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The Open Choice program offers students who live in Hartford, entering PK4 through grade 10, the opportunity to attend a non-magnet public school outside of Hartford. Open Choice is free, and transportation is provided.

Helpful Hints

• The majority of new Open Choice seats are offered in PK4, Kindergarten, grades 1 and 2.
• If you select Open Choice on your application, you can select as many as five suburban districts within your residential zone.

What to Expect as Part of the Open Choice Program

• The Open Choice Program is an incredible opportunity for students to experience strong academic programming and enriching extracurricular options in a school district outside their hometown. This free program allows Hartford-resident students to attend high-performing public schools in nearby suburban school districts.
• Able to place multiple applicant siblings in the first year of placements if seats are available.
• Once enrolled, there is no need to reapply each year. Your child is enrolled through high school graduation, but must remain a Hartford resident.
• Prepares children for post-secondary education and the workforce by learning from and interacting with students from different backgrounds.
• Students will be placed at a school outside of their home district, having the best of both worlds. This means new experiences with new people without having to move.

READY TO BEGIN YOUR RSCO APPLICATION PROCESS?

The Open Choice program offers students who live outside of Hartford the opportunity to attend a non-magnet Hartford public school. Transportation is provided for all students.

The non-magnet Hartford public schools available to suburban residents who choose Open Choice are:

• Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School (K-5)
• Global Communications Academy (K-12)
• Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy (4-8)

Although the school name may have “Academy” listed, these are regular public schools, and you can select as many as five schools in which you would be willing to accept a seat.

What to Expect as Part of the Open Choice Program

• Once enrolled, you can continue in the Hartford public school system until high school graduation. You will have to reapply in order to transition to the next school.
• Students will be placed at a school outside of their home district, but that means new experiences with new people without having to move.
• Longer bus rides (between 60 and 90 minutes each way). Learn to use time wisely! For example, do homework, read, or take a nap on the bus.

TO APPLY TO OPEN CHOICE, START YOUR RSCO APPLICATION PROCESS!