An important change will take place this year regarding the RSCO choice application process. If you applied last year and are on a wait list for Open Choice, Magnet Schools, Charter Schools, State Technical Schools, or the Agri-Science and Technology School, you need to re-apply if you would like your child to be considered for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year! The application deadline is now February 10, 2010. Apply online by clicking here.

The Hartford Region Open Choice Program is a part of a statewide choice program that offers students the opportunity to attend public schools in suburban towns, and suburban students the opportunity to attend public schools in Hartford at no cost to the student’s family. Its purpose is to improve academic achievement; reduce racial, ethnic and economic isolation; and provide a choice of educational programs for children.

Greater Hartford Schools of Choice 2010 - 2011 Catalog
Opciones Escolares En El Area de Hartford 2010 - 2011 Catalogo

Magnet School Fairs (Explore All School Choice Options)

Magnet School Parent Information Sessions (Visit Specific Schools)

Click here to apply to the Open Choice Program (English)
Click here to apply to the Open Choice Program (Español)

Facts About Open Choice

• Participation in the Open Choice program is voluntary. Currently, over 1,200 Hartford Open Choice students attend school in 28 suburban districts.
• All children who live in Hartford are eligible to apply for suburban schools.
• In most cases, transportation is provided at no cost to families.
• Open Choice serves all children, including gifted and talented, English language learners, and special needs students.
• The majority of Open Choice graduates attend post secondary education programs, including four-year colleges such as Clark, UConn, ECSU, Lesley, CCSU, Western New England, the University of Hartford, Johnson and Wales, and the University of Florida.

Other Programs

The Hartford Region Open Choice Program also offers summer programs to students, a college incentive award for Choice high school students nearing graduation, and a full-day kindergarten program called Early Beginnings. To learn more about these programs, please visit our Other Programs section.