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Program Highlights

Students at the Academy will demonstrate an understanding of museum roles by observing professional museum staff. Students will showcase their understanding of museum roles by modeling them during school-wide exhibitions.

Academics

  • Standards-based
  • Uninterrupted literacy block
  • Interventions available
  • Connecticut and district assessments
  • Spanish instruction
  • 6 PreK classes with certified teachers

Museum Studies

  • 4 units of study integrated through the curriculum: 2 science and 2 social studies
  • Visual Thinking Strategies
  • 21st century skills are fostered
  • Exhibition nights to showcase student learning and in-depth knowledge on topics taught
  • Student docents to welcome visitors and explain learning in our museum
  • Expeditions to partner museums monthly, which extends the learning outside of the classroom
  • Focused instruction and student experience
The image shows a young woman standing in front of a display of red, white, and blue decorative items, likely for sale, with an American flag motif.
A young person is sitting at a table, writing on a clipboard, with a %22VOTE%22 box and other election-related materials visible in the background.
Two young girls, dressed in colorful heart-patterned outfits, are standing in front of a black background with various artworks displayed on it.
The image shows a group of people, including a young girl wearing a white shirt and a black fur coat, standing in a hallway with posters and signs on the walls.
The image shows two young individuals, one wearing a denim jacket and the other wearing a pink sweater, standing in what appears to be a school hallway with yellow walls and doors.
A young boy in a blue shirt stands in the foreground, with a display of historical artifacts and a mannequin wearing a suit in the background.
The image shows three young children dressed in formal attire, standing in front of a chalkboard with various handwritten notes and signs.
A young child wearing a striped shirt stands in front of a display of American flags and patriotic merchandise.
A young boy in a plaid shirt and jeans stands in a hallway, holding a piece of paper in his hands and smiling at the camera.
A young child wearing a navy blue jacket and black boots stands in a hallway with a bulletin board displaying various artwork and writing on the wall behind them.
A young boy wearing a navy blue suit and tie stands in front of a wall displaying colorful artwork.
A man in a gray sweatshirt is interacting with a young boy wearing a red sweater in a classroom setting, with educational materials and signage visible in the background.