{"id":110,"date":"2016-01-28T10:39:31","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T10:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/silver\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2026-03-04T21:56:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T21:56:43","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/hartford\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Hartford Avenue University School is a vibrant, rigorous college preparatory school located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin\u2013Milwaukee (UWM).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At Hartford, we aren\u2019t just a school; we are a <strong>university school<\/strong>. This means we pride ourselves on a culture of inquiry. Our partnership with the University of Wisconsin\u2013Milwaukee allows us to bridge the gap between elementary education and higher learning. This shows our students from a young age that their potential has no ceiling. Our location also gives them unique exposure to a research university environment and access to resources that are not available to most schools.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;2px||60px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#b7b7b7&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Grades&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf19d;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;721136f0-39a5-42af-b920-2d66318cf15a&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.53)&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|10px|30px|10px|true|true&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; locked=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50Ijoic2l0ZV90YWdsaW5lIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#b7b7b7&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;School Hours&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf017;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;721136f0-39a5-42af-b920-2d66318cf15a&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.53)&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|10px|30px|10px|true|true&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>9:10 a.m. <span>\u2013<\/span> 4:10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At Hartford, our core priorities are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Academic Rigor:<\/strong> Challenging our students to think critically and solve complex problems<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social-Emotional Growth:<\/strong> Ensuring every child feels safe, seen, and valued in a restorative environment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Connection:<\/strong> Strengthening the bond between our classrooms, our East Side neighborhood, and the wider Milwaukee community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Housed in a historic building that is older than UWM itself, Hartford provides comprehensive instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students also receive education in music, physical education, and visual arts. Enriching community partnerships, strong family involvement, and a dedicated team of caring teachers create a dynamic learning environment. Our students explore engaging programming and develop a strong sense of social justice through inquiry and activism.<\/p>\n<h2>Mission<\/h2>\n<p>Hartford Avenue University School will develop lifelong learners who are critical thinkers that embrace challenges and contribute positively to the community.<\/p>\n<h2>Vision<\/h2>\n<p>Hartford Avenue University School staff strive to support students in achieving their goals for college and beyond. 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This means we pride ourselves on a culture of inquiry. Our partnership with the University of Wisconsin\u2013Milwaukee allows us to bridge the gap [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Hartford University School is a vibrant and rigorous college preparatory school located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Students enjoy excellent comprehensive teaching in mathematics, ELA, science and social studies. Students receive additional education\u00a0in visual arts, general music, and physical education. Hartford University offers enriching opportunities through our community\u00a0resources and community partnerships. Hartford's dynamic learning community is supported by strong parental involvement and the opportunity to develop a sense of social justice. Call us for a tour!\r\n\r\nFamilies can enroll in this school using the online application at <a href=\"https:\/\/mpsmke.com\/EnrollMPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mpsmke.com\/EnrollMPS<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Mission<\/h2>\r\nHartford University School will develop life-long learners who are critical thinkers that embrace challenges and contribute positively to the community.\r\n<h2>Vision<\/h2>\r\nHartford University School is to become the top college preparatory school within the Milwaukee Public School system. Hartford University staff strive to provide students the opportunity to achieve their goals toward college and beyond. Hartford will expand unique advantages by cultivating partnerships with UWM and other community organizations. 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