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A New Millennium School of Choice
“Focus On Academic Excellence, Talent Development and Character Education”
Lewis Fox Middle School is a dynamic diverse learning community that is committed to academic excellence and values the uniqueness of each student. Through rigorous academic programs, students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to reach their highest potential to become responsible, respectful, caring members of a global society. We will accomplish our mission by establishing high expectations, integrating gifted and talented strategies for all students, and ensuring technological proficiency. In addition, we will immerse students in other cultures and promote home, school, and community partnerships.
Curriculum/Programs /Activities
Exciting and innovative Academies and Institutes will provide educational opportunities that will allow each student to achieve his/her highest potential. Students will benefit from a core curriculum of Math, English, Social Studies, Science and the Unified Arts. Special Education classes will be integrated with each program. Programs and activities include:
- Direct Instruction Reading Program
- Boys & Girls Town Social Skills Model
- I Can Learn Algebra Lab
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Annual Science Fair
- Compass Learning
- Classroom Inc.
- Connecticut Pre-Engineering (CPEP)
- Nulites
- Peer Mediation
- University of Hartford Art Club
- Readers as Leaders
- Instrumental Music
- Inter-generational Program
- Stump the Violence Initiative
- Channel One
- River-to the-Sea
- Sound Connections
- Inter-district Arts Program
- Etiquette Club
- TOPS (Teach To Our Positive Side)
Academies and Institutes Of Inquiry & Talent Development:
The Academy of Advance Technology, Math,
and Science
“Young Minds With Bright Futures”
The Academy offers a rigorous college bound curriculum to highly motivated students and families interested in joining a team that provides superior academics, established, ongoing parent and community partnerships and sound character development.
Mary McLeod Bethune Institute for College Preparation Mary McLeod Bethune Institute is an all-female academy that epitomizes the qualities of Mary McLeod Bethune’s integrity, stubborn perseverance, leadership, determination, love of education, self-confidence, and service to the community.
Science, Technology, Aquatics and Research (STAR)
“Building The Stars Of The Future”
The STAR Academy provides students with a comprehensive, global education through our multi-faceted approach
Law Sciences Institute
The Law Sciences Institute focuses on careers in law and the investigation of topics dealing with law related sciences
Medical Science Institute
The Medical Science Institute at Lewis Fox Middle School challenges students to achieve at their highest level and encourages them to pursue careers in the medical fields.
The Benjamin E Mays Institute
(An All-Male Program)
Meets the students’ intellectual, spiritual, physical and social needs by emphasizing positive self-esteem through a culturally and academically challenging curriculum.
Special Programs:
I Can Learn Lab – a pilot computerized classroom lab that enables Pre-algebra or algebra students to progress through lessons at their own pace. The teacher serves as an instructional resource for both enrichment and extra assistance.
Classroom, Inc. – provides training on the use of Computer simulations whereby students are doctor assistants in a Community Clinic, run a Sports Network Television Station, a Paper Company, Finance Center, a Bank, etc. Cooperative learning is the basis for grouping and all students can be included.
Compass Learning – a language arts and math skills computer practice program available in the computer labs for use by students.
Stump the Violence – a student, staff and community initiative that includes student leadership training and sponsors events such as Teen Summits, and Safe Night activities.
Boys and Girls Town Social Skills Program – a character education and behavior modification modeling program that uses “the Well-Managed Classroom strategies.
Interdistrict Collaboratives
Amistad Projects
CT Audubon/SNAP
Greater Hartford Academy of Performing Arts
River-To-The Sea
Sound Connections
Community Partners
United Way
Urban League
Hartford Behavioral Health
University of Hartford
Blue Hills Civic Association
Artist Collective
Advest
Connecticut Valley Girls Scouts
Hartford Stage Company
Children and Family Village
Leadership Greater Hartford
B.J.’s
MacDonald’s
Hartford Courant
Cummins And Lockwood
Travelers Life & Annuity
Grants
Bell Reform
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