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University High School of Science and Engineering (9-12)

Program Overview:

UHSSE offers a rigorous curriculum in science and engineering with advanced level science/math and engineering courses. UHSSE features an early-college partnership with the University of Hartford through which qualifying students may take University of Hartford courses at no cost while still enrolled at UHSSE. School awards include: Magnet Schools of America: National School of Excellence, U.S. News & World Report: Best High Schools in America, ConnCAN Awards for reducing achievement gap for African American and Hispanic students. Commended Teachers Awards from M.I.T. and Yale. Based on the 2010-11 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard.

Special Features:

• Athletic offerings: competitive CIAC Teams in most sports
• Hartt Community Division music/dance classes available at reduced rates

Program Offerings/Key Facts:

• Qualified students earn college credits through partnerships with the University of Hartford, University of Connecticut,University of New Haven, and Capital Community College.
• College/Career Program provides access to local science/engineering firms
• Small school size (400 students) fosters a strong sense of community
• Many faculty are second-career teachers who have worked in industry as engineers and scientists
• Hartford Teacher of the Year: 2011, 2006, 2004

Lottery Placement Procedures for Hartford and Non-Hartford residents:

• School Pathways:  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Magnet School at Annie Fisher, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
• Sibling (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)
• Staff (Hartford and Non-Hartford residents)
  
  (updated 12/23/2011)

Grades Served: 9 - 12
Uniform: Yes

Hours:
8:15 am – 3:10 pm

Contact Information:
Caryn Baseler
860.695.9020
basec001@hartfordschools.org
351 Mark Twain Drive, Hartford, CT 06112

Website: www.uhsse.org

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