Breakthrough Magnet School

Posted February 24, 2009

I am a parent of a child who attends breakthough and I want to comment on the only non-5 star review for this school posted on January 15, 2009. The reviewer gave breakthrough two stars primarily because 'BMS fell consistantly below our local schools in test score comparisons'. Breakthrough, while in the top tier of Hartford Schools, does not compare to other non-city districts in our state. Never has, never will. But this misses the point. Breakthough is about improving the human condition - teaching us that responsibility starts and ends with our own actions. BMS reminds us that how we view ourselves, our friends, and our families is as important to how we'll we circle our exam questions and make grades in elementary school. With these core values in place, children go on to make the grade in highschool and, more importantly, in life. Mine certainly did.
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Posted January 15, 2009

My children were students at Breakthrough Magnet School from Kindergarten on. The school's mission, vision are absolutely wonderful on paper. The concept is wonderful to hear about. Unfortunately the 'product' of reality does not stand up to all of the glory of the marketing. I believe there are many teachers who care a great deal about the idea of the school and who deeply care about the students. That being said I believe those teachers become frustrated quickly and move on at an alarming rate. I spent countless hours in PTO meetings, Communitiy meetings, and class room audits. In the end I felt the education my children were getting was not at all better than the schools in my local community. BMS fell consistantly below our local schools in test score comparisons. When I brought it up time and again to the school director I felt chastised.
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Posted November 9, 2008

I attend BMS(Breakthrough Magnet School.) I am in 7th grade and I started last year and I felt like I have been there for my whole life. The staff and faculty are so welcoming. Also my attitude has improved greatly.
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Posted June 5, 2007

I was a former student of Mrs. Neumann-Johnson s Project Breakthrough in 1991-1992. It is satisfying as a parent to know what was once an idea became a pilot, to a charter school and now the breath-taking superstructure known as Breakthrough Magnet School and now my child can benefit from it. I use the word superstructure because this school really captures what makes a difference in the quality of a school. The entire staff and even the children are courteous and always greet with smiles. My child s teachers always give updates on my kid s progress and encourage involvement from myself and mom all the time. Her vocabulary, writing skills and social interaction have improved dramatically since September. There are no empty seats at school functions due to parent involvement. It's a great, family oriented environment for children to learn in and my child and I are proud to be apart of it.
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