A Parents’ GuideTo the Voluntary Two-Way School Integration

System in the Hartford Area

2012 Updated Edition

www.sheffmovement.org

What is the Sheff Movement?

We are parents, citizens, educators and others who care about civil rights and education. We work to educate the public about proven voluntary integration

measures and increase support for quality educationfor all children.

In 1996, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled thatthe segregated conditions in the Hartford publicschool system violate the Connecticut Constitutionand charged the state of Connecticut with devising aremedy.

A series of agreements has led to the creation of aunique two-way voluntary integration system, in whichhigh-quality magnets in and around Hartford attractsuburban students and the Open Choice programsends Hartford students to suburban Schools.

The Sheff Movement coalition is working to ensurethat both the Open Choice program and the interdis-trict magnet school system keep growing, so thatevery Hartford child has the opportunity to attend aracially and economically integrated school if theychoose to do so.

Despite significant progress, today only about one third of Hartford children are attending integrated schools. Much more needs to be done to guarantee the right ofevery Hartford student to a quality integrated education.

For more information, please visit www.sheffmovement.org

The Regional SchoolChoice Office (RSCO)helps parents learnabout their public educational options andconducts the lottery foradmission. RSCO isstaffed by representa-tives of the state Department of Educa-tion, and of the HartfordPublic Schools and theCapitol Region Educa-tion Council. CREC andHPS each operate somemagnet schools. Visitwww.choiceeducation.orgfor more information.

The Open Choice program placesHartford children in 28 suburbanschool districts

Including the towns of Avon, Berlin, Bolton, Bristol, Canton, Cromwell, East Granby, EastWindsor, Enfield, Ellington, Farmington, Glaston-bury, Granby, Newington, Plainville, Portland,Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Somers, Southington,South Windsor, Suffield, Vernon, West Hartford,Wethersfield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks.

Under the Open Choice program, suburban students can also apply to attend Hartford public schools.

Sheff magnet schools run frompre-K through high school

Great Path AcademyUniversity High School of Science and Engineering

Pathways to TechnologyGreater Hartford Academy of Math and Science

Greater Hartford Academy of the ArtsConnecticut River Academy

. Two Rivers Magnet Middle School and High SchoolSport and Medical Sciences Academy

Public Safety AcademyMetropolitan Learning Center

Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation AcademyHartford Magnet Trinity College Academy

Classical Magnet SchoolCapital Preparatory Magnet School

Academy of Aerospace and EngineeringGreater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School

STEM Magnet School at Annie FisherR.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Elementary SchoolUniversity of Hartford Magnet SchoolReggio Magnet School of the Arts

Noah Webster MicroSocietyMuseum Academy

Montessori Magnet School at Annie FisherMontessori Magnet School

Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy Preschool

International Magnet School for Global CitizenshipGlastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet School

Environmental Sciences Magnet SchoolBetances Early Reading Lab School and STEM

Discovery AcademyCapital Preparatory Lower School Program

Breakthrough MagnetBreakthrough II

PK3 PK4 K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Schools will expand in future years

Option B: Magnet Schools

Option A: Open Choice

Serves Operating Integration Year Grades Principal Organization Status Description Founded

PRE-K, ELEMENTARY, AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Breakthrough Magnet School(860) 695-5700 • 290 Brookfield Street, Hartford, CT 06106 • www.breakthroughmagnetschool.orgPK3,PK4, Norma Hartford Public Meets state Character development permeates Breakthrough’s broad-based 1998K,1,2,3, Neumann- Schools standards for instruction, producing students with academic rigor, aesthetic appre- (Magnet school4,5,6,7,8 Johnson integration. ciation, and physical expressiveness aimed at contributing to others designation 2002)

� Breakthrough II Magnet School(860) 695-6380 • 395 Lynn Street, Hartford, CT 06112 • www.breakthroughmagnetschool.orgPK3,PK4, Tammy Hartford Public Expected to meet Character development permeates Breakthrough’s broad-based instruction, 2012K,1,2,3, Cassile- Schools state standards producing students with academic rigor, aesthetic appreciation, and physical4,5,6 in the near future. expressiveness aimed at contributing to others

