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Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School

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Why choose us?

Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School is Connecticut&#39;s largest public Montessori school. We guide students to emerge as independent, confident, compassionate, and responsible participants and leaders of society. Our classrooms serve specific developmental stages in mixed-age groups, following the highly successful educational methods of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our state and Montessori certified educators guide students to learn at their own pace, exploring and discovering based on their interests through hands-on work. We nurture each child&rsquo;s creative, educational, and performing arts growth.

WHY CHOOSE US?

<ul>
	<li>Montessori classrooms are peaceful, happy places designed to meet the developmental needs of each child in every stage of life.</li>
	<li>Communities of children support one another socially, emotionally, and academically.</li>
	<li>Students enjoy integrated art, music, and physical education as a part of each child&rsquo;s daily routine, with additional arts experiences provided in partnership with Hartford Performs.</li>
</ul>

FUTURE READINESS 
Our Montessori curriculum prepares children for the future by fostering independence, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and practical life skills. Our education instills values of respect, diversity, and environmental responsibility, essential for navigating a rapidly changing and interconnected world. We aim to equip children with the skills, mindset, and attitudes needed for lifelong learning and success in the future.

Overview

CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!

Students enrolled in 6th grade at Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School may receive a pathway priority when applying to the following schools:

<ul>
	<li>Classical Magnet School</li>
	<li>Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy</li>
	<li>Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts</li>
	<li>Montessori Magnet at Fisher School</li>
</ul>

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 students applying to kindergarten); Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: South Campus (PK4 students applying to kindergarten)</li>
	<li>Hartford Residential Neighborhood</li>
	<li>Hartford Residential Zone 3</li>
</ul>

Placement Priorities

Schedule

After Care is only available for PK4 - Grade 8 students.&nbsp;Fees may vary. Check with the school for details.&nbsp;

Child Care

Services & Offerings

<ul>
	<li>Montessori at Batchelder is a NAYEC-accredited program with multi-age classrooms fostering independence, cooperation, self-discipline, and discovery.</li>
	<li>The school day includes large blocks of uninterrupted time for self-directed work.</li>
	<li>Children learn in child-centered environments with integrated subjects, allowing students to move freely in the classroom and choose their learning direction, building independence, curiosity, and intrinsic motivation.</li>
</ul>

Special Features

The Montessori theme offers students a nurturing and supportive learning environment that provides rigorous academic challenges while focusing on developing students’ social, emotional, academic, and physical needs. The curriculum is delivered through a hands-on approach to learning and puts students at the center of their skill development. The Montessori principles encourage respect, independence, curiosity, and diversity.

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