Breakthrough Magnet School, South
- Operated by: Hartford School District
- Pre-K3, Pre-K4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- 325 Total Students
Why choose us?
Character Education and Leadership Theme
Get an education blending student leadership, social emotional learning, and character development to help students grow into engaged, self-aware citizens and responsible decision makers.
Extensive Enrichment Opportunities
Participate in a variety of sports, clubs, and enrichment activities before, during, and after school that provide creative outlets and opportunities to learn new skills.
Experiential Learning
Take school beyond the classroom with field trips, community-service projects, and experiential learning opportunities, including Project Oceanology, Hartford Performs, and more.
One-Of-A-Kind Environment
Attend school on our 7.5-acre campus, located in a quiet neighborhood on the West Hartford line, and featuring a Mindfulness room, greenhouse, gardens, and student murals.
Schedule
Events
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.
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
- Placed Sibling
- Pathway School: Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: North Campus (PK4 students applying to kindergarten); Hartford PreKindergarten Magnet School: South Campus (PK4 students applying to kindergarten)
- Hartford Residential Neighborhood
- Hartford Residential Zone 3
Pathways
CONTINUING THE MAGNET EXPERIENCE!
Students enrolled in 8th grade at Breakthrough Magnet School South may receive a priority when applying to the following schools:
- Connecticut IB Academy
- Great Path Academy at MCC
- Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts
- Pathways Academy of Technology and Design
- Sports and Medical Sciences Academy
- University High School of Science and Engineering
Specialization
Character Education
The Character Education theme focuses on educating the whole child and preparing students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond as citizens and contributing members of society.
Special Features
- Spanish instruction starting in PK.
- Classroom meals in PK-Gr. 1 to promote social skills & independence.
- Mindfulness room & outdoor mindfulness garden.
- Rooftop garden with a greenhouse & classroom garden plots.
- School-wide opportunities for community service & student leadership.
- Student-inspired murals throughout the building.
- One of the first interdistrict magnet schools in Hartford which opened in 2002.
- 7.5-acre school grounds in a quiet neighborhood on the West Hartford line.
- Stay in one building until high school.
School Recognitions
- National Magnet School of Excellence (Every year from 2009 until present)
- #1 Magnet School in America (2015)
- Teach for America School to Learn From (2014)
- National School of Character (2017)
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
- Cheerleading
- eSports
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- 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.
- 2-4-1 Sports
- Cheer/Dance Club
- Chorus
- eSports Club
- Gardening Club
- Girl Scouts
- Instrumental Lessons
- Robotics Club
- Running Club
- STEM Club
- Student Government/Council
- Theater Club
- Tutoring
