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Darien Public Schools
Fitch Academy is an alternate high school program that meets the academic and social-emotional needs of Darien Public Schools students who want or need to learn in a smaller, less traditional, and more nurturing environment. Our mission is to foster not only academic growth, curiosity, and achievement, but also social-emotional wellness and self-knowledge.
Fitch students meet the curricular requirements of Darien High School and receive a Darien High School 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.
S.E.L.
S.E.L.
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
Matt Pavia
Matt Pavia
Lead Teacher / English & U.S. History
Becky Hendrickson
Becky Hendrickson
Special Education Teacher
Taylor Kurtz
Taylor Kurtz
School Psychologist
Karla Vining
Karla Vining
Spanish
Bruce Clarke
Bruce Clarke
Law & Government
Penka Petkova
Penka Petkova
Math
Michelle Wisniewski
Michelle Wisniewski
Science
Carson Mafrice
Carson Mafrice
Chemistry / Anatomy
Barry Palmer
Barry Palmer
Western Civilization
Michelle Melillo
Michelle Melillo
Art
Claudia Gray
Claudia Gray
Personal Finance
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?
contact Matt Pavia: mpavia@darienps.org
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