Mayberry Franklin H DR Elementary School

Established in 1973, Synergy Alternative High School enrolls more than 100 students in grades 9 through 12. The school operates Friends of Alternative Education (F.A.T.E.), which is a parent-teacher organization that conducts several fundraising activities and special programs. It offers the Life Long Initiative for Education program for students between the ages of 17 and 19. Synergy Alternative High School s staff includes psychologists, guidance counselors, nurses, day care assistants, custodians and social workers. Its academic curriculum includes technology study, English, science, music, art, physical education, reading, writing, social studies and math. The school also offers the Great Expectations Young Parents Program, which focuses on day care services for the babies of young parents. The school additionally provides food and transportation-related services. Located in East Hartford, Conn., Synergy Alternative High School is a part of East Hartford Public Schools, which governs several educational institutions.

East Hartford Public Schools operates various elementary, middle and high schools, as well as alternative learning centers. Its schools provide Head Start, English as a Second Language and special education programs. Located in East Hartford, Conn., the district s schools academic curricula include English, math, science and social studies. Its high schools conduct classes in marketing, business education, biology, fashion design, and family and consumer science. East Hartford Public Schools supports a range of sports activities that includes badminton, cross country, football, soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball, and track and field. Its schools offer student organizations, such as the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America. The district s schools also operate video communications, ski, literary and dance clubs. In addition, East Hartford Public Schools provides meals and health and technology support services.