next stop: middle school - boston public schools

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NEXT STOP:

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Your BPS guide to making

your next school choice

2013 - 2014

www.bostonpublicschools.org

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Next Stop: Middle School

2013 - 2014

Table of Contents

Glossary of Terms

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School Choice

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Academic Programs

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Sample Registration Form

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School Selection Checklist

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School Data Sources

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School Profiles 11

BPS Registration & School Choice Resources

East Zone Family Resource Center

1216 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester

(617) 635-8015

North Zone Family Resource Center

75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury

(617) 635-9010

Additional Questions?

Visit the BPS Registration website at www.bostonpublicschools.org/register

Next Stop: Middle School 2013-2014 was created by the BPS Office of Welcome Services

West Zone Family Resource Center

515 Hyde Park Ave, Roslindale

(617) 635-8040

Office of Welcome Services

26 Court Street, Boston

(617) 635-6751

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/register

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Attendance Rate: Attendance rate indicates the average percentage of days in attendance for

students enrolled in a Boston public school.

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS): Shows percent of students at each

performance level for the current year. Also included is the school’s total “proficiency rate” for Math

and ELA, that is, the percentage of students who achieved either proficient or advanced

performance levels.

School Size by Grade: Indicates the total number of students in each grade and the school.

School Population by Race/Ethnicity: Indicates the percent of enrollment by race/ethnicity, rounded

to the nearest tenth. Definitions (as of October 1, 2012).

African American or Black: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian

subcontinent.

Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other

Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Multi-race, Non-Hispanic: A person selecting more than one racial category and non-Hispanic.

Native American: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America

(including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of

Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

Special Education: Indicates the percent of enrollment that have an Individualized Education

Program (IEP).

Student/Teacher Ratio: The student enrollment as of October 1 to the total number of teachers.

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SCHOOL CHOICE

Students may choose schools in their school zone (East, North, West) or across zones if the school is

located with 1.5 miles from their home. Citywide schools are also open to all students, regardless of

where they reside in Boston.

Types of Schools and Programs

Middle Schools Middle Schools are typically stand alone schools that offer educational opportunities for students in grades six,

seven and eight. They are often larger than elementary schools and provide opportunities for students

graduating from an elementary school to attend a bigger school with more and new students.

Dearborn Middle School (North)

Edwards Middle School (North)

Frederick Pilot Middle School (West)

The Harbor School (East)

Irving Middle School (West)

Rogers Middle School (East)

Timilty Middle School (Citywide)

UP Academy Charter School of Boston (Citywide)

K-8 Schools K-8 Schools include middle school grades; however, because students are guaranteed a space in their own

school, there are fewer spaces available in these schools for new students.

*Growing to K-8, currently accepting 6th and 7th grades.

Boston Teachers Union K-8 School

(West)

Curley K-8 School (West)

Dever-McCormack K-8 School (East)

Edison K-8 School (North)

Eliot K-8 School (North)

Gardner Pilot Academy*

Greenwood (Sarah) K-8 School (East)

Hernández K-8 School (Citywide)

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School (West)

Hurley K-8 School (North)

Jackson-Mann K-8 School (North)

Kilmer K-8 School (West)

King K-8 School (West)

Lee School

Lyndon K-8 School (West)

Lyon K-8 School (North)

McKay K-8 School (North)

Mildred Avenue K-8 School (East)

Mission Hill K-8 School (North*)

Murphy K-8 School (East)

Ohrenberger School (West)

Orchard Gardens K-8 School (North)

Perry K-8 School (East)

Roosevelt K-8 School (East)

Tobin K-8 School (North)

Umana Academy (North)

Warren/Prescott K-8 School (North)

Young Achievers Science &

Mathematics K-8 School (East)

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K-12 and 6-12 Schools A few schools have expanded or merged to create schools with grades six through twelve. A benefit to these

schools includes a continuous track through high school. They are as follows:

Lyon K-8 School & Lyon High School (North)

Quincy Elementary and Quincy Upper Schools (North)

TechBoston Academy (East)

Pilot and In-District Charter Schools Pilot schools and BPS in-district charter schools are included in the school district but have control over their own

budget, staffing, curriculum, etc. This allows these schools increased flexibility in school staffing and

organization. Some of these schools require a separate application process.

There are 7 pilot or in-district charter schools at the middle or K-8 level:

BTU K-8 School

Frederick Middle School

Harbor School

Hernández K-8 School

Lyndon K-8 School

Lyon K-10 School (grades 9-10)

Mission Hill K-8 School

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

Quincy Upper School

TechBoston Academy

UP Academy

Young Achievers Science & Math K-8 School

Exam Schools There are three citywide exam schools in the Boston Public Schools. All three schools accept new students for

grades seven and nine. The O’Bryant School also accepts a few new students for grade 10. Students are

admitted to the exam schools based on a combined score that includes results of an entrance test, called the

Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE), and their grade point average (GPA). The ISEE and the GPA are

each worth 50% of the score. The ISEE is administered every year in early November.

The three exam schools are:

Boston Latin School

Boston Latin Academy

O’Bryant School of Math & Science

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The AVID Program AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination, and is offered in certain schools from grades 4

through 12. In grades 6-12, an AVID elective class is designed to meet the educational and social needs of

students “in the middle” – average students who have the potential to succeed in college through hard work

and individual determination. Some special components of AVID include:

A strong academic focus and rigorous course of study.

A solid academic and social support network that expects and rewards hard work, perseverance, and

academic achievement.

A tutorial component – AVID trained tutors are often college-age

AVID is available at these schools:

Harbor School

Higginson/Lewis K-8 School

Irving Middle School

King K-8 School

Murphy K-8 School

Ohrenberger School

Quincy Upper School

Rogers Middle School

Timilty Middle School

Tobin K-8 School

Umana/Alighieri K-8 School

Advanced Work Class (AWC) Advanced Work Class is a full-time program for students in grades four, five and six that provides an

accelerated academic curriculum for highly motivated and academically capable students. Coursework is

challenging and students are expected to complete more school work and more home study. New sixth

grade students are invited to AWC based on results of a standardized test taken in the fall of fifth grade. This

test is the Terra Nova 3, Basic Survey Test or, for native Spanish speakers, the SUPERA test.

Schools with grade six AWC programs include:

Curley K-8 School

Dearborn Middle School

Edison K-8 School

Irving Middle School

Jackson/Mann K-8 School

King K-8 School

Lee School

McCormack Middle School

Murphy K-8 School

Ohrenberger School

Quincy Upper School

Rogers Middle School

Timilty Middle School

Umana/Alighieri K-8 School

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Sample School Registration Form

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Sample School Registration Form (Reverse Side)

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A Checklist for Choosing Schools

When checking out high schools, consider the following as you decide which ones are the best

options for you:

School

Name

School

Name

School

Name

Important questions to consider

What are the school’s student achievement data, such as

MCAS results, AYP status, promotion and graduation rates, and

percentage of graduates going on to college?

Does the school have a special admissions process? (All of BPS’s

exam schools and some of the small schools do.)

What is the school’s curriculum and style of teaching?

Which special education programs, language programs,

Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses are available?

What services and programs are available for students who

need extra academic support or counseling?

Where is the school located? (High school students who attend

schools more than 2 miles from home receive MBTA passes.)

What are the opportunities for parent involvement?

What is the size of the school?

What is the school’s environment like?

What are the school’s hours?

What athletic programs, clubs, tutoring, and/or other after-

school activities does the school have?

What are the facilities like? Is there a gym, library, pool,

auditorium, music and art studios?

How diverse are the students and faculty?

Add your own questions here.

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SCHOOL PROFILE DATA

The data included in the following school profiles is compiled from several sources including The

Massachusetts State Department of Education, Boston Public Schools, and the individual schools. The

data is reported as follows:

Indicator Academic Year School Size (Enrollment) 2011-2012

Attendance Rate 2011-2012

Special Education 2011-2012

Student-Teacher Ratio 2011-2012

MCAS Proficiency Rates 2011-2012

School Population by Race/Ethnicity 2011-2012

Data from The Massachusetts State Department of Education can also be viewed at

http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/help/data.aspx.

Please Note:

In December, the Boston School Committee will vote on recommendations that may involve

reprogramming, or the creation of new programs to meet the academic needs of students.

Some of these changes could take effect in September 2013. Therefore, listings included in

this guide are subject to change.

As of the publication of this guide (November 2012), these schools are still available as

middle school options. To update your list of school choices, please visit

www.bostonpublicschools.org/register and click on “What Are My Schools”.

http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/help/data.aspx

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/register

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MAILING ADDRESS:

205 TOWNSEND STREET

DORCHESTER, MA 02121

PHONE: (617) 635-9957

EMILIA PASTOR, HEADMASTER

HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:40 PM

ZONE: CITYWIDE

How to Apply: Acceptance is based on a

combination of ISEE

(Independent School

Entrance Exam ) test scores, &

GPA in Math and ELA.

To be eligible, students need

to have taken the ISEE Exam

on November 3, 2012.

7th Grade: 296 10th Grade: 258


9th Grade: 309 12th Grade: 281 Total School Size: 1,680

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

Attendance Rate: 95.1%

Special Education: 1.6%

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.0 to 1

28.5

20.0 27.2

22.0

1.4

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic

SCHOOL POPULATION BY

RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

2

7

7

2

1

0

4

3

4

0

1

6

1

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS

Proficiency Rate: 99%


BOSTON LATIN ACADEMY

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Boston Latin Academy School Web Site: www.latinacademy.org Contact for more information:

Phone: 617-635-9957

Guidance phone: 617-635-9961

Fax: 617-635-6696

Email: [email protected]

Average class size: 30

Theme(s): Boston Latin Academy is an exam school for students in grades 7 through 12.

Any special application processes: All students are required to take the ISEE exam prior to entry. The exam is offered in

the 6th and 8th grade to all eligible students.

What makes your school unique? The students of Boston Latin Academy, their families, and the faculty share a commitment of excellence. Our curriculum,

while rooted in the study of the classics, liberal arts, and fine arts, has been developed to ensure that all students are well

prepared for success in college and life. Students are encouraged to appreciate the ideas and practices expressed in the

classics and to recognize the evolving continuum between them and the complex, ever-changing challenges of society.

While appreciating the classics, we also use data-based research to inform and re-imagine our curriculum as we strive to

make it match our 21st century student base of engaged learners. We seek to challenge our students with a rigorous

curriculum while, at the same time, providing them with the scaffolds to succeed. Throughout, we value giving back to the

rich and diverse communities of Boston from which our students come.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Boston Latin Academy offers a myriad of opportunities for the college bound student and all of our students go on to

college. We have many Honors and Advanced Placement courses across all disciplines. In addition to a classics based

curriculum, BLA offers music, art and a theater arts program. We have an exemplary peer tutoring program for all subjects.

