FUTURE Guide here - Hartford Public Schools

H A R T F O R D P U B L I C S C H O O L S 

P O R T F O L I O O F E X C E L L E N C E 

FUTURE 

GUIDE 

How to choose the BEST 

school for your child and their future 

School year 2013-2014

Welcome to your child’s future! 

Today, Hartford’s children must be prepared to thrive—living, working, 

learning and playing—in a constantly changing environment. We live in a 

diverse community in a world that gets larger and more intimate every day. 

World changes translate to changes in our community. The transformation 

of Hartford Public Schools has provided teachers, students, and families with 

more opportunities and resources than ever before. 

We are the State Capital’s Portfolio District of Excellence and we are at the 

forefront of school reform in the country. Our multiple school options and 

opportunities for families in the Greater Hartford region has permanently 

altered our educational landscape. We have moved from traditional school 

models to theme-based schools of choice; each with a curriculum that 

empowers children and appeals to their interests. 

We want you, our parents, to be engaged and inspired by the opportunities 

that Hartford has to offer. From neighborhood schools to magnet and open 

choice schools, Hartford Public Schools provides more educational 

opportunities to Hartford resident and suburban families than any other 

district in the region. School Choice is an exciting new concept that allows 

your child to select a school to explore his/her interests in math, science, 

sports, nursing, health, performing arts, and many other themes. 

Whatever your child’s dreams or interests, you can find a school to match 

them here in the Hartford Public Schools. 

The Hartford District School Choice process has been re-envisioned to 

provide your family with easy-to-use tools to make informed decisions about 

your child’s FUTURE. Explore the variety of school options and opportunities 

available to your child as part of Hartford Public Schools Portfolio of 

Excellence! 

I encourage you to talk to your child, discuss his/her interests and 

aspirations, attend school fairs, and visit our schools before making your final 

selection of schools. Completing the process is easy once you narrow your 

choices. Remember, for you and your child—the FUTURE is present now! 

—Christina M. Kishimoto, Ed.D. 

Superintendent

I’m Choozee! I work as a guide for HPS. 

Whatever they need, I’m here to help with. 

My whole deal is...pointing. That’s what I do. 

It’s my thing. Anyway, with this undeniably 

unique ability, I’m helping HPS make the 

school choice process easier this year. A lot 

easier. And more rewarding, too, for both you 

and your child. See you inside!

THE HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CHOICE PROCESS 

Before you start: 

1. Have a conversation with your child 

about their interests and talents 

2. Go to www.smartchoices.trincoll.edu 

to examine the school options within 

your Home Zone 

3. Get to know your school: attend a School 

Fair, School Open Houses, “Get on the Bus” 

high school tour, or Community Technical 

Assistance session 

4. Have your child’s Powerschool Student ID 

number handy 

5. Start application at www.hartfordschools.org 

To complete the application, parents will need 

the PowerSchool ID number of child and date of 

birth for each student. 

e District 

Magnet & Open Choice Schools 

Schools 

Fair Information 

Sat. Oct 13 Prince Tech-Hartford (Hartford) 

Sat. Nov 17 Conard High School-West Hartford 

(Suburban) 

Wed. Dec 5 Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet 

School-Glastonbury (Suburban) 

Sat. Dec 15 Trinity College-Hartford (Hartford) 

Sat. Jan 12 Sport & Medical Sciences Academy- 

Hartford (Hartford) 

Eligibility for Transportation 

We are committed to making transportation services 

ecient and cost eective for Hartford families. To 

focus resources where they are needed most, 

students living near to their schools may not be 

eligible for bussing. 

The guidelines to qualify for transportation are: 

Grade K-1: Lives 0.5 miles or more from school 

Grades 2-5: Lives 1.0 miles or more from school 



Apply Online 

www.ChoiceEducation.org 

Apply Online 

www.hartfordschools.org 

Online is Easy! 

With a valid email address 

it is easy to apply online 

for both the RSCO and 

District Choice Lottery. 

The online application 

allows families to update 

school choices, 

accept/decline and 

receive notifications in 

one easy step! Paper 

applications are always 

available for both the 

RSCO and District Choice 

Lottery at the Hartford 

Public Library and various 

community sites.

RSCO Lottery 

Opens October 13, 2012 

Closes January 31, 2013 

Apply to both! 

Submitting an application for the RSCO lottery does 

not guarantee school placement so it is very important 

for Hartford district students in a transitional grade 

to complete and submit an application to Hartford 

Public Schools by selecting four (4) choices for the 

district application. Please note: transitional and 

non-transitional families apply during the same 

time frame. 

RSCO Parent Center:860-713-6990 

Oce of School Choice: 860-695-8876 

Hartford District 

Choice Lottery 

Opens October 26, 2012 

Closes January 31, 2013 

Notification 

March 2013 

Accept/decline 

April-May 2013 

Notification 

March 2013 

Register for school! 

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HPS OFFICE OF SCHOOL CHOICE CALENDAR 2012-13 

Event/Activity Description/Location 

High School visits for students 

(Inquire at your child’s school 

for more details) 

High School visits for families 

School Fair for families 1 

(An opportunity to learn more about 

Hartford’s Portfolio District of Schools) 







Community Technical Assistance Session 1 

(Technical assistance for families to complete 

the Hartford District Choice Lottery application) 







Technical Assistance 

(Ongoing) 

High School Visits for 8th grade students, 

part of HPS’ College & Career Readiness 

activities—explore theme options and understand 

graduation requirements. 

Tours depart from Hartford Public Library Main Street 

Branch at 9:15am and return at 11:00 am 

A.I. Prince Technical High School 

401 Flatbush Ave. 

Hartford, CT 06106 

8:30 am –12:00 pm 

Trinity College Ferris Athletic Center 

(Field House) 

1710 Broad Street 


8:30am – 12:00 pm 

Sport & Medical Sciences Academy 

280 Huyshope Ave. 


8:30am – 12:00pm 

John C. Clark, Jr. Elementary & Middle School 

75 Clark Street 


Burns Latino Studies Academy 

195 Putnam Street 


Hartford Public Library Main Street-Central Branch 

500 Main Street 


Hartford Public Schools Welcome Center 



(Assistance also available at District schools)

Date Contact 

October 24, 2012 


November 7, 2012 


December 8, 2012: Culinary Arts Academy and Journalism and 

Media Academy 

January 19, 2013: Academies at Hartford High (Law & Government, 

Nursing & Health Services, and Engineering & Green Technology) 

January 26, 2013: Bulkeley High School Teacher Preparation & 

Humanities Academies 


(snow date: October 14, 2012 

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) 

December 15, 2012 

(snow date: December 16, 2012 

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) 

January 12, 2013 

(snow date: January 13, 2013 

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) 


3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Sponsored in Partnership with Hartford 

Public Schools Community Schools Initiative 


3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Sponsored in Partnership with Hartford 

Public Schools Community Schools Initiative 





10:00 a.m. to Noon 

Sponsored in Partnership with Hartford Public Library 

Weekdays: 

October 26, 2012-January 31, 2013 

Sonia Dinnall 

Director of College & Career Readiness 

860.695.8527 

dinns001@hartfordschools.org 

Elizabeth Castro 

Office of School Choice 

860.695.8876 

caste001@hartfordschools.org 

Milagros Rivera 


860.722.6161 

ortem001@hartfordschools.org 



860.722.6161 




860.722.6161 




860.695.8876 




860.695.8876 




860.695.8876 


Welcome Center: 

860.695.8876 

or contact the Family Resource Aide at 

each District school 

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CHOICE OVERVIEW 

What is the Hartford Public Schools Office of School Choice? 

The Hartford Public Schools Office of School Choice manages and oversees the marketing, 

recruitment, and application process for all Hartford Public Schools. Specifically, the 

Office conducts the Hartford District Choice Lottery for the Hartford Public Schools and facilitates the 

placement of students into district schools. 

The Office works in collaboration with the Hartford Public School’s Welcome Center and various 

community partners such as Achieve Hartford to ensure that families are well-versed in the school 

selection process, including knowing their school options and understanding the lottery process. 

In addition, the Office of School Choice works closely with the Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) 

to ensure Hartford families are well-informed of all available school options and lottery application 

processes. 

Questions or concerns may be directed to Choice office staff or the Director of School Choice: 

Enid M. Rey, Esq. 


Hartford Public Schools 

960 Main Street, 8th Floor 


O: 860.695.8876 

enidrey@hartfordschools.org 

What is the Regional School Choice Office (RSCO)? 

The Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) is a division of the State Department of Education. 

The Office of School Choice works in partnership with RSCO to ensure that families in the Greater 

Hartford region have access to quality, integrated educational options offered through the RSCO’s 

Magnet and Open Choice Lottery. Hartford Magnet School placements are conducted through the 

RSCO. Hartford residents may apply to both the Hartford District Choice and RSCO lotteries. 

Questions or concerns may be direct to the RSCO Parent Center: 

Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) 

165 Capitol Avenue, Room 270 

Hartford CT, 06106 

860-713-6990 

www.choiceducation.org 

Your Future Guides are here. You can 

count on them to answer your questions 

and help you through the process! 

Who is eligible to apply to the Hartford District Choice Lottery? 

All children entering Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12 are eligible to apply to the Hartford District 

Choice Lottery. Students in transitional grades are required to apply and are placed first, as they must 

change schools in the coming 2013-2014 school year. Children in non-transitional grades can also apply, 

however seats are limited and placement is not guaranteed.

Transitional grades: entry grades of a school (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten), or the last grade in a 

school (child attends a Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 8 school and is currently in the 8th grade) 

Non-transitional grades: grades which fall in between the entry and last grade of a school (for 

instance, a student attends a 9-12 school and is currently in the 10th grade) 

Who is able to submit a Hartford District Choice application? 

Only the parents/legal guardians of the child can complete the district choice application. 

Parent/guardians who want to enter more than one child into the Choice Lottery are required to submit 

an application for each child. 

When does the Hartford District Choice Lottery begin? What is the deadline for submitting an 

application? 

The 2013-2014 Hartford District Choice Lottery application season opens Friday, October 26, 2012 

and the deadline for completing applications is Thursday, January 31, 2013. This year, families with 

students in transitional and non-transitional grades will apply during the same lottery time period. 

Can I submit a Harford District Choice Application after the January 31, 2013 deadline? 

No. Children in transitional grades without an on-time application will be placed in the school 

closest to their home that has space available. 

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APPLICATION PROCESS 

What do I need to get started? 

1. Have a conversation with your child about their interests and talents 

2. Go to www.smartchoices.trincoll.edu to examine the school options within your Home Zone 

3. Get to know your school: attend a School Fair, School Open Houses, “Get on the Bus” high school 

tour, or Community Technical Assistance session 

4. Have your child’s Powerschool Student ID number handy. Contact your child’s school to request 

the student ID number. 

