Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
- Operated by: Hartford School District
- Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- 555 Total Students
Why choose us?
RSCO’s Only Dual Language Program
Learn and engage with peers in both English and Spanish, with a goal of becoming biliterate and bilingual by grade 8, offering an unparalleled competitive advantage in college and career readiness.
Holistic Educational Experience
Grow into a well-rounded, culturally competent individual prepared for today’s diverse, globalized world through an award-winning program that nurtures language skills and cultural awareness from an early age.
Vibrant Multicultural Community
Join a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse community of students, staff, and families.
Schedule
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.
Prekindergarten Tuition
This school does not charge tuition for prekindergarten.
Specialization
Dual Language
A dual language education creates a language immersion experience in English and Spanish during all academic class time. This approach develops language skills in the English and Spanish, with the goal of bilingual fluency and bilingual literacy for our young learners
Special Features
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RSCO’s only dual language program
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Model for similar dual language programs statewide.
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Beacon School for Imagine Learning 2020-2021.
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Diverse staff, ethnically, culturally and linguistically contributing to our vibrant multicultural community.
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 Member
- Placed Sibling
- Pathway School: Hartford Pre-Kindergarten Magnet School: North Campus (Pre-K4 students applying to kindergarten); Hartford Pre-Kindergarten Magnet School: South Campus (Pre-K4 students applying to kindergarten)
- Hartford Residential Neighborhood
- Hartford Residential Zone 4
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
- Track and Field
- 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.
- Dance
- Step-Team
- Student Government/Council
