Catholic Academy of Bridgeport
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport is a preK-8 elementary school. What makes CAB unique is that they are committed to teaching the whole child: mind, body, and spirit.
CAB is a faith-based education, a safe learning environment, which creates a strong academic advantage that is the earmark of a Catholic education. Most students are from the economically disadvantaged Bridgeport, CT areas.
The inclusive Catholic learning community is one of the school's greatest strengths. With 60% Roman Catholic and 40% non-Catholic students enrolled across all four campuses, the community represent the diversity that is Bridgeport, and all cultures and faiths are welcomed and celebrated. Students attend Mass regularly, and they are given social-emotional learning tools to help them navigate their days both at school and at home. Through daily religion classes, regular service projects, and extra-curricular offerings, students are taught that every individual is valued and unique and encouraged to develop their God-given gifts to contribute to a more cooperative world.
Why They Were Funded
Why we chose CAB: One walk through the school during a school day was enough to understand the great things that happen at this school. It was readily apparent that the students were being positively socialized daily with the kind and supportive environment, education, and programming.
The Potential: CAB has reached a great deal of its potential. The students who complete a CAB education go on to high school AND college at near 99% rate. That's real success!
Grants Made: SCF has made restricted grants to support a special program called "Success Pay". This innovative program allows teachers to teach new, outside-the-classroom skills to students, exposing them to interesting aspects of life. For bringing these skills to the students, the teachers are paid more, which allows them to improve their compensation and get closer to public school compensation. SCF also funded a development consultant to advise CAB as it undertakes new fundraising initiatives.
Consulting Client of SCF: Strategic Advisory, as needed.