5. Begin your application at www.hartfordschools.org. To complete the application, parents will 

need the PowerSchool ID number of child and date of birth for each child. 

Where can I find the Hartford District Choice application? 

The application for the 2013-14 Hartford District Choice Lottery can be found and completed at 

www.hartfordschools.org. Families are encouraged to submit online applications as changes can be 

easily made as you learn more about your school options. Paper applications are available from the 

Office of School Choice. 

Where can I find assistance to complete the Hartford District Choice Lottery application? 

The Office of Choice, the Welcome Center and Achieve Hartford stand ready to assist! Assistance is 

also available: 

1. Online 

New this year! Check out the on-line tutorial that will guide you through the easy steps to apply! 

2. At Hartford Choice events 

See Calendar of Events for listing of dates and times. 

3. At Technical Assistance sessions 

Ongoing sessions to be held at libraries and schools. See Calendar of Events for listing and 

dates and times. 

4. At your child’s school 

Each school has trained staff to assist you. 

If I applied last year, do I have to reapply? 

Yes. The lottery is conducted on yearly basis; last year’s application information is no longer 

valid. Remember, if your child is in a transitional grade you must apply. 

How many schools must I select for my child? 

Four (4) school options must be selected in order for the application to be considered complete. 

Parents are encouraged to select choices within their Home Zone as transportation may not be 

provided for school selections that are out of Zone. 

Check out the transportation 

facts & figures on page 16 if you have 

any questions!

How do I know which schools are in my Home Zone? 

See the Choice Map on page 17 showing the schools within each Zone. For more detailed 

information about the schools and the Zones, please visit www.hartfordschools.org or 

http://smartchoices.trincoll.edu. 

Can I submit changes to my Hartford Choice District Application? 

Yes. Changes can be made throughout the lottery application period of October 26, 2012 

to January 31, 2013. If you applied online, you can log in and make the changes to your application. 

Notification of changes will be sent via email. If you submitted a paper application, you must 

submit another paper application. The most recent complete, on-time application will be entered into 

the lottery. 

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PLACEMENT & REGISTRATION 

How will I know if my child was placed? 

The Office of Choice will notify all applicants of their placement results by mail and/or email 

during the month of April 2013. 

Once I receive a placement letter, do I have to accept or decline the placement? 

Upon receipt of the the placement letter you must accept or decline your placement by doing one 

of the following: 

1. Complete and return the placement response form by the date specified in your letter and 

return to: 


Hartford Public Schools 

960 Main Street 8th Floor 


2. Go online to www.hartfordschools.org to accept/decline placement. Notification of acceptance 

or decline will be sent via email. 

Am I required to register at my child’s new school? 

Yes. The last step in the process is to register by May 31, 2013 at the new school in which the 

child received placement. To register, parents should be prepared to bring the following documents: 

1. Birth certificate 

2. Updated physical exam form (blue form) 

3. Immunization records 

4. Proof of Hartford residency (utility bill or lease/rental agreement) 

5. Photo identification of parent or documentation of legal guardianship 

My child was offered a placement through the RSCO (magnet school or Open Choice). Should I 

accept placement at the Hartford District school? 

Yes, if you do not intend to accept the magnet or Open Choice placement. You should decline the 

seat at Hartford District School if the student will enroll in the magnet or Open Choice school. If you 

have already accepted your Hartford District school placement and will enroll in the magnet or open 

choice school, please contact the Office of School Choice at 860.695.8876 and request a change to 

your placement status.

My child was placed on the RSCO magnet or Open Choice waitlist and was placed in a Hartford 

District School. Should I accept placement at the Hartford District school? 

Yes. It is important to also accept a placement for the Hartford district school. The RSCO’s 

placement is not guaranteed. If you do not accept your placement in the Hartford school your child 

will be considered as not requiring a “seat” at the district school. If it is later determined that placement 

is needed at a Hartford District School, your child will be placed at a school with available seats which 

may not be the school assigned by the lottery. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

If my child requires or may require special education, English Language Learner (ELL) support 

services, or learning accommodations under Section 504, can I apply to the Hartford Choice 

lottery? 

Yes. All applicants enter the lottery with the same access to be offered placement as any other 

child. Specific questions regarding services can be directed to the following departments: 

Department of Special Education: 860.695.8600, Clare Kennedy, Executive Director 

Office of ELL Services: 860.695.8649, Dr. Teresita Galrza, Director 

My family is currently homeless. Can my child participate in the lottery process? 

All children living in Hartford, including those who are homeless, are encouraged to participate in 

the Harford District Choice Lottery. If you have specific questions regarding homeless or foster children, 

please call Rhiannon Hendrix, Homeless & Family Service Specialist, at 860.695.8504 or email her at 

hendr001@hartfordschools.org. 

My family is undocumented. Can my child participate in the lottery process and attend school? 

All children living in the United States have the right to a free K-12 public education. 

Immigrant students do not need a green card, visa, passport, alien registration number, or social 

security number in order to register for school. Schools are required to provide undocumented 

immigrant students equal access to the same benefits as all students. If you have specific questions please 

call Mary-Beth Russo, Lead Facilitator, Office for English Language Learner at 860.695.8723 

or email her at russm002@hartfordschools.org. 

I am a foster parent. Can my foster child participate in the lottery process? 

All children living in Hartford, including those in foster care, are encouraged to participate in the 

Hartford Choice Lottery HPS. If you have questions regarding homeless or foster children, please call 

Rhiannon Hendrix, Homeless & Family Service Specialist at 860.695.8504 or email her at 

hendr001@hartfordschools.org. 

If I want my child to attend a pre-kindergarten program, do I have to complete a lottery 

application? 

Yes. Pre-K is considered a transitional grade and therefore an application is required. Hartford 

Public Schools offers a variety of Pre-Kindergarten programs. Several of the Pre-Kindergarten programs 

for 4-year-olds are partially funded through a School Readiness Grant, and involve a weekly fee, based on 

household income. To qualify, a child must be four years of age by December 31, 2013 and the 

parent must have completed a school choice application. If you have specific questions regarding Hartford 

Public Schools’ School Readiness programs, please call Stacey Youmatz, Lead Teacher for Early 

Childhood, at 860.695.8636 or email her at youms001@hartfordschools.org. 

Do I have to submit an application for Kindergarten for my 4-year-old who is currently enrolled in 

Pre-K program in a Hartford District school? 

If your child’s current school is within your Home Zone, you do not have to apply. Your child will 

remain at their current school for Kindergarten. If your child’s current school is not within your Home 

Zone, an application should be submitted. If you decide to remain at the out-of-zone school, your 

child will not be eligible for transportation.

My family moved to Hartford after the lottery period ended, and my child was placed in a school 

with available seats. My child is in a transitional grade. How will it be determined where my child 

will attend school next year? 

Students in transitional grades without an on-time application will be placed in the school 

closest to their home that has space available. 

If my child attends a school that ends at 5th grade (Maria Sanchez School, Parkville Community 

School, Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan), do I have to submit a lottery application? 

No. The children who attend the schools listed above will be automatically seated at 

McDonough Expeditionary Learning School for 6th grade. Families must still enroll their child at Mc- 

Donough by May 31, 2013. If a parent wishes to explore new school options for their 6th grade child, then 

a Hartford Choice Lottery application must be completed. 

What happens if my child is retained (held back) in his/her current grade? 

It is important that you keep the Choice Office informed of any changes to your child’s 

application. If you are informed that your child is being retained and you contact the office before the 

Lottery is conducted, your child can be entered into the Lottery with the updated grade level. Children 

who have been retained will generally remain at the same school. 

Are there other Hartford Public Schools that are not a part of the Hartford District Choice 

Lottery? 

Yes. There are two (2) other educational resources—Opportunity High School and Hartford Adult 

Education. 

Opportunity High School (OHS) is a partnership school between the Hartford Public Schools and 

Our Piece of the Pie, a leading youth development agency that helps Hartford youth ages 14 to 24. 

Opportunity High School is designed for students who are over-aged, under-credited, and are looking for 

a way to accelerate credit attainment in order to graduate within 2 to 2½ years. If you have specific questions 

regarding Opportunity High School, please call Venitia Richardson, Principal, at 

860.695.5980 or email her at RICHV001@hartfordschools.org. 

Hartford Adult Education Center can help you whether you are thinking of participating in English as a 

Second Language (ESL) classes or pursuing your GED. If you have specific questions regarding 

Hartford Adult Education Center, please call Tina Jeter, Ed. D., Director of the Adult Education Center at 

860.695.5840 or email her at tjeter@hartfordschools.org. 

My family moved to Hartford during the lottery period and my child was placed in a school with 

available seats. Is my child eligible to participate in the Hartford District Choice Lottery? 

Yes. All children entering Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 are eligible to participate in the 

Hartford District Choice Lottery. Children in transitional grades are required to apply and are placed 

first, as they must change schools in the 2013-14 school year. Children in non-transitional grades can also 

apply, however, seats are limited and placement is not guaranteed. 

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TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES 

What are the guidelines to qualify for transportation services? 

Grades K-1: Child lives 0.5 miles or more from enrolled school 

Grades 2-5: Child lives 1.0 miles or more from enrolled school 



Will my child receive transportation to their Kindergarten through Grade 8 placement? 

Transportation eligibility changes as your child progresses in grades (see guidelines above). 

As a result, your child may not be eligible to receive transportation throughout all grades that 

they are in school. Parents of elementary aged children who select and accept a placement to a 

school outside of their Home Zone are not eligible for transportation services. 

Transportation will not be provided for elementary students placed in schools outside their Home Zone, 

except for these schools: 

Achievement First, located in Zone 1, will provide transportation to Zones 1 & 2 

Global Communications Academy, located in Zone 1, will provide transportation to students in all 4 

Home Zones 

How do I know which schools are in my Home Zone? 

See the Choice Map on page 17 showing the schools within each Zone. For more detailed 

information about the schools and the Zones, please visit www.hartfordschools.org or 

http://smartchoices.trincoll.edu. 

Are Pre-K students eligible for transportation? 

Children ages 3 and 4 in Pre-Kindergarten are NOT eligible for transportation. 

My child was placed in a school outside of my Home Zone, but it was not my choice. Can my 

child receive transportation? 

Yes. Children who are placed outside of their Home Zone due to lack of space in the schools 

within their Zone will be provided with transportation to that school for one school year, based 

on the mileage parameters detailed above. 

My family is currently homeless. Can my child receive transportation? 

Yes. Children who are homeless will be provided with transportation regardless of school or 

Home Zone. Transportation services are reevaluated when a child’s homeless status changes. 

I am a foster parent. Can my child receive transportation to the school that s/he attended 

previously? What if it is in a different Zone? 

