Students Graduate From ACE Danbury

24 students graduated from The Alternative Center of Excellence on June 15 in the Science Building at Western Connecticut State University. It was the school’s largest graduating class in years.

As part of commencement, every guidance counselor and teacher at the high school spoke about his or her students. All of the students were described as kind, caring and responsible. They were noted for their enthusiasm, spirit and sense of responsibility to themselves and others.

Many of the students already faced obstacles and difficulty in school but felt accepted and welcomed at ACE.

The atmosphere at the graduation was positive with students and teachers both focusing on how much the students had achieved.

The school focuses on addressing individual needs while providing a nurturing environment in which students can explore their options and develop the skills and interests that best suit them. In addition to a rigorous curriculum, students at the school also participate in an outdoor education program and community service.

The school, which opened its doors in 1977, has roughly 100 students in grades nine through 12. It has the same graduation requirements as the district’s 3,000-student high school but offers a smaller environment for district students.

Images via Danbury Board of Education