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Hartford Public High School
Law & Government Academy
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
860-695-1315
Principal: Adam Johnson
Email: adam.johnson@hartfordschools.org
URL: http://www.hartfordschools.org/index.php/our-schools
School Hours: 8:15 am – 3:15 pm
Grades Served: Grades 9 - 12
School Uniform: Yes
Overview:
Students in the Law and Government Academy study the liberal arts and sciences in preparation for success in college and
careers in public service areas, including law, government, community leadership and public safety.
After participating in exploratory coursework as freshmen, students have the opportunity to focus their studies in either law
and government or public safety. The significant emphasis on communication, critical thinking, problem solving and
advocacy enables students to see unlimited connections between their classroom studies and the challenges of the world
today. Students have opportunities to take “early college experience” courses through the University of Connecticut. All
students participate in yearly, interest-based capstone projects of their own design.
Students in the Law and Government Academy see their studies as a vehicle to accomplish the ethical work that passionate
citizens do to make the world a better place.
Special features:
> Authentic classroom activities focused on law, justice, community leadership, public safety and social change
> Five-week Summer Law Institute program for rising sophomores
> Frequent college field trips and college-focus across all grade levels
> Paid Internships in City and State government offices for juniors and seniors
> Rigorous, college-preparatory liberal arts coursework, including courses for college credit beginning in Grade 11
NOTES
D/O d i s t r i c t/open choice grades 9-12 z o n e 3
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