Yes. Foster children will be provided with transportation to their school, regardless of school or 

Home Zone.

SCHOOL DIRECTORY 

Elementary Type Grades Zone Page 

Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary & Middle Schools • District K-8 1 20 

America’s Choice at SAND • District K-8 2 22 

Asian Studies Academy Dwight-Bellizzi • District PK4-8 4 23 

L.W. Batchelder Elementary • District PK4-8 3 24 

Ramon E. Betances Early Reading Lab • Magnet PK4-3 4 25 

Breakthrough Magnet • Magnet PK3-8 3 26 

Breakthrough II Magnet • Magnet PK3-6 1 27 

Burns Latino Studies Academy • District PK4-8 3 29 

Alfred E. Burr Elementary School • District PK4-8 4 30 

Capital Preparatory Magnet School-Lower School • Magnet PK3-5 2 31 

John C. Clark, Jr. Elementary & Middle School • District PK4-8 2 33 

Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker • Magnet PK3-8 3 36 

Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School (ELAMS) • District/OC PK4-5 3 37 

M.D. Fox Elementary School • District K-8 4 38 

Global Communications Academy • District/OC K-6, 9-10 1 39 

Jumoke Academy at Milner • District PK4-8 2 47 

E. B. Kennelly School • District PK4-8 3 48 

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School • District PK4-8 1 49 

R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts • Magnet PK4-12 4 50 

Montessori at Moylan • District/OC PK3-3 3 52 

Montessori Magnet School at Annie Fisher • Magnet PK3-6 1 53 

Dr. James H Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy • District PK4-8 4 54 

Parkville Elementary School • District PK4-5 3 57 

Sarah J. Rawson Elementary School • District PK4-8 1 58 

Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted & Talented Academy • District K-1, 4-10 1 59 

María C. Colón Sánchez Elementary • District PK4-5 3 60 

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Magnet School 

at Annie Fisher • Magnet K-8 1 61 

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) 

at Ramon E. Betances School • Magnet 4-8 4 62 

Dr. Frank T. Simpson-Waverly • District PK4-8 2 65 

Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School • Magnet PK3-8 1 66 

West Middle School • District PK4-8 1 67 

Fred D. Wish School • District PK4-8 2 68 

Middle & High 

Achievement First Hartford High Academy • District 9-12 1 21 

Bulkeley High School–Teacher Preparation & Humanities Academies • District 9-10, 11-12 4 28 

Capital Preparatory Magnet School-Upper School • Magnet 6-12 2 32 

Classical Magnet School • Magnet 6-12 1 34 

Culinary Arts Academy at Weaver High School • District 9-12 1 35 

Global Communications Academy • District/OC K-6, 9-10 1 39 

Great Path Academy Middle College High School 

at Manchester Community College • Magnet 9-12 40 

Hartford Journalism & Media Academy • District/OC 9-12 1 41 

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy • Magnet 6-12 4 42 

HPHS Academy of Engineering & Green Technology • District/OC 9-12 3 43 

HPHS Academy of Nursing & Health Sciences • District/OC 9-12 3 44 

HPHS Law & Government Academy • District/OC 9-12 3 45 

High School, Inc: Hartford’s Insurance & Finance Academy • District/OC 9-12 4 46 

R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts • Magnet PK4-12 4 50 

McDonough Expeditionary Learning School (MELS) • District 6-8 3 51 

OPPortunity High School • District 9-12 4 55 

Pathways Academy of Technology & Design • Magnet 9-12 56 

Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted & Talented Academy • District K-1, 4-10 1 59 

Sport & Medical Sciences Academy • Magnet 6-12 4 63 

University High School of Science & Engineering • Magnet 9-12 1 64

Elementary Type Grades Zone 

Page 

Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary & Middle Schools • District K-8 1 20 

America’s Choice at SAND • District K-8 2 

Asian Studies Academy Dwight-Bellizzi • District PK4-8 4 

L.W. Batchelder Elementary • District PK4-8 3 

Ramon E. Betances Early Reading Lab • Magnet PK4-3 4 

Alfred E. Burr Elementary School • District PK4-8 4 

Breakthrough Magnet North Campus • Magnet PK3-8 3 

Breakthrough Magnet South Campus • Magnet PK3-6 1 

Burns Latino Studies Academy • District PK4-8 3 

Capital Preparatory Magnet School-Lower School • Magnet PK3-5 2 

John C. Clark, Jr. Elementary & Middle School • District PK4-8 2 

Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker • Magnet PK3-8 3 

Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School (ELAMS) • District/OC PK4-5 3 

Global Communications Academy • District/OC K-6, 9-10 1 

Jumoke Academy at Milner • District PK4-8 2 

E. B. Kennelly School • District PK4-8 3 

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School • District PK4-8 1 

R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts • Magnet PK4-12 4 

M.D. Fox Elementary School • District K-8 4 

Montessori at Moylan • District/OC PK3-3 3 

Montessori Magnet School at Annie Fisher • Magnet PK3-6 1 

Dr. James H Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy • District PK4-8 4 

Parkville Elementary School • District PK4-5 3 

Sarah J. Rawson Elementary School • District PK4-8 1 

Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted & Talented Academy • District K-1, 4-10 1 

María C. Colón Sánchez Elementary • District PK4-5 3 

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Magnet School 

at Annie Fisher • Magnet K-8 1 

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) 

The perfect school for YOUR child’s future 

is here—all you have to do is turn the page to start 

exploring your options. Good luck! 

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Achievement First Hartford Academy 

Elementary & Middle Schools 

305 Greenfield Street 


860-695-6685 

Principal (K- Grade 4): Liz Ferguson 

Email: lizferguson@achievementfirst.org 

Phone: 860-695-6560 

Principal (Grade 5 - Grade 8): Jeff House 

Email: jeffhouse@achievementfirst.org 

Phone: 860-695-6760 

URL: http://www.hartfordschools.org/index.php/our-schools 

School Hours: 7:30 am – 4:15 pm 

Grades Served: K – Grade 8 

School Uniform: Yes 

Overview: 

At Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary a tremendous focus is placed on reading, which occupies three hours of 

instruction per day broken into alternating blocks of small group instruction. 

Teachers and students start the day with Morning Motivation, which includes recognition of exemplary REACH (Respect, 

Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship and Hard Work) and a school-wide song to put all students on track to have a 

successful day of learning. At Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary, teachers do not just preach constant 

learning—they practice it. Every teacher has a coach who they meet with on a weekly basis to identify strengths and develop 

strategies for improvement. 

The AF Hartford Academy Middle School was modeled after the highly-successful Achievement First Academy in New 

Haven. The school provides a rigorous academic environment in which all students can achieve excellence. Students gain 

the critical skills and knowledge necessary to excel in high school, college, and then the competitive world beyond. 

Special features: 

> Active parent involvement as required by the School Compact 

> All students participate in high-quality summer programming 

> Aspen Institute Education & Society program 

> Emphasis on leadership and excellence 

> Extended periods for Math and English 

> NewSchools Venture Fund grant recipient 

> Rigorous college preparatory curriculum 

> Recognized in the Hartford Courant, the Connecticut Post and Connecticut Magazine 

> Strong service learning component 

> Yale School of Management case study 

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Achievement First Hartford High Academy 



860-695-6685 

Principal: Claire Shin 

Email: claireshin@achievementfirst.org 



Grades Served: Grades 9 – 12 


Overview: 

Achievement First Hartford High Academy was modeled after the highly-successful Achievement First Academy in New 

Haven. The school provides a rigorous academic environment in which all students can achieve excellence. 

Students are taught the critical skills and knowledge to excel in college and the competitive world beyond. The AF Hartford 

Academy fosters positive character development and students develop sophisticated social skills, a commitment to 

honorable values, and a commitment to responsible citizenship. 


> Active parent involvement is required as defined by the School Compact 

> After-school opportunities 

> Aspen Institute Education & Society program 

> Emphasis on leadership and excellence 

> Extended periods for Math and English 

> NewSchools Venture Fund grant recipient 

> Recognized in the Hartford Courant, the Connecticut Post and Connecticut Magazine 

> Rigorous college preparatory curriculum 

> Strong service learning component 

> Yale School of Management case study 

NOTES 

D d i s t r i c t g r a d e s 9-12 z o n e 1 

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America’s Choice at SAND 



860-695-5040 

Principal: Gerardo Heredia 

Email: hereg001@hartfordschools.org 






Overview: 

SAND Elementary School opened its doors in August 2009 under an exciting new school design called America’s Choice. 

America’s Choice provides a comprehensive research-based school design that focuses on standards-based curriculum and 

instruction, integrated assessment, high level and ongoing professional development for teachers and leaders (including 

on-site coaching and a parent engagement plan). America’s Choice has been adopted as a school reform model in more 

than 1,000 schools nationally, with a record of turnaround success. 

Students engage in their language arts curriculum using the Readers and Writers Workshop approach which provides a 

highly organized classroom structure in which students take the lead within learning centers. Learning centers may 

include a poetry center, an arts center, a writing center or a drama center to provide a depth of understanding of the piece 

of literature or the theme in their unit of study. The language arts curriculum also includes an Author and Genre Study to 

offer exposure to diverse literature. 


> Citizens of the SAND community collaborate with parents and community organizations to develop and implement 

educational programs to ensure academic and social excellence for all 

> Literacy Navigator and Mathematics Navigator are two intervention programs that will be used in this school to help 

students who are not currently meeting grade-level expectations 

> Rituals and Routines classroom management approach will be built into the instructional system to ensure that all 

students are engaged in productive learning 

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Asian Studies Academy Dwight-Bellizzi 

PK4-Grade 2 Grades 3-8 

Henry C. Dwight School Dr. Joseph J. Bellizzi Middle School 

585 Wethersfield Avenue 215 South Street 

Hartford, CT 06114 Hartford, CT 06114 

860-695-3400 860-695-2400 

Principal: James Fagan 

Email: jfagan@harfordschools.org 



Aftercare: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Boys & Girls Club) 

Grades Served: PK4 – Grade 8 


Overview: 

Respect, Responsibility, Caring 

Our mission at the Asian Studies Academy Dwight-Bellizzi is to provide our students with an intensive, comprehensive 

education focusing on Chinese Mandarin language and East Asian cultures. 

The Asian Studies Academy (ASA) at Dwight-Bellizzi is a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 school. The school was redesigned 

around the school reform initiative of an all-choice system of schools to provide students with the option of studying 

Chinese Mandarin and East Asian cultures as they prepare for future college and career success. 


> ASA is the only public school in Connecticut offers Chinese Mandarin language study from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8. 

> Chinese sister school exchange program for students and teachers 

> Students participate in 3 cycles of self-selected enrichment, which reinforces differentiated teaching and meets the needs 

of the gifted and talented. 

