Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
- Operated by: Hartford School District
- 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- 463 Total Students
Why choose us?
Theme-Integrated Academics
Explore medical science through the lens of sports combining a rigorous core curriculum with advanced learning in sport medicine, exercise science, and health management.
Tuition-Free College Credits
Jump-start your degree with access to Advanced Placement (AP) classes and UConn Early College Experience (ECE) courses.
Hands-On Learning
Prepare for the real world with practical experiences, career exploration, leadership development, and advance study, like job shadowing, internships, and experiential learning through higher education partnerships.
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. Hartford residents receive transportation through 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
Sports and Medical Sciences
Special Features
- National School of Distinction - Magnet schools of America
- US News & World Report “Best High Schools in America”
- State-of-the-art facility with a broadcast studio, 10 science labs, two gymnasiums, and two fitness centers
- Learning beyond the classroom through job shadowing and internships in sport and medical sciences
- Experiential learning through higher education partnerships, including UConn, UConn Medical and Dental Schools, CCSU and ECSU
- Through our Student Teacher Assistant Program, our high school students mentor middle school students
- Clubs meet on Wednesdays during school hours for all of our grades.
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.
- Enrolled Sibling
- Placed Sibling
- Employee/Staff
- Pathway school: Breakthrough Magnet School, North (grade 5), Breakthrough Magnet School, South (grade 8), Montessori Magnet at Fisher School (grade 8), Webster Micro Society Magnet School (grade 8)
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Sports
Athletic opportunities and sports teams add to the educational experience of our students. The sports programs listed are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Many of the sports offerings in Grades 9-12 are interscholastic and include different levels, such as Varsity, Junior Varsity and/or Freshman teams. Please check with the school for more information.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Flag Football
- Football
- Indoor Track
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- 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.
- Affinity Groups
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- eSports Club
- Fitness Club
- Journalism/Newspaper Club
- National Honor Society
- Sewing Club
- Student Government/Council