� Betances Early Reading Lab School(860) 695-2840 • 42 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 PK4,K,1,2,3 Hartford Public (Just established 2012

Schools in 2012)

� Betances STEM School(860) 695-2840 • 42 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 PK4,K,1,2,3 Hartford Public (Just established 2012

Schools in 2012)

� Capitol Preparatory Magnet School (Lower School Program)(860) 695-9800 • 1304 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 • www.capitalprep.orgPK3,PK4,K Stephen Perry Hartford Public Meets state stan- Capital Prep is a college preparatory school where students discover their 20111, 2, 3,4,5 Schools dards for integration. passions and immense potential through academic and social justice initiatives.

� Discovery Academy(860) 296-2090 • 417 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/discovery-academyPK3,PK4,K,1 Dr. Lynn C. Capitol Region Meets state stan- Discovery Academy focuses on developing strong foundational knowledge 2011(will add one Toper Ed. Council dards for integration. for students in four interrelated domains of STEM literacy: Science, grade each Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.year up to 5)

Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker (860) 695-3760 • 440 Broadview Terrace Hartford, CT 06106 • www.environmentalsciencesmagnet.orgPK3,PK4,K, Peter Dart Hartford Public Meets state stan- Environmental Sciences Magnet offers an award winning comprehensive Interdistrict1,2,3,4,5, Schools dards for integration. program which includes inquiry-based, hands-on studies of our local and as of 20106,7,8 global environments and the opportunity for students to integrate and apply the

environmental sciences in reading, math, social studies, writing, and the arts.

Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet School(860) 622-5400 • 95 Oak Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/glastonbury-east-hartford-elementary-schoolPK3,PK4, Glen Peterson Capitol Region Meets state stan- Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary offers a curriculum focusing on science, 1992K,1,2,3,4,5 Ed. Council dards for integration. technology and global studies, with language arts and mathematics integrated

throughout the program, and instruction emphasizing an inquiry-based approach.

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Elementary School206 West Newberry Street, Bloomfield, CT PK-K in 2012- (Just established Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts (GHAA) Elementary School features 201213 Expanding in 2012) an integrated learning environment for students in PreK-grade 5 thatto grade 5 combines a vigorous core curriculum enhanced by an art themed focus.

International Magnet School for Global Citizenship (PK and K)(860) 895-9114 • 656 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/international-magnet-school-for-global-citizenshipPK3,PK4,K Cindy Rigling Capitol Region Meets state The goal of International Magnet is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring 2008

Ed. Council standards for young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through integration. intercultural understanding and respect.

Hartford Area Magnet Schools

� New in 2011-2012

Serves Operating Integration Year Grades Principal Organization Status Description Founded

International Magnet School for Global Citizenship (Grades 1-4)(860) 282-0537 • 21 Church Street, East Hartford, CT 06118 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/international-magnet-school-for-global-citizenship1, 2, 3, 4 Cindy Rigling Capitol Region Meets state stan- The goal of International Magnet is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, 2008

Ed. Council dards for integration. and caring young people who help to create a better and more peacefulworld through intercultural understanding and respect.

� Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy Preschool(860) 298-0602 • 10 Univac Lane at 10 Targeting Center, Windsor, CT 06095 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/medical-professions-teacher-preparation-academy-pre-kPK3, PK4 Andy Capital Region Expected to meet Students at Medical Professions and Teacher Prep are part of a hands-on, 2010

Skarzynski Ed. Council state standards for diverse classroom environment that welcomes participation from parents integration. and caregivers and that includes interaction with education students.

Montessori Magnet School(860) 757-6100 • 1460 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06106 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/montessori-magnet-schoolPK3,PK4,K, Melissa Capitol Region Meets state stan- As Connecticut’s first public interdistrict Montessori magnet school, Montessori 19941,2,3,4,5,6 Gagne Ed. Council dards for integration. represents a pioneering educational concept and offers a national model for

excellent public Montessori implementation.

