Whats a magnet school?

Its a good thing!

Magnet schools have a focused wide array of socioeconomic and

theme and aligned curricula. Magnet cultural backgrounds attend What does it
schools are typically more hands on
mean for my
magnet schools. As a result, they
minds on and use an approach to promote higher level cognitive and
learning that is inquiry or
performance/project based. They
social learning. Magnet schools
make the extra effort to create a
child?
use state, district, or Common Core sense of classroom and school

standards in all subject areas, community. Curriculum is clear and Current students of Bishop
however, they are taught within the transparent for families so they can
overall theme of the school. fully engage in the learning of their Woods do not need to
children. reapply to Bishop Woods.
Diversity is an important element of a
magnet school Students from a We look forward to
providing them with the
The Benefit of Being a Magnet School new opportunities afforded
to us by our new magnet
theme! Any open positions
Magnet schools boast more parental and community involvement, more in the school are being filled
personalization through theme-based education, and specialized
programs that create a shared sense of community that leads to a safer
in accordance with the
environment for learning. policies of the New Haven
Public Schools Office of
- Magnet Schools of America
Choice and Enrollment.

Next Steps
We are presently in the implementation stage of the magnet program. Since our schools theme is Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through the lenses of architecture and design, our team is in
the process of aligning the district curricular standards with the magnet units and lessons. In addition, we
are going to be setting up a school makerspace, which will allow students to work collaboratively using
both high and low tools. Students will work in a space that will allow them to work in a hands-on
environment and develop critical thinking skills.
Why Architecture and Design?
Children are high-energy and Activities that have students
inquisitive. They also respond work with tools, build and
How can I help?

well to activities that create their own structures,
We are purchasing many
encourage them to explore the and interact with the world
materials for our Makerspace,
world around them. So, what around them are engaging for
however we can use the
better way to engage them elementary students and help
following recyclable materials
than through projects that strengthen their
(Clean, please!):
connect to building and understanding of core
construction? subjects. - Shoeboxes
- Egg cartons
Architectural Websites for Kids to Explore - Flattened cardboard
boxes
ArchforKids.com ArchitectureisFun.com - Empty paper towel
wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/ArchitectureKids /toilet paper rolls
Think Design Architecture - Empty water, milk,
sciencekids.co.nz/pictures/structures.html and orange juice clear
ArKidecture.org gallon jugs (as well as
Cubekc.org (Center for Understanding the caps)
Built Environment)
- Clear fruit containers

(strawberries,
blueberries, etc.)
- Empty spools of
thread

The possibilities are endless!

If you think it has value, it
probably does!

We will set up boxes in the

lobby for all donated
Engineering and Design Process recyclable materials.

For more information, please contact Victoria Raucci or Cara Campo at 475-220-7325.