East Hartford High School
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East Hartford High School is the public high school of East Hartford, Connecticut
, along with its next-door neighbor, Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy
(CIBA), a college-preparatory high school for grades 9-12. East Hartford High is notably diverse for a suburban school, having a 34% black, 33% white, 28% Hispanic and 5% Asian student population. Its enrollment is roughly 2,200 students. The school offers several AP
courses and is recognized nationally for its activities program.
. East Hartford High School's school colors were once blue and white, but took on Penney High School's black and gold colors after the merger. Their mascot is the hornet
, and their rival is Manchester High School.
of the Democratic Caucus
of the United States House of Representatives
, graduated in the class of 1967.
A minimum of 22 credits is required for high school graduation, including the successful completion of 4 credits in English, 3 credits in Mathematics, 3 credits in Social Studies (1 credit must be U.S. History; a .5 credit Civics class is required), 2 credits in Science, 2 credits (4 years) in Wellness Education, and 1 credit in Arts/Vocational Education (courses in Business Department, Consumer and Family Science, Technology Education, Art Courses, Music Courses, Vocational Education).
Completion of Grade 10 "Foundation of American History" does not count toward the one-credit requirement of U. S. History for graduation.
East Hartford, Connecticut
East Hartford is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 51,252 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
, along with its next-door neighbor, Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy
Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy
Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy is a magnet school located in East Hartford, Connecticut right next door to East Hartford High School connected by a bridge. The school has three academic levels: college-preparatory, honors, and AP levels....
(CIBA), a college-preparatory high school for grades 9-12. East Hartford High is notably diverse for a suburban school, having a 34% black, 33% white, 28% Hispanic and 5% Asian student population. Its enrollment is roughly 2,200 students. The school offers several AP
Advanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement program is a curriculum in the United States and Canada sponsored by the College Board which offers standardized courses to high school students that are generally recognized to be equivalent to undergraduate courses in college...
courses and is recognized nationally for its activities program.
History
East Hartford High School has undergone many changes since its beginnings in 1886, and from 1962 until 1985 was one of two high schools in East Hartford, with the other being George J. Penney High School (the two schools merged in 1985). While now located on Forbes Street in East Hartford in the former Penney High School building, East Hartford High School was once located on Burnside Avenue, at what is now the home of East Hartford Middle SchoolEast Hartford Middle School
East Hartford Middle School is a public middle school serving roughly 1500 students in the 6th 7th and 8th grades in East Hartford, Connecticut, USA.-References:...
. East Hartford High School's school colors were once blue and white, but took on Penney High School's black and gold colors after the merger. Their mascot is the hornet
Hornet
Hornets are the largest eusocial wasps; some species can reach up to in length. The true hornets make up the genus Vespa and are distinguished from other vespines by the width of the vertex , which is proportionally larger in Vespa and by the anteriorly rounded gasters .- Life cycle :In...
, and their rival is Manchester High School.
Notable alumni
John B. Larson, current ChairmanDemocratic Caucus Chairman of the United States House of Representatives
The following is a list of members of the U.S. House of Representatives who have served as chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Chairs are currently limited to two consecutive terms.-Source:*...
of the Democratic Caucus
Democratic Caucus of the United States House of Representatives
The House Democratic Caucus nominates and elects the Democratic Party leadership in the United States House of Representatives. The group is composed of all Democratic Representatives in the House...
of the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
, graduated in the class of 1967.
Graduation requirements
Students attending East Hartford High School must select a minimum of 6 credits each year.A minimum of 22 credits is required for high school graduation, including the successful completion of 4 credits in English, 3 credits in Mathematics, 3 credits in Social Studies (1 credit must be U.S. History; a .5 credit Civics class is required), 2 credits in Science, 2 credits (4 years) in Wellness Education, and 1 credit in Arts/Vocational Education (courses in Business Department, Consumer and Family Science, Technology Education, Art Courses, Music Courses, Vocational Education).
Completion of Grade 10 "Foundation of American History" does not count toward the one-credit requirement of U. S. History for graduation.