The Academy of Aerospace & Engineering at the Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics & Science provides students in grades 9-12 from 35 school districts in the Capital Region Education Council (CREC) with supplementary scientific experiences through unique teaching methods and the use of state-of-the-art technology.
You can apply to the Academy of Aerospace & Engineering at the Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics & Science online at www.crec.org. Please see your school counselor with questions.
The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts is an interdistrict magnet high school focused on the arts that serves students each year in grades 9-12 from the 35 school districts in the Capital Region Education Council (CREC). The program is designed to prepare gifted and talented students to pursue post-secondary studies and professional careers in creative writing, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, theater, musical theater, technical theater, visual arts, or interarts study.
You can apply to the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts online at www.crec.org. Please see your school counselor with questions.
Students in grades 10-12 who may have had academic challenges at Glastonbury High School and who have strengths and abilities that can be nurtured in a smaller, more individualized setting may have the opportunity to attend Great Path Academy. The focus at Great Path is on Graphic Arts, Communication, and Technology. The program is hands-on and includes work experience and the opportunity to take courses at MCC for college credit.
Click here for more information about Great Path Academy, or see your school counselor.
Regional technical high schools offer specialized, career-focused programs that go beyond the traditional academics found at Glastonbury High School.
Students gain hands-on training in trades, technical fields, and emerging industries, often using industry-standard equipment.
These programs can lead directly to professional certifications, apprenticeships, or career pathways not typically available in comprehensive high schools.
Transportation is free. Boards of Education throughout Connecticut reimburse transportation costs for any students who attend these technical schools.
Admission for students entering 9th or 10th grade. Students may apply for admission if they have completed either the 8th or the 9th grade.
Academics, theory, and practice. Students receive alternating weeks of general education courses and classes in shop theory and practice. A diploma is awarded at the close of successful completion of the three or four-year program. Students will also have accumulated a specified number of hours toward licensing in their chosen trade.
Please see the 3 state technical high school programs linked below which are available to Glastonbury residents.
Programs Offered Include:
Automotive Technology
Carpentry
Culinary Arts
Diesel and Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
Digital Media
Electrical
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Information Technology
Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology
Precision Machining Technology
Welding and Metal Fabrication
You can apply at the Howell Cheney Technical High School website. Please see your school counselor with questions.
Programs Offered Include:
Automotive Technology
Carpentry
Criminal Justice and Protective Services
Diesel and Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
Electrical
Hairdressing and Cosmetology
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Information Technology
Precision Machining Technology
Veterinary Science
You can apply at the Vinal Technical High School website. Please see your school counselor with questions.
Programs Offered Include:
Architecture
Aerospace Component
Manufacturing Technology
Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
Automotive Technology
Bioscience and Environmental
Technology
Carpentry
Criminal Justice and Protective Services
Culinary Arts
Digital Media
Electrical
Graphic Design
Health Technology
Hairdressing and Cosmetology
Information Technology
Masonry
Plumbing and Heating
You can apply to the A.I. Prince Technical High School website. Please see your school counselor with questions.