ABOUT THE CLASSICAL MAGNET SCHOOL

Welcome to the Classical Magnet School's web site.

Admission is open to all students in Hartford and the 26 surrounding towns. Students will be selected by means of a random lottery system based on available seats.

The Classical Magnet School will offer its students an academic curricula firmly rooted in a study of the classics and liberal arts. Students will demonstrate a mastery of academics and an ability to listen respectfully, question intelligently and think logically. It is our mission that through our academic program every student will:

• study the classical sources of eloquence found in rhetoric, literature, philosophy, mathematics and science
• participate actively in the Paideia seminar process
• be empowered to become a responsible citizen and independent life long learner
• realize our high expectations both in behavior and academics
• become a responsible and respectful member of a diverse, democratic society
• acquire confidence through achievement
• Succeed in college
• we proudly proclaim the Classical Motto, Non scholae sed vitae discimus, We learn not for school, but for life.