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Step 1. Attend an Information Session
Step 2. Complete the application
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Hartford Host Magnet Schools

 

How Does the Application Process Work?

Group of KidsAt the time the application is submitted, it is expected that parents and students understand and intend to fully comply with the academic program and uniform requirements of each school.

 

The Hartford Public School Choice application period will begin January 10, 2011. The deadline will be March 31, 2011. You will be notified, by mail, of your child's placement in May 2011.

 

Documents you may need:

HPS School Choice Application

School Choice Contact Person by School

School Listing by Zone

Parent Brochure-English

Parent Brochure-Spanish

SmartChoices: A digital guide to Public School Choice in the greater Hartford Region.

Use this search tool to learn more about your public school options in the City of Hartford and nearby suburbs.

Click here for more information http://smartchoices.trincoll.edu

 

  • For your application to be considered for a Magnet School, the parent(s)/guardian(s) and student must attend one Open House session or schedule an appointment with the school principal. The application for Magnet schools is handled by the Regional School Choice Office at 43 Vernon Street, Hartford CT not Hartford Public Schools at 960 Main Street. For Magnet School information, visit: http://www.choiceeducation.org or call 860-757-6188.