New London Public Schools
Human Resources
The Community
Settled in 1646 and incorporated in 1784. New London is a beautiful, New England town of 25,000 people located half-way between New York City and Boston Massachusetts . New London is 7.3 square miles and home to the United States Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College, Mitchell College and a branch of the University of New Haven . New London is located in the Southeastern part of Connecticut on the Thames River overlooking Long Island Sound. New London is also home to the Garde Arts Center which hosts a number of nationally recognized performing groups, Lyman Allen Museum, Ocean Beach Park as well as Athletic/Cultural, and Social Activities. Many of these organizations have formed partnership with the school district and send staff to work with students on projects or as tutors. New London 's transportation center is centrally located and has ferry, bus, train and taxi service available.
New London’s Mission and Philosophy
Philosophy: the New London Board of Education shall work with staff, parents and community members in developing and reviewing its mission statement, annual goals, long-range plan and student outcomes and shall be guided by the following tenets:
the dignity and worth of each child is of primary concern, and we believe that each child can learn and achieve.
the aim of education is to help prepare young people to assume a meaningful and productive role in school and society, which is a responsibility shared by the Board of Education, staff, students, parents, and the community.
continual assessment of student achievement and ongoing analysis of assessment data is necessary to focus educational resources and refine educational strategies, curricula and programs to improve student achievement.
Mission: The New London Public Schools shall provide an equitable, relevant and quality education which enables students in a diverse community to make a responsible impact on society. It shall maintain a coordinated K-12 program designed to improve academic achievement and lead students to reason, solve problems, be creative, to become lifelong, self-directed learners who are knowledgeable about the world and their place in it.
This will be accomplished through shared involvement of home, school and community which develops, nurtures and reinforces the success of all who are part of the educational process.
To emphasize the focus of the next three years, the committee has endorsed a graphic representation of the key points. We think it is important for all stakeholders to know that normal operational planning and maintenance, building projects, and attention to community involvement matters will go on while the Strategic Plan prioritizes Literacy, Numeracy, Information Technology, and Leadership improvements.