� Montessori Magnet School at Annie Fisher(860) 695-3560 • 280 Plainfield Street, Hartford, CT 06112 • www.anniefishermontessori.comPK3,PK4,K,1 John Hartford Public Meets state stan- Children at Annie Fisher Montessori learn using all five senses at their own, individual 20082,3,4,5,6 Freeman Schools dards for integration. pace and according to their own choice of activities from hundreds of possibilities.

� Museum Academy(860) 231-7800 • 11 Turkey Hill Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002 • http://www.crecschools.org/our-schools/crec-museum-academy/PK3,PK4,K, Shandra Capitol Region Meets state stan- Museum Academy is a socially and economically integrated school focusing 20081,2,3,4 (will Brown Ed. Council dards for integration. on the development of the whole child, with an emphasis on literacy.add grade 5in fall 2013)

Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School (860) 695-5380 • 5 Cone Street, Hartford, CT 06105 • www.noahwebstermicrosociety.orgPK3,PK4, Delores Cole Hartford Public Meets state stan- Noah Webster students develop the values of self-discipline, work 2004K,1,2,3,4, Schools dards for integration. habits, and academic and life skills needed to achieve success in a 5,6,7,8 global society by creating their own “miniature societies,” with ventures

such as museums, travel agencies and quiz shows.

Reggio Magnet School of the Arts (860) 674-8549 • 20 Security Drive, Avon, CT 06001 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/reggio-magnet-school-of-the-artsPK3,PK4,K,1 Josephine Capitol Region Meets state stan- Reggio focuses on giving children some control over the direction of their 20082,3,4 (will add Di Pietro Ed. Council dards for integration. learning, teaching children through sensory experiences, working with other grade 5 in Smith children and material items, and opportunities for them to express themselves.fall 2013)

R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts (860) 695-4140 • 65 Van Block Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 • www.kmspa.orgPK4,K,1,2,3, Irene Coe Hartford Public Meets state stan- Each child at Kinsella is provided with an enriched educational environment, Magnet as 4,5,6,7,8,9 Schools dards for integration. which fosters artistic, independent and critical thinking through performing of 2004

arts integrated instruction.

STEM Magnet School at Annie Fisher (860) 695-3500 • 280 Plainfield Street, Hartford, CT 06112 • welcome.to/anniefisherstemmagnetK,1,2,3, Melony Brady Hartford Meets state stan- The STEM Magnet School is an advanced academic program with a hands-on 20084,5,6,7,8 Public Schools dards for integration. inquiry curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

University of Hartford Magnet School(860) 236-2899 • 196 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/university-of-hartford-magnet-schoolPK3,PK4, Dr. Elaina Capitol Region Meets state stan- University of Hartford Magnet employs Howard Gardner’s Theory of 2001K,1,2,3,4,5 Brachman Ed. Council dards for integration. Multiple Intelligences, which proposes that there are many kinds of

intelligence that are important aspects of human capabilities.

Visit the state Department of Education's Strategic School Profiles on-line to compare school achievement, demographics, resources, and many other factors:http://www.csde.state.ct.us/public/der/ssp/dist0607/district.htm. Integration status based on 2011-12 data.

Serves Operating Integration Year Grades Principal Organization Status Description Founded

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL� Academy of Aerospace and Engineering(860) 243-0857 • 1289 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/academy-of-aerospace-engineering6,7,8 Delores Capitol Region Meets state stan- Academy students gain skills and experiences in science, technology, engineer- 2011

Bolton Ed. Council dards for integration. ing and mathematics (STEM) that prepare them to identify and apply to com-petitive undergraduate programs that match their aptitudes, interests and goals.

Capital Preparatory Magnet School (860) 695-9800 • 1304 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 • www.capitalprep.org6,7,8,9, Stephen D. Hartford Public Meets state stan- Capital Prep is a college preparatory school where students discover their 200510,11,12 Perry Schools dards for integration. passions and immense potential through academic and social justice initiatives.

