LEARN's Family of Schools

New Early Childhood School Regional Multicultural Magnet School Marine Science Magnet High School Three Rivers Middle College Magnet High School

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Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

Howard Thurman

Family of Schools

Igniting Passions, Inspiring Purpose These tags are inspired by the Howard Thurman quote.

Other options include: Cultivating Curiosity, Inspiring Change Learning that Inspires, Lives that Shine Discover, Thrive, Transform Nurturing Purpose, Inspiring Futures Fueling Passions, Creating Impact Where Every Student Finds Themselves/Purpose/their Spark

Waterford New London

Prekindergarten-Grade 2

Grade 3-Grade 8

In LEARN’s Family of Schools, students embark on a transformative journey to discover what truly makes them come alive. Through dynamic project-based learning, they explore themes that spark selfdiscovery and deepen their understanding of and connections with family, community, and the world around them. With dual-language learning options in both English and Spanish, students may engage in bilingual and biliterate learning, fostering empathy, respect, and an appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives.

Empowered to pursue their passions, students follow interest-driven paths that prepare them to confidently shape their own futures. Along the way, they ignite a lifelong love of learning, becoming creative, compassionate leaders equipped to make a difference in a more sustainable and equitable world.

Groton Norwich

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Grade 9-Grade 12

Grade 11 & Grade 12

Igniting Passions, Inspiring Purpose Nurture Curiosity, Inspire a Life-Long Love of Learning

Foster Understanding, Champion Action

Empower Leadership, Build Ownership for the Future

Dream Bravely, Create Your Own Path Forward

Students will discover the joy of learning by exploring themes that help them learn about themselves, their families, their communities, and the world around them—all through interactive, museuminspired experiences. With a dual language option to learn in both English and Spanish, our museum approach encourages students to notice deeply, explore boldly, and create joyfully.

Students learn about their own culture while growing appreciation, respect, and empathy for the diverse cultures and perspectives in their community. At our Regional Multicultural Magnet School, students can continue their journey toward becoming bilingual and biliterate. With hands-on, projectbased learning, students are empowered to use their voices to make a difference and become the leaders of tomorrow.

Students pursue interest-driven paths that explore three key areas: Our Society: Through fieldwork, advocacy, and education.

The Environment: Through fieldwork, aquaculture, and research.

The World’s Economy: Focusing on business, industry, and technology.

Using a project-based approach, students learn to ask important questions, dive into hands-on learning experiences, and develop creative solutions, equipping them to become stewards of a more sustainable and equitable future.

Driven by curiosity, students explore a wide-range of academic and career pathways, building knowledge and skills to confidently shape their own futures. Through dual enrollment, hands-on learning, and real-world experiences, they immerse themselves in subjects that help them bring their dreams to life.

www.chooselearn.org

Nurture Curiosity, Inspire a Life-Long Love of Learning Students will discover the joy of learning by exploring themes that help them learn about themselves, their families, their communities, and the world around them—all through interactive, museum-inspired experiences. With a dual language option to learn in both English and Spanish, our museum approach encourages students to notice deeply, explore boldly, and create joyfully.

The First Step in our Pathway 510 Prekindergarten - Grade 2 Students 51 Daniels Avenue, Waterford www.chooselearn.org

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Foster Understanding, Champion Action Students learn about their own culture while growing appreciation, respect, and empathy for the diverse cultures and perspectives in their community. At our Regional Multicultural Magnet School, students can continue their journey toward becoming bilingual and biliterate. With hands-on, project-based learning, students are empowered to use their voices to make a difference and become the leaders of tomorrow.

The Second Step in our Pathway 485 Grade 3-Grade 8 Students One Bulkeley Place, New London www.chooselearn.org

Empower Leadership, Build Ownership for the Future Students pursue interest-driven paths that explore three key areas: Our Society: Through fieldwork, advocacy, and education.

The Environment: Through fieldwork, aquaculture, and research.

The World’s Economy: Focusing on business, industry, and technology.

Using a project-based approach, students learn to ask important questions, dive into hands-on learning experiences, and develop creative solutions, equipping them to become stewards of a more sustainable and equitable future.

