In Kindergarten – 5th grade, the International Education Magnet Pathway provides an enriching environment that develops students as intellectually curious, global citizens through a program of language acquisition, multiculturalism, and inquiry-based learning. The International Baccalaureate Program anchors the core of the learning experience at C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet Schooland encourages students to become active, self-driven learners that are culturally open and aware of the opportunities and challenges in a diverse and changing world. Our goal is to develop responsible and reflective learners that think critically about their lives, while engaging thoughtfully in their local community. We are currently seeking authorization to be recognized as a World IB School offering a full Primary Years Programme (PYP) at C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet School.

In grades 6-12, we focus on the idea that learning how to learn is the most fundamental skill in the overall development of the student. We harness student curiosity and teach students how to ask good questions, set goals, and research their own answers while encouraging creative, critical, and reflective learning. We present learning as a dynamic process, with all of our students becoming lifelong learners as the ultimate goal. We encourage our students towards becoming active, contributing members of both our local and global communities through language acquisition and cultural studies. Together, we develop essential skills that can be used across disciplines and work to ensure our students are well-rounded and ready to take on any challenge post-high school.

The Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Pathway schools offer a comprehensive, integrated educational program, in and through the arts.  Rigorous academics are combined with an arts curriculum that includes vocal and instrumental music, visual art, dance, theatre, creative writing, and interdisciplinary arts. Using the HOT Schools approach of strong arts, arts integration and democratic practice, we collaborate with arts partners from throughout the region to offer a challenging academic program responsive to every student’s interests and needs. An education built on creative expression enables students to perceive, interpret, analyze, invent and create in ways directly aligned with Common Core Standards and 21st century skills. Engaging students as confident and active citizens, critical and creative thinkers, and makers and consumers of the arts prepare our students for the college or career of their choice.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math or STEM Pathway schools offer a comprehensive, integrated educational program with a focus on preparing students for the 21 Century. Rigorous academics are combined with STEM curriculum that is delivered through an inquiry-based approach which challenges students to become problem solvers, innovators, and inventors who are ready to become the leaders of tomorrow’s industry. Opportunities for experiential learning are provided through a wide array of community partners which brings STEM to life throughout Southeastern CT – the classrooms are not limited to within the four walls of the schools. Students are engaged through a stimulating curriculum that integrates the 4 C’s: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity which leads to success academically and socially as students move towards a goal of pursuing higher education or a career in a STEM field after graduation.