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Welcome to Saint Catherine Academy

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Saint Catherine Academy is a state-approved, private special education school in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving students of all faiths who are impacted with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.

The Academy offers an alternative education for students ages 5-22 who are emotionally and behaviorally sound and available for learning, but currently unable to thrive in an inclusive setting. Our facility is intentionally designed to help students transition to an environment that encourages greater independence.

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In the News

Celebrating 25 Years of Saint Catherine Academy
Helen Burland
Aug 01, 2024

Celebrating 25 Years of Saint Catherine Academy

In 1999 Saint Catherine Academy opened with just five students in a modest location on the grounds of the Catholic Center in Bridgeport. The story began on January 4, 1999, when Terry McClinch, the father of 12-year-old Catherine, a child …

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Graduation 2024
Helen Burland
Jun 14, 2024

Graduation 2024

June 14th was a momentous day as Vincent DiProperzio and Luke Norris graduated from Saint Catherine Academy. The ceremony began with a special Mass to honor the graduates, celebrated by Reverend Christopher Ford. The graduation Mass was enriched by the …

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Egg-tra Care Makes a Difference
Helen Burland
Jun 04, 2024

Egg-tra Care Makes a Difference

Each year, Saint Catherine Academy transforms a classroom into a mini-hatchery, bringing the wonders of life cycles directly into the lives of our students. In partnership with Rent the Chicken, this month-long, hands-on science project provides students with the unique …

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