New Haven Interdistrict Magnet Schools

Think Critically · Be Responsible · Get Involved

444 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06511 MAP
203-946-8995

Grades: 9th – 12th grade
School Hours: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Principal: Greg Baldwin
Enrollment: 250 students

Open House 2012

Sunday, January 15: 12-2pm

Saturday, January 21: 10am-12pm (Snow Date: January 28)

Saturday, February 4: 10am-12pm (Snow Date: February 11)

Shadowing

Available Monday - Thursday through February 16, by appointment

More Info

Call us at (203) 946-8995 during school hours

College Preparation

• 100% college acceptance in our first 5 graduating classes
• A rigorous academic program of math, science, history, literature, and Spanish language study that emphasizes hands-on learning and critical thinking
• A College Bound Program that includes college exploration activities beginning in ninth grade and a College Bound Seminar class for all eleventh and twelfth grade students
• A partnership with Quinnipiac University that enables juniors and seniors to enroll in undergraduate courses for college credit
• An Early College program with Gateway Community College that ensures credit-bearing college experience for all NHA students and successful preparation for college-level math and writing, as measured by the Accuplacer© Test.

Career Exploration

• A thoughtful approach to career exploration that includes job shadow days and extended internships in 10th – 12th grades
• A written “Life Plan,” presented orally to a panel, as a graduation requirement for each senior

Facing History & Ourselves

• A magnet program, Facing History and Ourselves, engages students in complex studies of prejudice reduction, social justice, and participation in a democracy
• A required Social Action Project: an independently designed and executed project that helps to solve a social issue or community problem
• 10 hours of community service per year (students are expected to earn 2.5 hours per quarter)

School Features

• College Classes During High School: Early College Program for 9th -12th graders with G ateway Community College; Unique dual enrollment program with Quinnipiac University for qualified 11th and 12th graders; access to classes at SCSU, UNH, and Yale University.
• Project-Based Learning: Students complete independent projects in their core classes then present their work to panels, classes and invited guests.
• Personal Attention: All students have academic advisors who oversee their progress and communicate regularly with parents.
• After-School Opportunities: Academic support offered daily; enrichment opportunities including The Future Project, Debate Team, Newspaper, Yearbook, Drama, and intramural athletics.

Education Partners

• Quinnipiac University
• Gateway Community College
• Facing History and Ourselves
• The Coalition of Essential Schools
• The Future Project

What our students are saying...

"NHA feels like home; teachers at the school care about your opinion and expect a lot of you.They give you the attention you need to succeed and push you to become a leader; you are expected to get involved. I have enjoyed helping the school through student government and being a student host of town meetings [all-school assemblies]." Eduardo, 12th grade0