BLA also has many on-site jobs, summer programs, community service opportunities, and college fairs that provide

opportunities for our students to be active outside the classroom.

Sports Activities: Football

Volleyball

Hockey

Soccer

Baseball

Track

Swimming

Basketball

Softball

Tennis

Step

Extra Curricular Activities Japanese Culture Club

GSA

Step Squad

Jabberwock (publication)

Drama

Greenhouse Club

Certamen

Model United Nations

Recycling Club

Tag

School newspaper

Girls League

Classics League

Alianza Latina

Big Sister Program

SPARK

Math club

Robotics

Debate

Choir

Muslim Student Association

Band

Peer Tutoring

School awards or honors of note: 2007 – America’s Best High Schools, U.S. News and World Report

2008 – Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction, CollegeBoard AP

2008 – Advanced Placement Scholars with Honor, CollegeBoard AP

2008 – National Achievement Scholarship Program, CollegeBoard AP

2008 – National Merit Commended Students, College Board AP

2008 - Boston Globe Jerry Nason Memorial Award for Overall Excellence

2009- America's Best High Schools, U.S. News and World Report

2010 -Fidelity Futurestage Award for Music, Fidelity Investments

2010 – National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Department of Education

2010 - America's Best High Schools, U.S. News and World Report

2011-12 - First in state in 10th grade MCAS English and Math scored

Please check all that

apply:

___ K-12

X 7-12

___ HS

Small School

Pilot School

School with small

learning communities

X Exam School

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MAILING ADDRESS:

78 AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR

BOSTON, MA 02115

PHONE: (617) 635-8895

LYNNE MOONEY TETA, HEADMASTER

HOURS: 7:45 AM – 2:15 PM

ZONE: CITYWIDE


combination of ISEE

(Independent School













Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1

48.0

9.4 11.6

28.6

2.4

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

42

56

2

0

65

31

4

0

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



BOSTON LATIN SCHOOL

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apply:

___ K-12

X 7-12

___ HS

Small School

Pilot School

School with small

learning

communities

X Exam School

Tech./Voc. School

Horace Mann

Charter School

Special Program

Boston Latin School School Web Site: www.bls.org

Contact for more information: Jonathan Mulhern, Assistant Head Master

Phone: 617-635-8895 ext. 120



Theme(s): Boston Latin School seeks to ground its students in a contemporary

classical education as preparation for successful college studies, responsible and

engaged citizenship and a rewarding life.

Any special application processes: Students must take the ISEE Exam during 6th grade or 8th grade to be admitted the

following fall.

In addition, grades in English and Math from the previous year and half the current

year are used in the calculation.

What makes your school unique? As the nation’s oldest school, Boston Latin has prepared the youth of Boston for college success and

competitiveness in the world since 1635. Our graduates include five signers of the Declaration of

Independence, Leonard Bernstein and Ralph Waldo Emerson. More recently, the founders of Stop & Shop, the

CEO of Shaw’s Supermarket, the owner of Roche Brothers, the owner of Viacom and the founder of Qualcomm

also graduated from the Latin School. Moreover, hundreds of our graduates have gone on to become

business leaders, research scientists, lawyers, doctors, educators, and public officials.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): We have a host of fellowships and internships including the John William Ward Public Service Fellowship for

interests in Government, the Julius Babbitt Fellowship for interests in non-profit work and the Seevak Fellowship

for interests in peace and social justice.

Extra-Curricular and sports activities: We have a host of clubs and activities for all interests from a Fashion and Talent Club, Step Squad and Spoken

Word Club to the American Red Cross, school newspaper and literary magazine. Sports include football,

baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball, hockey, indoor and outdoor track, golf, crew, swimming, and basketball,

wrestling, cheerleading, tennis, sailing, and cross-country. While all sports are offered at the Varsity level, some

sports are offered at the freshman and Junior Varsity level as well. All sports are open regardless of gender, but

some sports do not have a gender specific team.

School awards or honors of note: President Bush visited Boston Latin in 2002 to promote his NCLB legislation. BLS finished 1st in both the English and

Math MCAS results in 2011. The U.S. Secretary of Education has designated Boston Latin School as a National

Blue Ribbon School for 2012. This award acknowledges our efforts to ensure that every child attains high levels

of academic performance. We have demonstrated that, working together, parents, teachers, staff,

administrators, and community leaders can motivate all students to reach their full potential.

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MAILING ADDRESS:

25 WALK HILL STREET

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130

PHONE: (617) 635-7717

BERTA BERRIZ & BETSY DRINAN, CO-TEACHER LEADERS

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

ZONE: WEST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of

your top choices on the

Boston Public School Selection

Form.

2.) Turn selection form in to

your school by February 1,

2013.


7th Grade: 50 Total School Size: 311





Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1

15.1

44.7 36.3

1.6

2.3

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%) 5

43

43

9

6

25

42

26

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS

Proficiency Rate: 48%**


BOSTON TEACHERS UNION K-8 SCHOOL

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Current Grades

K1 – Grade 8

Schedule

8:15 Breakfast

8:30 School Day Begins

3:00 Dismissal

Boston Teachers Union School 25 Walk Hill Street, Jamaica Plain, MA. 02130

Phone: 617-635-7717

Fax: 617-635-6982

Co-Lead Teachers Berta Rosa Berriz Betsy Drinan

Lower School Upper School

[email protected] [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

Average class size: 22-26

Any special application processes: No

What makes your school unique? The Boston Teachers Union School seeks to educate students to high standards and help them reach their educational potential

and become capable, caring, engaged citizens. We aim to provide all students with a rigorous and wide-ranging liberal arts

education in an inclusive, democratic, nurturing and safe environment that welcomes families and capitalizes on the expertise of

excellent teachers.

The BTU School is a teacher-run school with two teacher-leaders and faculty working together to make important decisions

regarding the school. We believe that unleashing the potential of teachers is the best way to provide a wide-ranging, high-quality

education to all of our scholars. Collaboratively, the faculty develops an innovative and rigorous curriculum for our scholars as well

as a professional growth program for teachers and associate teachers that include a peer observation component.

The BTU School emphasizes involving the whole family, providing educational opportunities and other social and related services

for students and their family members. The school has a longer school day, and involves outside agencies with a long-term goal of

providing more services, including health and social services.

In addition to a rigorous academic program, the Union School currently offers Music, Art and Spanish as a World Language to

scholars. Ongoing student assessment, intervention and academic support ensure achievement for each and every scholar.

Simmons College Partnership The professional development partnership with Simmons provides opportunities for teachers from both the school and the college

to engage in self-reflective practice. Social work, graduate health studies and library science students are involved with the BTU

students and the school community. The partnership serves as an opportunity to provide a school environment that enhances

student learning, teacher learning, research and practice.

Special opportunities for students: Daily organized recess with Playworks Coach and weekly sessions that emphasize cooperation and fun.

Weekly Family Newsletter sent home in the Family Communication Folder.

Partnerships with the Arboretum, Literacy Collaborative, Open Circle, Boston Harbor Connects, e Inc, MOVE, SCORE, Tribal

Rhythms, Circles, Hyde Park YMCA Teen Center and New England Home for Little Wanderers.

Two Family Conference Days per year

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: YMCA of Boston, Hyde Park Branch, provides after school programming for all students including K1 until 5:45 on a sliding fee

basis. Contact: Victoria George, 617-361-3200 or [email protected]

After School Enrichment activities offered including yoga, art, sports, magazine club, instrumental music, tutoring and more.

Student Body There are 320 students enrolled in SY 2012-2013. We are a single strand school from K1- Grade 5. The upper school has two classes

at each grade level (6-8). The student population is 38% Latino, 36% Black, 21% White, 2% Asian and 3% other. 19% of our student

body receives special education services including 12 students served in our Primary Transition Program.

mailto:[email protected]

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MAILING ADDRESS:

493 CENTRE STREET

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130

PHONE: (617) 635-8176

JEFFREY SLATER, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

ZONE: WEST




Form.

2.) Turn selection form in to

your school by February 1,

2013.








17.0

58.7 19.4

2.1

2.8

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

7

=

37

28

27

15

18

31

36

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



CURLEY K-8 (UPPER) SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other (explain)

The Curley K-8 School Lower School – 40 Pershing Road Jamaica Plain, mass. 02130 (Grades K0 – 2)

Upper School - 493 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA. 02l30 (Grades 3 – 8)

Contact for more information: Jeff Slater, Principal

[email protected] 617-635-8176


Theme(s): Whole School-Whole Child

Any special application processes: None

What makes your school unique? Our collective focus on whole school-whole child aims to support our students’ academic and social/emotional needs. We

have an extensive Student Support Team that includes an outstanding guidance counselor with personal connections to

the greater Jamaica Plain community, the Rally Program, and the Curley Consortium. We also have access to a wide range

of school-based and community-based professional counseling services.

Our school newspaper, The Curley Chronicle, is one component of our amazing arts and enrichment department. Hyde

Square Task Force’s Learn Through Dance professional dancers enhance our in-school dance program. Our music and

instrumental program is strengthened by our VH-1 Save the Music grant and through our partnership with Community Music.

Our theatre and visual arts program puts on a variety of exciting shows and performances throughout the year.

In partnership with Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), we are happy to be a part

of the Healthy Meals Initiative. The new program features a professional chef cooking at our school, and educates our

cafeteria manager about healthier ways to prepare and present meals that are both nutritious and delicious.

Special opportunities for students: As a Step-Up school, we have the great fortune of having formalized partnerships with area universities to supplement our

academic programming. Students from Northeastern University visit the school regularly to provide individual and whole-

class support. Our students also have access to the University of Massachusetts Summer Program, Northeastern University’s

Summer Program, Alvin Ailey Camp, and our before-school academic program.

Our students also have the opportunity to visit local universities to explore and participate in hands-on, experiential learning.

One of these opportunities includes a visit to Harvard Medical School.

To further support our students’ academic achievement, we have partnered with Outward Bound and Boston Harbor

Islands/Thompson Island to provide our students with multi-day and overnight experiential learning experiences.

For the past several years, we have taken a select group of students to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands during school vacation to

participate in service learning projects with the Boys and Girls Club. Activities such as this not only support students’

individual personal growth, but also enhance our overall school climate and community.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: The Curley offers a variety of homework initiatives, SES tutoring, HOPE tutoring and mentoring program for grades 5 & 6,

DARE Dance for grade 5, exam school preparation, and intramural sports that include: basketball, soccer, and track and

field. We plan on offering baseball this spring.

Our new Curley After School Program (CASP) started this school year, and includes a wide range of opportunities for

students that includes: Dance, band, sports activities, media arts, festival arts, structured play, Project Alerta, and much

more!

