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The Academy

The Steppingstone Academy Hartford is an academic enrichment and preparation program designed to expose students to the academic rigor found at top independent schools. The program consists of classes during two six-week summer sessions as well as one academic year session. Scholars split into two teams to create small classes. This ensures that all students have a high level of engagement with their teachers and a high level of accountability in the classroom.


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How to Apply?

The Steppingstone Academy welcomes new applicants to join us on our or journey. We base our decisions on several factors that help us select the students that align with our values. 


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Support HYSF

There is no better investment you can make than in one of the 139 young people that are the Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation.  Their dedication to changing the course of their life is unwavering.  Once a student enters our program we are committed to them until they reach college and ultimately graduate and find a productive career.  The Hartford Youth Scholars is there each step of the way.  Invest in us and you invest in Hartford’s future.


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