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

Our average class size is 6 students.

Community

We foster a sense of community and caring among our students and staff. 

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.

2019 Field Trip to the 9/11 Museum in NYC

Our Staff

Lesley Anderson

School Nurse

Zack Crawford

Art Teacher

Steve Balazs

History Teacher 

Becky Hendrickson

Special Education Teacher

Taylor Kurtz

School Psychologist

Matt Pavia

Lead Teacher & 

English/Histor Teacher

Penka Petkova

Math & Physics Teacher

Michelle Wisniewski

Science Teacher

Location

Fitch Academy

6 Thorndal Circle 

We are located adjacent to the Darien Public Library and just behind Nielsen's Florist. 

Have questions?

email questions to mpavia@darienps.org