Awards or honors of note: VH-1 Save the Music Grant

Boston Youth Environmental Network GOAL Grant Award

Quest Adventures Service Learning Grant

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Grant

Boston Public Schools Arts Expansion @ EdVestors Grant



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MAILING ADDRESS:

35 GREENVILLE STREET

ROXBURY, MA 02119

PHONE: (617) 635-8412

JOSE DUARTE, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 7:30 AM – 2:10 PM

ZONE: NORTH




Form.

2.) Turn school selection form

in to your school by February

1, 2013.








2.8

24.8 66.3

2.4

2.4

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

3

23

41

33

10

15

27

48

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



DEARBORN MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

___ K-8

___ K-12

X Middle

School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Dearborn Middle School 35 Greenville St, Roxbury, MA. 02119

Contact for more information: José P. Duarte, Principal

617-635-8412


What makes your school unique? Diverse students and staff

Advanced work classes including AWC for grade 6 and Algebra 1 for grade 8

Free on-site after school program led by City Year and MATHPOWER (2:45-5:00)

Visual and performing arts programs

Nurturing and safe learning environment where we teach and model our core values of Respect,

Responsibility and Citizenship

State-of-the-art technology including the Raytheon/Boston Celtics computer lab

School uniform policy (required)

Extended school day with academic enrichment programs for all students

Cape Verdean bilingual program with 3 hours per day of intensive English instruction for newcomers

Outdoor classroom including school garden

98 percent of teachers are state certified in the subjects they teach and are prepared to serve students

with diverse needs

98 percent of teaching staff has earned a master’s degree or higher

Free breakfast and lunch for all students

College and Career Center

Special opportunities for students: Technology Goes Home for students and families

LIVE Sisters - life coaching and student mentoring during the school day

Free tutoring for math and English

Exam School test prep

Academic Enrichment classes during school vacation and on Saturdays

Student Government and Student Leadership Council

Student Science Fair supported by Museum of Science

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: MATHPOWER/ City Year after school tutoring program

Basketball

Soccer

Baseball

Track

Volleyball

Intramural sports

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MAILING ADDRESS:

60 GLENMONT ROAD

BRIGHTON, MA 02135

PHONE: (617) 635-8436

MARY DRISCOLL, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:25 AM – 2:25 PM

ZONE: NORTH




Form.



1, 2013.








12.2

45.9 27.6

11.1

2.0

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

4

34

35

28

13

22

33

33

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



EDISON K-8 SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___ Middle

School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

The Thomas Edison K-8 School 60 Glenmont Road Brighton, MA 02135

Contact for more information: Mary Driscoll/ [email protected]/ 617-635-8436



What makes your school unique? The Edison school is the only Boston Symphony Orchestra Academy School in BPS! Our

partnership with the BSO is helping us build an arts integrated curriculum that includes vocal and instrumental

instruction for all students as well as theater arts and dance. We use music to weave together the community,

celebrating our diverse cultures and our collective accomplishments with song.

Our partnerships with Boston College, Emmanuel College, Boston University and Lesley University provide

student teachers and classroom volunteers in most classrooms.

Special opportunities for students: 8th grade Leadership Team

Instruction in band and string instruments

Performing Art Strand for grades 7 and 8

Lunchtime enrichment groups

AWC classes in grades 4 – 6

Recess for middle school students as part of our School Wellness Plan

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Steppingstone College Success Academy

Community Learning Initiative Site

Jackson Mann Community Center Afterschool

New England Scores

West End House

Music, Chorus

Play works

Art and science club

Basketball

Track

mailto:[email protected]/

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MAILING ADDRESS:

28 WALKER STREET

CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129

PHONE: (617) 635-8516

LEO FLANAGAN JR., PRINCIPAL

HOURS: M-TH, 7:20 AM – 4:15 PM

FRI, 7:20 AM – 11:40 AM

ZONE: NORTH




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1.1

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Hispanic

African

American

White

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Non-Hispanic



51

32

13

5

27

40

27

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

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MATH

MC

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EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Please check the box

that applies:

___ K-8

___ K-12

X Middle School

___ MS-HS

X Special Program:

Expanded Learning

Time

Edwards Middle School 28 Walker Street

Charlestown, MA 02129

Contact for more information: Leo Flanagan, Principal

617-635-8516


Theme(s): Academic Excellence, Performing Arts and Youth Leadership.

Expanded Learning Time for all students which afford advanced opportunities in both academics and

enrichment programs.

Any special application processes: Standard Boston Public School Process

What makes your school unique? We have an Expanded School Day which gives our students more time to focus on academics and enrichment

opportunities. Our 8th graders scored as one of the highest in the District on the MCAS for Math, ELA, and

Science. Our students become members of a team of teachers. We have a Sheltered English Immersion

Program for Spanish and Chinese Students. Our band students were chosen to perform with Boston Symphony

Orchestra Conductor, Keith Lockhart. Some of our partnerships include Harvard, Boston College, Boston

University, Boston Ballet, Boston Sports Museum, Boston Partners in Education, Boston Symphony Orchestra,

Community Music Center, Citizen Schools, New England Scores Soccer, Medicine Wheel, Charlestown Boys &

Girls Club, Bird Street Community Center, Charlestown MGH Health Center.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Sixth grade students all participate in the Citizen Schools programs which includes apprentices in a great

variety of careers, field trips and leadership training. Our students achieve greater acceptance at the Boston

Arts Academy due to their preparation here at the Edwards. Many of our students are accepted into the

Stepping Stones Program College Prep Program as well as the C5 Camp Leadership Program.

Extra-Curricular and sports activities: Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming, cheerleading, breakdance, dance, stepping, band, musical

theater, band, anime, broadcast news, fashion design, leadership programs, and art are a sample of our

extracurricular offerings.

School awards or honors of note: Prize Winner for School on the Move Edvestors Prize 2011-2012, Featured on the Sundance Channel 2012,

Featured in New York Times 2011, Featured in Education Week 2007, Featured in Harvard Graduate School of

Education Magazine 2009, Pamela Trefler School Partner Award, Boston Partners in Education grant recipient,

BEF Grant Recipient for Extended Learning

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MAILING ADDRESS:

16 CHARTER STREET

BOSTON, MA 02113

PHONE: (617) 635-8545

TRACI WALKER GRIFFITH, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM

ZONE: NORTH




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American

White

Multi-Race,

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RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

13

51

29

7

33

32

25

10

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



ELIOT K-8 SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Eliot K-8 School 16 Charter Street

North End 02113

Contact for more information: Traci Griffith, Principal

[email protected]

(617) 635-545

Average class size: 22 - 25


What makes your school unique? The intimate size and structure of the Eliot K-8 School creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We

are one of the newest K-8 schools in Boston having just completed our conversion this year with the

addition of two new K1 classrooms and an 8th grade. Our school is located in the heart of the North End

along the Freedom Trail.

Our school offers an Italian Language program to students in Kinder 1 through Grade 8. We have an Art

studio, a Music Studio and a state of the art computer classroom with SMART board technology. SMART

Boards are housed in many of the classrooms connecting our students to the 21st century while

seamlessly integrating technology into their classroom instruction. We also offer enrichment courses to

students in grades 4-8 in reading, writing and mathematics.

Special opportunities for students: The location of the school and our partnerships with the many community agencies provides our

students hands on opportunities to live and breathe history. The Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House

and the United States Coast Guard are all within walking distance and bring learning alive for our

students.

Our partnership with the New England Aquarium offers all our students the opportunity to visit the

Aquarium every month and spend time investigating and observing different exhibits in the Aquarium

linked to grade level science curriculum. Our partnership with the Italian Consulate has provided a full

time Italian teacher. All our students in Kinder 1 through grade 8 receive Italian language instruction.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: We have a number of after school/extra curricular activities for students. We offer after school karate twice a

week. Champions After School Program provides our after school program for grades K1-5 everyday from 3:30-

6:00pm. There is a daily before school program for all students run by North End Music Perfuming Arts Center

with instrumental music lesson, art classes and drama and dance.

Awards or honors of note: Massachusetts Commendation School 2010

Environmental Science Grant Recipient

RIF (Reading is Fundamental) Grant Recipient


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MAILING ADDRESS:

270 COLUMBIA ROAD


PHONE: (617) 635-1650

DONNA MACK, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:15 AM – 3:25 PM

ZONE: WEST




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American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

2

35

40

23

6

21

38

35

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

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FREDERICK MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

___ K-8

___ K-12

X Middle

School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School 270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, 02121

School Website: www.lgfnet.org

Contact for more information (name/email/phone): Donna M. Floyd-Mack/Jaime Moody

617 635 1650 X 122/164

[email protected]


Theme(s): LGF – Connecting, Learning, Achieving The Frederick is broken down into four small academies, with each school housing students in grades 6 to 8. This

makes it possible for all students and families to be known well. Parents take an active role in all aspects of the

school.

At LGF, we integrate the use of technology into the curriculum. Each student has his/her own laptop computer

for use all day at school. Parents are offered technology training (in English, Spanish, or Somali) through the

Tech Goes Home program and are given a new laptop at the end of the course. Parents are able to access

student grades, teacher lessons/assignments on line and are able to communicate with teachers via phone

and through the technology.

What makes your school unique? 1:1 laptops for learner, Technology, Mandatory Uniforms, Safe Learning Environment, Trauma/mental health

supports, Parent Involvement, Out of School Time programs from 7:30am to 8pm (M – F) and Saturday Scholars

every Saturday.

Special opportunities for students: Students can participate in student government, take on leadership roles, (through the use of the technology),

participate in many in-school arts opportunities (dance, ceramics, art, instrumental, computers), and in-school

counseling opportunities

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Before School:

Tutoring, Chess Club, Basketball

After School:

Therapeutic after school programs, Tenacity (tennis and literacy), Metro lacrosse, football, basketball, baseball,

soccer, tutoring Evening: Wrestling, Basketball, Counseling Clinic

Saturday School: Breakfast and lunch plus tutoring, basketball, and other fun activities

Awards or honors of note: Apple Distinguished School Award, 2009, 2010

Exemplary Practice Award for Out of School

Time Programs, 2009

Verizon National “Tech Savvy Award”

DELTAS “The Bridge Award”

Promising Practice Award

Crispus Attucks Educational Award

Civic Leadership Award

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MAILING ADDRESS:

189 GLENWAY STREET


PHONE: (617) 635-8710

ALEXANDER MATTHEWS, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM

ZONE: EAST




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0.8

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Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic



40

37

21

9

29

37

26

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



SARAH GREENWOOD K-8 SCHOOL

30

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box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Sarah Greenwood K-8 School 186 Glenway Street Dorchester, MA 02121

Contact for more information: Alexander Mathews

[email protected]

617-635-8710


Theme(s): Two Way Bilingual

Any special application processes: Students are interviewed for grades 3-grade 8

What makes your school unique? Two Way Bilingual School

Special opportunities for students: Dance, Spanish, Computer, Physical Education, Engineering and Robotics

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Track, Sports Program, D.A.R.E. program

Limited number of after school programs

Awards or honors of note: School on the Move, Jordan Fundamentals School, Toyota Tapestry, Above and Beyond Award –Mass

Technology Leadership Council…


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MAILING ADDRESS:

11 CHARLES STREET


PHONE: (617) 635-6365

LEAH BLAKE, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: M-T & TH-FRI, 7:40 AM – 3:20 PM

WED, 7:40 AM – 12:30 PM

ZONE: EAST




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White

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Non-Hispanic



44

38

15

3

19

35

43

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

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HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

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The Harbor Pilot Middle School is a part of the Boston Public School district with

approximately 300 students in grades six through nine. We have an innovative 21st

century approach to education. As a turnaround school, we have faculty

members with extensive expertise and experience. The Harbor Pilot Middle School

has a clear vision of success and high expectations for all staff and students.

