Breakthrough Magnet School, South
- Operated by: Hartford School District
- Pre-K3, Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- 325 Total Students
Why choose us?
Character Education Theme
Get an education blending mindfulness, social emotional learning, and character development to help students grow into engaged, self-aware citizens and responsible decision makers.
Extensive Enrichment Opportunities
Participate in a variety of enrichment activities before, during, and after school, that provide students with creative outlets and opportunities to learn new skills.
Experiential Learning
Take school beyond the classroom with field trips and experiential learning opportunities, including an overnight field trip to Vermont, Project Oceanology, Hartford Performs, and more.
One-Of-A-Kind Environment
Attend school on our 7.5-acre campus, located in a quiet neighborhood on the West Hartford line and featuring full kitchens, a mindfulness room, greenhouse, gardens, and student murals.
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 8
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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.
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 8
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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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National Magnet School of Excellence (2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024)
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#1 Magnet School in America (2015)
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Spanish instruction starting in PK
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Full kitchens in every pre-kindergarten–3rd grade classroom
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Mindfulness room & outdoor mindfulness garden, supported by multiple staff members trained in Mindfulness practices
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Rooftop garden with a greenhouse
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School-wide opportunities for community service & student leadership
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Overnight field trips for grades 6-8
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Student-made murals throughout the building
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Opened in 2002, becoming one of the first two interdistrict magnet schools run by the Hartford Board of Education
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7.5 - acre school grounds in a quiet neighborhood on the West Hartford line
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
- Employee/Staff
- Placed Sibling
- 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 3
Pathways
CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!
Students enrolled in 8th grade at Breakthrough Magnet School South may receive a priority when applying to the following schools:
- Connecticut IB Academy
- Great Path Academy at MCC
- Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
- Pathways Academy of Technology and Design
- Sports and Medical Sciences Academy
- University High School of Science and Engineering
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Sports
Athletic opportunities and sports teams add to the educational experience of our students. The sports programs listed are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Sports
Athletic opportunities and sports teams add to the educational experience of our students. The sports programs listed are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
