Jefferson Woods Branford Connecticut Schools are all located less than 5 miles from the complex. The three public schools for the children of Jefferson Woods are:
Mary T. Murphy Elementary School
Principal : Anthony Buono
Address: 14 Brushy Plain Road
Branford, CT 06405
Phone : 203-483-1832
Fax: 203-483-5189 
The Mary Murphy School was originally known as Brushy Plain School and received its name from being located on Brushy Plain Road. Built on 7.27 acres of land in December 1960 the original school was built to hold 252 students and contained a kindergarten, eight classrooms, a health room, faculty room, conference room, and office space for a principal and secretary. In 1989 the name of ths school was changed to Mary T. Murphy. Renovations in 1990 included a new wing to the school that included a gym, music room, art room, storage space, a cafeteria, library, nurse's office and new offices surrouneded by a coutryard with a built in ampitheater.
The purpose of the Mary T. Murphy community is to ensure that every student develops into a literate, crticial thinking problem solver who demonstrates compassion, good citizienship and indepence. and a commitment to implementing the best educational practice and providing the inspiration and guidance necessary for all students to reach their fullest potential.
Mary T. Murphy School Website : http://www.murphyelementary.org
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Principal: Robin B. Goeler
Address: 185 Damascus Road
Branford, CT 06405
Phone: 203-488-8317
Fax: 203- 481-2785
Built in 1972 Francis Walsh Intermediate School was originally known as Branford Intermediate School. The open style character of the school has classrooms with no walls, open space and a special consideration on community sharing and character. While a number of walls have been built in some classrooms, the true characteristics of the school remain today.
The Francis Walsh Intermediate School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, child-centered learning environment which encourages students to reach their full intellectual, social and emotional potential. Every effort is made to assist each child in gaining the skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes necessary to become informed and responsible citizens. Opportunities are created to encourage students to make good choices. Life-long learning is stressed through careful lesson plan design and the various educational experiences to which students are exposed.
Francis Walsh Intermediate School Website: http://www.walshintermediate.org
Branford High School
Principal: Lee Panagoulias
Address: 185 East Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
Phone: 203-488-7291
Fax: 203-315-6740
Branford High School was built in 1958 and is the only public high school in Branford Connecticut with a current enrollment of 1182 students. Each year a highlight for Senior students is the Senior Exhibition program. Every student in their senior year must complete an extensive research project on a topic of his or her choice and after completion is presented in front of the community and graded by a panel of judges on a 1-5 scale ( 3 is a passing grade).
THe Media Center in the Branford High School Library is the CENTER OF LEARNING and offers a wide variety of resources that will help students fulfill their academic and personal needs. Students can utilize the extensive print material, books and magazines which are complimented by information available through technology. Computers are available with internet access to students before and after school.
Branford High School Website: http://www.branfordhigh.org
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