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Accreditation Visit April 29, 2007. Students’ Presentation By: Jesus Capeles Sharis Morrill Raquel Phillip Michael James. Brief History. Founded in 1638, Hartford Public High School has a rich heritage that extends over four centuries.
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Accreditation Visit April 29, 2007
Students’ Presentation By: Jesus Capeles Sharis Morrill Raquel Phillip Michael James
Brief History • Founded in 1638, Hartford Public High School has a rich heritage that extends over four centuries. • HPHS is a comprehensive high school, offering a program of studies that caters to the needs and interests of its students .
HPHS Mission Statement • The mission of Hartford Public High School is to enable all students to become literate and responsible citizens, with positive character traits and the skills to embrace life-long learning. “Answer the CALL” Character Active Citizens Literate Life-long Learners
School Staff • The staff at Harford Public High School helps all students develop their minds and hearts. • They help students study course work, explore career options and find a career for their future.
Helping students… Principals
Helping students… Staff
Helping students… Staff
Helping students… Custodians
Helping students… Lunch Staff
Helping students… Support Staff
Helping students… Guidance
Helping students… Security
Helping students… S.O.S. Save Our Students Saturday School
Helping students… Body Shop Health Clinic Nurses’ Office
Helping plan for the future HPHS Career Center
Helping plan for the future HPHS Library
Smaller Learning Communities Hartford High is organized into four Smaller Learning Communities. • Technology Academy • International Academy • Law and Public Service Academy • Careers and Entrepreneurship Academy Students choose which academy they wish to join.
Course Electives • A generous offering of electives supports the core courses required for graduation, while providing all students the opportunity to explore new ideas and areas of knowledge.
Extra-Curricular • HPHS offers various activities, as well as a complete sports program.
Wrestling Cross Country Football Girls’ Softball Boys’ Baseball Girls’/Boys’ Tennis Girls’/Boys’ Basketball Girls’/Boys’ Soccer Girls’/Boys’ Swimming Girls’/Boys’ Outdoor Track Volleyball Golf The sports at Hartford High include: Sports
Sports Tennis Swimming Football Tennis
School Activities Aspira club SHPE Aspira club SHPE
School Activities Choir Mass-Mutual Morning Announcements Career Readiness
School Activities Parenting Graphic Arts National Honor Society Manfacturing
About… • The school awards yearly scholarships to its seniors.
About... • HPHS hosts a diverse student body that takes pride in its activities and accomplishments.
HPHS Remember," You... can’t... rock... da Pub..., you can’t rock da Pub!” HPHS
Career and Entrepreneurship Academy Jean Mamonas Marie Reynolds Lindsy Gay
Careers and Entrepreneurship Academy • The Careers and Entrepreneurship Academy focuses on required core subject areas and looks at three strands for career exploration. • These include Fashion and Retail, Food Service and Hospitality, and Education and Social Services.
International Academy Michele LaPalme Zoraida Ortiz-Gibson
International Academy • The International Academy at Hartford Public High School is a smaller learning community for students in grades 9 through 12. • This academy provides both English-proficient students and bilingual students with an education that focuses on international culture, arts, and languages, which are important for understanding the global society.
Law and Public Service Academy John Hayes Bridget Allison
Law and Public Service Academy • The mission of the Law and Public Service Academy is to prepare students for the academic challenges of college and careers in law, public service, and police and fire academies.
Technology Academy Michael McCausland Behn Sikora
Technology Academy • The Technology Academy at Hartford Public High School is a smaller learning community for students in grades 9 through 12. • This academy provides education and preparation for careers in: • Information Technology • Graphics and Multimedia • Manufacturing • Engineering Design
Graduating Requirements • Students’ need twenty-one (21) credits to graduate. • These include: • English - 4 units • Mathematics - 3 units • Social Studies - 3 units • Science - 3 units • Physical Education - 2 units • Electives - 6 units • Service Learning - 15 hours per year
What is Bellwork? • Bellwork is a quick writing assignment to be completed at the beginning of each class. • It helps improve writing skills. • It helps students prepare for the CAPT. • It helps students get ready and focused for class.