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<strong>Hartford</strong> <strong>Public</strong> High School Academy<br />

of Engineering & Green Technology<br />

55 Forest Street<br />

<strong>Hartford</strong>, CT 06105<br />

860-695-1315<br />

Principal: Michael Maziarz<br />

Email: mazim001@hartfordschools.org<br />

URL: http://www.hartfordschools.org/index.php/our-schools<br />

School Hours: 8:15 am – 3:15 pm<br />

Grades Served: Grades 9 - 12<br />

School Uniform: Yes<br />

Overview:<br />

At the Academy of Engineering and Green Technology, students complete a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with<br />

workplace learning opportunities, job shadowing and internships. The Academy places a special focus on math, science and<br />

English as a part of its theme based curriculum, drawn from two national programs; Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and the<br />

National Academy Foundation (NAF).<br />

Students learn how science and math are used to design and construct the equipment, structures and power/energy<br />

sources that impact our world. They explore concepts of Earth-friendly technologies and the role they can take in<br />

preserving natural resources.<br />

Students work with local companies in <strong>Hartford</strong> for on-site learning opportunities, which may include visiting high tech<br />

manufacturing and alternative energy companies, listening go guest speakers, job shadowing and internships.<br />

Special features:<br />

> Advisory program focused on college success<br />

> College Career Pathways to earn College credit while in high school<br />

> College Preparatory Curriculum<br />

> Field trips to colleges<br />

> First Robotics Awards<br />

> Science Fair Awards<br />

The school has a significant partnership with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) and is a grant<br />

recipient of United Technologies.<br />

NOTES<br />

D/O d i s t r i c t/open choice grades 9-12 z o n e 3<br />

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