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Sport and Medical Sciences Academy (6-12)

Program Overview:

The Sport and Medical Sciences Academy (SMSA) is a college-preparatory middle and high school with a focus on sport and medical sciences. Students receive a rigorous language arts, mathematics, and science foundation that are applied in the core curriculum and block scheduling for hands-on experiential learning. Our core beliefs: dedication, responsibility, discipline and respect are embedded into our students’ educational experiences to develop social consciousness and leadership skills. Emphasis is placed on creating opportunities for advanced study and career exploration in the fields of sport and medicine through job shadowing and internships.

Special Features:

• UConn Medical School, CT Children’s Medical Center and CCSU Partnerships
• Saturday – CMT/CAPT Skill-Building Program and SAT Preparatory Program
• Opportunities to earn up to 30 college credits from UConn, Project Lead The Way-Biomedical Sciences, and Capital Community College
• CIAC High School Athletics, Middle School Athletics and Pep Band           

Program Offerings/Key Facts:

• 2011 and 2009 Magnet School of Distinction
• 2009, 2008, 2007 “America’s Best High School” - US News & World Report
• 2010, 2008 Hartford Shining Star Award for excellence on the CAPT
• A new $71 million school building; CT Building Congress Architectural Award
• 2010 Graduation Rate – 98.7% and $3.2 million in scholarships

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 - 12
Uniform: Yes

Hours:
School Hours: 7:45 am – 2:40 pm
After School: 2:40 pm – 4:00 pm

Contact Information:
Alison M. Giuliano
860.695.6900
agiuliano@hartfordschools.org
280 Huyshope Ave., Hartford, CT 06106

Website: www.sportandmedicalsciences.org 

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