Note: Pre-Kindergarten programs for 4-year-olds are partially funded through a School Readiness Grant, and involve a weekly fee, based 

on household income. To apply for your preschooler, complete an online Choice Application at www.hartfordschools.org. 

Upon receipt of a placement letter, you must pre-register your child at your new school during the month of May. 

At that time you will receive information detailing final registration in August. 

Please see the FAQs on pages 14 & 15 for a list of the important documents you need to register your child. 

NOTES 

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L.W. Batchelder Elementary School 

757 New Britain Avenue 


860-695-2720 

Principal: Monica Quinones 

Email: quinm002@hartfordschools.org 



Aftercare: Available 




Overview: 

Batchelder Elementary School is a community school with a diverse Pre-K-8 student population. The mission of Batchelder 

School is to create a community of active learners, where we all interact collaboratively with parents and community 

organizations to develop and implement educational programs ensuring academic and social excellence for all. 

At Batchelder School we: 

> Believe that all children can learn. 

> Nurture the unique heart, mind, and body of each child by using a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies 

that address different learning styles. 

> Encourage students to strive to their fullest potential by meeting the challenging academic standards in every content 

area through authentic learning experiences that address and solve real problems. 

> Create a teaching and learning environment in which all staff continually receive opportunities to upgrade skills and to 

reflect and assess effective teaching practices. 

> Foster a process of learning and growth, which students will continue throughout high school and their lives. 


> 8th Grade students have the opportunity to visit a college campus in order to visualize their ultimate goal of 

attending college 

> M squared M cubed after school program 

> Middle school sports: Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball 

> Partnership with Junior Achievement 

> Pre-K-8 School that fosters a sense of community. 






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Ramon E. Betances Early Reading Lab 

42 Charter Oak Avenue 


860-695-2840 

Principal: Dr. Immacula Didier 

Email: Didii001@hartfordschools.org 



Aftercare: 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm 



Overview: 

The Dr. Ramon E. Betances Early Reading Lab was created to offer innovative and outstanding practices in early literacy 

instruction to children, beginning at age 4. Students immersed in this program develop an appreciation for all types of 

literature while being prepared to test at or above the proficient level on the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) by the end 

of third grade. Students and their families are encouraged to read together and to make literacy a daily commitment and 

activity, both at school and at home. 

The Early Literacy Professional Development Center at Betances is a training institute and laboratory setting for teachers and 

staff to observe best practices and participate in targeted training and language arts instruction strategies; exposing students 

and teachers to emerging, innovative teaching methods to help ensure student success. 


> Early Literacy Professional Development Center on-site 

> Members of the school community and their families are encouraged to participate in expanded learning opportunities 

in areas related to literacy 

NOTES 

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Breakthrough Magnet School 

290 Brookfield Street 


860-695-5700 

Principal: Norma Neumann-Johnson 

Email: neumn001@hartfordschools.org 



Enrichment: Monday – Thursday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 



Overview: 

Breakthrough Magnet’s unique theme is Character Education. The B.R.I.C.K. character curriculum supports students to 

change “Breakdowns to Breakthroughs, and to take Responsibility for their own well-being in life. They learn the importance 

of Integrity and have many opportunities to engage in Contribution or service to others in school and beyond in their daily 

lives. Building Knowledge of our up-and-coming national CORE curriculum, as well as communication and social skills, are 

central to this special approach. Rich exposure to visual, musical and dramatic arts, as well as physical health, completes 

this education of the “Whole Child,” that all takes place in a state of the art building, rich in technology, designed and built to 

house this cutting edge education. 


> Two play productions per year 

> UCONN “Math-Cubed” program for students in Grades 3 - 5 

> Riverfront Recapture Salmon River Project partnership 

> Trinity College Dream Camp Mentoring program 

> Partnerships Hartford Performs and Riverfront Recapture 

> Interschool volleyball, basketball and golf programs seasonally 

> Leadership training 

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Breakthrough II Magnet 

395 Lyme Street 


860-695-6380 

Principal: Tammy Cassile 

Email: tcassile@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:15 am – 3:55 pm, Friday 8:15 am – 2:55 pm 

Beforecare: 7:30 – 8:15 am 

Aftercare: Preschoolers, 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm, Grades K – 6, 3:55 pm - 5:30 pm 



Overview: 

Breakthrough II is dedicated to bringing staff, families and community members of diverse backgrounds together to develop 

students as models of outstanding character. In addition to developing a strong educational foundation in reading, writing, 

math and science, Breakthrough II students are taught complex problem solving skills, responsible decision-making and the 

value of keeping their word. 

Families and teachers work together to ensure student success, encouraging parental participation in the classroom and 

supporting school-friendly activities, including reading with their children, supervising homework and even playing games. 


> STEP parenting training 

> Weekly community meetings 

> BRICK (Breakthrough, Responsibility, Integrity, Contribution, Knowledge) Character Awards 

> Service Learning and Community Service Projects 

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Bulkeley High School–Teacher 

Preparation & Humanities Academies 

300 Wethersfield Avenue 


860-695-1202 – Lower School 

860-695-1163 – Upper School 

Principal (Lower School): Oscar Padua 

Email: paduo001@hartfordschools.org 

Principal (Upper School): Gayle Allen-Greene 

Email: ggreene @hartfordschools.org 



Grades Served: 9 – 12 


Overview: 

Bulkeley High School offers students the opportunity to focus on Teacher Preparation or the Humanities. The purpose of 

the Teacher Prep Studies program is to attract, recruit and train students who have an interest in the field of education, with 

a goal of providing students with meaningful, creative, hands-on learning activities. 

The Humanities Studies Program at Bulkeley High School focuses on the study of the human condition through 

reasoning and a variety of creative modes of expression. These modes may include writing, film making or theatrics. The 

Program develops students intellectually, culturally, and creatively through historical lenses. Our curriculum integrates a 

variety of multicultural influences into instruction. 

Students in Grade 9 choose their pathway once they are enrolled in the school. 


> Awarded $20,000 from the “Go Green Award” from CL&P 

> Collaboration with area colleges and universities. 

> Numerous opportunities for students to receive college credits starting in their junior year 

> PBIS school- “Responsible, Respectable, Safe and Involved 

> Students have the opportunity to participate in The City Slickers Equestrian Program. 

> Third Grade Promise -100 juniors read 1,200 books to area Pre-K - third grade students. 

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Burns Latino Studies Academy 

195 Putnam Street 


860-695-2980 

Principal: Dr. Monica Brase 

Email: brasm001@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

The Burns Latino Studies Academy is a community school in an urban setting, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As 

a community school, the Burns Latino Studies Academy provides academics, enrichment activities, and services for students 

and families in the school and community. 

Four key elements of the academic component of the school are: (1) provide students with a rich, dynamic curriculum that 

applies learning experiences within a global context, focusing on Latin America, (2) provide students with the opportunity to 

broaden their perspectives by interacting with dignitaries and visitors from other countries, (3) fully engage students in field 

studies that take them beyond the school into the community, and (4) provide studies in a second language. The teachers 

will implement these four elements through curriculum alignment with the Common Core Standards and the Latino Studies 

theme. 


> 11-month kindergarten 

> Community garden 

> Latino studies theme 

> Online report cards with PowerSchool 

> Partnerships with The Village for Families and Children, World Affairs Council, Billings Forge, Inner City Outings, 

City of Hartford Parks & Recreation 






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Alfred E. Burr Elementary School 

400 Wethersfield Avenue 


860-695-3080 

Principal: Fabienne Pierre-Maxwell 

Email: Pierf001@hartfordschools.org 



Aftercare: Dependent on specific programs; 2:55 pm – 5:45 pm 



Overview: 

Burr School was the recipient of a major construction grant and now has new and renovated classrooms, support service 

and administrative offices, a new gymnasium, a business education lab, two science labs, a redesigned library media center 

with attached offices and computer lab, a math lab, a new outside play area with plantings and paving, a designated parent 

resource room, and a new stage area with lighting and curtains. 

Alfred E. Burr School is a Community School. The Village for Families and Children is the Lead Agency associated with the 

school. The school also has a significant partnership with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) and is a 

grant recipient of United Technologies. 


> All-Day Kindergarten 

> Manipulative-based numeracy program 

> Inquiry based science program 

> Business education for grades 7 and 8 

> Girls’ Town / Boys’ Town Life Skills Program 

> Positive Behavior support 






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Capital Preparatory Magnet School 

Lower School Program 



860-695-9800 

Principal: Dr. Stephen Perry 

Email: perrs002@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:25 am – 3:45 pm, Friday, 8:25 am – 12:57 pm 



Overview: 

Capital Prep Lower School’s mission is to identify the gifts and talents of students, which are used to create a personalized 

learning plan, utilizing each students’ individual strengths and interests. An academic advisor helps each student through 

their plan, providing guidance and support to ensure success. 

A partnership with Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth (CTY) program enables students to participate in 

CTY’s online courses in mathematics and language arts. The gifted program is integrated into the classroom through 

common teaching strategies. 

The school’s social justice theme is woven into the curriculum through interdisciplinary units that highlight global topics and 

incorporate the five Capital Prep learner expectations: collaboration, information processing, problem solving, empathy and 

effective communication. 


> Performing arts partnership with Hartford Stage 

> Partnership with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth 

> Buddy Advisories with the upper school students 

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Capital Preparatory Magnet School 

Upper School Program 



860-695-9800 

Principal: Dr. Stephen Perry 

Email: perrs002@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:25 am – 3:45 pm, Friday, 8:25 am – 12:57 pm 

Grades Served: Grades 6-12 


Overview: 

Capital Prep is a year-round college preparatory school with a social justice theme. Students are engaged in the exploration 

of issues surrounding leadership, character and innovation. Since its inception in 2005, 100% of Capital Prep graduates have 

been accepted to four year colleges. 

The theme is woven into the core curriculum of reading, writing, math and science, through interdisciplinary units that 

highlight global topics and incorporate the five Capital Prep learner expectations: collaboration, information processing, 

problem solving, empathy and effective communication. 

Upper School students participate in college classes and can earn up to 50 college credits before graduation – at no cost to 

themselves or their families. 


> Partnership with Hartford Stage 

> Designated one of “America’s Best High Schools” by US News and World Report 

NOTES 

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John C. Clark, Jr. Elementary 

& Middle School 

75 Clark Street 


860-695-3240 

Principal: Tayarisha Stone 

Email: stont001@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

The John C. Clark, Jr. Elementary & Middle School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 educational facility committed to high 

expectations for all students. While working cooperatively with homes and community, our institution strives to provide a 

challenging and enjoyable learning environment where all students experience success. We expect our students to 

develop the knowledge and skills necessary for continuing social and physical growth, while fostering creativity and 

academic achievement. 