Our school’s rigorous course design is based on the most contemporary research

and standards-based curriculum. We have the most up-to-date textbooks in all

subject areas, and a state-of-the-art technology initiative with HP ThinkClient

workstations in every classroom, a thirty seat computer and research laboratory,

and a full multimedia library.

The Harbor School’s educational philosophy is that students are taught to work

collaboratively through inquiry-based learning. Through guided practice students

learn to interact effectively and take responsibility for each other’s learning while

engaged in higher order thinking skills.

Being a full inclusion school, our systemic approach is the use an RTI (Response to

Intervention) three tier model while differentiating instruction, and using adaptive

technologies for all students according to their individual student data profiles.

Our educators are trained to implement the AVID program, which provides

foundational support to each student in organizational skills, daily homework

expectations, Cornell Note taking, time management, Socratic Seminars, and

goal setting on the path for college success. Motivation in the AVID program

ensures that our students will succeed in a rigorous curriculum, increase their

enrollment in four year colleges, and become well educated, responsible

participants and leaders in our society.

Parents are vital to the success of the school, and we ask that parents help

reinforce the learning process. Parents should sign agenda books daily, review all

progress reports, and contact their teachers for conferences. We require that

Harbor students read 30-45 minutes each night. Families have a voice in school

governance through the parent council and the Governing Board, and we

strongly encourage their involvement in their child’s education.

We offer a range of after-school programs tailored to meet individual student and

family needs including: academic support, MCAS prep, social/emotional groups,

and athletic groups.

The resources of the Harbor School are greatly enhanced through our distinctive

partnerships with the Neighborhood House Charter School, UMass Boston,

Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Dotwell, Very Special Arts of

Massachusetts through BPS Arts Expansion Fund, City Year, Project DEEP, Best

Buddies, and the Boston Inclusive Network.

~ T he H arbor S chool ~ 11 Charles St.

Dorchester, MA 02122

(617) 635 - 6365

www.theharborschool.net

Principal Leah Blake

Secretary Kimberly Harris

Assistant Principal Harold Miller

Family and Community

Outreach Coordinator Fhynita Brinson

Instructional Leader Jordan Weymer

Director of Special

Education and Inclusion

Services Leslie Borr

School Characteristics Full inclusion school that

offers a research and

standards based

curriculum with a strong

emphasis on rigor, goal

setting, and a college

preparatory path.

2012-2013 we expanded

our school to include a

ninth grade class

Unique collaboration

and partnership with the

Dr. William Henderson

Elementary School that

includes the

development of an

exemplary full inclusion

middle school program

at the Harbor Pilot

School.

The latest technologies to

provide adaptive

learning and

differentiated instruction

for all students.

Student Body There are approximately 300 students enrolled at the Harbor School. In 2012-2013,

64% of the students are African American, 23% are Hispanic, 8% are White, 3% are

Asian, and 2% are other.

We have a Special Education population of 34%.

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MAILING ADDRESS:

61 SCHOOL STREET

ROXBURY, MA 02119

PHONE: (617) 635-8187

MARIA CAPANARIO-ARAICA, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

ZONE: CITYWIDE




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42

40

12

15

23

48

14

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HERNANDEZ K-8 SCHOOL

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ESCUELA RAFAEL HERNANDEZ K-8 SCHOOL 61 School St, Roxbury, Mass. 02119

Contact for more information: María Campanario, Interim Principal

[email protected]

617 635-8187 Fax: 617/635-8190

Average Class Size: 25

Theme (s): Expeditionary Learning in a Bilingual/Multicultural School

Any special application processes: Yes Students currently in fifth grade at the Hernández are guaranteed a seat in the 6th grade.

Students K1-8 wishing to enter the school must apply during registration in January and will be on the waiting list.

Grades K1-2 are assigned by the district. Once it is determined how many seats are available in grades 3-8 the

school’s Community Field Coordinator will contact you in the order your name appears on the waiting list. The

students will be given a reading comprehension benchmark test (both Spanish and English) to determine ability to

work in both languages. If your child meets the criteria then he/she would be assigned to the available seat.

What makes our school unique? We are a dual language school (English/Spanish): the first in the city of Boston (1970) and in the state of

Massachusetts. Every student is taught in both English and Spanish regardless of their home language. Students are

engaged in thematic studies, which vary according to the grade and the national standards that must be met. We

are a Discovery School. This allows us to have different curriculum options (not the same texts, tests or schedules) that

are the norm in the school system. We work cooperatively in teams teaching to meet the Whole School Improvement

Plan.

Starting in 2012, the Margarita Muñiz Academy (High School) opened its doors to all high school students who are

learning in a dual language school or who have proficiency in both languages. All our 8th graders will have a

guaranteed seat available if they choose MMA.

Currently there are 6 Teachers of the Year and 2 Massachusetts Teachers of the Year teaching at our school. The

staff is experienced, innovative and demand excellence from themselves as well as their students. We also have a

low turnover among staff allowing stability in planning long-term curricular goals. The Arts are integrated throughout

the curriculum by both music/movement specialists and classroom teachers in collaboration with one another. The

Hernández community embraces your family so that the needs of each child are met.

Special Opportunities for students: After School Program with karate, yoga, homework support, African drumming and dance, zumba, arts and crafts

and more

Project Adventure Outward Bound grades 6-8

Museum of Fine Arts collaboration

Various sports such as track, running club, baseball, volleyball

Field trips in accordance with the expedition studied

Recycling Program run by students

Urban Gardens surrounding the school

Awards/Partners: Numerous Awards have been given both locally and nationally

Middle School Girls Track Champions in 2011

Verizon Young Readers Program in second grade

Boston Public Library partnership for summer reading program designed by our teachers

Celtics Computer Lab 2011/Stay in School Program

Mental Health services through the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy and with various community partners

Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other


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MAILING ADDRESS:

131 WALNUT AVENUE

ROXBURY, MA 02119

PHONE: (617) 635-8247

JOY SALESMAN-OLIVER, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM

ZONE: WEST




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45

32

1

9

32

58

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Proficient

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Failing

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HIGGINSON/LEWIS K-8 SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Higginson-Lewis K-8 School School Address: 131 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Ma. 02119

Contact for more information: Joy Salesman-Oliver, Principal

David Brown, Asst. Principal

Lena Reddick-Director, Community Partnerships

Renee Craigwell, FCOC

Average class size: K-5 (22)

6-8 (22)

Theme(s): “Dream of Excellence”


What makes your school unique?

10 Things That Make Our School Special

1. We are a K-8 School, with Special Programming for children on the Autistic Spectrum.

2. We offer a full academic curriculum, including Algebra 1 Science and Robotics

3. 3Arts Programming, including choral and instrumental music, theater arts, and elementary and middle

school dance

4. 4We offer Before and After School Programming through a 21st Century Learning Grant

5. We are a Full Service Community School with partnerships including Boston Medical Center, Dimock,

Arbour Hospital, BU Healthy Smiles, New England School of Optometry, the Black Ministerial

Alliance,Higher Education Resource Center and UMass Boston

6. We have a Full time Family Coordinator and Parent Center with ongoing monthly activities for families.

7. We have a full service school Library.

8. We have intramural and sports programming for students in grades 5-8.

9. We have a Double Dutch Team and a Dance Troup.

10. We have a new website! Check out higginsonlewisk-8.com

Special opportunities for students:

Instrumental &choral music instruction, including individual and group instrumental instruction Dance instruction

Robotics program

Science club

Sports Programming

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MAILING ADDRESS:

70 WORCESTER STREET

BOSTON, MA 02118

PHONE: (617) 635-8489

MARJORIE SOTO, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

ZONE: NORTH




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3

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34

13

22

29

36

13

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Proficient

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Failing

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MATH

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Proficiency Rate: 54%*

Proficiency Rate: 51%*

HURLEY K-8 SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

X Other --

Dual Language

School

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 70 Worcester Street Boston, MA 02118

Contact for more information: Marjorie Soto, [email protected], 635-8489


Theme(s):

Dual Language School (Spanish/English)

Any special application processes: For grades 3 and up, all students are required to take a Spanish and English DRA in order to be admitted into

the dual language program.

What makes your school unique? Students study all subjects in two languages, Spanish and English

The academic achievement of each student is important to us; teachers tutor students as needed during

the school day and after school.

All students receive music, visual art, theater arts and library science instruction in addition to physical

education

Students have leadership opportunities within the school, such as tutoring younger students or running a

sports club after school

We have our own soccer field

Special opportunities for students: Students elect their own student council

Students participate in numerous field trips, including an overnight camping trip

Students go on college tours, learn about different career opportunities through the various business

partnerships in the South End community

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Bodega de Arte, arts, science and sports infused after school program

Awards or honors of note: Recipient of the Timothy Smith grant


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MAILING ADDRESS:

105 CUMMINS HIGHWAY

ROSLINDALE, MA 02131

PHONE: (617) 635-8072

ARTHUR UNOBSKEY, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:30 PM

ZONE: WEST




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33

38

22

10

16

34

40

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Failing

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MATH

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IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

___ K-8

___ K-12

X Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Washington Irving Middle School 105 CUMMINS HIGHWAY, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131

Contact for more information: 617-635-8072 (School Office)

Arthur Unobskey, Principal


What makes your school unique? At Washington Irving, we have…

Extended Learning Time for all students until 4:15 p.m. that engages them in exciting and enriching activities

as well as providing them with extra support in the development of math and literacy skills. Tenacity, City Year

and Citizen Schools all offer programming to our 6th graders as well as to our seventh and eighth graders.

Enrichment Activities include: tackle football, soccer, basketball, track, softball, tennis, journalism, drama, line-

dancing, and art.

AVID: Advancement Through Individual Determination: We have AVID elective classes for one hundred of our

students who can benefit from an extra push that will launch them to success in college. The AVID students

receive extra organizational and academic support. In addition, the school has adopted the AVID format for

keeping a binder and for taking notes which helps support all of the students’ organizational skills an exciting

arts program.

