Sage Park Middle School

Mary T Murphy School offers classes from grades kindergarten through four. It offers curriculum in science, math, physical education, art, English, language and social studies. It also offers special education services in resource room and clinician's offices. The school s special education department consists of a speech pathologist, school psychologist and a social worker. The school s library and media center offers literature, research skills and hands-on interactive projects. Additionally, the school operates a planning and placement team that consists of school staff, parents, advocates and other relevant practitioners. Located in Branford, Conn., Mary T Murphy School offers activities, such as a chess club, chorus, community service, drama, safety patrol, student council and technical team.

Built in 1958, the Pleasant Valley School is located in South Windsor, Conn. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum for students in prekindergarten through grade five. It is governed by the South Windsor Public School District and has an enrollment of more than 450 students. The various subjects offered include English, language arts, reading and writing skills, mathematics, science, social studies, music, world languages, family and consumer science, and health and physical education classes. In addition, the school offers English as a second Language, bilingual education, computer technology and special education. The Pleasant Valley School also provides a gifted and talented program, extended-day kindergarten and migrant education.

Avon Middle School is a part of the Avon Public Schools District, for students of grades seven to eight. Each grade has three academic terms, each team includes English, social studies, science and math. The school s curriculum is grounded in public academic standards for what students should know and be able to do, relevant to the concerns of adolescents and based on how students learn best. Avon Middle School involves parents and communities in supporting student learning and healthy development. Students attending Avon Middle School take two-class periods of unified arts. These classes include art, music, drama, academic enrichment, band, choir, strings, physical education, health, family and consumer science and technology education. In addition, students choose to take either Spanish or French. The school also offers various extracurricular and sporting activities. Avon Middle School is located in Avon, Conn.