Classical Studies Magnet Academy

Principal - Helen D. Giles, 2015 Bellinger Leadership Award Recipient

Assistant Principal - Lindsay A. Davis

Classical Studies Magnet Academy offers an extended day program which embraces curriculum-related and enrichment activities. While focusing on the Paideia instructional methodology, students engage in Socratic seminars and culminate units of study with projects or performances.

Classical Studies Magnet Academy was recognized as a School of Excellence (2016) and a School of Distinction (2013) by the Connecticut State Department of Education.

Classical Studies Magnet Academy
Main Building
Grades 3-8
240 Linwood Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Main building (3-8 grade)

Main office 203-275-4200

Nurse 203-275-4204

Social Worker 203-275-4223

Guidance Counselor 203-275-4221

Classical Studies Magnet Academy
Annex Building
Grades PK-2
659 Beechwood Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605

Annex building (PreK-2)

Main office 203-275-4250

Nurse 203-275-4256

Uniform Colors:

Tops: Burgundy or White collared shirt

Bottoms: Khaki

Gym: Gray sweatsuit

Mon., Sept 9., NO SCHOOL! Rosh Hashanah

Wed., Sept. 19, NO SCHOOL! Yom Kippur

Mon., Oct. 8, NO SCHOOL!, Italian Heritage Day

Wed. Oct. 24, One Session Day, 12:50 Dismissal

Water Bottle Fundraiser!! Support CSMA and order today!

Order Form:

Every Wednesday is RECYCLE DAY at CSMA!!

Students can bring in bags of 10 bottles. Student will receive 1 ticket per bag of 10.
Class with the most amount of tickets at the end of December will get a pizza party.
Only redeemable items will be accepted, ie water bottles, 2 liter bottles, soda cans
(NO cartons, jugs, alcohol beverage containers, etc.)

Classical Studies Magnet Academy offers an extended day program which embraces curriculum-related and enrichment activities. While focusing on the Paideia instructional methodology, students engage in Socratic seminars and culminate units of study with projects or performances.