950 ft
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| Grade | Students Total |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 73 |
| Grade 2 | 69 |
| Grade 3 | 78 |
| Grade 4 | 65 |
| Grade 5 | 68 |
| Grade 6 | 76 |
Doolittle School is a private, co-educational school located in Cheshire, Connecticut. Founded in 1887, the school has been providing quality education to students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade for over 130 years. The school's mission is to provide an environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth while fostering respect for diversity and individual differences.
The curriculum at Doolittle School focuses on developing critical thinking skills as well as problem solving abilities. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents through a variety of activities such as art, music, drama, physical education and technology classes. In addition to core subjects like math, science and language arts, the school also offers Spanish instruction beginning in kindergarten.
At Doolittle School there is an emphasis on character development with weekly assemblies focusing on topics such as honesty, responsibility and respect for others. The faculty works hard to create a safe learning environment where all students can feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgement or ridicule.
Outside of the classroom Doolittle School provides many extracurricular activities including sports teams (soccer, basketball), clubs (chess club) and afterschool programs (homework help). There are also special events throughout the year such as field trips and family nights which give parents an opportunity to get involved in their child’s educational experience.
Overall Doolittle School strives to be a place where children can learn not only academics but life lessons that will stay with them long after they have left its halls.