281 Grade 9-Grade 12 Students 130 Shennecossett Road, Groton www.chooselearn.org

Driven by curiosity, students explore a widerange of academic and career pathways, building knowledge and skills to confidently shape their own futures. Through dual enrollment, hands-on learning, and real-world experiences, they immerse themselves in subjects that help them bring their dreams to life.

95 Grade 11 & Grade 12 Students

Dream Bravely, Create Your Own Path Forward

Three Rivers Community College Campus, Norwich, CT www.chooselearn.org

Reimagining FAMILY OF SCHOOLS Spring/Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Get ready for an incredible 2025!

We promise groundbreaking innovations as we finalize our plans for our new early childhood school at 51 Daniels Avenue, Waterford and prepare to kick-off construction at the Daniels Avenue site.

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Winter 2025

The new early childhood school at Daniels Avenue is part of the reimagining of LEARN’s Family of Schools.

We are building a dynamic prekindergarten through grade 8 magnet pathway, crafted with your valuable input.

October 2024

Reimagining

FAMILY OF SCHOOLS TIMELINE

Spring/Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Winter 2025

Vision in Action & Design Dreams

Reimagining Momentum

Curriculum & Planning

Focus Groups, Architects, Design Teams Oh My!

Reimagining Workgroup, More Focus Groups, Space Studies, & Surveys

Curriculum Design & Physical Plans

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Spring/Summer 2025

The Future is Bright Lottery Season & Regional Multicultural Magnet School Renovations

October 2024

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FAMILY OF SCHOOLS DETAILED TIMELINE Spring/Summer 2024 Vision in Action & Design Dreams

In 2023, LEARN’s market analysis and stakeholder engagement—through targeted meetings and focus groups—provided key insights that led to the decision to reimagine LEARN’s Family of Schools. This foundation enabled us to secure 51 Daniels Avenue and initiate a strategic 3-year plan for transformation.

Parents, staff, and community members united to shape our new early childhood school’s vision for a prekindergarten - grade 2 museum magnet program and regional special education services in a state-of-the-art facility.

Architects met with parents, staff, and community groups for input on the physical design of the school building.

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October 2024

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FAMILY OF SCHOOLS DETAILED TIMELINE Fall 2024

Our Central Office Team launched a reimagining workgroup to gather feedback about LEARN’s Family of Schools and streamline communication around the reimagining plan.

Reimagining Momentum

We engaged with families and caregivers of our Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS), in person and virtually, as we began to envision a compelling middle school program.

Our architectural firm analyzed space at both RMMS and our Marine Science Magnet High School (MSMHS). The goal: To create functional learning spaces that are inspiring for middle and high school students.

Input from our educators will guide future teaching assignments and the design of our middle grades program.

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October 2024

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FAMILY OF SCHOOLS DETAILED TIMELINE Our lottery season opens for The Friendship School (TFS) and the Regional

Winter 2025

Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS)!

The Friendship School’s recruitment efforts in the winter of 2025 will focus on prekindergarten families.

Curriculum & Planning

A targeted lottery in April 2025 will offer 100 kindergarten seats to prekindergarten families at TFS. Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS) recruitment efforts this winter will focus on attracting new students for Grades 1 through 6.

A targeted lottery for RMMS will be conducted in April 2025.

Current TFS prekindergarten 4 students will have priority for the kindergarten seats at TFS. Curriculum planning for The Friendship School’s kindergarten transition and the introduction of 6th grade at Regional Multicultural Magnet School will be well underway.

Stay tuned for updates on construction and renovation timelines!

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October 2024

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FAMILY OF SCHOOLS DETAILED TIMELINE Spring/Summer 2025 The Future is Bright

A targeted lottery in April 2025 will offer 100 kindergarten seats to prekindergarten families at The Friendship School (TFS).

Current TFS prekindergarten 4 students will have priority for the kindergarten seats at TFS. A targeted lottery for Regional Multicultural Magnet School (RMMS) will be conducted in April 2025.

Stay tuned for upcoming updates about space renovations at RMMS and construction at 51 Daniels Avenue as we prepare for the future!

Comprehensive curriculum design will be well underway for grade 6.

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October 2024

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