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Capital Preparatory Magnet School

Public Schools
  • Operated by: Hartford School District
  • Pre-K3, Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • 580 Total Students
1304 Main Street, Hartford, CT
Website
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ebony.holloway@hartfordschools.org
860-695-9800
860-722-8520
Uniform: Yes
Highlights
Early College/College Prep
Social Justice
Year-round School Schedule (July - May)
After School Child Care
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Schedule

07:30 AM - 02:10 PM

Events

Services & Offerings

After School Child Care

Specialization

Early College/College Prep
Social Justice
Early College/College Prep
Early College and College Preparatory themed schools focus on college and career readiness at graduation, using a college model environment and providing an early start on earning college credit.
Social Justice
With a focus on social justice, character education, and civic leadership, these schools promote social and individual responsibility, global understanding, community engagement, and student empowerment. Academics, field experiences, and leadership skills help students develop tenacity, accomplishment, courage, community wellness, and a commitment to justice

Special Features

  • Dual enrollment opportunities at higher education institutions
  • NAEYC Accredited
  • Magnet Schools of America National Award of Merit Distinction 2016
  • Performing Arts partnership with Hartford Performs
  • Student leadership partnership with the Hartford Yard Goats Young Ambassador Program
  • Two-sport requirement in grades 9-12 to develop the whole child and increase student competitiveness in college applications
  • Six state championships in athletics

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 (PK4 students applying to kindergarten); Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School:South (PK4 students applying to kindergarten); Montessori Magnet at Fisher School (grade 8)
  • Hartford Residential Neighborhood
  • Hartford Residential Zone 2

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. Many of the sports offerings in Grades 9-12 are interscholastic and include different levels, such as Varsity, Junior Varsity and/or Freshman teams. Please check with the school for more information.

  1. Basketball
  2. Cheerleading
  3. Crew
  4. Cross country
  5. Flag Football
  6. Football
  7. Golf
  8. Soccer
  9. Softball
  10. Track and Field
  11. Volleyball
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.

  1. Affinity Groups
  2. Changemaker/Student Action Club
  3. Cheer Club
  4. Cheer/Dance Club
  5. Chess Club
  6. Debate Team
  7. eSports Club
  8. Fitness Club
  9. Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
  10. Girls on the Run
  11. Instrumental Lessons
  12. Model U.N.
  13. National Honor Society
  14. Ski Club
  15. STEM Club
  16. Student Government/Council
  17. Yard Goats Young Ambassador Program
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