Smalley Academy

Smalley Academy is a public K–5 school in New Britain, Connecticut, that has about 633 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 13:1. The school has programs to help English language learners, students with disabilities, and students of all backgrounds learn together. About 92% of the students are minorities, mostly Hispanic. According to PublicSchoolReview, only about 2% of students are good at math and 6% are good at reading. Smalley Academy is one of the best elementary schools in New Britain and is well-known among Connecticut elementary schools. It focuses on getting students involved in their community, providing modern facilities, and offering a full range of support services, such as a school-based health center and Family Resource Center, to help pupils grow and stay healthy.

The Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation recently gave Smalley Elementary a $3,000 grant to help pay for its "Express Yourself" after-school arts program. This money will help keep going workshops that combine the arts, like music, theater, dance, and visual arts, that help students improve their creativity and social-emotional skills.

The Connecticut State Department of Education's After-School Grant Program has also given the school $153,880 in state after-school grant money. This will give Smalley students more chances to learn and grow outside of school hours.

Q1. Does Smalley Academy have programs after school?

Ans. Yes, Smalley offers after-school enrichment programs in the arts, STEM, and social-emotional learning, which are funded by the district and the community.

Q2. What does the school do to help students who have special needs?

Ans. Smalley Academy meets the needs of its students in different ways, such as by offering individualized education plans (IEPs), resource room support, and related services like speech therapy.

Question 3. Are there classes for people who are learning English?

Ans. The school does offer targeted ELL instruction and small-group support to help students get better at reading, writing, and speaking English.

Q4. What can families do to help out at school?

Ans. Families can get involved through the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), school events, volunteering in the classroom, and community programs that the school runs.

Q5. What kinds of safety measures does Smalley Academy have?

Ans. To keep students safe, Smalley has secure entrances, holds regular safety drills, watches over staff during arrival and dismissal, and follows safety rules that apply to the whole district.