Breakthrough Magnet School, North
- Operated by: Hartford School District
- Pre-K3, Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- 300 Total Students
Schedule
Events
Services & Offerings
Transportation
Transportation availability varies by grade level.
Prekindergarten
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Transportation is not provided. For prekindergarten students who live outside of Hartford, a reimbursement stipend is available.
Kindergarten – Grade 5
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Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
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RSCO does not provide door-to-door transportation. Bus stops vary and may include stops in your neighborhood or centralized locations in or near your town. Typically, centralized bus stops are not within walking distance of a student’s home. Families are responsible for transportation to the bus stop.
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Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. Hartford residents receive transportation through Hartford Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
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For students living outside the transportation zone, families may transport their child to an existing stop within the transportation zone or provide their own transportation. A reimbursement stipend is available for families who live outside the transportation zone and bring their child to school.
Specialization
Character Education
Special Features
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Recognized by Magnet Schools of America as a Merit School of Distinction for six consecutive years from 2019 to 2025.
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One of the first two magnet schools in Hartford — we recently celebrated our 25th Anniversary
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Beautifully renovated, new facility designed with our character theme in mind.
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Multipurpose space with rock-climbing wall, enclosed playscape, outdoor classroom space, and a school garden.
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Bi-weekly community meetings in a beautifully renovated auditorium.
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Courses related to our character theme available for parents on our character theme.
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Student leadership opportunities through student council for grades 3-5, Unified Sports, 2-4-1 Sports, and Minds in Motion.
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Community partnerships with Connecticut Children’s, Hartford Garden Advisory, 2-4-1 Sports, Unified Sports, Hartford Public Library, Joan Dauber Food Bank, Hartford Performs, and the YMCA.
Placement Priorities
The following priorities are used in the placement process and can increase the chance of a placement if the school has available seats. To receive priority, you must apply during the on-time application period and make the school your first choice. Applicants receive priority in the order listed below.
- Enrolled Sibling
- Placed Sibling
- Employee/Staff
- Pathway School: Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: North Campus (PK4 students applying to Kindergarten); Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: South Campus (PK4 students applying to Kindergarten)
- Hartford Residential Neighborhood
- Hartford Residential Zone 1
Pathways
CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!
Students enrolled in 5th grade at Breakthrough North may receive a pathway priority when applying to the following schools:
- Classical Magnet School
- Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
- Kinsella Magnet School of the Performing Arts
- Sports and Medical Sciences Academy
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
Various clubs and extracurricular activities are available to our students to enhance their educational experience. A sampling of these clubs and activities are listed to give families a sense of what options are available. These offerings are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- 2-4-1 Sports
- Band
- Gardening Club
- Instrumental Lessons
- Safety Patrol
- Student Government/Council
- Unified Sports
