Hampden charter school of science
The Hampden Charter School of Science is a top-ranking tuition-free college preparatory school founded in 2009. Our core values are respect, responsibility, resilience, and excellence. The mission of the HCSS is to provide a college preparatory-focused education to the youth of every race and ethnic group in Western Massachusetts in a safe, academically challenging, and caring educational environment.
WELCOME
With great pleasure, excitement, and honor, I welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year at Hampden Charter School of Science. On behalf of the incredible team of educators and support staff, thank you for putting your faith in us to provide your children with a world-class education. We look forward to working with you throughout the year to ensure the success of all of our students!
HCSS EXPERIENCE
The vision of the HCSS is to increase the rate of college entry of the students with excellent learning opportunities that are exclusively designed for the college preparation in a technologically rich-environment. The vision of the HCSS is shaped around the needs of students in these districts. Our curriculum mainly focuses on college preparation, mathematics and science education as well as other major academic areas: arts, language, and social studies.Individualized attention, tutoring, university outreach programs, social projects, and various creative outlets such as lab projects, science fairs, debate contests, and trivia competitions provide an enthusiastic, dynamic learning environment as well as encourage all students to think independently and creatively.
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The Hampden Charter School of Science is a top-ranking tuition-free college preparatory school founded in 2009. Our core values are respect, responsibility, resilience, and excellence. The mission of the HCSS is to provide a college preparatory-focused education to the youth of every race and ethnic group in Western Massachusetts in a safe, academically challenging, and caring educational environment.
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WELCOME BACK!![]()
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow (Friday)...
Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff,![]()
Superintendent/CEO Mr.Topcuoglu has a welcome message as we start the 2021-2022 school year.![]()
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDhkQMT6_UQ&ab_channel=HampdenCharterSchoolofScience
Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff,![]()
Superintendent/CEO Mr.Topcuoglu has a welcome message as we start the 2021-2022 school year.![]()
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Superintendent/CEO Welcome Back Message (Youtube Video)![]()
youtu.be/uDhkQMT6_UQ![]()
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"With great pleasure, excitement, and honor, I welcome you to the start of a new school year at Hampden Charter School of Science."![]()
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-Mr.Topcuoglu,EdS., Superintendent/CEO
Dear HCSS-East Parents and Guardians,![]()
As the summer vacation is coming to an end, we wanted to send you a quick email with important information.![]()
Returning students who have not already returned your chromebook please do so at the Main Office Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.![]()
New student orientation via Zoom: Thursday, August 26th (more information to follow)![]()
First day for all students: Friday, August 27th![]()
The school calendar can be found on our website east.hampdencharter.org/.../HCSS-School-Calendars... ![]()
School Hours: The building opens at 7:35 with the first class starting at 7:50. Dismissal time on study hall days is 2:55pm and on non-study hall days is 2:11pm. ![]()
Chromebook pick-up: Walk-in basis, mask-wearing strongly recommended. All students are expected to come pick up their Chromebooks on one of the following days.![]()
· Thursday, August 19th: 12:00p to 6:00pm![]()
· Friday, August 20th: 12:00p to 6:00pm![]()
· Saturday, August 21st: 9:00a to 1:00pm![]()
Uniform Orders and Sales: Uniforms can be purchased online, more information can be found at:https://east.hampdencharter.org/.../School-Uniform-Letter... (Uniform Policy) There will be a uniform sale on the following days at the following locations. ![]()
· Thursday, August 19th: 12:00p to 6:00p at HCSS-East (Chicopee)![]()
· Friday, August 20th: 12:00p to 6:00p at HCSS-West (West Springfield) ![]()
School reopening: We are getting ready for an all in-person learning this year. We are following DESE guidelines closely, and we will provide more information to you as we get closer. The latest updates from DESE can be found here: www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/![]()
Summer Reading Assignments: Summer reading is on our website www.hampdencharter.org![]()
Bus Schedules: We are working with the bus company to map out the new bus routes for the 21-22 school year. Bus schedules will be distributed at Chromebook pick up. If you have moved please make sure you contact the Main Office with your new address information.![]()
Important Dates:![]()
August 19th-20st 12:00-6:00pm & August 21st 9:00-1:00pm Chromebook Kickoff![]()
August 26th New Student Orientation ![]()
August 27th First Day of School![]()
September 6th Labor Day - no school![]()
September 29th - Half Day![]()
October 15th Picture Day![]()
Sincerely,![]()
HCSS Administration
Look at our Hometown Hero. Thank you, Darien! We are so proud of you... 👏👏👏![]()
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www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/hometown-heroes-recent-high-school-graduate-helps-tut...
MUSIC & ARTS
HCSS encourages each student to increase his knowledge of the arts and to gain an aesthetic appreciation for the world around him. By exposing students to a colorful array of visual and performing art opportunities.
ATHLETICS
At HCSS, students develop passion beyond the classroom. They succeed not just in a win, but in the effort, and step back on the field each day, ready to work again.
MUSIC & ARTS
HCSS encourages each student to increase his knowledge of the arts and to gain an aesthetic appreciation for the world around him. By exposing students to a colorful array of visual and performing art opportunities.
ATHLETICS
At HCSS, students develop passion beyond the classroom. They succeed not just in a win, but in the effort, and step back on the field each day, ready to work again.
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