Pathways Academy of Technology and Design
- Operated by: Hartford School District
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- 360 Total Students
Why choose us?
In-Demand Advanced Technology Coursework
Get exposure to multiple aspects of modern technology with a rigorous curriculum in fields like cybersecurity, AI, programming, video game design, web design, and digital media.
Modern, High-Tech Environment
Learn in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with access to advanced technology, including PC and Mac labs, recording and TV studios, 3D printers, robotics, and virtual reality.
Project- and Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Get access to career fairs, job shadowing, paid internships, and partnerships that connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.
Tuition-Free College Credits
Jump-start college and career success with access to Goodwin University dual-enrollment courses, Advanced Placement (AP) classes and UConn’s Early College Experience courses.
Schedule
Events
Transportation
Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
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RSCO does not provide door-to-door transportation. Bus stops vary and may include stops in your neighborhood or centralized locations in or near your town. Typically, centralized bus stops are not within walking distance of a student’s home. Families are responsible for transportation to the bus stop.
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Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. East Hartford residents receive transportation through East Hartford Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
For students living outside the transportation zone, families may transport their child to an existing stop within the transportation zone or provide their own transportation. A reimbursement stipend is available for families who live outside the transportation zone and bring their child to school.
Specialization
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Special Features
- Named America’s Top Secondary School by Magnet Schools of America (2014)
- Distinguished Academy by NAF for 10 years straight
- Access to state-of-the-art technology including PC and Mac labs, recording and TV studios, 3D printers, and robotics and virtual reality equipment
- Project-based learning, Industry Advisory Board, work-based opportunities, paid internships
- Advanced placement and college credit courses through CT State Community College, UConn, and Goodwin Advanced Manufacturing Program
Placement Priorities
The following priorities are used in the placement process and can increase the chance of a placement if the school has available seats. To receive priority, you must apply during the on-time application period and make the school your first choice. Applicants receive priority in the order listed below.
- Direct Pathway: Betances STEM Magnet
- Enrolled Sibling
- Employee/Staff
- Placed Sibling
- Pathway school: Breakthrough Magnet School, South; Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School; STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School; Webster Micro Society Magnet School
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Sports
We offer a full CIAC sports program through our partnership with Sports Medical Science Academy (SMSA), and provide daily transportation to SMSA. The sports programs listed are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Flag Football
- Football
- Indoor Track
- Outdoor Track
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Clubs & Activities
Various clubs and extracurricular activities are available to our students to enhance their educational experience. A sampling of these clubs and activities are listed to give families a sense of what options are available. These offerings are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- Dungeons and Dragons Club
- FIRST Robotics
- Fitness Club
- Gaming Club
- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
- Student Government/Council
