Testimonials

"We would like to express our deep gratitude to the entire faculty of the Ridgefield Alternative High School. Our daughter attended the Alternative High School last year and graduated in June. She was struggling as a student at the high school and this gave her an opportunity to interact with students and teachers in a more intimate setting. She became an engaged and productive student who gained confidence."

"[Student] has reported that it has been easier for him to learn at the Alternate School and his grades definitely reflect that! Also, due to the interest shown towards [student] by Kate and his teachers, he has formed some bonds which I believe would have been much harder for him to form at RHS in the larger setting. The attention provided and the community established at RAHS have improved [student]’s interest in learning."

"For as long as I've been at the Alternative High School, it's been a genuinely considerate and kind environment. The teachers here care so much about their students, and everyone is thoughtful about how not everyone learns at the same pace, while teaching in one small space all together."

"This Alternative High School is an absolute necessity for both this and every community. It provides an opportunity for those students who are struggling in a traditional learning environment to succeed. A talented and caring staff recognizes the unique educational needs of our students and prepares them to move forward."

"I spent my senior year at the Alternative High School and I truly don’t know if I would’ve graduated had I not attended... The teachers i’ve had the privilege of being a student of and the relationships I formed will forever be cherished memories of mine. The teachers knew what I wanted and even when I doubted myself, they believed in me. When I procrastinated my work well into the year, graduation coming closer and closer, they reminded me of my personal goal. Every teacher there, whether I took a class of theirs or not, supported me. Whether I excelled in their class or had some difficulty, they wanted to see me succeed. I owe a lot of my success this past year to the Alternative High School and I’m not sure where I would be without it."

"Attending the A School was beneficial for me and other students who needed a different learning environment. The class size is much smaller compared to other schools, which made it easier to learn and get much more help from the teachers. With the A School academic system I got all the help I needed and I loved how close I became with my teachers who are supportive and fun. They made the learning experience more meaningful.."