A Major System in the Arts: Students take a variety of classes in the arts as sixth grade students and then

choose to major in visual art, dance, and theater, as seventh and eighth grade students by taking a year-long

course in their major and fulfilling certain benchmarks by the end of eighth grade.

A Systematic Approach to Addressing Bullying: We teach the students in Advisory class how to report

bullying to adults. We also train our staff to address bullying in an immediate and effective manner. We use

the Olweus System, proven to be one of the most effective approaches throughout the world for dealing with

bullying in a school.

Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention (A.I.P.), in which students receive a wide array of counseling services

that allow them to address their social and emotional needs and fully participate in the school.

Resources: • A one to three ratios of computers to students

• Beautiful Auditorium, where students perform plays, concerts and talent shows.

• Gymnasium, where students play interscholastic and intramural sports and have engaging physical

education classes.

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MAILING ADDRESS:

40 ARMINGTON STREET

ALLSTON, MA 02134

PHONE: (617) 635-8532

ANDY TUITE, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:30 PM

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35

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35

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Failing

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JACKSON/MANN K-8 SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Jackson Mann K-8 School 40 Armington Street, Allston 02134

Contact for more information: Andrew Tuite, Principal, [email protected]

Anita Moore, Assistant Principal, [email protected]

Ron Fernandes, Assistant Principal, [email protected]

Phone 617-635-8532


Theme(s): Leadership

Unique yet united


What makes your school unique? Sheltered English Immersion and ESL program K2-8

Special Education Inclusion classes at all grades

Autistic program grades K1-8

Partnerships with Boston College, Berkley College, Boston University and UMass-Boston

Collaboration with Franciscan Children’s Hospital

City Connects

Many teachers are parents of Jackson Mann students

We have an onsite clinic for students and their families

The School is unique in that we share our facility with Horace Mann School for the Deaf.

Special opportunities for students: Student mentoring opportunities

AWC classes grades 4-6

ISEE prep program

Guitar lab

Music Lesson

School Choir

College for Every Student

Big Brother, Big Sister

Playworks

Scores

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Soccer

Middle school cross country

Coed Basketball

Tenacity

Jackson Mann Community Center

West End House




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MAILING ADDRESS:

140 RUSSETT ROAD

WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132

PHONE: (617) 635-6855

JEROME DOHERTY, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM

ZONE: WEST




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58

18

7

31

34

29

6

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

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MATH

MC

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KILMER K-8 (UPPER) SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Joyce Kilmer K-8 School 35 Baker Street and 140 Russett Road, Boston, MA 02132

Check out our website at www.kilmerschool.org

Contact for more information: Jenna Cramer, Principal

Erin Borthwick, Assistant Principal

[email protected]

(617) 635-8060 and (617) 635-6855



What makes your school unique? We have a dedicated and talented teaching faculty that is committed to understanding the strengths and

needs of each student. We have a strong academic focus and are considered a high-performing school. 55%

of our sixth grade class was invited to BPS Exam Schools for Fall, 2012. We create a caring and welcoming

environment in which student effort and achievement is celebrated. Our core values are empathy, respect

and responsibility. We honor student as they exemplify these traits.

We have a highly specialized K-8 strand for children with autism at our school. Our school is characterized by a

strong network of involved parents that support the academic and developmental mission of the school. We

offer Music, Theatre, Visual Art, Science, and Physical Education as Special Subjects.

Special opportunities for students: We provide Field Trips to each grade level every year to enhance classroom learning experiences. We have

Winter and Spring Arts Showcases, which feature students’ artwork and performances. We provide research-

based interventions for students who struggle and supplemental materials for accelerated students.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: We host a before- and after-school program provided by the West Roxbury YMCA for students age 5 and up.

This program is located at our Lower School but is also open to students in the Upper School. We offer small

group instrument lessons through the Dedham School of Music for children

Awards or honors of note: Top Ranked Boston Public Elementary School, Boston Magazine, 2005.

Top Ten “City Weekly” School for 3rd and 4th Grade, Boston Globe, 2005.

Excellent Community Organization, Parkway Youth Soccer Association, 2006.

Among the top 5 BPS schools in grades 3-8 for overall MCAS performance, Boston Globe, 2010.


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MAILING ADDRESS:

77 LAWRENCE AVENUE


PHONE: (617) 635-6855

JESSICA BOLT, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

ZONE: WEST




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KING K-8 SCHOOL

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Martin Luther King K-8 School 77 Lawrence Avenue, Dorchester, Ma. 02121

Contact for more information: Jessica Bolt, Principal

[email protected]

617-635-8212

Rachael Patrick Croce, Guidance Counselor

[email protected]

617-635-8212

Average class size: 22 (K2 -2) ; 25 (3-5) 28 (6-8)

What makes our school special? The Martin Luther King, Jr. K-8 School exemplifies the true meaning of Dr. King’s dream. Students are not judged by

the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. We celebrate and teach a different character trait each

month to help build students’ self-esteem. To achieve academic success, we must first teach responsibility and

productivity. Students are taught to serve the school and the community for the common good.

How do we engage families in our school community? Families are welcome to visit the school. We are continuing “Wonderful Wednesdays” which originated from the

Dickerman School. On those days, parents visit classrooms and witness daily instruction. Students in grades 2-8 have

agenda books for homework and communication between school and home. A school compact is signed by the

Principal/Teacher/Parent/Student to assist with academic and family success.

How are we preparing our students for educational success? All students in grades 1 - 2 receive an additional 40 minutes of Math and Reading Enrichment each week. Resource

Room teachers team with Regular Ed teachers for Math and ELA in grades 3-5. Students in grades 1 - 5 receive 90

minutes for Reading and 70 minutes for Math each day. Grades 6 - 8 have 80 minute schedule blocks. All students

receive 40 minutes of specialist classes (Art, Computer, Physical Education, Music, and Performing Arts).

Mandatory uniform policy: White or Ash Grey buttoned polo shirt with collar or white dress shirt with collar. Black

pants/skirt. Pants must be worn above the hips with a “plain belt”. No hooded sweatshirts.

What are our school’s characteristics? Newly Renovated Building

After School Program 2:30pm - 6:00pm

Home School Community Partnership valued

Computer, Art, Music, Library, Physical Education,

Performing Arts

Reading and Math Enrichment

Chorus

Girl/Boy Scouts (grades 1-5)

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

King of Kings (male mentoring program)

Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)

Health and Wellness Program

Awards Assembly every term

In-school counselor/Home for Little Wanderers

Grove Hall Getting Healthy Program

Who are our school’s partnerships? Boston Partners in Education/Big Cheese

Reads

Charles Street A.M.E. Church Wellesley

Mass Housing/STARR Mentoring

Mass College of Art

Generation Inc.

Circle of Promise

Harvard University Educational Outreach

Project Right

Read Boston

LINKS

YMCA

Save the Music VH1 Grant

Timothy Smith Network

TD Bank North

Boston Celtics/Stay In School


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MAILING ADDRESS:

155 TALBOT AVENUE

DORCHESTER MA 02124

PHONE: (617) 635-8687

KIMBERLY CURTIS-CROWLEY, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM

ZONE: WEST




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3rd Grade: 50 5th Grade: 64

4th Grade: 73 6th Grade: New Total School Size: 360






LEE SCHOOL

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Joseph Lee School 155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124

Contact for more information Kim Curtis-Crowley, Principal

[email protected]

617-635-8687


Theme(s): Leadership and Excellence What makes your school unique? the Joseph Lee is an extended services gr 2-6 in the Codman Square area of dorchester that will be expanding

to a 2-8 model over the next 2 years. E are a school that engages school staff, families and community

partnerships to help students’ soocial, emotional well-being and academic success. the model is our school

places students at the center of our work by maintain9ing high expectations and shared responsibility.

Special Opportunities for Students: Avid grades 4-6

Departmentalized Teaching gr 4 & 5

Varied intervention programming

Grade 2-6 Mentoring Programs

Soaring Scholars Program

dotwell After-School Program

Wheelock College Interns

citizen Schools – Grade 6

UMASS Bpstpm Omterms

Fruit and vegetables grant

Simmons college Interns

Awards or honor of note: Thomas Payzant school on the MOve 2010 Winner

Effective Practicce School-Boston Plan for Excellence

School Improvement Award-BPs

Edvestors Grant Recipient

Teacher of the Year Award – Debra vinci

Teacher of the Year Award – Marilou donelly, Students with Autism Program

Community Learning Initiative

Joseph Lee Parnters: Citizen Schools

Read boston

Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative

UMASS Boston

Wheelock College

Simmons College

The Home for Little Wanderers

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MAILING ADDRESS:

20 MT. VERNON STREET


PHONE: (617) 635-6824

KATHLEEN TUNNEY & ANDRE WARD, MANAGEMENT TEAM

HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM

ZONE: WEST




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LYNDON K-8 SCHOOL

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Patrick Lyndon Pilot School 20 Mount Vernon Street

West Roxbury, MA 02132

Andre Ward and Kathleen Tunney

Lyndon Management Team

Phone: 617-635-6336

A Community of Learners

The Lyndon’s Vision: To enable all students to achieve academic success, to learn well, to develop self-

respect, to understand and appreciate others, and to hold a vision of excellence for

the entire school community.

Our Mission: To foster a life-long love of learning in students while helping them develop the specific skills needed for

ongoing academic success and personal maturation. We work to help students become more successful,

contributing community members, and responsible future citizens.


What makes your school unique? Pilot School, with the freedom to make informed decisions about the curriculum and how we service our

students

School Site Council – Governing board of the school, 7 parent seats

Lyndon PTA – Part of the National and Massachusetts Organization

Friends of the Lyndon (FOTL) – Grant writers, large sum fundraising, budget supplementing and enrichment

programs

Partnerships with, Northeastern University, Regis College, Roslindale/West Roxbury YMCA, Berklee College of

Music, Boston Ballet, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Project, and Boston

Celtics/Stay in School program

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Specials: Instrumental Music, P.E, Drama, Dance, Computers, Art and Library

Computers on Wheels with wireless internet for classroom use

Whole School Community Service Projects

Portfolio presentation required for 8th grade graduation

Extra-Curricular and sports activities: After School Tutoring

After School Academic and Sport League

School awards or honors of note: 21 Mass Art Scholarships

Alvin Ailey Dance Camp Scholarship

Red Sox Foundation Scholarship

The Courage Curriculum Award, Max Warburg Curriculum

Writer’s Express Writing Program Award, Simons College

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MAILING ADDRESS:

92 BEECHCROFT ST

BRIGHTON, MA 02135

PHONE: (617) 635-8351

DEBORAH ROONEY, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM

ZONE: NORTH




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29

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MARY LYON K-8 SCHOOL

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___Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Mary Lyon K-8 95 Beechcroft St

Brighton, Ma. 02135

[email protected]

Contact for more information: Deborah Rooney, Principal

(617) 635-8351

Average class size: Small class size

Theme(s): Fostering confidence, effective effort and development in each individual



Full inclusion of students with disabilities and students in regular education

Guaranteed admission for students applying to Lyon High School grade 9

Pilot high school option for grades 9-12

Highly qualified staff: All teachers hold Masters’ degrees and all are dually certified in regular and special

education

Specialists in music, art, technology, and physical education

Many awards for excellence, including 21st Century School, Educator of the Year, Citywide Math Learning

Site, and Strategic Practice School

Tutoring services after school and during the summer Graduate student interns from Boston College and

Wheelock College

Strong School Site Council

Parent-led home reading program for all students

Recently renovated playground

School partners: Boston College, Walker Home and School, and Wheelock College.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:

Free before and after school programs

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MAILING ADDRESS:

315 MT VERNON ST


PHONE: (617) 635-8657

MICHAEL SABIN, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 7:20AM – 4:15PM MON- THU

7:20AM -11:40AM FRI

ZONE: EAST




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MCCORMACK MIDDLE SCHOOL

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___Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

John W. McCormack Middle School

(Upper Grades of the Dever-McCormack

K-8 School) 315 Mount Vernon Street

Dorchester MA 02124

Contact for more information: Mike Sabin, Principal, 617-635-8657

[email protected]


Theme(s): Academic Excellence. Performing Arts. Extended Learning Time. Character Development.