PBIS Panther Paws: I pledge today to do my best. In my life, I will invest. I promise to perform four deeds: Be respectful, be 

responsible, be caring, and be safe. 

Clark is a Community School. The Village for Families and Children is the Lead Agency associated with the school. 


> Multiple collaborations with UCONN Husky Sports Program 

> Recipient of the “Ray of Hope” state-of-art computer lab 

> The Village For Children and Families Community, UCONN Husky Sports Mentor Program, UCONN Read & Raise 

Program, and PBIS 






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Classical Magnet School 

85 Woodland Street 


860-695-9100 

Principal: James Motes 

Email: motej001@hartfordschools.org 



Grades Served: Grades 6-12 


Overview: 

Classical Magnet School prepares students for acceptance into competitive colleges and universities. Students participate in 

a rigorous, traditional liberal arts curriculum rooted in the Western tradition, while embracing the common elements of the 

Paideia philosophy of education, which is based on the belief that human beings are primarily defined by their capacity and 

desire for learning. 

Students at Classical are expected to demonstrate their ability to read and comprehend literature, write persuasively, think 

clearly, communicate effectively and utilize high-level problem solving techniques. All students complement their 

classroom learning experience through an extended day enrichment program that allows them to enhance talents and skills 

in areas including art, music and theater. 

Preparing children not only for school but for life requires that Classical offer students authentic opportunities to interact 

with people who are different from themselves. With students from 42 towns and a student body that represents all of the 

region’s demographics, we have a unique opportunity to shape the emotional intelligence of our students, and instill in them 

an important sense of empathy for others. 


> Participate in 20 CIAC-approved interscholastic sports 

> NEASC Accredited 


Education is based on the Paideia Principles, including: 

> All children deserve the same quality and quantity of schooling, as all children can learn 

> Quality of education is of the highest level 

> Schooling should prepare children to earn a living, be good citizens of the world and make a good life 

> Principal, teachers and staff will be actively engaged in learning 

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Culinary Arts Academy 

at Weaver High School 

415 Granby Street 


860-695-1733 

Principal: Dr. Matthew J. Conway 

Email: conwm001@hartfordschools.org 



Grades Served: Grades 9 - 12 


Overview: 

The Culinary Arts Academy is a college preparatory school for 400 students grades 9–12. 

The Academy will engage students in a 21st Century learning environment that combines rigorous academic courses with a 

related sequence of career pathway courses focused on Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management. 

Students can earn an industry-recognized ProStart certificate by meeting the applied learning standards set forth by the 

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Students may also be eligible to earn dual college credits through 

area colleges. 


> Mentoring and internship opportunities with local restaurants, hotel chains, and culinary institutions available to 

qualified students 

> The integration of career and technical course pathways aligned with a college readiness core curriculum 

provides an interdisciplinary approach and real world relevance 

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Environmental Sciences Magnet School 

at Mary M. Hooker 

440 Broadview Terrace 


860-695-3760 

Principal: Peter Dart 

Email: dartp001@hartfordschools.org 



Beforecare: 7:30 am – 8:45 am 




Overview: 

The Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary M. Hooker offers a comprehensive program which includes inquirybased, 

hands-on investigations of our local and global environments. Using the new, state-of-the-art building and campus, 

students monitor, test and collect data throughout the year, noting human impact on our environment. The building and 

campus provide many different ecosystems and labs which allow students to work side-by-side with a resident marine 

scientist and entomologist, exploring local living organisms from plants to butterflies. 

The Environmental Science theme provides a rich elementary and middle school experience designed to prepare students 

to enter high-quality high school science and technology programs. Student experiences allow them to develop the critical 

thinking skills required for success in the emerging fields of medicine, engineering, and environmental sciences. 


> $41 million state-of-the-art facility 

> First LEED platinum certified school in Connecticut 

> Magnet Schools of America “Magnet School of Distinction” 

> Recognized by ConnCan as a Top Ten Public Middle School in Connecticut in 2008 

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Expeditionary Learning 

Academy at Moylan 

101 Catherine Street 


860-695-4500 

Principal: José Colon 

Email: colonj002@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: 8:45 am – 3:45 pm, Wednesdays – Early Release: 8:45 am – 12:45 pm 



Overview: 

The Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School (ELAMS) is a PK4 - 5 school where students engage in rigorous 

curriculum and participate in learning expeditions, case studies, conversations with community experts, field work, service 

learning and exhibitions of student work. 

Learning is focused around a ‘project-based’ research approach, where critical thinking and problem-solving skills are used 

and mastered. The Expeditionary Learning model energizes student motivation and engagement through high-level tasks 

and active roles in the classroom. Clear expectations are set and followed, promoting character traits such as respect, 

responsibility, teamwork and commitment to high-quality work. 

ELAMS is a pathway to the McDonough Expeditionary Learning School (MELS) for grades 6 – 8; students entering Grade 6 

who would like to attend MELS do not need to participate in the Choice Lottery process. 


> 2nd Place 2012 Academic Competition Semi-Finalists in Reading & Math 

> After school fitness activities 

> Community Partnerships with: Trinity College, Riverfront Recapture, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, and 

Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA) 

> Dental Clinic 

> Small learning communities 

> SmartBoard in every classroom and a state-of-the-art student computer lab 

> Students at ELAMS benefit from an environment that teaches and expects courtesy, craftsmanship, and resilience. 

We call this our Compass for Learners. 






NOTES 

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MD Fox Elementary School 

470 Maple Avenue 


860.695.3600 

Principal: Dr. Marjorie Jackson 

Email: mjackson@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

MD Fox Elementary School is a neighborhood school located in South Hartford. A Neighborhood school is defined as a 

school that will only accept students that live within .5 miles (one-half mile) of the school. There is no transportation 

provided to this school, all students are walkers. 


> Annual Science Fair 

> ESL education 

> Family Resource Center 

> Inclusive educational environment for all students 

> Tutoring program available for identified students 

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Global Communications Academy 



860-695-1960 

Principal: Kimberly Stone-Keaton 

Email: stonk001@hartfordschools.org 



Grades Served: K – Grade 6, Grade 9 – Grade 10 


Overview: 

At Global Communications Academy we prepare our students for world citizenship by providing an array of opportunities to 

inquire and develop intellectual, academic, social, and communication skills through an international school design. 

Our students are asked to think critically and develop the skills necessary to lead in the 21st Century. We offer a rigorous 

academic curriculum with three embedded themes: global issues, global systems, and global cultures. Students at Global 

Communications Academy are future world leaders. 

Global Communications Academy is a creative partnership design with Say Yes to Education, which enables all students 

to be highly prepared for college. The school is designed around three major components: the Primary Years program for 

Grades K–5; the Middle Years program for Grades 6–10; and the Diploma program for Grades 11 & 12; all at one campus site. 

Our School is currently in the application process for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. We also are 

working on building a Middle Years Programme as well as the prestigious IB Diploma Programme. 

Students in Grade 6 who wish to stay in Global Communications Academy do not need to participate in the Choice Lottery 

process. 


> We have a new campus opening in the fall of 2013 

> We are a college-focused school with an academically challenging curriculum. 

> We are in partnership with Say Yes to Education. 

> Say Yes provides a FULL college tuition scholarship for all of our graduates. 

> We provide early college experiences for all of our students. 

> We develop international-minded students. 

> We are an International Baccalaureate candidate* school. 

> We require uniforms and strong parent engagement. 

> We begin second language instruction in kindergarten. 

NOTES 

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Great Path Academy Middle College High 

School at Manchester Community College 

60 Bidwell Street, MS #20 

Manchester, CT 06045 

860-512-3700 

Principal: Tory Niles-Outler 

Email: nilet001@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 2:20 pm 



Overview: 

Embedded in the Manchester Community College campus, Great Path encourages college- ready high school students to 

become immersed in the college environment and coursework. Educators provide personalized, innovative learning 

opportunities. 

High standards encourage students to challenge themselves and direct their own educational goals. Students gain 

confidence in their ability to write, research, and think analytically as they prepare to apply to colleges and universities. The 

curriculum and theme of Great Path was developed to work in concert with the liberal arts and sciences focus of 

Manchester Community College, intended to promote a traditional educational foundation. 

Students earn up to 30 college credits while taking advantage of the resources the campus has to offer – from theatrical 

performances and state-of-the-art research laboratories to tutoring programs and career counselling. 


> Partnership with Manchester Community College 

> Internships and service learning opportunities 

NOTES 

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Hartford Journalism & Media Academy 

150 Tower Avenue 


860-695-1818 

Principal: Elaine Papas 

Email: epapas@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

Hartford Journalism and Media Academy (JMA) incorporates mass media literacy into all aspects of the curriculum, within 

environments designed specifically to facilitate learning all aspects of today’s media, including TV and radio studios. 

A partnership with Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network allows for the creation of a new teaching environment within 

the CPBN Hartford office, which will house the senior class each year. At the CPBN on-site campus students will work side 

by side with industry specialists and take academic and elective courses while completing their capstone research projects. 

Essentially, senior year at the academy is an intensive internship where students create professional level media projects and 

a portfolio of work to present to colleges and potential employers. 

HJMA has also partnered with Capital Workforce Partners and Our Piece of the Pie to provide students with opportunities 

to develop workplace and college readiness competencies through job shadowing, summer work experiences, internship 

courses and internships in media related sites. Students at the academy graduate with high levels of technology, writing, 

research and creative thinking skills, making them competitive candidates for journalism or communication colleges and 

careers. 


> 100 Students completed internships in media-related locations 

> Inter-district mentoring program between Farmington High School, JMA and the University of Connecticut 

> Opportunities to job shadow and intern with Capital Workforce Partners and Our Piece of the Pie 

> Partnerships and workplace sharing with Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network 

> Partnership with University of Hartford College Now Program 

> Students work with “Northend Agent” in their Junior year, to producing a teen magazine that is distributed in 

local stores and business in Hartford 

> Working television studio and radio station (WQTQ Radio) 

> Write, edit and publish Teens Today, an on-line newspaper 

NOTES 

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Hartford Magnet Trinity College 

Academy (HMTCA) 

53 Vernon Street 


860-695-7201 

Primary Contact: Sally Biggs 

Email: biggs001@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: 8:15 am –3:15 pm 

Extended Day: 3:15 am –5:45 pm 

Grades Served: Grades 6 – 11 (will serve up to Grade 12 in 2014-2015) 


*On the RSCO application, applicants may choose to apply to (a) grades 6 – 8 (middle school only), 

(b) grades 6 – 11 (middle/high school) or (c) both options. 

Overview: 

HMTCA’s program was built on a rigorous academic foundation emphasizing two complementary disciplines: science and 

the arts. This thematic approach to learning allows students to engage in theater, dance, music, visual arts and literature 

workshops along with their inquiry-based science courses. Learning goals are well-defined and teachers honor differences 

in student learning styles. 

