Academics

Ella T. Grasso Technical High School is a school of choice that provides an excellent educational opportunity for young people interested in a school that offers an integrated curriculum. Specifically, we combine a rigorous academic program with the technical skills needed for Connecticut’s future workforce and the challenges of a changing global economy.

When our students graduate they may choose to enroll in higher education, enter apprenticeship programs leading toward occupational licenses, enhance their technical skills in the military or civil service or pursue an alternative career path.

• With the same academic diploma as every other public high school in the state of Connecticut.

• In addition, CTECS diplomas are endorsed with the student’s Trade Technology.

• The school year is divided into 4 marking periods. Parents and students may access the PowerSchool Portal to stay on top of student progress.

• Grasso operates on a 7-period day

• To accommodate the trades, a tech school operates on cycles.

o During A-Cycle freshmen and seniors are in academics

o During B- Cycle freshmen and seniors are in shop

o Cycles can be 8-12 days long

• Freshmen will have Academic Access periods included in their schedules. This is to accommodate extra help in academic subjects

• Teachers are available after school for extra help and or during Academic Access periods.

Traditional 9th Grade Course of Study

All ninth graders take the following courses:

• English I, Honors English I

• General Science

• World History, Honors World History

• Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Honors Algebra 1)

• Physical Education

• Health

• Language Arts Lab

• Elective (Art or Music)

• Exploratory/Trade

• Academic Access