Research Benjamin Jepson Magnet School public Schools in Ansonia, Connecticut

“My children have gone to Jepson for the past 5 years. This is the best school for my daughter as she does not learn in the traditional manner that school is usually taught and since kindergarten the teachers she has had have worked very hard to find a way for her to learn and reach her potential. While some people would be turned off by the fact that everyone is on a first name basis, I find that this fosters a lot of respect between the faculty and students and students feel that is not only their school but their second family.”

“I am a graduate of jepson who has been there since kindergarten and i absolutely loved it! the teaching is excellent and the children, for the most part, are very well behaved. Of course like all schools, there will be the 'knuckle heads' but they are usually not in the same classroom with you. The size of the class is not too big which is good for learning purposses. Although they may not have sports teams, they have other academic-based programs which makes Jepson among the best schools in new haven. If you want your child to get a great education in the right environment with the diversity all schools should have, Jepson is the school for them. Yours Truly, A Well prepared for the future jepson graduate CLASS OF '05' !”

“I totally disagree with the previous comment. My two sons have been at Jespon since pre-school. The children do not run the school! As far as using first names for the staff... The use of first names fosters mutual respect. Respect given, gets respect. If you choose to have your child in a classroom where they sit in rows, hands folded, working at a level that the entire class is...this isn't the school for you. Instead, open classes, reading nooks, hands on learning ...this is the Jepson I wanted for my sons. My boys haved thrived at this school, excelled in studies and have become caring, smart, well adjusted students. I would recommend Jepson Magnet to any parent seeking a wonderful start for their child.”

“The school has no structure at all. The kids seems like they run the school. Anytime you have students calling you by your first name that's no good and that's what this school does.It's not teaching the kids morals or respect.I made a big mistake sending my child to this school.”