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Admissions
Students from participating districts
apply to the Academy through the following procedure:
- Fill out and submit an application.
- Provide letters of recommendation
and school transcripts as directed in the application packet.
- Attend an informational meeting
at the Academy. Students who do not adhere to all three
requirements will be deemed ineligible for the program.
Participating Districts
The number of positions is determined
by the school district's Board of Education. When more applications
are received than there are available positions in a given
district, a randomized lottery determines students offered
admission to the program.
Curriculum
Two science courses, one mathematics
course Courses are integrated i.e. Subjects are interwoven.
Students will study their mathematics and sciences concurrently.
Faculty
Full-time and part-time PhD level
master teachers, research scientists, professors and other
experts in their respective fields, including Trinity College
create an environment where "students learn science as scientific
discovery is conducted".
Transportation
Students are transported by bus
to and from their home schools. Districts who have students
that participate in the Academy of the Arts coordinate their
bus schedule to accommodate both schools simultaneously.
Structure
- Half - day Grades 9 and 10: Morning
Session / Grades 11 and 12: Afternoon Session
- Class size not to exceed 20 students
- School calendar: September to June
- Maximum Capacity: 300 students
(75 students per grade)
- Location: The Learning Corridor
A new 16-acre campus adjacent to Trinity College and Hartford
Hospital
- Student Population: Grades 9-12
students from participating districts
Resources
- Students will each be assigned
a laptop computer for all classroom activities and learning
outside the classroom
- State of the art equipment in all
laboratories
- Access to Hartford Hospital and
Trinity College facilities and resources
- Loctite special instrumentation
lab
- Cell culture lab, laser lab, robotics/electronics
lab and molecular genetics lab
- Faculty is available via email
after school hours for student and parent communication
Student Profile
- Exceptional interest in Mathematics
& Science
- Successful academic record
- Self-motivated student with excellent
attendance
- Outstanding ability to work both
independently and in a peer group
- Directed and motivated to pursue
academics at a four year college or university
- Interest in pursuing a post-collegiate
career in mathematics, science or technology
Creating Scientists
for the 21st Century
The Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics
and Science belongs to the National Consortium of Specialized
Secondary Schools in Mathematics, Science and Technology (NCSSSMST).
This group consists of over 75 schools specializing in math
and science education. Along with our partnering consortium
institutions, the curriculum design has been tested and modified
for over 15 years.
The curriculum reflects the mission
of the school in providing strong foundations integrating
science, mathematics, and technology. All coursework emphasizes
problem solving and creative thinking by using many different
resources. Courses, at minimum, meet each school district's
curriculum requirements. Dependent upon the individual school
districts, all courses at the Academy are rated at the Honors
or Advanced Placement levels.
Within courses there will be an emphasis
on experiential opportunities to apply theoretical foundations.
Outside of the course structure there are opportunities for
independent study, mentorships with professionals and team
projects in areas integrating mathematics, science and technology.
In every course and other learning experience, the use of
educational technology will be second nature to students and
faculty. Data and information will be sought, and networks
will be established with other schools and organizations worldwide.
Upon entering the ninth grade all students
will enroll in a fundamental course sequence called Foundations
in Science and Scientific Inquiry.
This course sequence for grades 9 and
10 establishes a framework of learning skills essential to
successful study throughout the four years at the school and
beyond. The "Scientific Inquiry" segment emphasizes the areas
of science that are applied to technology. The course also
includes topics such as the history of science, scientific
ethics, logic and the development of scientific thought.
Students take three courses; two sciences
and one mathematics. Students will receive at least three
units of math/science credit for each of four years. General
Course of Studies
Grade 9:
Foundations in Earth Science
Foundations in Physics
Geometry/Data Analysis
Grade 10:
Foundations in Biology
Foundations in Chemistry
Health in the 21st Century
Algebra II/Trigonometry
Grades 11 & 12:
Advanced Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Pre-Calculus/Statistical Analysis Calculus (A/B & B/C)
Advanced Electives in Math and Science
Independent Study/Honors Research
Curriculum Tracks
Foundations courses provide grades
9 & 10 with a broad but in-depth sampling of mathematics and
science. Grade 11 & 12 students go on to choose specialized
and advanced level courses based on individual interests.
The courses delve into each subject area beyond the standard
advanced placement curriculum.
Electronics & Engineering
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Mathematics & Computer Science
Integrative Biology
Environmental Science, Physics, Astronomy
All courses are laboratory based
education utilizing critical thinking skills, problem solving
skills and data analysis.
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