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Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (6-12)

1289 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002 (Grades 6 – 8 Only)
860.243.0857

15 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06106 (Grades 9 – 12 Only)
860.757.6300

Primary Contact: Delores Bolton, Principal

Email: dbolton@crec.org

URL: www.crecschools.org

School Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Grades Served: 6 – 12

School Uniform: Appropriate attire

Program Overview:
The Academy of Aerospace and Engineering offers industry partnerships, theme-based career pathways and a rigorous core curriculum. Students gain skills and experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics that prepare them for college and high-demand professional careers. Middle school students explore the theme through learning expeditions, guest speakers, activities in core curriculum subjects and projects related to all aspects of aerospace, engineering, and the STEM professions. High school students pair advanced math and science classes with industry internships focused on their area of interest and future careers.
Students interact with professionals who serve as guest speakers, mentors, and tutors. Elective courses include electronics, quantum mechanics, nuclear chemistry, computer science, and engineering design as well as a host of biological science courses and advanced mathematics electives. Through the robotics programs, state-of-the-art research labs, and NASA Explorer School partnership, academy students regularly apply classroom lessons to real-world situations. Based on the 2010-11 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard.

Special Features:

• Laboratories for research on cell cultures, lasers/photonics,             molecular genetics, robotics/electronics, botanical studies, forensic science and nuclear physics
• Advanced courses in science and mathematics

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• What You Need To Know

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