Any special application processes: No.

What makes your school unique? We are dedicated to academic excellence for every student. We take pride in the high quality of

teaching in all of our classrooms, and in our team structure which offers a welcoming community to all

students and families. We have a strong commitment to the arts, and offer instrumental music, vocal

music, drama, strings, and a range of other arts programs. We offer an extended school day for all 6th

grade students, and expect that this well be extended to all students in Grades 6-8 next year. The

additional learning time allows us to offer both enrichment and academic support to all students.

Special opportunities for students: Monthly PRIDE Assemblies to honor students who display the school’s core values

Perfect Attendance Banquet

Sports (football, basketball, track and field, baseball)

Visual and Performing Arts

Field Trips

Step Team

Chess Team

Student Leadership Opportunities/Student Council

Boston Celtics Stay in School attendance program

Extended Learning Time Opportunities: Citizen Schools

Tenacity

Basketball

Step Team

Instrumental Music

Strings classes

Chorus

Student Council

Academic Study Hall

Theatre/Drama – student productions

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MAILING ADDRESS:

122 COTTAGE ST

EAST BOSTON, MA 02128

PHONE: (617) 635-6804

MARCO CURNEN, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:25 AM – 2:25 PM

ZONE: NORTH




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19

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24

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MCKAY K-8

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___Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Donald McKay K-8 School 122 Cottage Street

East Boston, MA 02128

Contact for more information: Marco Curnen, Principal

(617) 635-6804

Average class size: Approximately 20


What makes your school unique? Focus on providing all students with an excellent education that prepares them for higher education

Art, music, science, computer, and physical education classes

A staff-developed literacy model that takes into consideration the specific needs of each student,

including English as a second language

An Instructional Leadership Team for teachers to communicate about academic expectations across

grade levels

Special education programs that aim to include students in regular classrooms

A welcoming environment for all families and an active parent council

A computer lab and library

Active partnerships with organizations including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Celtics, and Boston

Partners in Education.

Universal free lunch and breakfast


After school programs provided by the YMCA, America SCORES Boston soccer, Playworks, and Let’s Get

Moving

Awards or honors of note:

Selected as a Massachusetts Compass Exemplary School

Selected as a National Title I Distinguished School

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MAILING ADDRESS:

5 MILDRED AVENUE

MATTAPAN, MA 02126

PHONE: (617) 635-1642

DEBORAH DANCY, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 7:25 AM – 1:25 PM

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18

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7

30

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MILDRED AVENUE K-8 SCHOOL

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___Middle School

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Mildred Avenue K-8 School 5 Mildred Avenue

Mattapan, MA 02126

Contact for more information: DEBORAH DANCY, PRINCIPAL

(617) 635-1642

Average class size: approximately 28

Theme(s): College Preparatory

Science-Technology-Engineering-Math Program (STEM)

Balanced Art Program – music, dance, theater, visual arts

Cooperative Learning/Workshop Model

Honor Classes

Bilingual Program (SEI)

Inclusion Program



New facility with large classrooms and bright colors

Winner of the Do the Write Thing challenge in 2006 and 2008

Gold Medal winner of statewide drama festival competition

GEAR UP College Awareness Program for grades 7 and 8

ISEE test preparation for entrance into exam schools

Community Learning Initiative with Mattapan Public Library and Mildred Avenue Community Center

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Band, drama, vocal music, theatre, gym, swimming, visual arts, and dance

Additional school partners: Opera Boston and Thompson Island.

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MAILING ADDRESS:

20 CHILD ST.

JAMAICA PLAIN , MA 02120

PHONE: (617) 635-8189

AYLA GAVINS, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM

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MISSION HILL K-8 SCHOOL

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___ Middle School

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Mission Hill K-8 Pilot School 20 Child Street

Carolina Street Ramp Entrance

School Web Site (if any): missionhillschool.org

Contact for more information (name/email/phone): Dani Coleman

[email protected]

617 635-6384 x210

Average class size: Fewer than 20 with two adults in most classrooms

K-8 Classrooms: Multi-age; students remain with their teacher for two years

Systems of Belief: Habits of Mind and Work

Themes on a four year cycle: Tainos, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt

Themes on a two year cycle: Physical Science and Life Science

Focus: Project Based/Experiential learning where students learn by doing

Any special application processes: Follow the BPS registration format. To secure a seat every family must

meet with either the principal or a designated staff member for a tour and orientation.

What makes your school unique? Small school with performance based graduation policy, where the student is an active partner in her or his

own learning. Students are expected to demonstrate what they know. External partnerships support our mission

and vision. A few examples of the organizations we work with include: The Farm School, Tufts University, Mass

College of Art and Design, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston Nature Center, Urban Voices and Boston

Partners in Education. We are committed to the arts and ensuring that students experience performances and

perform their own work often. Finally, we are an inclusive diverse community that is anti-racist, anti-homophobic

and honors the voice of different views that our community members bring.

Special opportunities for students: Visual arts and music instruction

Frequent field trips

Playing a role in School Leadership

Internships in community organizations during middle school

Friday Share – Every Friday morning the school holds community sing-along, share student work and

acknowledge of acts of kindness

Before/After-school and extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Before and after school programs are run by Mission Hill staff along with support from local community

organizations. Some of the activities students engage in are swimming, arts instruction, basketball,

snowboarding, and academic support. In addition, we offer wellness workshops on a six week rotation during

school hours, which cover health and physical education. Choices include tennis, meditation, biking, dancing

salsa, and/or playing movement games.

Awards or honors of note: NAEYC accredited. School of Best Practice by Annenberg Institute and Exemplary School, National Exhibition

Month. The school is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools and recently received recognition as one of

the Healthiest Schools in Massachusetts.

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MAILING ADDRESS:

1 WORRELL ST.


PHONE: (617) 635-8781

KAREN CAHILL, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

ZONE: EAST




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Richard J. Murphy K-8 School 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Contact for more information: Jonna Casey Tel: 617-635-8781

[email protected]

Average class size: 22 approx.

Any special application processes: Regular application process

What makes your school unique? AVID college preparation program

Before school, after school and summer school programs

Community Music Center of Boston

MCAS preparation

ISEE preparation

Foreign language program

Highly qualified teachers

Swim, art, physical education, theater and computer

Special opportunities for students: Academic and enrichment programming

Boston Ballet

Spanish instruction

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Community Learning Initiative – a neighborhood partnership between the Murphy School, Adams Street

Library and the Leahy-Holloran Community Center

Prime Time Before and After School programs and Summer Stars program

Musical Instrument and Choral Instruction

Intramural and interscholastic sports

Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Double Dutch Instruction

Fit Kids – Before School Physical Fitness Program

Awards or honors of note: National Distinguished Title 1 School, U.S. Department of Education

Commonwealth COMPASS School, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Vanguard School, Mass Insight

Lead School for Science, Boston Public Schools

DELTA Triumph Award – after school programming

MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – 21st Century Community Learning Center

Exemplary Grant – Prime Time After School

National Health And Wellness Award


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MAILING ADDRESS:

55 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD

ROXBURY, MA 02120

PHONE: (617) 635-9932

STEVEN SULLIVAN, HEADMASTER

HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:40 PM

ZONE: CITYWIDE


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___ K-12

X 7-12

___ HS

Small School

Pilot School

School with small

learning

communities

X Exam School

Tech./Voc. School

Horace Mann

Charter School

Special Program

John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science School Web Site: www.obryant.us

Contact for more information

Steven Sullivan, Headmaster

Phone: (617) 635-9932


Phone: (617) 635-9932


Theme(s): The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science is a diverse, supportive community of

learners that engages in a rigorous and comprehensive Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics program integrated with Humanities. Our college-preparatory exam school enables our

students to reach their full potential and become leaders who will shape the direction of society.

Any special application processes: Students are admitted in grades 7, 9, and 10 only. Admission is based upon a student’s score on the

Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), taken in grades 6, 8, and 9 as well as prior academic record (grade-point

average).

Extra-Curricular and sports activities: We offer a wide-range of extra-curricular activities including the following clubs & organizations: Amnesty International, Anime

Club, Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Bridge Building Club, Boston-Area Youth Organizing Project (BYOP), Cape Verdean Culture

Club, Environmental Club, Fashion Club, FIRST Robotics Team (high school), Foodies Club, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA), Haitian

Culture Club, Hip-Hop Dance, History and Debate Club, Key Club, LEGO Robotics Team (middle school), Machine Science, Mock

Trial, MVP, National Honor Society, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), United States Navy Junior Reserve

Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), NJROTC Drill Team, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), OB Pride Club, O’Bryant Edition

(school newspaper), Paw Prints (literary magazine), Ski and Snowboard Club, Step Squad, Student Council, Students without

Borders, Talented and Gifted (TAG),Volunteer Club, and Yearbook (middle school and high school), Yoga Club.

We field very competitive varsity (and some junior varsity and club) athletic teams that consistently win or are in contention for the

City Championship in their respective sport and which also qualify for the MIAA state tournament. They include: Football, Soccer

(Boys & Girls), Cross Country, Volleyball (Boys & Girls), Basketball (Boys & Girls), Hockey, Tennis (Boys & Girls), Swimming (Co-Ed),

Indoor Track & Field (Boys & Girls), Outdoor Track & Field (Boys & Girls), Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, Rowing (through Row-

Boston and Amphibious Achievement), and Squash (through Squashbusters).

School awards or honors of note: Gold Medal (2012) from US News and World Report, “America’s Best High Schools”

Blue Ribbon Award (2010) one of just three public high schools in the state of Massachusetts recognized that year as a

“high performing school” by the United States Department of Education

Siemens Award for Advanced Placement

Vanguard Award for outstanding Advanced Placement educational program from MassInsight

Wh What makes your school unique?