The Early College model offers high school students the opportunity to engage in coursework on the Trinity College 

campus, earning college credits before graduation, at no cost to the students or their families. The challenging core 

curriculum and culture of high expectations provide an environment in which students are able to excel academically and 

socially as they prepare for their future schooling and careers. 


> Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Distinguished Magnet School of Excellence, 2011 

> New England League of Middle Schools Spotlight School 

> Hartford’s Highest Performing School, 2010 

> Hartford’s Shining Star School, 2008-10 

> CAS Exemplary School Climate Practices, 2010 

> U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award, 2006 

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Hartford Public High School Academy 

of Engineering & Green Technology 

55 Forest Street 


860-695-1315 

Principal: Michael Maziarz 

Email: mazim001@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

At the Academy of Engineering and Green Technology, students complete a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with 

workplace learning opportunities, job shadowing and internships. The Academy places a special focus on math, science and 

English as a part of its theme based curriculum, drawn from two national programs; Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and the 

National Academy Foundation (NAF). 

Students learn how science and math are used to design and construct the equipment, structures and power/energy 

sources that impact our world. They explore concepts of Earth-friendly technologies and the role they can take in 

preserving natural resources. 

Students work with local companies in Hartford for on-site learning opportunities, which may include visiting high tech 

manufacturing and alternative energy companies, listening go guest speakers, job shadowing and internships. 


> Advisory program focused on college success 

> College Career Pathways to earn College credit while in high school 

> College Preparatory Curriculum 

> Field trips to colleges 

> First Robotics Awards 

> Science Fair Awards 

The school has a significant partnership with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) and is a grant 

recipient of United Technologies. 

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Hartford Public High School 

Academy of Nursing & Health Sciences 



860-695-1315 

Principal: David Chambers 

Email: chamd002@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

The HPHS Academy of Nursing and Health Sciences is a National Academy Foundation (NAF) school, developed to prepare 

students to successfully pursue a degree in nursing or related healthcare/science-based courses of study. 

The Academy promotes lifelong learning and healthy lifestyles in a safe and supportive environment. The school has 

engaged highly qualified teachers who prepare young men and women, through collaboration with rigorous, multicultural 

academic and enrichment programs, clinical experience and community/parent partnerships, to pursue a post-secondary 

college or career program. Students graduate with a rigorous, high-quality education, gained through academics, 

enrichment programs and nursing and healthcare care related internships and community service. 

Nursing and health care themes are threaded through the entire curriculum. For example, the Academy’s greenhouse is 

used to teach students about holistic health and nutrition, and there are multiple science labs and technology that simulate 

various healthcare environments. 


> Opportunities for C.N.A. certification through Capital Community College 

> Partnerships with area health care providers for internships and focus groups, including Capital Workforce Partners, 

Catholic Charities, Connecticut Area Health Education Council, Department of Public Health, Education Connection, 

Hartford Hospital and St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center 

> Recognized by the Connecticut Area Health Education Center for student participation in their health care 

related programs 

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Hartford Public High School 

Law & Government Academy 



860-695-1315 

Principal: Adam Johnson 

Email: adam.johnson@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

Students in the Law and Government Academy study the liberal arts and sciences in preparation for success in college and 

careers in public service areas, including law, government, community leadership and public safety. 

After participating in exploratory coursework as freshmen, students have the opportunity to focus their studies in either law 

and government or public safety. The significant emphasis on communication, critical thinking, problem solving and 

advocacy enables students to see unlimited connections between their classroom studies and the challenges of the world 

today. Students have opportunities to take “early college experience” courses through the University of Connecticut. All 

students participate in yearly, interest-based capstone projects of their own design. 

Students in the Law and Government Academy see their studies as a vehicle to accomplish the ethical work that passionate 

citizens do to make the world a better place. 


> Authentic classroom activities focused on law, justice, community leadership, public safety and social change 

> Five-week Summer Law Institute program for rising sophomores 

> Frequent college field trips and college-focus across all grade levels 

> Paid Internships in City and State government offices for juniors and seniors 

> Rigorous, college-preparatory liberal arts coursework, including courses for college credit beginning in Grade 11 

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High School Inc. Hartford’s 

Insurance and Finance Academy 

275 Asylum Street 


860-695-7100 

Principal: Terrell Hill 

Email: hillt001@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

High School Inc. is a college preparatory independent school model for 400 high school students interested in pursuing 

careers in the insurance and financial services industries. The curriculum is based on the National Academy Foundation 

Finance model. 

The mission of the Academy is to provide students with the skills necessary to pursue higher education and careers in the 

finance and insurance industries, through a personalized learning environment and a rigorous and relevant curriculum. 

Students participate in a planned sequence of specialized, elective academic and technical courses. They also experience 

the connection between the classroom and the real world, through internships, mentoring and field work opportunities. 

The themes of the Academy are based on Hartford’s Financial Services Cluster: 

> Banking 

> Financial Services 

> Insurance 

> Investments/Securities 

> International Business 


High School Inc. is partnered with: 

> Aetna 

> The Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services (CIFS) Cluster 

> Franklin Trust Federal Credit Union 

> The Hartford Financial Services Group 

> KPMG 

> Morgan Stanley 

> Prudential 

> Travelers Companies 

> United Healthcare 

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Jumoke Academy at Milner 

104 Vine Street 


860-695-4380 

Principal: Doreen Crawford 

Email: doreen.crawford@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

One School - One Sound - Excellence! 

This tagline reinforces the vision of Family Urban Schools of Excellence (FUSE): Urban learning communities of 

distinction that, through rigor and cultural affirmation, deliver on the promise of excellence and empowerment for 

generations of scholars. Embracing the philosophy of Jumoke – “a child is loved” – the mission of FUSE is to prepare 

children to successfully compete in the global market place, overcoming any cultural, social or economic challenges 

Jumoke Academy at Milner strives to create a strong family and community connection; a positive school environment, 

including non-school factors; effective leadership, effective teachers and staff; an effective curriculum and instruction 

program; effective use of time; and effective use of data to inform decision-making. 

As a member of the newly-created Commissioner’s Network, Milner’s school design was formed in partnership with the 

state, parents, teachers and community members, and is modeled after the highly-successful Jumoke Academy charter 

organization. 

Jumoke Academy at Milner is a neighborhood school. A Neighborhood school is defined as a school that will only accept 

students that live within .5 miles (one-half mile) of the school. There is no transportation provided to this school, all 

students are walkers. 


> A room parent to support each classroom. 

> Additional supports for Milner’s growing population of English Language Learners. 

> Community-School programming, including an after-school program aligned to instruction. 

> Continuing oversight and monitoring role for the Milner Turnaround Committee to track progress and provide feedback. 

> Intensive training for parents and staff in the Jumoke method. 

> More instructional time during the school year and during the summer months. 

> Student-to-staff ratio from 12 students to one adult to eight students to one adult. 

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E.B. Kennelly Elementary School 

180 White Street 


860-695-3860 

Principal: Mary Lou T. Duffy 

Email: duffm001@hartfordschools.org 



Aftercare/Beforecare: Available 



Overview: 

E. B. Kennelly School offers a dynamic, comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 curriculum, aligned to state and 

national standards, High quality instruction, with flexible, responsive intervention in literacy, numeracy, science and social 

studies. Students also take classes in art, computers, health, library research, music and physical education. 

The school counselor offers classes, guidance and instruction around career education, goal setting, high school placement 

and service learning to students in Grade 5 – Grade 8. The Kennelly School community has positive expectations of all, to 

be respectful, responsible and safe. The motto is, “Be the change you wish to see in the World.” 


> 8th grade algebra class 

> Challenging academic classes 

> Comprehensive standards based curriculum 

> LLI Literacy Intervention 

> Small group instruction 






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Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School 

25 Ridgefield Street 


860-695-3980 

Principal: Baxter Atkinson 

Email: batkinson@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

Our students strive to live by our Six Pillars of Character Education: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, 

Caring, and Good Citizenship. 

Students earn Tiger Dollars for demonstrating the Six Pillars to redeem at our school storeOur points of pride at Martin 

Luther King Elementary are our annual science fair, monthly student-run positive behavior assemblies, and our end-of-year 

Caring Tiger Parade. 

We believe that providing a safe and nurturing environment where children and adults are respected, appreciated, valued, 

and encouraged to develop creates a sense of belonging and a lifelong love for learning. We are proud to be an anchor of 

the Blue Hills Community. 


> Early Steps program 

> Extracurricular activities such as Chinese Club, Choir, and Safety Patrol 

> Family resource aide 

> Peer mediation 

> School-based dental clinic 

> Student Council 

> Tutoring programs 






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R. J. Kinsella Magnet School 

of Performing Arts 

65 Van Block Avenue 


860-695-4140 

Principal: Irene Coe 

Email: icoe@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: PK4: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm 

Kindergarten – Grade 10: Mon – Thurs 7:45 am – 3:15 pm; Friday 7:45 am – 2:15 pm 

Grades Served: PK4 – Grade 10 (will serve up to Grade 12 in future years) 


Overview: 

KMSPA is focused on matching individual student progress, assessment and achievement with high academic expectations. 

The philosophy of the school integrates the core elements of education; reading, writing, math and science, with exposure 

to various cultures and the arts. This integration allows each child to develop knowledge socially, linguistically and 

cognitively through a broad variety of hands-on experiences. 

Students have the opportunity to play a musical instrument, create through stagecraft arts, and experiment with drama, 

dance, and movement. The process fosters student problem-solving and critical thinking skills, encouraging individual 

learning so that students are able to arrive at conclusions independently. 


> 2011 National Magnet School of Excellence 

> 2009, 2010, 2012 National Magnet School of Distinction 

> High School Students participate in daily conservatory training in their area of choice 

NOTES 

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McDonough Expeditionary Learning School 

111 Hillside Avenue 


860-695-4260 

Principal: Dr. Stacy Chambers 

Email: chams001@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

At MELS our students are learning to be: Mindful, Ethical, Leaders and Scholars. 

The McDonough Expeditionary Learning School (MELS), grades 6-8, is an Expeditionary Learning School. Students engage 

in in-depth learning through interdisciplinary, project-based units of study. The units require students to engage in research, 

use the community in authentic ways, and communicate what they have learned through a presentation to outside 

audiences. Through this approach to teaching and learning, students will develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, 

and collaboration. 

MELS Habits of Scholarship: 

I am MINDFUL: I treat others with dignity and respect. I follow all classroom rules and keep our environment neat and clean.I 

use reflection to learn from my mistakes. 

I am ETHICAL: I make no excuses; I take responsibility for my words and actions. I make positive choices, even when it’s difficult 

and no one is watching. 

