Guilford Public Schools

From the Superintendent

Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year

Dear Parents and Students:

Our vision is to create a high performance learning community where instruction invites effort and supports academic rigor for all students and educators. The faculty stands ready to assist us in moving toward that vision with the major emphasis placed on the expert instruction that takes place in a professional and collaborative environment. (more)

2010 - 2011 District Goals

Goal #1
Academic rigor and persistent effort will be present in every school as evidenced by the successful implementation of the Principles of Learning identified through Learning WalksSM.

Goal #2
All students will be engaged in a guaranteed and viable curriculum through quality differentiated instruction and will achieve at high levels as measured by summative, formative, and benchmark assessments.

Goal #3
Our schools will be safe and caring places for learning by committing to building positive relationships within the school environment and throughout the community as measured by periodic reports and survey data.

The State of the Schools 2010

On February 11, 2010, Dr. Forcella presented his third annual State of the Schools address to the Guilford Community. The report is intended to provide feedback with regard to progress the district is making in educating the young people of Guilford. A printable version of The State of the Schools report is available on line. (more)

The Compass
June 2009

Please link below to this electronic edition of the district's newspaper highlighting some of the many accomplishments within the Guilford Public Schools this past school year.
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More News from Dr. Forcella

BACK TO SCHOOL 2010
Please link below for information regarding the start of the 2010 school year including back to school night dates.
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HEALTH NEWS FROM GUILFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CT HUSKY Health Insurance Plan
Physical Exam Requirements
Wellness Policy
Flu Updates
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GPS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Our application process is automated. Employment opportunities, online applicaitons and complete instructions are available through the link below.
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PUPIL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Guilford Public Schools Pupil Services Department ensures that all children between the ages of 3 and 21 with disabilities will have the appropriate programs of instruction and related services designed to meet their individual needs.

Information on the Pupil Services web page:

Destruction of Student Records
Special Education Services
Preschool Program
Parent Academy Programs and Resources
IDEA

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GUILFORD GOES GREEN
Please visit this independently maintained website for information on recycling including details on the Guilford Public Schools Recycling program
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AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT
Please link below to view the Special Education Grant Application submitted by Guilford Public Schools.
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PARENT SURVEY RESULTS
In Fall 2008, Guilford Public Schools conducted a survey to a sampling of parents/guardians.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION
FIRST ANNUAL GFFE DUCK RACE
Sunday, September 26, at Olmsted Outlook in Guilford.

GUILFORD'S 1st ANNUAL DAYS OF CARING
Saturday, September 11 to benefit the Guilford Food Bank.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT CLINIC
Sponsored by the Guilford Police on Saturday, September 11

GUILFORD CLEAN UP DAY
Saturday, November 6 Town-wide clean up event.

For more information on these and other community events and organizations, please link below.
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This site is the official web site of the Guilford Public Schools (GPS), Guilford, Connecticut. Links to web sites outside of the GPS structure are for the convenience of the user. Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by the GPS. The Guilford Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices.