Breakthrough Magnet School » Announcements http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org A Global School for Students of Character Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:42:08 +0000 en hourly 1 Upcoming Events http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/important-dates-in-december/ http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/important-dates-in-december/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:39:46 +0000 Mrs. Machial http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/?p=777 Upcoming Activities/Events:

  • January 20, 2012: Deadline for lottery applications – Click HERE to apply to Breakthrough Magnet School for the 2012-12 school year.

    • Click for full school calendar

    ]]> http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/important-dates-in-december/feed/ 0 A Global School for Students of Character http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/a-global-school-for-students-o-character/ http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/announcements/a-global-school-for-students-o-character/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:38:43 +0000 Mr. Brodeur http://breakthroughmagnetschool.org/?p=807 [[Show as slideshow]]

    The mission of the Breakthrough Magnet School is for staff, families and community members to work in partnership developing students as models of outstanding character. Character development permeates our broad-based instruction, producing students with academic rigor, aesthetic appreciation, and physical expressiveness aimed at contributing to others.

    Breakthrough has operated variously since September, 1991 as a “school within a school”, charter school, and inter-district magnet school.

    Visitor’s Day – Every Friday from 8:15-10:15 AM.

    290 Brookfield Street – Hartford, CT 06106 – Phone (860) 695-5700 Fax (860) 722-6817


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    [Family Involvement Survey]

    The Breakthrough Magnet School is a school that:
    • Turns breakdowns into breakthroughs,
    • Has high expectations for students,
    • Creates a partnership between parents, teachers and students,
    • Connects learning to the real world,
    • Is small and offers a sense of belonging,
    • Teaches students through hands-on experiences,
    • Tells students, “You can do it!”,
    • Has academic excellence, following state standards,
    • Values community service learning,
    • Is richly diverse and…Tuition Free!

    What is a Breakthrough?

    The “breakthrough” philosophy recognizes that we can learn from every mistake, that every cloud has a silver lining, and that every breakdown can be turned into a breakthrough.

    A breakthrough is an open door; an opportunity for developing problem solving abilities and developing personal stamina in the face of challenge or adversity.

    Programs  Offered

    • Rich technology, music and visual arts
    • Character Development Curriculum
    • Urban/suburban school partnership
    • S.T.E.P. Parenting/Teaching classes
    • Nature’s Classroom
    • After school enrichment programs
    • Summer School/tutoring
    • Community Service projects
    • In school Laptops for each 7th and 8th grade students
    • Spanish Instruction: Pre-K through Grade 8
    • Interdisciplinary teaching
    • High school planning and support
    • Assured placements in one of the 5 Hartford Magnet High Schools
    • Before and after-care services available

    Calendar/Hours

    Breakthrough’s day begins at 8:30 am and ends at 2:55 pm. After-school enrichment programs for all students grades K-8 run from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday. The school year follows the same calendar as the Hartford Public School System (with slight variation).

    Dress Code

    A school uniform adds to the academic decorum of the Breakthrough Magnet School, therefore, the wearing of the uniform is mandatory. It is a visible sign of identity and belonging within the school and serves as a gentle reminder for children that they wear special clothes to go to a special place. A school logo shirt is worn with khaki, black or navy pants or skirt by all students from PK-grade 8.

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