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Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: PK-8 Campus

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Why choose us?

At Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts, we provide a seamless arts-based education from prekindergarten through Grade 12, offering a direct pathway from our arts-themed prekindergarten to the grade 8 campus, and then to our high school program. When walking through our school or attending one of our many performances, it is clear that the &ldquo;feeling&rdquo; is special. Our performing arts theme makes academic content relevant and pertinent to the lives of our students. Our staff are dedicated to nurturing your child&rsquo;s creative, educational, and performing arts growth. Kinsella is not just a school &mdash; 
it&rsquo;s a feeling!

WHY CHOOSE US?

<ul>
	<li>Creativity begins at our school.</li>
	<li>We offer carefully designed lessons where the arts are relevant, pertinent, and fun.</li>
	<li>At our school, the arts come alive for every student, providing opportunities for learning, communication, and creative expression.</li>
</ul>

FUTURE READINESS 
Comprehensive training, cultural exposure, and arts integration are the three strategic pillars of our approach. The classrooms and hallways come to life as our students actively learn and demonstrate the process of creating, performing, and responding. Our students are taught by certified drama, dance, production, stagecraft, instrumental, and vocal arts educators.

Overview

CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!

Kinsella 8th grade students have a direct pathway to 9th grade at Kinsella Magnet School&rsquo;s 9-12 campus. To be eligible for this pathway, applicants must submit an on-time RSCO application with Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts 9-12 Campus as their first choice.

Pathways

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.

<ul>
	<li>Enrolled Sibling</li>
	<li>Placed Sibling</li>
	<li>Employee/Staff</li>
	<li>Pathway school: Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: North Campus (PK4); Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: South Campus (PK4); Breakthrough Magnet School, North (grade 5); Montessori Magnet at Batchelder (grade 6)</li>
	<li>Hartford Residential Neighborhood</li>
	<li>Hartford Residential Zone 4</li>
</ul>

Placement Priorities

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Fees may vary. Check with the school for details.&nbsp;

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Services & Offerings

<ul>
	<li>Awarded as a School of Excellence and Distinction by Magnet Schools of America</li>
	<li>Best of Hartford Magnet School Award</li>
	<li>Receives music awards annually at the Fantastic Festivals</li>
	<li>HALO Awards: Best Stage Management Team</li>
	<li>Connecticut Drama Association Awards: Outstanding Actor, All State Cast, Set Design</li>
</ul>

Special Features

The Visual and Performing Arts theme encourages students to develop artistic creations to communicate thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Students have access to specialized courses in art, music, dance, digital arts, creative writing, theater design and other forms of performance art. 

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