Academy of Engineering and Green Technology at Hartford High School

Welcome to Geometry

This course sharpens thinking skills by teaching the process of logical reasoning and deductive thinking. The purpose of geometry is to prepare students to be able to utilized geometric concepts in the real world and in future studies.

Ivan A. Narvaez/ narvi001@hartfordschools.org

Math Teacher at the AoEGT

Mission Statement

The mission of HPHS Academy of Engineering and Green Technology is to graduate Hartford students with 21^st Century skills who are prepared to succeed in post-secondary education and careers in engineering and green technologies.

Vision Statement

The academy is designed for students who plan to continue their education beyond high school with a special focus on pre-engineering, engineering technologies and green technologies. All students are expected to complete a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with workplace-based learning opportunities, job shadowing and internships. The Academy will reflect the high educational outcomes of the State of Connecticut.

Events and Announcements
Updated 08/26/08

Don't forget, we're working in two semmester projects which is application of geometry in the real world. Students will be teamed up with other students and form groups who will work in the mid term project and the final term project. students will then do a presentation of their work using the overhead projector, or other visual materials.

Pre-test evaluation, all students are being evaluated with a series of 3 tests which range from easy to more difficult.

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Weekly Challenge Math question

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brain teaser
Three less than 4 times a number is greater than 4 times the sum of the number and 1. Find all such numbers.

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Reminder: The First Day of School is August 25, 2008

The following Parent-Student Information Sessions about school CHOICE and are designed to help give your family all of the critical information you need to make a school choice for your child. Please join us for as many sessions as you wish.
We are here to help you.

Dates:

Saturday, September 27, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Capital Community College,
950 Main St., Hartford, CT
Thursday, October 16, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Capital Community College,
950 Main St., Hartford, CT
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Sports and Medical Science Academy
280 Huyshope Ave., Hartford, CT
Thursday, November 6, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Capital Community College,
950 Main St., Hartford, CT
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Classical Magnet School
85 Woodland St., Hartford, CT
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Capital Community College,
950 Main St., Hartford, CT
Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Rawson Elementary School
260 Holcomb St., Hartford, CT
Saturday, January 10, 2009, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Hartford Middle Magnet School
53 Vernon St., Hartford, CT

Application Period Begins: October 1, 2008
Application Deadline: February 16, 2009
Acceptance Letters Mailed: March 9 – March 13, 2009

Click here for Magnet School Open houses: http://www.hartfordschools.org/magnetschools/openhouses.shtml

I'll post the answers on the "Class Bulletin Board" page.

Any questions or comments write me to narvi001@hartfordschools.org

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