School Choice Fair

Press Release From: Jim Caradonio, Bureau Chief, Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office, 860.713.6990, jim.caradonio@ct.gov; Jenny Smith, Pita Group, 860.293.0157 ext. 15; jenny@thepitagroup.com:

Your Great Opportunity to explore the region’s diverse schools and programs

Fourth of Five School Choice Fairs in the Greater Hartford region to be held this Saturday, December 10 at STEM Magnet School at Annie Fisher, 280 Plainfield Street, Hartford, CT 06112.

(HARTFORD, Conn)  Want to explore the many great opportunities for your child’s education within the Greater Hartford region? Bring the family to the fourth of five Regional School Choice Fairs on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Magnet School at Annie Fisher, 280 Plainfield Street, Hartford, CT  06112.

The RSCO school fairs will feature booths and information about the dozens of magnet schools as well as Open Choice options for Hartford and suburban students from preschool to grade 12.

Parents, grandparents, guardians and students can chat with helpful staff at the Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) and its partners, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), Hartford Public Schools (Host Magnets and Choice Program), Goodwin College and the Connecticut technical high school program.

“Our goal is to improve access for students throughout the region who may apply to public schools outside their community or district,” said Jim Caradonio, RSCO bureau chief.  “Through our five open houses held between October and January, families can learn about the many schools and specialized programs in our region that emphasize exciting educational themes such as arts, environmental studies, science, technology, math, engineering, global studies and social justice. The Greater Hartford Regional School Choice office provides opportunities for both urban and suburban students to get a first-hand glimpse of what these schools offer them and the process by which they can apply to schools that match their interests and talents.”

A complete list of RSCO’s school choice fairs follows below.  For more information, call the Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office at 860.713.6990 or visit their web site at ChoiceEducation.org

RSCO to hold (2) School Choice Fairs –

STEM Magnet School at Annie Fisher
280 Plainfield Street, Hartford
Saturday, December 10, 2011
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Snow Date & Time: Sunday, December 11, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Conard High School
110 Beechwood Road, West Hartford
Saturday, January 7, 2012
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Snow Date & Time: Sunday, January 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m.