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International Magnet School for Global Citizenship (PK Age 3- Grade 5) An International Baccalaureate School

Program Overview:

The International Magnet School for Global Citizenship prepares students to become global citizens, appreciate diversity, and perform academically at the highest level. The school’s emphasis is on the Learner Profile, a set of attributes designed to create internationally minded students who have developed the skills to flourish as learners anywhere in the world.

The world-standard curriculum nurtures students to become thoughtful and inquiring learners. Students study how the world works and the impact of “one” on an ever changing society. The interconnectedness of the world is studied through the arts, foreign language and multicultural education. The school’s focus on the whole child prepares students to be
successful 21st Century citizens.

The International Magnet School is an authorized International Baccalaureate School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Based on the 2010-11 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard.

Teacher playing a picture/word association game with students

Special Features:

International study implemented across all content areas A curriculum that emphasizes five essential elements: concepts, skills, knowledge, attitudes and actions World language instruction for all studentsFull day: PK 3, PK 4 and Kindergarten

Lottery Placement Procedures for Hartford and Non-Hartford residents:

  • Sibling (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)
  • Staff (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)

    (updated 12/23/2011)

Grades Served: PK Age 3 – Grade 4
(will serve up to Grade 5 in the future)
Uniform: No

Hours:  

School Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Before Care: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
After Care: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Contact:

Cindy Rigling, Principal
crigling@crec.org

PK Age 3, PK Age 4 and Kindergarten:
860.895.9114
656 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06108

Grades 1 – 4:
860.282.0537
21 Church Street, East Hartford, CT 06108

Web:
www.crecschools.org

  • What You Need To Know

    What you need to know about the application and admissions process, important dates, and transportation information.

  • Where to Get Information:
    Satellite Sites

    At RSCO satellite locations in Hartford, obtain RSCO catalogs and applications and receive free support to complete the RSCO lottery application.

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