Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Full
Day
Statement of Purpose
The CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Full Day provides a
rigorous college-preparatory academic education and pre-professional arts
education in an equitable, culturally competent environment.
CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Full Day is an arts focused magnet high school serving Hartford and its
suburbs. Here, a student self-directs their own artistic path as they
choose from a variety of arts classes mixed into a traditional high school
curriculum.
Empower Your Voice, Tell Your Story
At the Arts Academy Full Day High School, students
are challenged to push themselves as students and artists. Our classes use
project-based learning and standards based grading so that students can take
ownership of their learning and know exactly where they stand when it comes to
skills and concepts. Through our academic and artistic projects, performances,
and celebrations, we want every student to find and empower their voice so that
they can tell their powerful and unique story.
Self-Directed Artistic Path
Integrated throughout the school day are a variety of arts courses.
Students chose from these course offerings as they design their own path of
creativity and discovery. Classes are taught by Artist Instructors who are
professionals in their
Our Arts Classes Include
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Filmmaking
- Media Arts
- Music(Vocal & Instrumental)
- Theater
- Visual & Textile Arts
Our Facility
The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Full Day is part of the Colt Gateway
complex in Hartford. The facility nurtures a community where young people can
learn and create while feeling at home. Within these rooms musicians
practice, graphic artists design, creative writers workshop, dancers move, and
film makers direct. Among these spaces are science labs and academic spaces with
the latest in classroom technologies. Film and recording studios, dance
studios, music practice rooms, actor spaces, and dance studios are located
throughout.
The Academy Family
The students and faculty at the CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts all come from a diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic population. The Academy Family is a proud multi-cultural community dedicated to acceptance, social justice, and empowerment. Our essential “Academy Family Values” are commitment, collaboration, and leadership. We celebrate students who demonstrate these qualities both inside and outside the classroom.
