Catherine M. McGee Middle School
| Catherine M. McGee Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
899 Norton Road Berlin, Connecticut 06037 | |
| Coordinates | 41°36′52″N 72°45′45″W / 41.61444°N 72.76250°WCoordinates: 41°36′52″N 72°45′45″W / 41.61444°N 72.76250°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public middle school |
| Motto | Where children grow and learn in an atmosphere of responsibility and respect. |
| Founded | 1969 |
| School board | Berlin Board of Education |
| Superintendent | David Erwin |
| School number | 51 |
| Principal | Mr. Salvatore Urso |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Enrollment | 720 (September 2010) |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Green & Gold |
| Mascot | The Spartan |
| Team name | Spartans |
| Website | http://www.mcgee.berlinschools.org/ |
Catherine M. McGee Middle School is a public middle school located in Berlin, Connecticut. The current school building on Norton Road was opened in 1969 and serves grades 6-8. An addition was added in 1996, which included a new library media center, new science labs, and nine additional classrooms. Technological upgrades during the spring and summer of 2007 included the installation of LCD projectors in all core classrooms with interactive white boards being installed in approximately three-quarters of those rooms. Technology upgrades completed by the fall of 2009 include the installation of interactive white boards in all core classrooms. A major HVAC and roofing upgrade was completed in the summer of 2011. Changes to the interior of the building include HVAC closets in many classrooms and new ceilings and lighting in all classrooms and hallways.
There are 61 full-time teachers, with a ratio of 12 students to one teacher, slightly lower than the national average.[1]
In 2004, the school's principal at the time, Carol Janssen, was named Connecticut's Principal of the Year.[2]
In 2006, the school's principal, Brian Benigni, received the Connecticut Association of Schools William Cieslukowski First Year Principal of the Year award.[3]
References
- ↑ "Catherine M. McGee Middle School Overview". SchoolFolks. Parent Relocation Council Inc. 2006. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
- ↑ Hofius, Sarah (2004-10-10). "Top principals make a difference in schools". USA Today. Gannett Co. Inc. Retrieved 2007-10-16.
- ↑ Pionzio, Melissa (2006-12-26). "Uconn Working Toward New Campus In Dubai". Hartford Courant. Tribune Co. Inc. Retrieved 2006-12-30.