I am the parent of a first grader at Hart Magnet School. We love the family atmosphere and small class size. In addition to the traditional elementary curriculum, we appreciate that our son participates in additional technology, science, and enrichment classes, as well as 'Mini-courses' of his choice.
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
This is a wonderful school with an amazingly dedicated, capable and caring teaching staff who continue to inspire my children on a daily basis. With a 3 child run (2001 to 2015), I continue to feel so grateful for the challenging science/technology curriculum. The new administration is fantastic.
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
I am the parent of a kindergarten aged child at Hart Magnet School. My daughter has thrived here. The teachers and administration are outstanding and they create a small, loving atmosphere for every child in the school. The science and technology program is incredibly valuable and exceptionally well
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/08
My child is in the 1st grade at Hart school and loves it. The science and technology programs are enriching and enthusiastically engage the children on these topics. I'm amazed by some of the things the children have learned at this young age. Not only are they learning to read and write but they
... Read more are challenged into learning about the amazing world of science. The teachers, parents and new administration are wonderful. With the new administration I have already seen some encouraging changes and I foresee a bright future for the students and teachers at Hart School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/08
Our 1st grade son is thriving at Hart Magnet school. What initially attracted us to the school was the technology and science program and we are not disappointed with our lottery choice. Our son was excited to learn he had more computer time and he is more willing to learn using this method. The science
... Read more enrichment program has exposed him wonderful new things through artwork, song and a little dancing. He consistently applies what he learned in school to everyday life. Additionally, the small class sizes afford children great attention they would not receive elsewhere. We look forward to collaborating with the new administration on successful education tactics and growing our Hart family in the future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/08
I am very impressed with Hart school. Hart is one of the Stamford Magnet schools and is the only elementary school with a Science and Technology focused curriculum. The school receives extra resources for the Science and Technology focus and it benefits the children tremendously. Science and Techonology
... Read more are interwoven throughout our child's entire learning experience, from the science lab to the music room to the art studio. It is quite impressive. The K-2 Science enrichment program goes beyond amazing. As a parent, I could not believe what my 1st grader learned and retained. Hart Magnet is one of the best kept secrets in Stamford. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/08
I've been a Hart School parent since 1998 and have been impressed by the wonderful, warm, professional teachers - they have prepared my children well for middle and high school! Hart has had to overcome a weak administration under a principal who was not dedicated to the science & technology magnet
... Read more program but there is great hope that our new principal will give Hart the guidance and support it deserves. Hart has also been treated as the poor relation in Stamford's elementary magnet system despite the fact that its science and technology focus is very crucial in today's world. This too is changing with downtowns realization that Hart has done wonderful things with the little support it has received in the past. Right now Hart is poised to shine! If your child could benefit from a hands on learning with a focus on science and technology then look no further. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/18/08
My child is in her second year at Hart Magnet. When she started at Hart my husband & I thought we would probably move from Stamford because the school at that time did not have a great reputation. What a difference a year, and a new principal, make. The staff are warm and welcoming, and seem as if they
... Read more want to be there, teaching our children. The sense of being part of a community may come from the small class size at Hart, & that there are only four classes per grade, I've gotten to know teachers in all the grades, not just the grades my daughter has been in. Once a week my husband says 'She's learning so much more about (math, science, reading, you name it) than I did at that age.' We are not planning on moving now & look forward to sending our younger kids there too. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/18/08
I chose Hart Magnet School because of it's wonderful science and technology program. When you walk in the doors of Hart it feels like your 'home'. I have been a Hart parent for 3 years and am extremely happy. It has been the best decision I have made for my daughter. The new administration supports
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Posted by a parent on 01/17/08
My husband and I have been extremely unhappy with this school. The heart of the problem is the administration. The principal is seemingly counting the days until her retirement. There is very little collaboration between the administration and faculty resulting in an inconsistency in the teaching.
... Read more There's a very small group of parents trying very hard to be involved, but the impression is given that the administration doesn't want their help. The school has potential, but has gone down hill drastically in the past few years. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
Student enrollment:
501
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
43
Number of classrooms:
36
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Stamford schools — Hart Magnet Elementary School is located at 61 Adams Ave, Stamford CT 06902. 61 Adams Ave is in the West Side - Waterside - South End neighborhood and 06902 ZIP code in Stamford, CT The school district for Hart Magnet Elementary School is the Stamford Public Schools. Hart Magnet Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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