I am a LEADER: I am a role model in supporting classroom learning. I pursue positive leadership activities in our school. I 

contribute to making our community a better place. 

I am a SCHOLAR: I come to class prepared and ready to learn. I grow by taking academic risk and giving and receiving feedback. 

I actively seek new learning and contribute to all learning activities. 


> Art enrichment 

> Learning expeditions 

> Sports for all students 

> Strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) 

> Technology: laptops and leadership opportunities 

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Montessori at Moylan 

101 Catherine Street 


860-695-4500 

Vice-Principal: Carolyn Potoff 

Email: cpotoff@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: PK3 & PK4: 8:45 am – 11:45 am, K – Grade 3: 8:45 am – 3:45 pm 

Wednesdays – Early Release 8:45 am – 12:45 pm 



Overview: 

Moylan Montessori is the newest program in the Hartford Public Schools Montessori Initiative. The program will grow next 

year to serve approximately 140 students PK3- grade 3 equivalent. 

The program follows Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) guidelines for an authentic implementation of the highly 

successful educational methods of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our classrooms are mixed age groups-Primary (3-6+ years); Lower 

Elementary (6-9 years); and Upper Elementary (9-12). Children stay in their classroom environments for 3-4 years with the 

same guide (teacher). The communities of children support one another socially, emotionally and academically. Each 

environment is specially prepared with materials and lessons that serve each developmental stage. Educators individually 

guide children to learn at their own pace- exploring and discovering based on their interests. Children emerge as 

independent, confident, compassionate, responsible members of society. The Montessori program is Education-for-Life. 


The HPS Montessori Initiative is comprised of both Moylan Montessori and Fisher Montessori. Both function under the 

guidelines of the Association Montessori Internationale (Amsterdam). In 2012, Fisher Montessori was awarded “recognition” 

by AMI/USA, an acknowledgment of the highest quality program implementation at both primary and elementary levels. 

Fisher Montessori is the only Public Montessori program nationwide that is currently awarded this status by AMI/USA. It is 

also the only Montessori program (public or private) in Connecticut to receive recognition at the elementary level. Moylan 

Montessori will seek full recognition when it grows to include the full complement of elementary levels. 

> Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Program and Equipment Alignment 

> AMI trained and CT State Certified Teachers 

> AMI Trained/Experienced Classroom Assistants 

> 2 Adults per classroom 

> ‘Hartford Performs’ School 

> Active PTA 

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D/O d i s t r i c t/open choice grades PK3-Grade 3 z o n e 3 

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Montessori Magnet School at Annie Fisher 

280 Plainfield Street 


860-695-3560 

Principal: John Freeman 

Email: freej001@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: PK3 – PK4: 8:15 am – 11:15 am, K – Grade 6: 8:15 am – 3:15 pm 

Beforecare: K – Grade 6: 7:30 am – 8:00 am 

Aftercare: K – Grade 6: 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm 



Overview: 

The Montessori Method, based on the highly successful theories of Maria Montessori, is taught in 125 countries in 22,000 

schools. 

The goal of a Montessori education is to graduate students with a vision of what the world can be and the wherewithal to 

lead and accomplish that mission. The children’s inherent “love of learning” is encouraged by giving them opportunities to 

engage in spontaneous, meaningful activities. Montessori students use hands-on materials to explore and discover. Through 

their work, the children develop concentration, motivation, persistence and discipline. 

Montessori classrooms are multi-age with three age groupings: Primary ages 3-6, Lower Elementary ages 6-9, and Upper 

Elementary ages 9-12. In 2012, Fisher Montessori was awarded “recognition” by AMI/USA, an acknowledgment of the highest 

quality program implementation at both primary and elementary levels. Fisher Montessori is the only Public Montessori 

program nationwide that is currently awarded this status by AMI/USA. 


> University of Hartford 

> Department of Environmental Protection 

> Park River Watershed Revitalization Initiative 

> Community Farm of Simsbury 

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Dr. James H. Naylor CCSU Leadership 

Academy 

639 Franklin Avenue 


860.695.4620 

Principal: Suzanne Goodison 

Email: Suzanne.Goodison@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

Dr. James H. Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy is a dynamic, diverse learning community. Our students demonstrate civic 

responsibility, as they become independent, competent and confident users of information and technology. Our students 

acquire, implement and master literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and problem solving skills, as they develop their physical 

and artistic potential. 

Our safe educational environment supports collaboration among Central Connecticut State University, and our staff, 

teachers, families and our community. 

Our commitment is to academic excellence and responsible citizenship. In pursuing this mission, we believe: 

> Children have an innate desire to learn 

> Each child is unique 

> High expectations apply to all 

> Learning should be fun 


Dr. James H. Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy is a Professional Development site in collaboration with Central 

Connecticut State University. 


Dr. James H. Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy was named after Dr. James H. Naylor. Dr. Naylor was born in Schuylerville, 

New York in 1869. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Naylor became a practicing physician in the city of Hartford, 

and became very active in civic affairs. He was a member of the South School District Committee and became its president 

in 1920. When the last school in the South District was opened in 1927, it was named after him as attribute to Dr. Naylor’s 

great interest and concerns surrounding education. 

Collectively, our focus is targeted at increased student achievement. We work to achieve this through teacher preparation, 

professional development, technology and grants. Our collaboration is a critical area of focus. 






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OPPortunity High School 

110 Washington Street, 2nd Floor 


860-695-5980 

Primary Contact: Venetia Richardson 

Email: richv001@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: 8:45 am - 4:25 pm 



Overview: 

Opportunity High School (OHS) was developed through a partnership between the Hartford Public Schools and Our Piece of 

the Pie, a leading youth development agency that helps Hartford adolescents and young adults, ages 14 to 24. 

Opportunity High School was designed for students looking for a way to accelerate credit attainment in order to graduate 

within 2 to 2½ years. Through participation in a year-round, extended day schedule, students at Opportunity High School 

can earn up to 11 credits a year while participating in enrichment activities, internships and valuable extension activities 

within the community. 

Opportunity High School integrated the Pathway to Success System. Each student will be assigned to a Youth Development 

Specialist who will help them develop employment and personal skills that lead them through the Pathways to Success. Students 

will meet individually and in groups to accomplish their goals. Youth Development Specialists will work collaboratively 

with teachers, parents, students, and community. 


Opportunity High School does not participate in the Choice Lottery. Please contact the school for application information. 

NOTES 


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Pathways Academy of Technology 

and Design 

184 Windsor Avenue 

Windsor, CT 06095 

860.695.9450 

Principal: Steven Dellinger-Pate 

Email: dells002@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:45 am – 3:12 pm; Friday, 7:45 am – 12:33 pm 



Overview: 

Pathways Academy of Technology and Design empowers its students to become fully active participants in today’s global, 

technology-driven society. 

Students who choose Pathways are seeking a college-preparatory education that strengthens understanding of the core 

curriculum while developing research, inquiry and problem solving skills in a technology-focused program. They 

graduate with the critical thinking skills and sense of personal and social responsibility necessary to successfully compete in 

our rapidly changing world economy. 


> 98% of graduating students accepted to college 

> Named one of “America’s Best High Schools” by US News & World Report 

> National Academy Foundation School 

NOTES 

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Parkville Elementary School 

1755 Park Street 


860.695.4721 

Principal: Dirk Olmstead 

Email: Olmsd001@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

Located in the west central section of Hartford, Parkville Community School is home to 520 students from diverse 

backgrounds, representing approximately 10 countries. Parkville Community School is a multicultural community that 

challenges active learners using differentiated instruction while creating a safe environment to nurture respectful and 

responsible citizens. 

Parkville Community School provides a learning environment wherein all students learn to their maximum potential and are 

prepared for middle school. We envision the school as a community of active learners and leaders; youth who develop and 

nurture self-confidence, respect for themselves, their school and the larger community. The multicultural and multilingual 

educational setting ensures sensitivity to and knowledge of a variety of cultures. Meaningful, connecting, and linking 

knowledge is provided to students by highly skilled and caring individuals. 

Parkville is a pathway to the McDonough Expeditionary Learning School (MELS) for grades 6 – 8; students entering Grade 6 



Community Partners: 

> Boys and Girls Club 

> Judy Dworin Artists-in Residence Program 

> Parkville Senior Center 

> Parkville Business Association 

> Received “Hartford Rising Star School” recognition 

> Awarded #1 performing school on the Superintendent targeted district goal for grade 5 on the Connecticut Mastery 

Test (CMT) 2009 Writing Assessment 

> Parkville Community School is among the highest performing schools in Hartford based on the Connecticut 

Mastery Test (CMT 2009) results and as evident on the 2009-2010 Hartford public school performance matrix. 






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Sarah J Rawson Elementary 

260 Holcomb Street 


860-695-4840 

Principal: Gerald Martin 

Email: gmartin@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

Sarah J. Rawson Elementary School is a dynamic learning community that engages students in a strong, core academic 

program complemented by an innovative encore program with a focus on the arts. Our mission is to ensure that all students 

achieve personal excellence, develop the skills and interests that result in a passion for life-long learning and gain the ability 

to participate as responsible citizens in school and in the world. 

Academy students are challenged by a demanding program of studies and a culture of high expectations. Upon this 

academic foundation, our students explore the arts through a rich array of programs, offered through Rawson’s relationship 

with The University of Hartford’s Hartt School Community Division. Rawson students have opportunities for in-depth studies 

with professional artists in jazz vocal performance, world percussion, visual arts, dance and theater. 


Community partnerships include: 

> 4-H Clubs of Greater Hartford 

> Blue Hills Civic Association 

> Boys and Girls Club 

> City of Hartford Parks and Recreation 

> Educational Main Street, University of Hartford 

> Friendship Summer Club 

> Urban Boy Scouts 






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Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted 

and Talented Academy 

121 Cornwall Street 


860-695-2140 

Principal: Ruth Lyons 

Email: lyonr001@hartfordschools.org 



Grades Served: K, Grade 1, Grades 4-10 


Overview: 

> Academic Competitions 

> All Renzulli students participated in New England Math League Competition in 2011 

> Annual Science Fair 

> Article in Christian Science Monitor (published in August 2011) 

> Connecticut Invention Convention 

> Curriculum implemented from the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) located at 

the University of Connecticut 

> Foreign languages 

> In 2011, The Renzulli Academy had a student place in the top three in the Hartford Public School District Science Fair 

> M3: Mentoring Mathematical Minds 

> Math League 

> National History Day participation 

> Students participated in the National Geography Bee and in 2011-2012, the school winner qualified to compete 

in the state competition in March 2012 

> Students were selected to appear in a Bill Cosby’s OBKB episode 

> Students were selected to participate in the Capitol Squash League 

> The Renzulli Academy served as an Action Lab for the New England Conference for Gifted and 

Talented Education (NECGT) 


Renzulli Talented and Gifted Academy does not participate in the Choice Lottery. Please contact the school for application 

information. 

