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Reggio Magnet School of the Arts (PK Age 3- Grade 5)

Program Overview:

At the Reggio School, each day brings endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. The curriculum is designed to respect a child’s point of view. Students are encouraged to control the direction of their learning and to direct their day-to-day activities, as inspired by the Italian Reggio Emilia Philosophy. The philosophy includes an arts-integrated approach to acquiring reading, math, and science skills. Children learn through their experiences, including touching, moving, listening, seeing, hearing, and working with other children. The school plays a role in learning, providing an environment that transforms, educates, and inspires the viewer. Reggio educators assess each child’s level of development upon entering the school to design a customized program to ensure future success. Parents are involved in every aspect of the curriculum, as they continue their important role as their child’s first teacher. Based on the 2010-11 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard.

Special Features:

• Internationally celebrated philosophy emphasizing an inquiry and project-based approach to learning
• Curriculum encouraging critical thinking, investigation, problem solving, confidence and creative expression for math and language development
• World language instruction for all students
• Full 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:
Josephine DiPietro-Smith, Principal
jdipietrosmith@crec.org

PK Age 3 and PK Age 4 Only:
125 Latimer Lane, Weatogue, CT 06089
860.651.3872

K- Grade 4 Only:
150 Fisher Drive, Avon, CT 06001
860.674.8549

Website: www.crecschools.org

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