New Haven Interdistrict Magnet Schools

804 State Street (temporary), New Haven, CT 06511 MAP
(203) 946-6610

Grades: 6th - 9th grades
School Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Principal: Medria Blue-Ellis
Enrollment: 240 students

Open House 2012

Thursday, January 19: 6-7pm

During our Open House, we invite you to take part in our monthly Parent Town Hall Meetings. At that time you will have the opportunity to observe how we communicate in our monthly meetings in addition to having a chance to tour the school and meet some of our teachers.

Shadowing

Available by appointment

More Info

Call Anna at (203) 946-6610

The Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS) opened its doors in the fall of 2008. Currently enrolled with 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders, the goal is to enroll 88 new students each successive year, with full enrollment of 616 students in grades 6-12, expected in 2014. The proposed site for the new building is located near the University of New Haven in West Haven. The current swing space is St. Stanislaus, 804 State St, New Haven for grades 6-8 and 130B Leeder Hill, Hamden for grade 9.

The school engages the students in co-construction of curriculum through hands-on and minds-on activities and assessments that continually ask the students not only to imagine, investigate and invent but to critically read, write, think and speak. Self and peer critique challenges students to see themselves through multiple lenses. The college preparatory curriculum emphasizes principles of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

ESUMS accomplishes this by exposing students to nationally recognized problem-based math and science curriculum that is relevant and rigorous, with realworld problems designed to help students construct knowledge in a meaningful way. Secondly, core values of respect, responsibility, engage, excel and a uniform dress code are pillars of the learning environment, as are strong work ethic. ESUMS partners with UNH and area colleges to give students an opportunity to experience the college campus and eventually gain college credit.

Additional School Features

• Small class sizes, phased-in one grade per year
• Newly constructed facility to be completed with state-ofthe- art labs (science, engineering, computer and media center)
• Access to University of New Haven classes, clubs and faculty
• Engineering offered as a core course 5 days a week

Engineering and Science Education Partners

• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
• University of New Haven; Tagliatela College of Engineering
• Yale University
• Sikorsky

What our students are saying...

“My favorite experiences at ESUMS so far have been building an electromagnet for engineering class and going to Nature’s Classroom. Other kids should attend ESUMS if they like to build contraptions or if they are budding scientists. They will like the projects and the things they learn. My brother wants to go to ESUMS so he can learn the things I am learning!” - Henry, 8th grade

“ESUMS is a great learning experience! Because of hands-on learning, we have fun learning.” – Jayquan H., 6th Grade, Hamden