Fitch Academy
Darien Public Schools
Fitch Academy is a program of Darien High School.
Our mission is to meet the unique educational, social, and emotional needs of our students in a safe and nurturing environment. Fitch Academy students meet the graduation requirements of Darien High School and receive a DHS diploma upon graduation.
Small Classes
Small Classes
Our average class size is 6 students.
Community
Community
We foster a sense of community and caring among our students and staff.
SEL
SEL
We believe in the importance of social emotional learning for all students.
The goal of Fitch Academy is to provide a more individualized learning experience for students that prepares them for their post-high school goals.
The goal of Fitch Academy is to provide a more individualized learning experience for students that prepares them for their post-high school goals.
2019 Field Trip to the 9/11 Museum in NYC
Our Staff
Our Staff
Lesley Anderson
Lesley Anderson
School Nurse
Zack Crawford
Zack Crawford
Art Teacher
Steve Balazs
Steve Balazs
History Teacher
Becky Hendrickson
Becky Hendrickson
Special Education Teacher
Taylor Kurtz
Taylor Kurtz
School Psychologist
Matt Pavia
Matt Pavia
Lead Teacher &
English/Histor Teacher
Penka Petkova
Penka Petkova
Math & Physics Teacher
Michelle Wisniewski
Michelle Wisniewski
Science Teacher
Location
Location
Fitch Academy
Fitch Academy
6 Thorndal Circle
6 Thorndal Circle
We are located adjacent to the Darien Public Library and just behind Nielsen's Florist.
We are located adjacent to the Darien Public Library and just behind Nielsen's Florist.
Have questions?
Have questions?
email questions to mpavia@darienps.org