What you need to know about the application and admissions process, important dates, and transportation information.
Program Overview:
CREC's Discovery Academy focuses on developing strong foundational knowledge for students in four interrelated domains of STEM literacy: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The curriculum provides students with significant and meaningful opportunities to conduct investigations, gather and use information and solve problems using scientific ways of thinking and technology as tools. Engaging children in these practices helps them to develop a deep understanding of the world around them. The school uses a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies which emphasize thematic, inquiry-based, and discovery learning. The 5E Instructional Model – Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate – is used to help students build their own understanding and create new knowledge through experiences and ideas. In addition, curriculum differentiation is used to increase achievement by addressing differences in students' prior knowledge, motivation, learning styles, product preferences, and interests. Based on the 2010-11 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard.
Special Features:
Lottery Placement Procedures for Hartford and Non-Hartford residents:
Grades Served: PK Age 3 – Grade 1
(will serve up to Grade 5 in the future)
Uniform: No
Hours:
School Hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Before Care: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Aftercare: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Contact:
Dr. Lynn Toper, Principal
860.296.2090
ltoper@crec.org
417 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
Website: www.crecschools.org
What you need to know about the application and admissions process, important dates, and transportation information.
At RSCO satellite locations in Hartford, obtain RSCO catalogs and applications and receive free support to complete the RSCO lottery application.
By attending a Regional School Choice Fair, you can learn more about all school and/or program options.