NOTES 

D d i s t r i c t g r a d e s K,1,4-10 z o n e 1 

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Maria C. Colón Sánchez Elementary School 

176 Babcock Street 


860-695-4940 

Principal: Myrella Lara 

Email: laram001@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

Maria Sanchez Elementary School is a Pre-K–5 neighborhood school located within walking distance of the State Capitol 

buildings and other landmarks. With 490 students, our school is small enough to nurture our students and teach a rigorous 

program of reading, writing, math, science, and character development. 

Students start using computers for reading in kindergarten and receive instruction on a daily basis using the Waterford 

Program (K-2) and Success Maker (3rd). In grades 4 and 5 students have computers in their classrooms as well as in the 

Computer Lab classroom and in the Media Center. 

School-wide projects (such as the Pennies for Patients annual campaign for children with cancer) allow our students learn 

about giving to those in need. Partnerships with local agencies, such as Mi Casa, bring parent programs and after-school 

activities to our students. 

Sanchez is a pathway to the McDonough Expeditionary Learning School (MELS) for grades 6 – 8; students entering Grade 6 



> Bilingual office staff (Spanish/English) 

> Cultural activities and celebrations of students’ heritage and backgrounds 

> Full service vision and dental clinic 

> 2012 Grade 3 District Vocabulary Bowl Semifinals: 3rd Place 

> 2012 Grade 5 District Writing Competition Semifinals: 2nd Place 

> 2011 District Science Fair: 1st Place (Grade 3) in 2011 






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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math 

(STEM) Magnet School at Annie Fisher 

280 Plainfield Street 


860-695-3500 

Principal: Melony Brady 

Email: bradm002@hartfordschools.org 







Overview: 

The STEM Magnet School at Annie Fisher offers an advanced academic program focused on Science, Technology, 

Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Students participate in an academically challenging curriculum with rigorous science 

and math instruction. Teacher use an innovative, hands-on inquiry approach for instruction in all content areas. Students 

observe and ask questions, create and conduct their own investigations, analyze data to draw conclusions and communicate 

their findings to others. This process cultivates an intrinsic motivation for learning. 

Students at STEM receive not only a state-of-the-art education, but they are also immersed in a nurturing, collaborative 

environment built on a partnership between home, school and community. Upon completion of the STEM at Annie Fisher 

curriculum, students are offered a preference into the University High School of Science and Engineering. 


> Partnership with the Connecticut Science Center 

> A new state-of-the-art facility that has been specifically designed to support STEM education 

> ConnCan recognition for Exemplary School Improvement 

NOTES 

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math 

(STEM) at Ramon E. Betances School 

42 Charter Oak Avenue 

3rd Floor 


860-695-2970 

Principal: Melony Brady 

Email: bradm002@hartfordschools.org 



Aftercare/Beforecare: Available 

Grades Served: Grades 4 – 5 (will serve up to Grade 8 in future years) 


Overview: 

The Betances STEM Magnet School is part of the innovative learning community at Betances School. The focus on Science, 

Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and their inclusion into the traditional curriculum serve as an incentive for 

students to move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” 

The core strategy of STEM involves hands-on, experiential learning, observation and analysis. Students are encouraged to 

engage in, and solve, real world problems through hands-on lessons and structured inquiry, both in the school classroom 

and at the Connecticut Science Center. 


> Students in Grade 8 will have the opportunity to job shadow and serve as interns at the Connecticut Science Center 

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Sport and Medical Sciences Academy 

280 Huyshope Avenue 


860-695-6900 

Principal: John Laverty 

Email: jlaverty@hartfordschools.org 






Overview: 

The Sport and Medical Sciences Academy (SMSA) is a college-preparatory middle and high school with a focus on sport and 

medical sciences. The Academy’s core beliefs: Dedication, Responsibility, Discipline and Respect, are embedded into each 

students’ educational experience, to develop social consciousness and leadership skills as they learn. 

Students receive a rigorous foundation in language arts, mathematics, and science, while the theme is applied within the 

core curriculum through block scheduling, allowing for hands-on experiential learning. Emphasis is placed on creating 

opportunities for advanced study and career exploration in the fields of sport and medicine through job shadowing and 

internships. 


> 2012 Magnet School of Distinction 

> 2012 Silver Designation: “America’s Best High School” US News & World Report 

> 2012 Hartford Shining Star Award for excellence on the CAPT 

> New $71 million school building 

> CT Building Congress Architectural Award 

> 98.8% Graduation Rate in 2012 

> $3.7 million in scholarships awarded in 2012 

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University High School 

of Science and Engineering 

351 Mark Twain Drive 


860-695-9020 

Principal: Martin Folan 

Email: folam001@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

UHSSE is an early college high school located on the campus of the University of Hartford. The theme of the school is 

Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The rigorous curriculum incorporates STEM components into 

core classes, including language arts and social studies, while also extending the theme into extracurricular activities. 

UHSSE features an early college partnership with the University of Hartford, where students can take ECE (Early College 

Experience) courses and earn college credit at no cost. Students may also take classes for ECE credit through the University 

of Connecticut and the University of New Haven. 


> College/Career Program provides internship opportunities with local science/engineering firms 

> Hartford Teacher of the Year: 2011, 2006, 2004 

> Hartt Community Division music/dance classes available at reduced rates 

> Awarded 2012 Secondary School Merit Award of Excellence, named Nation’s Top Magnet High School 

by Magnet Schools of America 

> Nationally ranked Robotics team 

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Dr. Frank T. Simpson Waverly 

Elementary School 

55 Waverly Street 


860-695-5160 

Principal: Nicolas Jones, Jr. 

Email: njones@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

Our tagline is “You Have Entered The Doors of Successful Scholars.” Our students are all addressed by the title of “scholar”, 

promoting a consistent atmosphere of learning while in all areas of our school, not just the classroom. 

As part of Hartford Performs, Simpson-Waverly integrates the Arts into the curriculum. In addition to the various artists that 

assist our students with drama performances and dances, our students are exposed to the cultural events at the Wadsworth 

Athenaeum and performances at the Bushnell. 

As a neighborhood school that operates as a Professional Learning Community, our parents, teachers, and administrators 

work together to improve academic achievement in students. Our students learn and apply researched-based reading and 

math strategies. We have a 2 ½ hour uninterrupted Language Arts block. The instructional focus for the entire school is 

small groups in Reading, Math, Writing. and Social Sciences (science and social studies). 


Affirmation of our Student Creed recited by our scholars each morning to the entire school community along with our 

G.R.E.A.T. Expectations. 

Among the recognitions we have earned are: 

> Rising Star School 2011–2012 

> Rising Star School 2008–2009 

> Safe Harbor School 2008 

> Blue Ribbon School 2003 






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Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School 

5 Cone Street 


860-695-5380 

Principal: Jay Milhalko 

Email: mihaj001@hartfordschools.org 


School Hours: PK3 & PK4: 8:15 am – 3:10 pm 





Overview: 

The Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet school is an innovative school design in which students from diverse backgrounds 

create a “miniature society” within the school. Our students are all employed in ventures that encourage them to be 

productive and responsible citizens within our learning community. 

Our school boasts student involvement in a newspaper, a Student Executive Board, Peacekeepers who enforce our mantra, 

museums, travel agencies and reading industries all directly tied to the Connecticut Common Core State Standards. 

The school community is one in which the teachers, students, parents and community volunteers work together to build a 

“real world” inside the school facility. 


> Extended day activities: OPUS, Inc. 

> District Reading Award for 3rd Grade 2010 – 2012 

> District Mathematics Award for 4th Grade 2010 

> District Writing Award for 8th Grade 2010 

> Top Performing Elementary School in Hartford 2009 - 2011 

> Hartford’s Shining Star School for Academic Achievement, 2008 - 2011 

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West Middle School 

927 Asylum Avenue 


860-695-5480 

Principal(PK4 – Grade 5): Sheilda Garrison 

Email: garrs001@hartfordschools.org 

Principal(Grade 6 – Grade 8): Lynn Estey 

Email: estel001@hartfordschools.org 






Overview: 

The West Middle Core Values are: Have Respect Act Responsibly Work Together Show Kindness 

West Middle School is a community school that embraces its multicultural environment to dynamically educate students by 

fostering high expectations through a joint collaboration of school, home, and a supportive community. Boys and Girls Club 

is the Lead Agency for this school. 

Located in Asylum Hill, the school serves children in pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school serves nearly 650 

students from 22 countries speaking 14 languages in an urban campus setting bordered by Asylum Avenue and Niles Street. 

West Middle School implements the Hartford Public Schools curriculum, through the use of the Gradual Release of 

Responsibility method. This model includes whole-class-modeled instruction, shared instruction, small-group-guided 

practice, and independent practice; it is used in all academic subjects. 


> Caring teachers, staff and students 

> Diverse, multicultural student body 

> On-site Community School Director to coordinate a variety of programs for health, academic and parent 

education opportunities 

> Opportunities for students from grades K-8 to participate in supervised after school learning and enrichment activities 

at little or no cost to families 

> Participate in Arts Enrichment through collaboration with the Bushnell; classes include cartooning, hip hop dance, 

music and painting 






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Fred D. Wish Elementary School 

350 Barbour Street 


860-695-5600 

Principal: Lorraine White 

Email: lwhite@hartfordschools.org 





Overview: 

The mission of Fred D. Wish Elementary School is to L.E.A.D. our students to LEARN, EXPLORE, ACHIEVE and DISCOVER their 

dreams and goals. They LEARN to be critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and independent and collaborative learners; 

EXPLORE the world by exposure to museum-related activities; ACHIEVE positive results through hard work and persistence; 

and ultimately DISCOVER their dreams and goals. 

Wish students’ academic and social skills are strengthened through active learning. Students at each grade level participate 

in several museum excursions during the course of the school year. These visits form the basis of ongoing student work: 

they research, write, and analyze various points of view, solve problems and engage in collaborative decision-making as they 

create their own museum exhibits relating to various curriculum content areas. 


As a museum –theme school, we strive to grow to create an environment of inquiry-based, hands-on, minds-on learning. 

Our school partners with: 

> Extended-Day Program 

> First Church of Glastonbury 

> Global Readers 

> Goodwill Industries 

> Greater Hartford West Indian Lions Club 

> Hartford Performs Initiative 

> I Have A Dream Foundation 

> Sankofa Kuumba Arts Consortium 

> Mentoring/Tutoring Program sponsored by The Phoenix Mutual Insurance Company 

> Mentoring/Tutoring Program Shipman 

> Phillips CME Church 

> SMARTIES Tutoring 

> South Windsor Rotary Club 

> UCONN Husky Sports Program 

> Wadsworth Athenaeum PK – 8 







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