Sport and Medical Sciences Academy

The Sport and Medical Sciences Academy’s (SMSA) mission is to develop a community of life-long learners in which students acquire the knowledge, skills, and courage to become productive citizens within a diverse society. SMSA utilizes a thematic approach in delivering a cross disciplinary curriculum, while integrating technology into all subject areas. SMSA is a college-preparatory middle and high school with a focus on sport and medical sciences. Students receive a rigorous language arts, mathematics, and science foundation that are applied in the core curriculum and various electives. Our core beliefs, dedication, responsibility, discipline and respect are embedded into our students’ educational experiences to develop social consciousness and leadership skills both within school and in the community. SMSA is located in the historic Coltsville section of Hartford. The building opened in 2008 and was expressly designed to facilitate our curriculum with “state of the art” technology. Classes are taught on a block schedule, which allows for thorough instruction of the subject area as well as thematic integration into the instruction. Emphasis is placed on creating opportunities for advanced study and career exploration in the fields of sport and medicine through partnerships with the educational and business community, job shadowing and internship/apprenticeships. Student learning is enriched through clubs, middle and high school athletics (CIAC), and a newly created music program. SMSA is a community school where parents and teachers serve as mentors, advisors and coaches and students are encouraged to take an active role in their learning and to achieve academic success. Based on 2009-10 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard. See page 4.

• A new $71 million school building; Connecticut Building Congress awarded the highest architectural award for school design
• One of “America’s Best High Schools” listed by US News & World Report in 2007, 2008, 2009
• Magnet School of Distinction Award in 2011 and 2009 by Magnet Schools of America
• Hartford Shining Star Award for excellence on the Connecticut Academic Performance Test – 2008, 2010 • Opportunities to earn up to 30 college credits from University of Connecticut and Capital Community College while still enrolled at SMSA
• $3.2 million in scholarships awarded to Class of 2010
• Block scheduling utilized to provide hands-on approach to learning as well as thematic integration
• 2010–Summer Bridge Program (Grades 6–7)–Mathematics and Language Arts program designed to assess student academic performance prior to beginning of school year
• CMT and CAPT Programs –Prepare students with strategies and test taking skills specifically for the CMT and CAPT
• SAT Course–Prepare students with strategies and test taking skills specifically for the SAT examination. • Interdisciplinary Instructional Model–Theme related instruction is integrated into core content classes
• High School CIAC athletics–Volleyball, Football, Soccer, Track, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Wrestling, Golf
• Middle School Athletics–Girls and Boys Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Soccer and Volleyball
• Students benefit from availability of certification in Red Cross CRP & First Aid 
• UCONN Medical School, CT Children’s Medical Center and CCSU Partnerships

Sport and Medical Sciences Academy (6-12)
Alison Giuliano: 860.695.6938
www.sportandmedicalsciences.org