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Hampden charter school of science

The Hampden Charter School of Science is a top-ranking tuition-free college preparatory school founded in 2009. 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. Our core values are respect, responsibility, resilience, and excellence.

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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!

Tarkan Topcuoglu, Ed.S.

Superintendent/CEO

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The Science and Technology Program at HCSS is a highly challenging four-year curriculum which provides college-level academic experiences in science, math, and technology.

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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 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, and 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 and encourage all students to think independently and creatively.

A PLACE OF POSSIBILITIES

The Hampden Charter School of Science is a top-ranking tuition-free college preparatory school founded in 2009. 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. Our core values are respect, responsibility, resilience, and excellence.

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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.
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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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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.
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HCSS EXPERIENCE

HCSS empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.

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