Academics
Departments
- Career and Technology Education
- Fine and Performing Arts
- Health/Physical Education
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Language
- English Learners
Career and Technology Education
Fine and Performing Arts
Health/Physical Education
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
World Language
English Learners
Capstone Project
Capstone Project Mission
The Hamden High School Capstone Project is designed to showcase a student’s academic achievement, enduring knowledge, and unique talents. The Capstone Project must be successfully completed in order to graduate from Hamden High School. Please see the documents below for a complete overview of the process. Please also check the Grade Level Google Classrooms for a list of advisors.
capstone handbook class of 2023
capstone handbook class of 2024
Please make sure to print, sign, photograph, and upload the following forms.
Academic Expectations
We aspire to educate students in a rigorous, diverse and supportive learning environment. All students at Hamden High School are challenged to become socially, culturally and globally aware as well as civically active and productive. Our students will demonstrate responsible personal behaviors, and will achieve self-reliance in order to obtain college/career readiness skills. Our students are further expected to be caring and productive young men and women who are resilient and resourceful problem solvers.
Academic Expectations:
Students will:
- Read with comprehension
- Write effectively to communicate for a wide variety of purposes
- Demonstrate creativity
- Solve complex problems
- Use technology discerningly to access, analyze, and use information
Social and Civic Expectations:
Students will:
- Understand and carry out their responsibilities as members of the community
- Understand preventative physical, mental, and social health strategies