Bullard-Havens
Technical High School of Bridgeport, Connecticut was recognized
by the national publication U.S. News and World Report as a Bronze
Level school for the educational accomplishments its has achieved.
The magazine has singled out a select number of high schools around
the country that have made extraordinary efforts in advancing the
level of education.
Over the past
few years Bullard-Havens has participated in many successful initiatives
that have contributed to the success of the school. The Language
Arts and Math Labs have provided extra support to all of our students
in grades 9 and 10 and the Extended Day Academy has provided extra
emphasis in the areas of Science, Math and Language Arts for many
students.
Additionally,
staff members continue to challenge their students in a variety
of ways. Through the use of various instructional strategies and
differentiated instruction, staff members are able to focus in on
individual strengths and weaknesses of all of our students.
Thereby students are supported in a variety of ways thus allowing
for maximum growth in all academic and trade areas.
Bullard-Haven's Principal Dr. Ken Hilliard was extremely excited
with the recognition given to the school. "We here at Bullard-Havens
are honored to receive this prestigious award. Over the years
we have committed ourselves to a total team effort toward the academic
and technical excellence of all of our students. This total
team approach began under the leadership of Mr. Joseph LaVorgna
and has continued with the present administration. We here at Bullard-Havens
are very proud of this honor. We would like to thank all of
those involved for their help, support and encouragement. We look
forward to continued success in the future."
Lavorgna seconded
the team effort as a major factor in receiving the award, "This
honor is the culminating efforts of a group of very dedicated staff
that believe in a common vision and the idea that we're all capable
of extraordinary things."
Dr. Abigail
Hughes, Superintendent of the Connecticut Technical High School
System, also was thrilled to hear of the school's national recognition.
"Please join me in congratulating the students, staff and administration
at Bullard-Havens. They have worked very hard to achieve student
success."
Hilliard said
that those most responsible for the school's success were its students.
"We have been fortunate to have a delightful, curious yet energetic
student body that has met every challenge and succeeded both academically
and professionally. Our wonderful student body has consistently
scored higher each year on standardized test and has been equally
successful at obtaining admission to many of our countries outstanding
colleges and universities.
See
Story on U.S. News Report's Web site. |