Formerly known as Boston Technical High School, we

are one of Boston’s three examination schools. Our

school now bears the name of John D. O’Bryant, a BPS

educator and the first African-American elected to the

Boston School Committee.

Only examination school that mirrors student population

of BPS

Our students continue to perform exceptionally well on

the MCAS in grades 7, 8, and 10 consistently exceeding

the district and state averages. 97% of our Grade 10

students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring

2012 Mathematics MCAS and 98% of our Grade 10

students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring

2010 ELA MCAS.

Advanced Placement classes offered for various

courses.

We send 91% of our graduates directly to

postsecondary institutions, including world-class

universities such as Harvard, MIT, Brown, Columbia,

Dartmouth, Cornell, Morehouse, Smith, Spelman,

Wellesley, Tufts, BC, and BU

Sp Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): “Gateway to the LMA” – special “school-within-a-

school” partnership with the institutions of the

Longwood Medical and Academic Area (e.g., Brigham

and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,

Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School,

Wheelock College, Wentworth Institute of Technology,

Simmons College, etc.) for students beginning in the 9th

grade.

“Engineering, Arts, Science, and Technology” – special

elective pathway that partners with Massachusetts

Institute of Technology and Wentworth Institute of

Technology.

Enrichment programs include: Harvard Crimson

Academy, Upward Bound Program (through various

institutions), Summer Search Program, MIT Science of

Baseball Summer Program, among others.

On campus music program (classes and after school)

through the Roland Hayes School of Music.

Numerous opportunities available through Boston

Private Industry Council (PIC)

http://www.obryant.us/


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MAILING ADDRESS:

175 WEST BOUNDARY ROAD


PHONE: (617) 635-8157

EILEEN NASH, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:35 AM – 2:35 PM

ZONE: WEST




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OHRENBERGER SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8 feeder

___ K-12

___Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

William Ohrenberger School 175 West Boundary Road

West Roxbury, MA 02132

Contact for more information: Eileen Nash, Principal - Naomi Krakow, Vice Principal

Phone: 617-635-8157

Fax: 617-635-8163


Theme(s): Currently serving grades 3-8, this school partners with the Beethoven Elementary School in a K-8

feeder program.



AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

Advanced Work Class (Grades 4, 5, 6)

Art, Computer, Music, Dance, PE & Science Specialties

Well provisioned library

Technology Goes Home in our state of the art computer lab

Outdoor classroom and community garden

Making Music Matters Instrumental program

Berklee College of Music Instrumental and Vocal Program

Uniform Policy: Mandatory

o Elementary – Navy collared tops, khaki bottoms

o Middle School – White collared tops, khaki bottoms

o Both - Navy sweater/sweatshirt

After-school/extra-curricular & sports opportunities: Community Center afterschool programs

Our Partners:

Berkeley College of Music

Boston Institute for Psychotherapy

Boston Nature Center

Price Waterhouse Cooper

EdVestors

JCRC-Temple Emmanuel, Newton

New England Sports Museum

Ohrenberger Community Center

Bentley College, Northeastern University, Curry College, Boston College, University of Massachusetts

Boston Partners in Education

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MAILING ADDRESS:

906 ALBANY STREET

ROXBURY, MA 02119

PHONE: (617) 635-1656

ANDREW BOTT, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: GR. 6-7: M-TH, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM;

FRI, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

GR. 8: M-FRI, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

ZONE: NORTH




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1.2

55.5 39.7

0.9

1.7

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

3

33

37

26

12

27

42

20

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



ORCHARD GARDENS K-8 SCHOOL

68

Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Orchard Gardens Pilot School

906 Albany Street

Roxbury, MA 02119

617-635-1656

Contact for more information: Andrew J. Bott, Principal

[email protected]

Ben Rockoff, Academy Director

[email protected]

Sarah White, Guidance Counselor

[email protected]

617-635-1656 x 116

Average Class Size: 20 students

Theme: A rigorous academic experience provided in an environment that values and celebrates strong relationships

between students, staff, families and community.

What makes your school unique? Orchard Gardens is a welcoming, vibrant, neighborhood centered school where students are striving to

demonstrate high achievement and mastery in all academic content areas including the arts. We believe that

children perform better academically and socially when their families and communities are involved in their

education and their lives. Our nearly 800 students are taught to be independent thinkers and learners. Our

modern school facility provides an environment that is clean, safe, and welcoming to children, families, and

members of all communities. We have a large gymnasium, auditorium, dance studio, two art rooms, a music

room and outdoor athletic practice fields. Electives include Dance, Art, Theatre and Music (woodwind, brass,

percussion and string).

Special opportunities for students: All students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade students receive an additional four hours of instruction each day - Monday

through Thursday – through our partnerships with Citizen Schools and City Year. Students also participate in

expanded learning opportunities over the summer on Thompson Island.

After-School/Extra Curricular Activities Activities include Baseball, Basketball (boys and girls), Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball, Soccer (boys and

girls) and Track and Field (boys and girls).

We have after-school partnership with Citizen Schools, City Year, Orchard Gardens Community Center and

Vine Street Community Center.




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MAILING ADDRESS:

745 E. SEVENTH STREET

SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127

PHONE: (617) 635-8840

EDWARD LEE, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM

ZONE: EAST




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46.7

31.3 18.5

3.1

0.4

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

1

41

35

23

7

24

36

34

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



PERRY K-8 SCHOOL

70

Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Oliver H. Perry K-8 School 745 East 7th Street

South Boston, MA. 02127

[email protected]

Contact: Edward S. Lee

[email protected]

617-635-8840

Average Class size: K1 - 2 22

3, 4, 5 24

6 - 8 24

Theme: Work Hard, Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Your Environment, Appreciate Differences.


What makes your school unique? Small, personalized single strand K1 - 8

Inquiry-based science curriculum provided by two specialists to Grades K1 - 5

Inquiry based middle school science curriculum

New Outdoor Classroom/ Schoolyard to support experiential learning for all students

Two major school-wide musical performances – Dec. & June

String instrument lessons provided by the New Philharmonia Orchestra to Grades 4-8

Music appreciation lessons provided by the New Philharmonia Orchestra to Grades K2 - 3

Grades 3, 4, and 5 Chorus directed by members of the New Philharmonia Orchestra

Visual Arts Residency by Artists for Humanity Guest Artist for 24 weeks in K1 – 3rd grade and for 9 weeks in

4th – 8th grade

Comprehensive Health &Wellness Program with PE and Health classes for all grades

Fully implemented middle school model with core academics (Math, Science, Social Studies, and

English), and specialty classes in physical education, health, computers & library

Advanced Enrichment Program for selected students in Grades 2-6.

Second Step curriculum used school-wide

On-site counselors from Dimock Behavioral Health

Full-time Student Support Counselor

PERRY (Peer Educators Reaching and Redirecting Youth) – middle school students acting as mentors to

their peers

Buddy System – Between 6th grade & K1; 7th grade & K2; 6th grade & 1st

Special opportunities for students: Boston Partners in Education Power Lunch Program, Math Rules Program & “Big Cheese Read

Boston Celtics Stay-in-School and Celtic’s Assists Programs

Big Sister Life Skills Groups & Perry Boys’ Group

10 Boys’ Initiative

Urban Improv Theater Residencies for 4th, 5th, 6th & 8th Grade

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: South Boston Neighborhood House

Paraclete Center

Perry Afterschool Clubs (Homework Help, Track & Field, Theater)



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MAILING ADDRESS:

152 ARLINGTON STREET

BOSTON, MA 02116

PHONE: (617) 635-8940

STEPHEN CIRASUOLO, HEADMASTER

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM;

WED, 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM

ZONE: NORTH




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5.7

17.9

22.2

51.9

1.9

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

6

53

36

5

16

31

35

18

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

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QUINCY UPPER SCHOOL

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Quincy Upper School Contact for more information: Dr. Bak Fun Wong

Phone: 617-635-8940


Theme(s): Four pavilions: informational, cultural, path-finding, renewal

Commitment to academic excellence

International Baccalaureate(IB)Program, gr. 6-12

AVID program, gr. 6-10 (6-12)

World languages for all students

Strong theatre, musical and visual arts programs

Daily physical education

Teachers serving in active leadership roles

Any special application processes: Josiah Quincy Upper (JQUS) is conceptually part of a K-12 complex that includes Josiah Quincy Elementary

School (JQES). Students at the completion of grade 5 at JQES automatically move up to JQUS.

What makes your school unique? We regard JQUS as a permanent work in progress. School-based curriculum teams are always searching for

curricula and strategies in all subjects to improve the quality of the school’s instructional programs. Currently,

teachers are immersed in infusing the IB Diploma Program in grades 11 and 12 and planning for the formal

introduction of the IB Middle Program in grades 6-10. Teachers also assume significant leadership roles in school

decision making. Students are assigned to advisory groups that meet regularly with teacher leaders. The school

has a longer school day four days a week. Teachers participate weekly in meetings of grade teams and/or

subject teams. We have a strong college counseling program. JQUS also offers extensive after school activities.

Quincy Upper School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the International

Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) to students in grades 11-12. We expect to receive approval in 2011-

2012 of a proposal we submitted to the International Baccalaureate for formal authorization to offer IB’s Middle

Years Program (MYP) for grades 6-10. We are at this time already conducting this program informally based on

our proposal to IBO.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): IB Diploma and Certificates

School orchestra

Summer Search program

Debate competitions

Summer internship

Extra Curricular and sports activities:

Advisory Student Council

Wrestling club

Cross Country club

Volleyball

Soccer

Football

Math help/tutoring

Debate club

Chess club

Thespian troupe

Spring play production

Dance team

Robolab club

Programming class

Ping Pong Club

Cooking club

Yearbook club

Please check the

box that applies:

___ K1-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

X MS-HS

___ Other

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MAILING ADDRESS:

15 EVERETT STREET

HYDE PARK, MA 02136

PHONE: (617) 635-8700

CORBETT COUTTS, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:30 PM

ZONE: EAST




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4.8

27.1 61.0

5.4

1.5

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

2

44

41

14

5

20

33

43

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

74

Please check the

box that applies:

___ K-8

___ K-12

X Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

William Barton Rogers Middle School 15 Everett Street

Hyde Park, MA 02136

Contact for more information: Corbett Coutts, Principal

617 635-8700

[email protected]



What makes your school unique? Algebra I offered to several classes of 8th grade students (leading to high school credit for students who

successfully complete the course)

