FUTURE Guide here - Hartford Public Schools
FUTURE Guide here - Hartford Public Schools
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Sport and Medical Sciences Academy<br />
280 Huyshope Avenue<br />
<strong>Hartford</strong>, CT 06106<br />
860-695-6900<br />
Principal: John Laverty<br />
Email: jlaverty@hartfordschools.org<br />
URL: http://www.hartfordschools.org/index.php/our-schools<br />
School Hours: 7:45 am – 2:44 pm<br />
Aftercare: 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm<br />
Grades Served: Grades 6 – 12<br />
School Uniform: Yes<br />
Overview:<br />
The Sport and Medical Sciences Academy (SMSA) is a college-preparatory middle and high school with a focus on sport and<br />
medical sciences. The Academy’s core beliefs: Dedication, Responsibility, Discipline and Respect, are embedded into each<br />
students’ educational experience, to develop social consciousness and leadership skills as they learn.<br />
Students receive a rigorous foundation in language arts, mathematics, and science, while the theme is applied within the<br />
core curriculum through block scheduling, allowing for hands-on experiential learning. Emphasis is placed on creating<br />
opportunities for advanced study and career exploration in the fields of sport and medicine through job shadowing and<br />
internships.<br />
Special features:<br />
> 2012 Magnet School of Distinction<br />
> 2012 Silver Designation: “America’s Best High School” US News & World Report<br />
> 2012 <strong>Hartford</strong> Shining Star Award for excellence on the CAPT<br />
> New $71 million school building<br />
> CT Building Congress Architectural Award<br />
> 98.8% Graduation Rate in 2012<br />
> $3.7 million in scholarships awarded in 2012<br />
NOTES<br />
M m a g n e t g r a d e s 6-12 z o n e 4<br />
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