PUTNAM SCIENCE ACADEMY
18 Maple Street, Putnam, CT 06260
860-928-5010 - 860-928-1666 (fax)
www.putnamscience.org
CEEB: 070631
GOVERNANCE
The President of the school is the majority shareholder, with a number of
shareholders from D & M Group, LLC. Following the recent transfer of
ownership, the school has re-applied for Not-for-Profit status.
THE CAMPUS
SCHOOL PROFILE
2015-2016
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Tieqiang Ding
President
Donald Cushing
Headmaster
Owen Quantick
Associate Headmaster
Albert Cormier
Dean – College Counseling
Dr. Feng Wei
Dean – Residential Life
Dir. International Summer Program
Dr. Troy Dos Santos
Dean – Residential Life
Thomas Espinosa
Dean – Athletics
Christian Iamartino
Dean – Information Technology
Rita Burns
Business Manager
Steven Phillips
Dean - Facilities
Putnam Science Academy is located in the “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut on a
peaceful 30 acre campus overlooking the Quinebaug River in the Town of
Putnam, Connecticut. The academic wing of the school is housed in a small
1960’s building. The residential facility is located in a large red brick 1950’s
building and a local landmark building, which is the highest building in town.
THE STUDENTS
In 2015 there were 120 students enrolled at Putnam Science Academy. The
majority of students were of Turkish lineage representing communities within
the United States and internationally.
OUR GRADUATES
Putnam Science Academy placed 100% of its Class of 2015 in college and
universities in the United States and internationally.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
Putnam Science Academy strives to develop young men, locally and from
around the world, who are committed to academic excellence and are engaged
citizens. Our goal is to provide a challenging educational program to prepare all
students for acceptance into the top universities in the United States and
across the world.
CORE VALUES
As educators, we value . . .
Personal Development – we are dedicated to the personal development of our
students. From the dorm to academic life, we strive to honor the uniqueness of
each individual and embrace diverse backgrounds. We prepare students for
lives in a multicultural society by developing a strong, inclusive community
during their day, afterschool, and on the weekends.
Service – we promote the active engagement of our students in the local and
global community so that they become contributing members of society.
Academics – we provide our students with a challenging, well-rounded
education that includes the arts, humanities, mathematics, the sciences, and
technology, that will prepare them for college.
Putnam Science Academy offers a College Prep School to students who
satisfactorily meet graduation requirements. Post graduate students who
complete program requirements are issued a completion certificate.
To participate in graduation exercises, Putnam Science Academy students must
earn a minimum of 24 credits in grades 9-12, and must include the following
credit distribution:
Diploma Credit /Distribution Requirements:
English
Mathematics
Science (w Lab)
Social Studies
Computer/Art/PE
World Language
Electives
4
4
3
3
3
2
5
Transfer students, having successfully completed high school level academic
work, must present certified transcripts from accredited high schools or
agencies where their work was completed for Putnam Science evaluation.
Credits, reflecting previous accomplishments, will be evaluated for individual
students in selecting a course schedule that meets Putnam Science Academy
total and distribution graduation requirements.
GRADING SYSTEM
SCHOOL HERITAGE
The first school founded on our site was in 1928, by the sisters of Notre Dame.
Over the course of time it morphed into a Catholic High School in the 1950’s
and then in 2002 it was taken over and converted into an international boys
boarding school, for the purpose of improving intercultural dialogue and the
opportunity of accessing the best universities within America and worldwide.
Students came from a variety of countries worldwide and from a large number
of states within America. The majority of students were of Turkish heritage or
from Turkey
Letter grades are provided with conversion to a 4.0 scale to compute a GPA at
the end of each academic year.
A (90-100)
B (80-89)
C (70-79)
D (60-69)
F (below 60)
4.0 Superior Work
3.0 Quality Work
2.0 Average Work
1.0 Marginal Work
0.0 Failing
P Special Grade – credit only
X Medically Excused
WP Withdrawn - Passing
WF Withdrawn - Failing
I Incomplete
Grading Scale
THE ACADEMY TODAY
The school changed hands over the summer of 2015, in order to provide an
injection of capital investment. A number of renovation projects are ongoing,
along with the business of providing high quality prep school education for a
small group of students. Along with the renovation of residential, classroom
and sporting facilities the school will be expanding its cohort of students from a
wider group. While the school has changed ownership, its mission and values
remain the constant theme of the school.
FACULTY AND STAFF
The strength of the Putnam Science Academy faculty and staff is the lifeblood
of the school. The Academy maintains the philosophy of an 8-1 student-faculty
ratio providing a comfortable level of communication and interaction between
students and faculty. The majority of faculty hold advanced degrees.
Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
GPA
4.00
4.0
3.66
3.33
3.0
2.66
2.33
2.0
1.66
1.33
1.0
1.0
0.0
Range
98-100
93-97
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
64-66
60-63
0-59
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
PLACEMENT/ACCEPTANCE – PUTNAM SCEINCE ACADEMY
Weighted GPA is not reported on student transcripts; GPA is calculated
internally by using the course coefficients:
Course Level:
Coefficient:
AP
1.3325
Honors
1.2500
College Prep
1.0825
Unweighted
1.0000
CLASS RANK
Putnam Science Academy does not rank students. A Valedictorian and
Salutatorian are announced at graduation.
