FUTURE Guide here - Hartford Public Schools
FUTURE Guide here - Hartford Public Schools
FUTURE Guide here - Hartford Public Schools
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<br />
If my child requires or may require special education, English Language Learner (ELL) support<br />
services, or learning accommodations under Section 504, can I apply to the <strong>Hartford</strong> Choice<br />
lottery?<br />
Yes. All applicants enter the lottery with the same access to be offered placement as any other<br />
child. Specific questions regarding services can be directed to the following departments:<br />
Department of Special Education: 860.695.8600, Clare Kennedy, Executive Director<br />
Office of ELL Services: 860.695.8649, Dr. Teresita Galrza, Director<br />
My family is currently homeless. Can my child participate in the lottery process?<br />
All children living in <strong>Hartford</strong>, including those who are homeless, are encouraged to participate in<br />
the Harford District Choice Lottery. If you have specific questions regarding homeless or foster children,<br />
please call Rhiannon Hendrix, Homeless & Family Service Specialist, at 860.695.8504 or email her at<br />
hendr001@hartfordschools.org.<br />
My family is undocumented. Can my child participate in the lottery process and attend school?<br />
All children living in the United States have the right to a free K-12 public education.<br />
Immigrant students do not need a green card, visa, passport, alien registration number, or social<br />
security number in order to register for school. <strong>Schools</strong> are required to provide undocumented<br />
immigrant students equal access to the same benefits as all students. If you have specific questions please<br />
call Mary-Beth Russo, Lead Facilitator, Office for English Language Learner at 860.695.8723<br />
or email her at russm002@hartfordschools.org.<br />
I am a foster parent. Can my foster child participate in the lottery process?<br />
All children living in <strong>Hartford</strong>, including those in foster care, are encouraged to participate in the<br />
<strong>Hartford</strong> Choice Lottery HPS. If you have questions regarding homeless or foster children, please call<br />
Rhiannon Hendrix, Homeless & Family Service Specialist at 860.695.8504 or email her at<br />
hendr001@hartfordschools.org.<br />
If I want my child to attend a pre-kindergarten program, do I have to complete a lottery<br />
application?<br />
Yes. Pre-K is considered a transitional grade and t<strong>here</strong>fore an application is required. <strong>Hartford</strong><br />
<strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> offers a variety of Pre-Kindergarten programs. Several of the Pre-Kindergarten programs<br />
for 4-year-olds are partially funded through a School Readiness Grant, and involve a weekly fee, based on<br />
household income. To qualify, a child must be four years of age by December 31, 2013 and the<br />
parent must have completed a school choice application. If you have specific questions regarding <strong>Hartford</strong><br />
<strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>’ School Readiness programs, please call Stacey Youmatz, Lead Teacher for Early<br />
Childhood, at 860.695.8636 or email her at youms001@hartfordschools.org.<br />
Do I have to submit an application for Kindergarten for my 4-year-old who is currently enrolled in<br />
Pre-K program in a <strong>Hartford</strong> District school?<br />
If your child’s current school is within your Home Zone, you do not have to apply. Your child will<br />
remain at their current school for Kindergarten. If your child’s current school is not within your Home<br />
Zone, an application should be submitted. If you decide to remain at the out-of-zone school, your<br />
child will not be eligible for transportation.
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