Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School
- Operated by: Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
- Pre-K3, Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- 460 Total Students
Why choose us?
Modern, high-tech environment
Learn in a state-of-the-art facility complete with an on-site planetarium, science lab, and an actual space shuttle tire on display.
Well-rounded STEM curriculum
Get ready for the fast-paced, tech-driven world with an education that integrates the exciting world of STEM into every subject, plus an emphasis on arts.
Interactive learning
Explore nature and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on scientific activities that bring lessons to life.
NASA explorer school
Link learning to real NASA missions —like flying microgravity experiments on zero-G aircraft!
Schedule
Events
Services & Offerings
Transportation
Transportation availability varies by grade level.
Prekindergarten
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Transportation is provided for Hartford residents only. Non-Hartford residents are eligible for a reimbursement stipend, unless they live in the town where the school is located. Glastonbury residents are not eligible for a transportation stipend for this school.
Kindergarten – Grade 5
- Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
- 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.
- Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. Glastonbury residents receive transportation through Glastonbury Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
- 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
-
Transportation is provided for Hartford residents only. Non-Hartford residents are eligible for a reimbursement stipend, unless they live in the town where the school is located. Glastonbury residents are not eligible for a transportation stipend for this school.
Kindergarten – Grade 5
- Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
- 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.
- Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. Glastonbury residents receive transportation through Glastonbury Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
- 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
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Special Features
- Full-day preschool
- NASA Explorer School offering opportunities to link what they’re learning to real NASA missions, from flying microgravity experiments on Zero-G aircraft to designing experiments for the International Space Station
- State-of-the-art facility including an on-site Planetarium and science lab
- Partnership with Bushnell Performing Arts Center enhancing curriculum and encourages exploration of the arts
- Family and Community Engagement Space
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.
- Direct Pathway: CREC Preschool at Progress Drive, Glastonbury/East Hartford Pathway
- Enrolled Sibling
- Employee/Staff Member
- Placed Sibling
- Pathway School: Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School (Hartford Resident PK4 students applying to kindergarten)
Pathways
CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!
Students enrolled in 5th grade at Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School may receive a pathway priority when applying to the following schools:
- Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
- Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School
- Academy of International Studies
- Academy of Science and Innovation
- Ana Grace Academy of the Arts School
School Recognitions
- State finalists in Invention Convention
- Audubon Society Grant Recipient
- Kid Governor finalist
- Green Leaf School
- CT Grown for Kids Grant Recipient 2022
- NASA Space Center for “Zero Gravity Program” Participant
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.
- Changemaker/Student Action Club
- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
- Invention Convention
- Kid Governor
- Kids Lit Quiz
- Student-led Clubs (may vary based on student interest)
