Watkinson School
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Watkinson School is a private
coeducational day school
in Hartford, Connecticut
. Watkinson is situated on Bloomfield Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, adjacent to the University of Hartford
and serves students from sixth through 12th grade. Watkinson also offers a "postgraduate" or Transition-to-College program which allows students who have just graduated from high school to spend an additional year taking courses at Watkinson as well as the University of Hartford
. Watkinson is the only private school located within the city limits of Hartford.
Currently Watkinson enrolls 275 students who come from 37 towns all around the Greater Hartford
and Pioneer Valley
area.
Watkinson has a Creative Arts Program (CAP) whose purpose is to foster creativity in young artists. This program is unique in that students receive a separate diploma denoting their commitment to the arts. This program is run by teacher Dr. Karen Bovard. A student may join this program any time between the beginning of their freshman year and the end of their sophomore year (so that they can complete the requirement of 2 full years in the program necessary to receive the diploma)
In 2007 Watkinson created a Global Studies
Program which discusses the United States
relationship with the rest of the World
. This program is run by Dr. Christopher Doyle. Students generally apply for this program in their sophomore year, starting work for it in their junior year.
Both programs are competitive to get into and require an application process. Once the student has graduated, that student in either program will receive two diplomas. One for high school in general, and one for the program they had just completed. Students may participate in both CAP and Global Studies if they wish.
Watkinson is a founding member of the Coalition of Essential Schools
. It is one of only five schools to be named a Lead School for the Coalition of Essential Schools.
The Boys Varsity Soccer team has won four championships in five years. They were finalists in one of the years.
2004-2005 CISAC Champions
2005-2006 CISAC Champions
2006-2007 CISAC Finalists
2007-2008 CISAC Champions & New England Finalist (1st seed)
2008-2009 HVAL Champions & New England Champions (1st seed, also went 21-0-1 on the season)
Robotics Team 782 won a number of awards, including Highest Rookie Seed (2002), New England Regional Champions (2003), Highest Divisional Seed (Nationals, 2003) the Xerox Creativity Award (2002/2003), and Highest Divisional Seed (Nationals, 2004).
- soccer player with Major League Soccer team Kalmar FF
He is currently (as of November 25, 2010) a free agent.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
coeducational day school
Day school
A day school—as opposed to a boarding school—is an institution where children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children/teens return to their homes...
in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
. Watkinson is situated on Bloomfield Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, adjacent to the University of Hartford
University of Hartford
The University of Hartford is a private, independent, nonsectarian, coeducational university located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The degree programs at the University of Hartford hold the highest levels of accreditation available in the US, including the Engineering Accreditation Commission of...
and serves students from sixth through 12th grade. Watkinson also offers a "postgraduate" or Transition-to-College program which allows students who have just graduated from high school to spend an additional year taking courses at Watkinson as well as the University of Hartford
University of Hartford
The University of Hartford is a private, independent, nonsectarian, coeducational university located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The degree programs at the University of Hartford hold the highest levels of accreditation available in the US, including the Engineering Accreditation Commission of...
. Watkinson is the only private school located within the city limits of Hartford.
Currently Watkinson enrolls 275 students who come from 37 towns all around the Greater Hartford
Greater Hartford
Greater Hartford is a region located in the state of Connecticut, centered on the state's capital of Hartford.Hartford's role as a focal point for the American insurance industry is known nationally. The vibrant music and arts scene defines the region's culture...
and Pioneer Valley
Pioneer Valley
The Pioneer Valley is the colloquial name for the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts's portion of the Connecticut River Valley. The Pioneer Valley consists of three counties in Massachusetts which collectively feature much of New England's most fertile farmland...
area.
Watkinson has a Creative Arts Program (CAP) whose purpose is to foster creativity in young artists. This program is unique in that students receive a separate diploma denoting their commitment to the arts. This program is run by teacher Dr. Karen Bovard. A student may join this program any time between the beginning of their freshman year and the end of their sophomore year (so that they can complete the requirement of 2 full years in the program necessary to receive the diploma)
In 2007 Watkinson created a Global Studies
Global Studies
Global studies, in its broadest definition is the academic study of political, economic, social and cultural relationships of the world. Furthermore, it can also include the study of political and cultural processes, the impacts of globalisation, markets and communications. Global Studies...
Program which discusses the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
relationship with the rest of the World
World
World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth....
. This program is run by Dr. Christopher Doyle. Students generally apply for this program in their sophomore year, starting work for it in their junior year.
Both programs are competitive to get into and require an application process. Once the student has graduated, that student in either program will receive two diplomas. One for high school in general, and one for the program they had just completed. Students may participate in both CAP and Global Studies if they wish.
Watkinson is a founding member of the Coalition of Essential Schools
Coalition of Essential Schools
The Coalition of Essential Schools is an organization created to further a type of whole-school reform originally envisioned by founder Ted Sizer in his book, Horace's Compromise. CES began in 1984 with twelve schools; it currently has 600 formal members.-Horace's Compromise:Horace's Compromise...
. It is one of only five schools to be named a Lead School for the Coalition of Essential Schools.
Sports at Watkinson
Watkinson School's athletic program includes Boys Varsity and JV Soccer, Girls Varsity soccer, Boys Varsity and JV Basketball, Girls Varsity Softball,Boys Varsity and JV lacrosse, Girls varsity lacrosse and Girls VolleyballThe Boys Varsity Soccer team has won four championships in five years. They were finalists in one of the years.
2004-2005 CISAC Champions
2005-2006 CISAC Champions
2006-2007 CISAC Finalists
2007-2008 CISAC Champions & New England Finalist (1st seed)
2008-2009 HVAL Champions & New England Champions (1st seed, also went 21-0-1 on the season)
Sports Teams at Watkinson
| Fall Trimester | Winter Trimester | Spring Trimester |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Varsity Soccer Boys JV Soccer Girls Varsity Soccer Varsity Cross Country Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls Middle School Soccer Boys Middle School Soccer |
Boys JV Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Ski Team Boys MS Basketball Girls MS Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball |
Varsity Tennis MS Tennis Girls Varsity Softball Boys Varsity Baseball Boys Varsity Lacrosse Girls Varsity Lacrosse Girls MS Lacrosse Boys MS Lacrosse Ultimate Frisbee |
Activities at Watkinson
Over its three years of existence, Watkinson School's (now defunct) FIRSTFirst
First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one.First or 1st may also refer to:* First , minor summit below the Schwarzhorn in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland* First , mountain in Bernese Alps in Switzerland...
Robotics Team 782 won a number of awards, including Highest Rookie Seed (2002), New England Regional Champions (2003), Highest Divisional Seed (Nationals, 2003) the Xerox Creativity Award (2002/2003), and Highest Divisional Seed (Nationals, 2004).
Famous alumni
Johann SmithJohann Smith
Johann Smith is an American soccer player who is currently a free agent.- Youth :Smith grew up in Bloomfield, Connecticut and attended the Watkinson School, where he played varsity soccer for four years, garnering All-State honors during his junior and senior campaigns...
- soccer player with Major League Soccer team Kalmar FF
Kalmar FF
Kalmar FF is a Swedish football club located in Kalmar. Formed 10 January 1910, the club has won three national cup titles and 1 league title. Kalmar FF currently play in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan....
He is currently (as of November 25, 2010) a free agent.