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Ross/Woodward School

185 BARNES AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513

About Ross/Woodward School

Ross Woodward Classical Studies Magnet School is a public magnet school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8. It is located at 185 Barnes Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. There are about 570 to 640 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 15:1. Ross Woodward is based on liberal arts traditions and focuses on classical studies, as its name suggests. Its teaching style combines Paideia principles, like Socratic seminars and coached projects, with semester-long thematic units that get students to think about timeless ideas in history, literature, science, and the arts. The student body is very diverse, with about 90% of students being from minority groups. Most of these students are Hispanic (about 51%) or Black (about 31%). Data on academic performance show that things are not going well: only 9% of students are good at math and 20% are good at reading. The school's per-student spending was about $12,511 in the 2019–20 school year. The district has also spent money on upgrades to its buildings, like better air conditioning in classrooms to make them better places to learn.Ross Woodward Classical Studies Magnet School is known for its hard classical curriculum and the fact that it has a lot of different kinds of students. Even though students still have trouble with schoolwork, the thematic approach and focus on active learning could help them improve.

Ross/Woodward School Contact Information

Address

185 BARNES AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513

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Phone

(475) 220-3100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 20% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
636
Total Students
$80718
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 158 IN STEM IN STATE

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 8.8%
Asian 2.8%
Hispanic 48.8%
Black 35.3%
Two+ Races 4.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
8.8%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic
48.8%
Black
35.3%
Two+ Races
4.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 636
46.6%
296 Female
53.4%
340 Male

Student Population

636 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

639 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ross Woodward Classical Studies Magnet School is upgrading its air-conditioning system this summer to improve classroom comfort and learning conditions.

FAQ

Q1. What extracurricular activities are available?

Ans. Clubs, music, art, debate, student council, and sports like basketball and soccer.

Q2. Are there programs for students who learn differently?

Ans. Yes, there are programs for special education and intervention.

Q3. What languages are taught?

Ans. Spanish is one of the subjects taught.

Q4. Can parents get involved?

Ans. Yes, by volunteering, being a part of the PTA, and going to school events.

Q5. Are there any programs that meet after school?

Ans. Yes, there are activities like helping with homework, enrichment classes, and fun things to do.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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