Classical Magnet School(860) 695-9100 • 85 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105 • www.classicalmagnet.org6,7,8,9,10, Timothy J. Hartford Public Meets state stan- The Classical Magnet School provides highly motivated students the opportu- 200411,12 Sullivan, Jr. Schools dards for integration. nity to engage in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum firmly rooted in the classics.

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School206 West Newberry Street, Bloomfield, CT 6,7 in 2012- (Just established Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts (GHAA) Middle School program 201213 Expanding in 2012) features an integrated learning environment for students in grade 6-8, thatto grade 8 combines a vigorous core curriculum enhanced by an art themed focus.

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (Formerly Hartford Magnet Middle School)(860) 695-7200 • 53 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT 06016 • hmms.hartfordschools.org6,7,8,9,10 Sally Ann Hartford Public Meets state stan- Hartford Magnet Middle School offers highly motivated students a 200111,12 Biggs Schools dards for integration. rigorous core academic program with a focus on the arts and sciences.

Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy(860) 298-0602 • 10 Univac Lane at 10 Targeting Center, Windsor, CT 06095 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/medical-professions-teacher-preparation-academy-grades-6-106,7,8,9, Andrew Capitol Region Expected to meet Created in partnership with Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and the 201010 Skarzynski Ed. Council state standards for University of Hartford, Medical Professions and Teacher Prep is a college

integration. preparatory academy blending a rigorous core curriculum with a focus on careers in the medical professions or education.

Metropolitan Learning Center (860) 242-7834 • 1551 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/metropolitan-learning-center6,7,8 Sasha Capitol Region Meets state stan- Students at the Metropolitan Learning Center prepare for success in college and 19989,10, Douglas Ed. Council dards for integration. careers in the global workforce, with a specially designed global-systems curriculum11,12 that often takes place beyond the classroom through MLC’s extensive study and

travel abroad program.

Public Safety Academy(860) 253-0274 • 117 Post Office Road, Enfield, CT 06082 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/public-safety- academy6,7,8,9, Dr. Leslie Capitol Region Meets state stan- The Public Safety Academy is a college preparatory school that seeks to instill in 200810,11,12 Torres- Ed. Council dards for integration. istudents a commitment to serve the community through character education and

Rodriguez leadership development skills critical for success in law, forensics and public service.

Sport and Medical Sciences Academy(860) 695-6900 • 280 Huyshope Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 • www.sportandmedicalsciences.org6,7,8,9, John Laverty Hartford Public Meets state stan- The Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is a community school that utilizes a 200110,11,12 Schools dards for integration. thematic approach in delivering a cross-disciplinary integration in the curriculum,

integrating technology into all subject areas.

Two Rivers Magnet Middle School(860) 290-5320 • 337 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT 06108 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/two-rivers-magnet-middle-school6,7,8,9 Jean Capitol Region Meets state stan- Two Rivers Magnet Middle School focuses on environmental science, using state- 2002

Privitera Ed. Council dards for integration. of-the-art technology and the local rivers as a living laboratory for hands-on scientific experiments.

� New in 2011-2012

HIGH SCHOOLS� Academy of Aerospace and Engineering(860) 757-6300 • 15 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT 06106 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/academy-of-aerospace-and-engineering9,10, Delores Capitol Region Meets state stan- Academy students gain skills and experiences in science, technology, engineering 201111,12 Bolton Ed. Council dards for integration. and mathematics (STEM) that prepare them to identify and apply to competitive

undergraduate programs that match their aptitudes, interests and goals.

Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College(860) 913-2200 • 167 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118 • www.ctriveracademy.org9,10, Linda LEARN Region- Meets state stan- The Connecticut River Academy is an early college high school with an environment- 201011,12 Dadona al Ed. Service dards for integration. al science focus, project based learning, and the opportunity to earn college credit

Center and engage in internships.

