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Dr. Steven J. Adamowski
Superintendent

Breakthrough Magnet School

Principal:
Norma Neumann Johnson

Magnet Coach:
Tammy Cassile

Address:
290 Brookfield Street,
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700 / phone
(860) 722-6817 / fax


320 Students
Grade Levels: PK - 8
Most seats available in grade levels PK (3-4-year old PK program)

School Hours:
Mondays-Thursdays 8:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M. & Fridays 8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M.

After School Hours:
Monday-Thursday 3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.

Website:
http://breakthrough9.tripod.com

Dress Code:
Breakthrough logo shirt & khaki, navy or black skirt/pants

Magnet Theme:

B.R.I.C.K. character education theme raises student awareness in 5 major areas by showing children how:

B To change Breakdowns to Breakthroughs by applying problem solving strategies
R To take Responsibility for being the author of their lives by mastering one’s self talk and
subsequent actions
I To understand how Integrity (keeping their word) empowers relationships and goals
C To increase Contributing to others within the classroom, school and community
K To increase one’s Knowledge in all areas to better inform their choices

Academic/School Programs:

Interdisciplinary curriculum that celebrates the rich international and ethnic
diversity of the student body

  • 3 and 4-year-old PK program
  • Student Electronic Portfolios
  • Foreign Language Study (Spanish)
  • Strong Unified Arts Program including Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education & Technology
  • Laptops for middle school students, Computer Lab & 4-6 computers per classroom
  • Community Service Projects
  • S.T.E.P. Parents Program
  • Daily News Broadcast fully student staffed
  • Student-run School Store and Coffee Shop

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

  • Friday, November 16, 2007 from 8:45 P.M. –11:00 A.M.
  • Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 6:00 P.M. –7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday, January 9, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. –7:00 P.M.

Additional school visits can be arranged on Friday mornings by appointment.

 

 

 

 
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