT Commission on Culture and Tourism (HOT Schools program)
- Yale University School of Music
- Music Haven
- Soccer Haven
- 21st Century before/after school program
- Children’s Museum
- Tower One/Tower East Assisted Living
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
What our students are saying...
"Learning in two languages is challenging work, but the result is bilingualism, which is a priceless gift." -Kim Fullton, Teacher
"Our school has students from all over the world speaking different languages and teaching and learning together." -Joshua, 6th grade
"Daniels teachers are amazing because they treat us with respect and teach us in a way that’s exciting." -Lillybeth, 5th grade
"At John Daniels, we have the opportunity to learn Spanish, English, and Chinese so we can communicate with each other in different ways and different languages." - Nicole, 8th grade
"Because of the languages I have learned at John Daniels, I'm looking forward to future opportunities for jobs and success." -Kimberly, 8th grade