Great Path Academy(860) 512-3700 • 60 Bidwell Street, MS#20, Manchester, CT 06045 • email: COLLE001@hartfordschools.org9,10,11, Dr. Betti Hartford Public Meets state stan- Great Path Academy is a middle college high school that provides an innovative 200112 Collli Schools dards for integration. learning environment in which students at GPA are fully immersed into the college

community and are encouraged to accelerate their post-secondary studies bysupplementing their high school program with college coursework.

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts (Half and full day programs)(860) 757-6300 • 15 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT 06106 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/greater-hartford-academy-of-the-arts9,10, Jeff Ostroff Capitol Region Meets state stan- The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts is designed to prepare gifted and talented 198511,12 Ed. Council ards for integration. students to pursue post-secondary studies and professional careers in the arts.

Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics and Science (Half day only)(860) 757-6300 • 15 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT 06106 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/greater-hartford-academy-of-mathematics-science-half-day-program9,10,11, Delores Capitol Region Meets state stan- The Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics and Science, through its half day 200012 Bolton Ed. Council dards for integration. programs, provides students with exciting supplementary scientific experiences

through unique teaching methods and the use of state-of-the-art technology.

Pathways to Technology Magnet High School(860) 695-9450 • 184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095 • www.pathwaystotechnology.com9,10, Steven Hartford Public Does not yet meet Pathways to Technology Magnet High School offers a rigorous academic program 200311,12 Dellinger- Schools state standards for utilizing the tools of technology and emphasizing technology-related skills as well

Pate integration. as career exploration and preparation for higher education and/or employment in the field of technology.

Two Rivers Magnet High School55 Van Dyke Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 • www.crecschools.org/our-schools/two-rivers-magnet-high-school9,10,11,12 Robert Capitol Region Meets state stan- Located on the Connecticut River, combines traditional academics with a focus on 2012

McCain Ed. Council dard for integration. environmental justice and environmental engineering.

University High School of Science and Engineering(860) 695-9020 • 351 Mark Twain Drive, Hartford, CT 06112 • www.uhsse.org9,10, Martin Hartford Public Meets state stan- The University High School is a partnership between University of Hartford and HPS 200411,12 Folan Schools dards for integration. that prepares students for further education or careers in science, technology,

engineering, and mathematics.

Serves Operating Integration Year Grades Principal Organization Status Description Founded

Visit the state Department of Education's Strategic School Profiles on-line to compare school achievement, demographics, resources, and many other factors:http://www.csde.state.ct.us/public/der/ssp/dist0607/district.htm. Integration status based on 2011-12 data.

Parents may get more information and apply to any school or Open Choice through the Regional School Choice Office: www.choiceeducation.org

(860) 713-6991 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

1996 Holding of the Supreme Court of Connecticut:

Affirmative Obligations of the State

Duty to Provide Education: “Our Connecticut constitution… contains a fundamental rightto education and a corresponding affirmative state obligation to implement and maintainthat right.”(238 Conn. 1 at 21)

Duty to Provide an Effective Remedy to Segregation: “[I]n the context of public education,in which the state has an affirmative obligation…to equalize educational opportunity, thestate’s awareness of…severe racial and ethnic isolation imposes upon the state the re-sponsibility to remedy ‘segregation…because of race…’”(238 Conn. 1 at 29)

“Every passing day denies these children their constitutional right to a sub-stantially equal educational opportunity. Every passing day shortchangesthese children in their ability to learn to contribute to their own well-beingand to that of this state and nation.”(238 Conn. 1 at 46)

www.sheffmovement.org

Regional School Choice Office: www.choiceeducation.org

(860) 713-6990165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

October 2012

Information in this unofficial guide has been collected from school officials and other public sources bythe staff of the Sheff Movement coalition (www.sheffmovement.org).

Please contact us (Grace.Clark@SheffMovement.org) with comments or corrections. Parents may getmore information and apply to any magnet school or to the Open Choice program through the