New Britain High School on probation
New Britain High School’s accreditation is in jeopardy, a result of a fall visit from the agency that accredits Connecticut’s schools.
"We were told the school is on probation," said Board of Education member James Sanders. "That’s a big deal. If you’re not accredited, you can’t go to college."
Only about 3-1/2 percent of schools are put on probation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the accreditation agency, which will meet Sunday to discuss the status of NBHS, according to Charles McCarthy, an associate director of NEASC.
McCarthy said that several months ago, the district was notified that as a result of an intensive four-day visit by NEASC in the fall, New Britain High School was being put on probation – unless school officials could argue that the results were wrong.
"They have chosen not to contest the findings," he said. "They agreed the findings were accurate."
Superintendent of Schools Doris J. Kurtz could not be reached at posting time.
"We were told the school is on probation," said Board of Education member James Sanders. "That’s a big deal. If you’re not accredited, you can’t go to college."
Only about 3-1/2 percent of schools are put on probation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the accreditation agency, which will meet Sunday to discuss the status of NBHS, according to Charles McCarthy, an associate director of NEASC.
McCarthy said that several months ago, the district was notified that as a result of an intensive four-day visit by NEASC in the fall, New Britain High School was being put on probation – unless school officials could argue that the results were wrong.
"They have chosen not to contest the findings," he said. "They agreed the findings were accurate."
Superintendent of Schools Doris J. Kurtz could not be reached at posting time.
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