New Canaan High School -

• About Curriculum 

• Alternative Program

• Academic Center For Excellence And Support (ACES)

• Career & Technical Education

• English Language Arts (ELA)

• English Learners Program (EL)

• Mathematics

• Science

• Social Studies

• Special Education

• Visual And Performing Arts

• World Language

• Program of Studies

• About Our Program

• Mission Statement

• Schedule and Curriculum

• Meet Our Staff

Alternative Program Clinical Social Worker
Dan Pace
Email: daniel.pace@ncps-k12.org

School Hours
8am-2:30pm
Delays and Closures
1 Hour: Starts 9am
90 Minute: Starts 9:30am
2 Hour: Starts 10am
Early Release: 11:30 Dismissal
*To determine if there is a delay or closure, please follow announcements for New Canaan High School

NCHS Alternative Program

Welcome to the Downtown Campus at New Canaan High School.
Referrals for Downtown Campus come from your School Counselor or the NCHS Mental Health team.  Please contact them for more information.

This alternative program is a place for learning, for fun, and above all for academic growth and exploration.  We believe in each individual’s potential and are here to make the learning experience meaningful and successful.

Being in a unique environment allows us to tap into each student’s learning style and build relationships, so that we can foster academic achievement and development.  Students in our program will be a part of a great academic culture, while maintaining credits in a manner that empowers success and allows consideration to their specific needs.  

The information available on this website will provide you with more details of the program that may be of interest.  You can also refer to the main High School page for more universal information such as the school calendar and events.  

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me should you have any questions and feedback.  We look forward to a great and collaborative year ahead. If your student attends Downtown Campus and you have any questions, please contact:

Dan Pace, Clinical Social Worker
Email: Daniel.pace@ncps-k12.org
Phone: (203) 594-4798 

Downtown Campus
Location: 220 Elm Street, New Canaan CT 06804