403 James Street
New Haven,
CT
06513
203-772-3641
Opened: August 2004
Grades: 5-8
Hours: 8:25 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 8:25 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Friday
Enrichment: Band, Dance, Physical Education
Extracurricular: Basketball, Running Club, Soccer, Step Team, Volleyball, Cheer, Writing Club, Art
“The strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.”
Achievement First Elm City College Preparatory Middle School is a public charter school located in New Haven, CT. Serving students in 5th through 8th grade, our curriculum is designed to instill the skills and knowledge necessary for success in high school, college, and beyond.
Before joining Elm City College Preparatory Middle School in July 2025, Ms. Renaud was a school leader at Achievement First Voyager Middle School, serving as Director of School Operations for 6 years and Interim Principal in her final year before joining us. Ms. Renaud held multiple roles at Uncommon Schools, including Dean of Culture and Science Coach, where she worked tirelessly to foster academic excellence and cultural growth. Ms. Renaud’s mission extends beyond the classroom. Her hands-on approach to student life underscores her belief that education extends beyond the classroom and that every student deserves a well-rounded, supportive school experience.
Having worked in nonprofit settings supporting homeless mothers and the elderly, she witnessed firsthand the educational disparities impacting vulnerable communities. Her time at West End inspired her to develop GED programming, create a children’s library, and partner with the Children’s Museum of New York to offer specialized programs for youth. This experience led her to transition to education, where she realized middle school is a pivotal point in a child’s academic journey.
With a strong belief that education is a pathway to transformative opportunities, Ms. Renaud is excited to lead Elm City with a vision of continuing to curate spaces where scholars can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally—within a community that feels like their own.