Reggio Magnet School of the Arts
- Operated by: Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
- Pre-K3, Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- 516 Total Students
Why choose us?
Reggio Emilia approach
Students take the lead in their own learning—asking questions, celebrating innovation, and pursuing passions, with a curriculum full of endless opportunities to explore and discover.
Supported, individualized learning
Talented educators blend challenge and care, guiding students through individualized academic programs to accelerate learning and lifelong success.
Family and community engagement
Parents, teachers, and children are all part of the learning process that involves listening, investigating, reflecting, and constructing new knowledge together.
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. Avon 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. Avon residents receive transportation through Avon 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. Avon 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. Avon residents receive transportation through Avon 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
Reggio Emilia
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
Pathways
CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!
Students enrolled in 5th grade at Reggio Magnet School of the Arts 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
- 2019 and 2020 Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America
- 2011–2018 and 2023 Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America
- Featured in research studies and publications by Harvard University, Columbia University, and Leslie University
- CT Invention Convention State Finalist
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.
- Cooking Club
- Girls on the Run
- Invention Convention
- Lego Club
- Science Club
- STEAM Club
- Writing Club
