What is the Open Choice program in CT?
Open Choice Programs The Open Choice program allows urban students to attend public schools in nearby suburban towns. It allows suburban and rural students to attend public schools in a nearby urban center. Enrollments are offered by school districts on a space-available basis in grades K-12.
How do you get into a magnet school?
Admission to a magnet school is usually based on one of the following factors:
- Admissions criteria, such as standardized test scores.
- First-come, first-serve applications.
- Lotteries.
- Percentage set-asides for neighborhood residents.
How do I apply for a magnet school in CT?
To apply, please visit: hpschoice.com. Magnet and Open Choice Schools: Applications to Magnet and Open Choice schools are open to Hartford and Suburban residents using the Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) application. To apply, please visit: choiceeducation.org.
How many magnet schools are in CT?
For the 2021-22 school year, there are 86 magnet public schools serving 39,482 students in Connecticut.
What is open choice enrollment?
The Schools of Choice / Open Enrollment process provides parents an opportunity to apply for schools outside of their school of residence. Speech and language services and resource specialist services are offered at all school sites. Some specialized special education classes and services are not offered at every site.
What means open choice?
What we mean by “it’s your choice” is you the author choose whether to publish your article under the open access or subscription model. Your paper becomes freely accessible: If you choose OA your paper becomes freely accessible and shareable to and from anyone worldwide, immediately upon publication.
Are magnet schools better?
As a result, magnet schools have exceptionally high academic achievement, higher rates of attendance and graduation, and more active involvement on the parts of families and communities. Teachers at magnet schools are also highly specialized and may go through more training and professional development.
Can I stay in the same school after moving?
If you’re moving out of the school district but to a nearby area and can provide transportation for your child to their old school, you can petition to stay in the same school. You’ll have to talk to the principal, fill out all the appropriate paperwork, and make your case.
Where can I get help with my RSCO application?
RSCO has partnered with the Hartford Public Library to offer in-person application assistance and to answer your questions. Families must make appointments by contacting the Hartford Public Library staff. E-mail: [email protected]
When to apply for open choice and CREC?
If you applied to Open Choice, use this time to learn about the schools in the districts you’ve selected. You can make any desired changes to your application (s) up until February 28. Attend Open Choice and CREC magnet school information sessions. SDE will begin the placement process from April to June.
How to contact the RSCO office in CT?
You may email your questions to [email protected] and a member of the RSCO Office staff will respond to your question as quickly as they can. Please call 860-713-6990 and leave a message. Our RSCO Office Staff are returning calls weekdays, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
What happens if I choose only open choice?
Those who select only Open Choice (they do not apply to magnet schools) will receive a placement preference. Placements are based on seat availability. We only encourage this option for those entering kindergarten as that is where we receive the majority of our seats. What happens to my placement/status if I move out of Hartford?
