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Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet School (PK Age 3- Grade 5)

Program Overview:

Students at the Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet School (GEMS) explore science, global studies, and technology through daily, hands-on immersion experiences. The school provides a challenging environment that encourages both academic achievement and a love of learning. As a NASA Explorer School, students participate in a variety of video conferences and learning sessions with astronauts, rocket scientists, and engineers from NASA and industry partners. Students collaborate with CREC partner schools (Two Rivers Magnet Middle School and Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics and Science) to make connections across the K-12 spectrum. Taking advantage of young children’s exceptional language learning ability, children are taught Japanese language and customs, encouraging them to be sensitive, effective, thoughtful communicators. The school’s inquiry-based model encourages students to experiment and pursue areas of interest in global studies, technology, and science. Students learn about the world and how to incorporate what they learn into their everyday lives. Based on the 2010-11 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard.

Special Features:

• New state of the art building opening in 2012-2013
• Community-partnerships with Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies, the Connecticut Audubon Society, and Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology
• Full day: PK 3, PK 4 and Kindergarten

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• Partnering districts
• Sibling (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)
• Staff (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)
  
  (updated 12/23/2011)

Grades Served: PK Age 3 – Grade 5
Uniform: Dress Code

Hours:
School Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:50 am – 3:20 pm
Before Care: 7:00 am – 8:50 am
After Care: 3:20 pm – 6:00 pm

Contact Information:
Glen Peterson, Principal
860.622.5400
gpeterson@crec.org
305 May Road, East Hartford, CT 06118

Website: www.crecschools.org

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