“I love the idea of starting my college experience early – I get to take classes for credit now, understand what the workload will be like, be part of the campus. I will be much more prepared when it’s time to apply for colleges next year.” 
– Katie, Grade 10

“Whether I decide to be a professional actor or not, I know that the academic background and the arts training I’m getting here will prepare me for the future.” 
– Scott, Grade 11, Greater Hartford Academy of Performing Arts 

“I’m learning about how to be a teacher now, something that I thought I was going to have to wait until college or grade school to start. The experiences here are unbelievable!” 
– Casey, Grade 9, Academy of Science and Innovation

“We get to explore the rivers through really cool hands-on experiments that let us explore environmental science and technology. I love learning more about where we live and I’m thinking about being a marine biologist.” 
– Tyler, Grade 8, Two Rivers Magnet Middle School