New Haven Interdistrict Magnet Schools

15 Lexington Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513 MAP
203-691-2900

Grades: Pre-K 3 & 4 – 8th grade
School Hours: 9:15 am – 3:30 pm
Principal: Peggy Pelley
Enrollment: 555 students

Open House

Thursday, January 21, 2010: 10am

Tuesday, January 26, 2010: 6pm

Students at Benjamin Jepson Multi-Age School learn together in mixed age groupings. For example, kindergarten and first grade students are combined in the same classroom. Students benefit from staying with the same teacher for two years through 5th grade. Teachers have more time to monitor each child’s development and mastery of skills. Smaller classes help teachers meet the needs of all students.

Jepson’s multi-age philosophy promotes the practice of teaching children of different ages and ability levels together, grouping students into flexible groups. These groupings allow children to learn at their own pace and according to their abilities – no matter what their age or grade level.

Students at Jepson take a rigorous course of study in language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, technology, music and art. Challenging and developmentally appropriate lessons promote high student achievement. Curricula related field trips are planned across all grade levels and content areas. These trips motivate students to apply their classroom knowledge to real world experiences. Students are expected to become hard-working, contributing members of their communities. In addition, community service projects are an intregal part of our curriculum.

Students learn through cooperation at Jepson. Children gain skills and complete projects by working together in small groups within the classroom. This cooperative spirit carries over into the school’s physical education program where teamwork is emphasized over winning.

In 2007 Jepson moved into a brand new “green” facility that uses natural light and building orientation to conserve energy and landscaping and construction materials that are energy efficient and conserve water.

Additional School Features

• Full-day Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 programs (7:30 am to 5:30 pm)
• Spanish classes beginning in 7th grade
• Band and chorus enrichment programs
• School Planning and Management Team (SPMT) consisting of the principal, teachers, parents and support staff that establishes curriculum, social and staff development
• State-of-the-art computer technology available in each classroom
• State of the art computer lab

Jepson’s Education Partners

• Buchanan Marine
• Professional Development Schools
• Southern CT State University

What our students are saying...

"At Jepson you learn a lot. If you are having a hard time with your work the teachers are always there to help you. They teach you more than one way so you can get the skill. " -Ellen B., 8th grade, West Haven

"I've been at Jepson for nine years. The teachers are very hands on. I really get excited for Multicultural Day. I like when the younger students come upstairs and we get to teach them about a different culture. I also enjoy all the activities we get to participate in that help us learn about the different cultures." -Alonte B., 8th grade, Hamden

"The most exciting part of attending Jepson is the field trips. I think other students should come to Jepson because the teachers are very experienced and will help you with any problem you may have." -Terence C., 7th grade Branford

"I most enjoy our special days that we have every year. We have Biography Social, Multicultural Day, Character Dress Up Day, Read Aloud Day, Poetry Jam, Dr. Seuss Night, The Spring Thing, and many other fun events. Other kids should attend Jepson because the teachers and principals make you feel comfortable and smart. If you come to Jepson you will meet students from many other communities. It's a great place to make friends and learn." -Abigail Segal, Intermediate Team (3rd grade), Westbrook