Joel Barlow High School - Redding, Connecticut/CT

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Joel Barlow High School

100 Black Rock Tpke., Redding, CT, 06896-3099 -

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Joel Barlow High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Fairfield County, CT

Students & Faculty

Total Students

988 students

% Male / % Female

48% / 52%

Total Classroom Teachers

69 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 249 students

Grade 10 - 256 students

Grade 11 - 246 students

Grade 12 - 237 students

This School

(CT) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:14

1:13

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(CT) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	3%	2%
% Hispanic	1%	13%
% Black	1%	16%
% White	95%	67%

Additional Student Information

This School

(CT) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

n/a

19%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

n/a

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

(CT) Statewide Testing Performance

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School District Name

Regional 09 School District

This School's Agency

(CT) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	1	6
Number of Students Managed	988 students	2,969 students
District Total Revenue	$18,637,000	$38,028,000
District Expenditure	$18,477,000	$36,375,000
District Revenue / Student	$18,863	$12,808
District Expenditure / Student	$18,701	$12,252
District Graduation Rates	98%	79%

SWC title beckoned the Green Wave in boys' soccer Coach Tong's kickers dueled Brookfield for the championship (The Greater New Milford Spectrum)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 01:18:08 am
The South-West Conference title was there for the taking last night (Thursday) for the New Mlford High boys' soccer side.Coach James Tong's Green Wave was pitted against neighboring Brookfield in the league championship match at Joel Barlow High School in Redding after press time.
Business Update: Children's Cottage moves, Kristen's Marche changes, Harrington joins, dentists collect (Ridgefield Press)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 10:54:59 am
The Children’s Cottage designer consignment boutique is moving to a new downtown location, under Practically Green at 23 Catoonah Street, with a grand opening Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Brain tests help trainers monitor athletes (The News-Times)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 05:44:00 am
Of the three ways to measure a concussion, a computer test that measures brain function has become the most reliable.Trainers can measure balance, which is hard to do, and see symptoms like vomiting, headache or blurry vision, which happen in degrees and students often don't admit having.
Trainers and athletes need to work together (The News-Times)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 05:43:49 am
Danbury High School senior Ian Ratchford has played football for four years and has never had a concussion, but he welcomes the change in attitude about them.When he first started playing Ratchford said he read the warning on the back of the helmet to learn about brain injuries.
Wave Boys Beat Nighthawks (The New Milford Times)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 04:03:55 pm
The New Milford boys soccer team is scheduled to start the South-West Conference championship tournament on Friday, and the Green Wave's 14-2 record is more than good enough to give it a home game.

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Joel Barlow High School is a high school (grades 9-12) in Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The school serves Redding and Easton students.
The school is the sole institution in the Region 9 School District of Connecticut, made up of the towns of Redding and Easton, which each have their own public school systems for education up to the eighth grade. The Board of Education acts as its own Board of Finance, and although it reports to the boards of finance in both towns, they have no control over the school budget. Each year a referendum is held on the school budget and must be passed by a majority of voters in the two towns.
Academic standards
Graduation Requirements: Students must accumulate 48 credits: 8 in English; 4 in fine/applied arts; 5 in health/physical education; 6 in history/social studies, including 2 in western civ, 2 in U.S. History and 1 in non-western studies; 6 in mathematics; 6 in science; and 15 electives from any area. A semester of computer technology and a junior writing portfolio are also required.
Course offerings
Health & Physical EducationHonors Introduction to Medical Care with EMT certification. Full year Health/PE in Grade 9, semester Health in Grade 10, and semester Health/PE in Grades 11, 12. Elective courses in Dynamics of Sport, Lifetime Sports and Activities, Sports Forms.
Humanities
English: AP Language and Composition in Grade 11; AP Literature and Composition in Grade 12. English I, II, III, IV required. There are additional electives for juniors and seniors.
World Languages: AP Spanish Language, and AP French Language with University of Connecticut Co-op credit. Advanced section in French IV. Honors sections in French V, Spanish V, and Latin III, IV, V.
Fine Arts: AP Studio Art (drawing or design portfolios), AP Music Theory. Elective courses in art, music, theater.
History/Social Studies: AP U.S. History in Grade 11, AP Comparative Government, and AP Psychology. Honors courses in Anthropology, Art History, and Madman as Hero.
Interdisciplinary/Independent StudySenior project elective (CAPstone). Elective courses in Advanced Verbal Skills, College Reading, College Writing, Connections (Community Service), History and Technology of Great Architecture, Strategies in Learning. Magnet and regional programs in Asian studies, aquaculture, fine and performing arts. Opportunities for distance learning and independent study, with guidelines for approval and final performance.
Math: AP Calculus (BC) with University of Connecticut Co-op credit; AP Statistics. Honors sections in Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-calculus. Advanced and college preparatory sequence from Algebra I through Calculus. Elective courses in mathematical problem solving.
Science: AP Biology, with University of Connecticut Co-op credit, AP Chemistry. Honors sections in Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Laboratory experience in all courses including Applied Chemistry and Physics, Earth Science, Forensics, and Environmental Biology.
Technology Education: Elective courses in CISCO, CADCAM, computer networking, two and three dimensional Computer Drawing, Computer Programming, Electronics and Video, Engineering, Flight Technology, Imaging, Web Page Design.
Business: Elective courses in Accounting, Business Law, Computer Applications, Desktop Publishing, Entrepreneurship.
Special EducationThere are specialized instruction in all academic areas through the Alternative Learning Program (ALPS). Courses in English Skills, Reading, Resource (Transition and Application), Math Skills. Collaborative teaching in all major subject areas. Transition planning for all students.
X-period Clubs
At JBHS there are several activities which can only be done once every seven days called X-period where different clubs meet.
Examples of these clubs are:TLMA,Debate Club,E4,Class Councils, andStudent Councils
Notes
External links
Joel Barlow High School Website
Joel Barlow High School "Strategic School Profile 2005-2006", Connecticut Department of Education
Joel Barlow High School Web page at Great Schools Web site
Easton Courier newspaper web site
Redding Pilot newspaper web site

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