The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Elementary & Middle School
Agenda
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About CREC
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The Academy
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Academic Program
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Staff & Support Services
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School Opening & Schedule
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Registration
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Transportation & Food Service
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Home – School Connection
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Next Steps
CREC Schools
Excellence in School Choice
Every student can and shall learn at high levels and,
therefore, must have access to all educational
resources within the region through the system of
public schools served by CREC.
CREC Schools
Excellence in School Choice
Early Childhood
and Elementary
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Discovery Academy
Museum Academy
International MS for Global Citizenship
Montessori MS
Reggio MS of the Arts
University of Hartford MS
Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary MS
Museum Academy
** Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Middle and
High School:
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** Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Middle School
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
High School
Academy of Aerospace & Engineering
Metropolitan Learning Center
CREC Public Safety Academy
Two Rivers Magnet Middle School
** Two Rivers Magnet High School
CREC Medical Professions and Teacher
Preparation
CREC Schools
Excellence in School Choice
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Certified Teaching Staff
Nurturing Environment
Literacy-based Curriculum
CREC Resources & Support
Proven Record of Success
District Results by Year/ CMT Mathematics
% at Proficient/above
% at Goal/above
Grade
2009
2010
2011
Grade
2009
2010
2011
3
77.4
85.8
89.4
3
61.0
67.2
62.0
4
78.8
82.5
92.4
4
54.7
62.8
74.2
5
87.1
92.1
95.2
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62.9
70.9
82.4
6
85.6
87.4
90.2
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64.1
66.0
64.5
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86.9
90.6
89.3
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62.8
63.8
63.4
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86.3
88.5
89.2
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59.9
64.1
62.8
10
66.5
71.2
82.6
10
35.2
37.7
35.4
District Results by Year/ CMT Reading
% at Proficient/above
% at Goal/above
Grade
2009
2010
2011
Grade
2009
2010
2011
3
72.2
80.9
87.9
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59.7
67.9
70.9
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75.0
77.9
88.5
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55.9
55.9
76.2
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87.0
82.7
87.1
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69.1
60.6
75.0
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76.8
85.8
87.2
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66.2
73.8
74.3
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83.8
86.1
87.5
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75.0
77.1
78.2
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86.3
80.7
84.5
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73.3
70.0
72.4
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84.1
88.3
84.1
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44.0
35.0
35.7
The Academy: Vision Statement
It is the vision of the CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the
Arts that every student, no matter what their economic,
racial, or ethnic background, can achieve at high levels and
become successful lifelong learners. We believe the arts are
vital to that development because they promote the
independence of thought that is necessary for students to
show leadership and creativity, both inside and outside of
school.
The Academy
Established:
September 2012
Projected Enrollment:
150 Elementary (PK3, PK4, K)
200 Middle (Grades 6-8)
Participating Students:
50% Hartford,
50% Suburban
Average Class Size:
18-20
Academic Program: Overview
Elementary
Middle
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Literacy:
– Aligned to Common Core State Standards
– Workshop Model
– Individualized/ Differentiated Instruction
– Skill-specific Centers
– Resources- OWL, Columbia Teachers’ College
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Literacy:
– Aligned to Common Core State Standards
– Workshop Model for Writing
– Resource: AP Springboard
– Emphasis on Non-fiction, Theme-based Units
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Mathematics:
– Aligned to Common Core State Standards
– Workshop Model
– Skill-specific Centers
– Resource- Various research-based
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Mathematics:
– Aligned to Common Core State Standards
– Resource- AP Springboard
– Emphasis on Real World Problem-Solving &
Use of Hands-on Manipulatives
Academic Program: Overview
Elementary
Middle
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Social Studies:
– Aligned to State Standards
– Integration of Project-Based Learning
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Science:
– Aligned to State Standards
– Inquiry-based
– Skill-specific Centers
Social Studies:
– Aligned to State Standards
– Emphasis on Interdisciplinary
Connections, Project-Based Learning
& Research
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Science:
– Aligned to State Standards
– Emphasis on Inquiry-based learning &
the 5E Model
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Arts:
– Integrated into Classroom
– Specific Classes Offered to Develop
Students’ Skills & Talents
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Arts:
– Integrated into Classroom
– Specific Classes Offered to Develop
Students’ Skills & Talents
Academic Program: Theme
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Integrated into all aspects of the curriculum
Involves project-based learning
Work with professional artists
Includes nine “majors”:
– vocal
– instrumental music
– visual art
– dance
– theatre
– creative writing
– TV and digital production
– interdisciplinary arts
Academic Program: Partnerships
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The Bushnell
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Connecticut Dance Alliance
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Trinity College- Creative Writing Program
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University of Hartford- Music, Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre Programs
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University of Connecticut- Theatre Program
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The Hartford Stage
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Hartford Symphony Orchestra
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Fox 61
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Real ArtWays
Academic Program: Assessment
Elementary
Middle
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PPVT/ Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test
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CREC Common Assessments for Reading,
Writing, Science and Mathematics
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PAF Preschool Assessment Framework
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Literacy Profile Cards
Formative & Summative (Unit Based)
Assessments
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Math Profile Cards
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“Cornerstone” Assessments
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DRA 2
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“Juries”
Academic Program: Staff
• Classroom
– Certified teachers and qualified assistant instructors
• Support Services
– Full compliment of services available for students
– Mandated services are coordinated through home school districts
– Full time nurse on staff
School Details
Elementary
Middle
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Hours of Operation:
School Day
• 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Schedule:
– Extended learning periods
Hours of Operation:
– School Day
• 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
– Extended Day
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• 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• $35/week (7:30-8:30 a.m.)
• $75/week (3:00-5:30 p.m.)
• $110/week (both)
** snack will be provided
Transportation & Food Services
Elementary
Middle
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Transportation
– Hartford students- through Hartford Public
Schools
– Suburban students- through CREC
Transportation (zones)
– Drop off and pick up available from
– 7:45- 8:00 a.m. and from 3:30- 3:45 p.m.
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Food Services Program
– Breakfast & Lunch Program
– Meal Applications
– Food brought in – menus out in advance
– Pay online
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Transportation
– Provided for K students only
• Hartford students- through Hartford
Public Schools
• Suburban students- through CREC
Transportation (zones)
– Drop off and pick up for cars available from
8:30 a.m. and from 3:00- 3:15 p.m.
– No suburban PK 3 & PK 4 transportation
Food Services Program
– Breakfast & Lunch Program
– Meal Applications
– Food brought in – menus out in advance
– Pay online
– Snacks provided (after care only)
Home – School Connection
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Teachers will be available by phone, email and in person (by request)
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Conferences: November & March
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(Elementary) Progress Reports: November, March & June
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(Middle) Report Cards: November, January, April & June
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Monthly Newsletter
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School Messenger
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Parent Events (classroom & whole school)
Next Steps
• Must apply in new lottery at www.choiceeducation.org
Deadline to apply is May 25, 2012.
• If you are selected in the lottery, you will receive an official
RSCO placement letter and a courtesy call by our staff.
Question & Answer Session
Contact Us
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Deputy Executive Director, Superintendent of Schools
Denise Gallucci (dgallucci@crec.org)
(860) 524-4015
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Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Schools
Dina Crowl (dcrowl@crec.org)
(860) 509-3603
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Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Anne Marie Mancini (amancini@crec.org)
(860) 509-3781
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Magnet School Office
Anh-Thi Mouradov (amouradov@crec.org) (860) 524-4096 or Christina Lapierre (clapierre@crec.org)
(860) 509-3782
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Regional School Choice Office
Nilda Hernandez (nhernandez@crec.org)
(860)-713- 6997