Hope Community Church, 25 Kennedy Dr, Putnam, CT 06260, US

HistoryThe Reverend and Mrs. Frank Bigelow founded Rectory School in the rectory of Christ Episcopal Church, Pomfret, CT in 1920. Father Bigelow developed a structured program, which challenged junior high school students intellectually, guided them morally, inspired them artistically, and encouraged them athletically. The program also emphasized self-discipline and independent thought. Mr. John Bigelow developed the one-to-one tutoring program, known today as Individualized Instruction Program (IIP), to serve children with dyslexia, pioneering the use of the Orton-Gillingham method of remedial training. Today, Rectory builds a foundation of core academic skills, creates powerful learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom, and fosters strong ethical and social values. The result is students who understand themselves and the world around them; students who are prepared for their next school and for life.Specialties|Year Established: 1920.