Middle/High Schools >
Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy (6-12)

Program Overview:

This college preparatory academy blends a rigorous core curriculum with a focus on a career in the medical professions or education. The focused theme provides students exposure in the fields of medicine and education by offering opportunities for career shadowing and coaching from professionals in health care facilities or with certified teachers in the learning laboratory preschool located at the school as well as other PK-12 schools. Students have the opportunity to do field work through experiential learning, bringing their studies into the greater classroom- the world.

Starting in the 2011–2012 school year, ninth grade students will be using the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, a rigorous internationally benchmarked program of studies. Students successfully completing the IGCSE coursework will have the opportunity to earn a board examination certificate of studies and pursue more advanced coursework.

Special Features:

• Advanced placement and challenging core academic classes prepare students for post secondary education
• Opportunity to obtain selected medical certifications (CPR and First Aid)
• Aspiring teachers may participate in CREC’s Teacher Cadet Program
• State-of-art technology to enhance the delivery of instruction

Lottery Placement Procedures for Hartford and Non-Hartford residents:

• School Pathways: Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet School, University of Hartford Magnet School
• Sibling (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)
• Staff (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)
  
  (updated 12/23/2011)

Grades Served: 6 – 11 (will serve up to Grade 12 in future years)
Uniform: Yes

Hours: 
Monday – Friday. 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact Information:
Andrew Skarzynski, Principal
860.298.0602
askarzynski@crec.org
10 Univac Lane, at 10 Targeting Center, Windsor, CT 06095

Website: www.crecschools.org

• Open Choice Program

• Elementary Schools

• Middle/High Schools

• High Schools

• What You Need To Know

  What you need to know about the application and admissions process, important dates, and transportation information.

• Where to Get Information:
  Satellite Sites

  At RSCO satellite locations in Hartford, obtain RSCO catalogs and applications and receive free support to complete the RSCO lottery application.

• Fairs and Open Houses

  By attending a Regional School Choice Fair, you can learn more about all school and/or program options.