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Montessori Magnet School (CREC) (PK Age 3- Grade 6)

Program Overview:

The Montessori Magnet School offers a traditional, public Montessori education, as inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori. With its well-recognized early childhood and elementary program, the school’s Montessori philosophy of individualizing instruction for all children attracts students from across Greater Hartford. Students progress academically and socially through an integrated curriculum that combines the Montessori pedagogy with highly effective instructional strategies. Lessons that focus on interdisciplinary and global connections allow students to learn at their own pace, and expand that knowledge beyond the school environment into the greater classroom-the world. This unique approach to learning pairs high individual challenge with nurturing support. While each of the classrooms has a unique spirit, all are grounded by the core goals of concentration, coordination, independence, and order. Based on the 2010-11 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard.

Special Features:

• Mixed age educational groupings
• Hands-on, discovery-based learning
• State of the art facility located on the Learning Corridor, across from community partner, Trinity College
• Strong emphasis on mastery in a non-competitive setting
• Teachers certified through Association Montessori
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Lottery Placement Procedures for Hartford and Non-Hartford residents:

• Neighborhood (Hartford residents only)
• Sibling (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)
• Staff (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)
  
  (updated 12/23/2011)

Grades Served: PK Age 3 – Grade 6
Uniform: No

Hours: 
School Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 3:00 pm
PK Age 3 – 4: 8:15 – 11:15 am
Before Care: 7:30 am – 8:00 am
After Care: 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Contact:
Melissa Gagne, Principal
860.757.6100
mgagne@crec.org
1460 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06106

Web: www.crecschools.org

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