Watkinson School
| Watkinson School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Hartford, Connecticut, CT, USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | None |
| Established | 1881 |
| Headmaster | John Bracker |
| Faculty | 48 |
| Enrollment | 275 |
| Average class size | 7 to 16 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Color(s) | White, Blue |
| Mascot | Sam the Ram |
| Website | www.watkinson.org |
Currently Watkinson enrolls 250 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.
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 Volleyball
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)
Sports Teams at Watkinson
| Fall Trimester | Winter Trimester | Spring Trimester |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Varsity Soccer Boys JV Soccer |
Boys JV Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball |
Varsity Tennis MS Tennis |
Activities at Watkinson
Over its three years of existence, Watkinson School's (now defunct) FIRST 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 Smith - soccer player with Major League Soccer team Kalmar FF He is currently (as of November 25, 2010) a free agent.
- David Hemingson - executive producer of "Don't Trust the B_____ in Apartment 23" and many other films and television shows
- Richard Plepler - CEO of HBO[2]
- Philip Conserva - producer of the popular television show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"
See also
References
- ↑ "Watkinson School ~ Transition to College". Watkinson School. Retrieved 2006-01-08.
- ↑ Holson, Laura (21 September 2012). "There’s Something About Richard; Richard Plepler of HBO Stands Tall in New York’s Cultural Elite". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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Coordinates: 41°47′42″N 72°42′48″W / 41.795°N 72.7132°W