ACCREDITATION
Putnam Science Academy is accredited by the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges and by the State of Connecticut.
NACAC
Putnam Science Academy is a member of the National Association of College
Admissions Counselors and complies with the NACAC Statement of Principles of
Good Practice.
NAIS
Putnam Science Academy maintains membership in the National Association of
Independent Schools.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Putnam Science Academy does not discriminate against any person who is a
member of any class protected by the Constitution or the laws of either the
United States of the State of Connecticut. Inquiries regarding compliance may
be directed to the President or Headmaster.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Putnam Science Academy offers AP courses in the following areas:
English
STEM
English Language & Composition
Biology
Calculus A/B
History & Social Studies
Calculus B/C
European History
Chemistry
Human Geography
Environmental Science
U.S. History
Physics 1
Statistics
Academy AP registration guidelines/restrictions: Sophomores -2; Juniors -3;
Seniors -4. AP registration guidelines /restrictions may be reviewed upon
appeal.
COLLEGE BOARD TESTING
Class of 2014 Average Scores:*
Writing: 418
Math:
493
Writing: 407
* - Includes ESL students.
SAT Mean Scores:
Year
Reading/Math
2015
989
2014
900
2013
941
AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING
Class of 2014 Average ACT Scores:*
English:
22.1
Math:
24.7
Reading:
21.7
Science:
22.1
Composite: 22.1
Writing:
22.9
* - Includes ESL students.
ACT Mean Scores:
Year
Composite
2015
25
201 4
22
2013
24
Albright
American
Anna Maria
Arizona State
Art Inst /Cal-San Fran
Art Inst-Hollywood
Baruch
Bentley
Berkley
Binghamton
Boston College
Brandeis
Brooklyn College
Bryant
California State
Cal Tech
Canisus
Carnegie Mellon
Case Western
Central Connecticut
Charleston South
Commonwealth U
Concordia
Dartmouth
Drew
Drexel
Eastern Connecticut
Emory
Fordham
Georgetown
George Washington
Georgia Tech
Georgia Perimeter
Globe Tech
Hartwick
Hofstra
Houston CC
Hunter
Indiana
Jersey City
Kings
U of PA St. Mary’s U.
Lasell
U SUNY-Binghamton
Laverne
SUNY - Albany
Lehigh
- Buffalo
Suffolk
- Maritime Acad.
Louisiana State
Stetson
Long Island
Stony Brook
Mass. Maritime
Syracuse
Michigan State
Temple
Montclair State
Trinity
New Jersey Tech
U/Cal - Berkeley
New York Inst. –Art
- Davis
New York Tech
- Irvine
New York U
U - Connecticut
Newbury
- Georgia
Niagara
- Hartford
Norfolk State
- Illinois-Urb/Champaign
North American
- Maryland
North Carolina State - Mass - Amherst
Northeastern
- Mass - Boston
Ohio State- Newark
- Mass - Lowell
Pace
- Miami
Penn State
- Michigan – Ann Arbor
Piedmont
- New Haven
Providence
- New Orleans
Queens
- North Carolina - Ch/Hill
Ramapo
- Pennsylvania
Regis
- Pittsburg – Johnstown
Rice
- Rochester
Rider
- Scranton
RIT
- South Florida
Rutgers - Camden
- Texas – Austin
- Newark
- Wisconsin – Madison
Sacred Heart
Villanova
St. John’s U.
Virginia Tec
Salem State
Washington C
Sergeant Reynolds Wentworth Inst. Tech
Seton Hall
West Virginia
Southern Florida
WPI
Yale
PROGRAMS
Athletic Offerings
In 2015 the following athletics teams were available each season:
Fall
Winter
Spring
Cross Country
Basketball*
Baseball
Soccer
-Varsity
-Varsity
-Varsity
-Junior Varsity
-Junior Varsity
-Junior Varsity
-3rds Basketball
Tennis
-3Rds Soccer
-Varsity
-Junior Varsity
Golf
*-Putnam Science Academy fields an elite prep school basketball program
that includes post graduate student/athletes.
Clubs and Activities
Academic Teams:
- Math
- Robotics
- Science Fair
- Science Olympiad
Clubs:
Student Council
Interact
National Honor Society
Model U.N.
Table Tennis
Yearbook
Media
Paintball
Newspaper
Volleyball
Writing
International Dialogue
AREA HIGH SCHOOLS
H.H. Ellis Vocational School, Danielson, CT; Hyde School, Woodstock, CT;
Killingly High School, Danielson, CT; Marianapolis Prep School, Thompson, CT;
Pomfret School, Pomfret, CT; Putnam High School, Putnam, CT; Tourtellotte
Memorial High School, North Grosvenordale, CT; Woodstock Academy,
Woodstock, CT.