AVID strategies integrated school-wide for students in grades 6, 7 and 8

14 extra-curricular clubs offered to students including:

o Dance team, robotics, chess, and gardening clubs

o Cheerleading

o Double Dutch

o BPS Middle School Football League

o NE Scores Soccer League (boys and girls)

o BPS Middle School Basketball League, (boys and girls)

o BPS Middle School Track League (boys and girls)

o Intramural sports teams

Student Government

Partnerships with Harvard Medical School and Northeastern University

Theater arts classes

Drama classes in partnership with City Stage

2 PE teachers providing physical education classes twice per week both on-campus and off-campus at the

Hyde Park Community Center and Hyde Park YMCA

Technology classes for 8th grade students (design and engineering)

Special opportunities for students: Long standing partnership with the Boston Celtics

Athletics programs supported by the Play Ball! Foundation

Red Sox Foundation

New England SCORES

Outward Bound/Thompson’s Island

Community music and arts programs

Alliance for a Healthier Generation fitness and nutrition resources

Word Generation curriculum from Harvard University

Awards or honors of note: Boston Public Schools Discovery School, with curricular and assessment autonomy

New England Cheer and Dance Team Grand Champions

NE Scores Teamwork award

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MAILING ADDRESS:

95 NEEDHAM ROAD

HYDE PARK, MA 02136

PHONE: (617) 635-8676

EMILY GLASGOW, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

ZONE: EAST




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23.9

37.3 34.9

2.2

1.2

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

7

49

35

10

13

32

37

18

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



ROOSEVELT K-8 (UPPER) SCHOOL

76

Please check the

box that applies:

X K1-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Franklin D. Roosevelt K1-8 School (K1-1) 30 Millstone Road Readville, MA 02131

(2-8) 95 Needham Road Hyde Park, MA 02131

School Web Site (if any): http://boston.k12.ma.us/roosevelt/

Contact for more information:

Emily Glasgow, Principal

[email protected]

617.635.8676 or 617.635.9280

Average class size:

22 (K1-2)

25 (3-5)

28 (6-7)

Any special application processes: N/A

What makes your school unique? We are a two-campus K1-8 school with newly-renovated facilities, experienced teachers, and strong family

involvement. We are a full inclusion school and have recently added extra staff to every grade level team to

help students with special needs succeed in our general education classrooms. We implement school-wide

management and culture systems (i.e. Core Values, Community Celebrations, Scholar Store, etc.) to build a K1-

8 Community of Scholars. Our MCAS scores are among the top in the city.

Special opportunities for students: Full inclusion classrooms

Music and/or art at every grade level

Middle School Spanish, Health, and PE

Playworks in-school program

Technology Goes Home

In-school performances by local musicians and performers

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Playworks & America SCORES soccer

Partnership with Little Voices community after school

Enrichment (Art Club, Violin Club, Step Club, Double Dutch, basketball, etc.)

Targeted tutoring (SES)


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MAILING ADDRESS:

9 PEACEVALE RD


PHONE: (617) 635-1615 X31200

MARY SKIPPER, HEADMASTER

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM;

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ON ALT. WEDNESDAYS

ZONE: EAST




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4.8

24.3 64.1

4.3

1.9

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


3

47

36

14

11

18

32

39

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



TECHBOSTON ACADEMY LOWER SCHOOL

78

Please check all

that apply:

___ K-12

X 6-12

___ HS

___ Small School

X Pilot School

School with

small learning

communities

Exam School

Tech./Voc.

School

Horace Mann

Charter School

Special

Program

TechBoston Academy

School Web Site: http://www.techbostonacademy.org

Contact for more information: Shandu Williams

Phone: 617-635-1615



Theme(s): Project-based, interdisciplinary learning where technology is the tool that

connects students to their learning.


What makes your school unique? 1:1 laptop ratio for students in grades 9-12

Net books provided for grades 6-8 to use

in classes

Academic, social and emotional support

for students

Weekly professional development for staff

Dedicated, involved and highly qualified

staff

21st century classroom that include Smart

Boards

Afterschool programming includes sports, clubs

and tutoring

Inclusion program of students on IEPs

Integration of technology in core subjects

Mentors and tutors for all students

Relationships between students and faculty

Smaller class sizes

Strong community/university/business partnerships

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Dual enrollment at several local colleges –

UMASS Boston, Suffolk University and Ben

Franklin

Facing History trip to Europe and Rwanda

JROTC

National Honor Society

Onsite full-time PIC Career Specialist

Onsite technology support jobs

Professional technology certification for students

TechBoston Consulting Group

Extracurricular and sports activities: During-school extracurricular enrichment

Full sports program

Haitian Bilingual Club

Debate Club

Onsite after school leadership programs for

grades 6-8

Photography

Pre-collegiate enrichment programs

Student Government

School awards or honors of note: Visited by President Obama, Secretary Arne Duncan and Melinda Gates, March 2010

America's Best High Schools-Bronze Medal, US News and World Report, 2007, 2008, 2009

Top 5 Schools in Boston for Latino Students, UMass Gaston Report, 2007

Nominee Model Secondary School, U.S. DOE, 2006

MTV Featured School, MTV, 2006

Innovative High School Case Study, Dell, 2005

Gates Foundation Innovative High School, Gates Foundation & Education Resource Strategies, 2005

Eye on Education Featured School, 2004

http://www.techbostonacademy.org/

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MAILING ADDRESS:

205 ROXBURY STREET

ROXBURY, MA 02119

PHONE: (617) 635-8109

VALERIA LOWE-BAREHMI, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: M-TH, 7:35 AM – 4:15 PM;

FRI, 7:35 AM – 11:40 AM

ZONE: CITYWIDE




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2.0

52.2 43.6

0.6

0.9

Asian

Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

2

35

36

27

8

24

32

36

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



TIMILTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

___ K-8

___ K-12

X Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

James P. Timilty Middle School

School Address: 205 Roxbury Street, Roxbury MA 02119

Contact for more information:

Teresa Soares-Pena / 617 635-8109 x134

[email protected]


Theme(s): College Preparatory

Any special application processes: Entering 6th grade students and their parents apply for the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

Program

What makes your school unique? We offer longer academic time. We have an extended academic program from 7:35am to 4:15pm

Special opportunities for students: Advance Work Class

AVID (all levels)

Science Fair or Social Studies Projects for all students

Promising Pals Writing Program

Physical Best and ½ Mile Run

Technology Goes Home at School- TGH

English Language Learners

Special Education

School-wide Intervention classes

World Language offering - Japanese

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Preparatory classes for entrance into Exam Schools

Saturday Scholars

Timilty and Umass TAG program on Saturday

Sports – track & field, boys & girls basketball, cross country, Squashbusters, table tennis, Playball! Football,

Double Dutch, baseball and volleyball

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MAILING ADDRESS:

40 SMITH STREET

ROXBURY, MA 02120

PHONE: (617) 635-8393

CHERYL WATSON-HARRIS, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM

ZONE: NORTH




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1.1

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Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

1

32

43

24

8

28

37

26

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



TOBIN K-8 SCHOOL

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Please check the

box that applies:

X K-8

___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School 40 Smith Street, Roxbury 02120

Contact for more information: Cheryl Watson Harris, Principal

[email protected]

617-635-8393


Theme(s): Where Everyone Is a STAR (Style, Tenacity, Achievement, Responsible) ---

Pathway to a Preferred Future

Ubuntu Academy- Our extended services program where we work together to provide the most appropriate out of school

time programs for our students and families.


What makes your school unique? The Tobin is an extended services K - 8 School that engages school staff, families and community partnerships to help

students' social, emotional well-being and academic success. The model of our school places students at the center of our

work by creating networks of shared responsibility among all our stakeholders. As a team, everyone helps to provide

guidance, expertise, political support, and internal and external resources that support the goals of our Whole School

Improvement Plan. Our goal is to continue to strengthen the home-school connection, which, in turn, will help students

reach their preferred future.

Special opportunities for students: Grade K-8 Mentoring Programs

B.U.I.L.D. (Boston University) Program, grade K-2

City Year Starfish Program, grade 3-5

City Year Middle School Homework Club

R.I.F Program, grades K2-5

Boston Celtics Stay in School, grades6-8

Tobin Community Center: flag football, karate,

floor hockey, chess club, grade 1-8

One Hen program

Variety of after school offerings K-8, BPS track,

basketball, Salsa classes

Gardner Museum Program

National Jr. Honor Society

Brigham Summer Works, Grade 8

Camp Wing- Retreat

AVID Program, grades 4-8

Tobin K-8 Partners

Wellness Providers Children's Hospital Neighborhood

Harvard School of Public Health

Whiter Street Health Center

The Home for Little Wanderers

Enrichment Providers Playworks

Boston Center for Youth and Families

Sociedad Latina

Community Providers Brigham & Women's Hospital

Parker Hill Library

Awards or honors of note: Do The Write Thing Writing Context Winner

Effective Practice School -Boston Plan for

Excellence

School Improvement Award-BPS

EdVestors Grant Recipient

Stay in School Award, Boston Celtics

National Junior Honor Society Charter,

National Junior Honor Society,

Teacher (s) of the Year Award – Mary Alice

Sandy, Tracy Medieros, Jessica Barry

Celtics/Southwest Airlines ASSISTS

Community Learning Initiative

Partners For Student Success Initiative Grant

Recipient

Brodkin Award Nominee- Home For Little

Wanderers

Mentoring Providers Friends of the Children

Big Brothers and Big Sisters

Powerlunch Reading Buddies


Academic Providers B.U.I.L.D

Achievement Network

Tutors for All

Emmanuel College

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum


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MAILING ADDRESS:

312 BORDER STREET

EAST BOSTON, MA 02128

PHONE: (617) 635-8481

ALEXANDRA MONTES MCNEIL, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 7:20 AM – 3:25 PM

ZONE: NORTH




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3.4

1.1

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Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


2

38

30

30

11

26

30

32

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

AS



UMANA MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY

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Please check the

box that applies:

___ K-8

___ K-12

X Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

MARIO UMANA ACADEMY 312 BORDER STREET

EAST BOSTON, MA. 02128

Contact for more information (name/email/phone):

Alexandra Montes McNeil, principal

[email protected]

617-635-8481


Theme(s): The Mario Umana Academy is an Expanded Learning Time School with a rigorous focus on academics in

addition to community service, arts, health, nutrition and fitness. We also use the neighborhood as our classroom to look at

local history, the environment, culture and language. Our Instructional Focus is: Read To Know, Write To Show, Speak To

Grow

Any special application processes: No, all students are welcome.

Please be aware that we are an Expanded Learning Time School. Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:20 a.m. to

3:25 p.m. The Umana has a mandatory school uniform policy; uniforms are available for sale in the school store.


The Mario Umana Academy prides itself on giving students a sense of ownership in the school and local community. We

have many opportunities for success that are enhanced by having an expanded day schedule. We encourage students to

participate in our free breakfast and lunch program. Our school offers a wide array of experiential learning for our students

in conjunction with our community partners, which include: Tenacity, Boston Ballet, Zumix, East Boston Neighborhood Health

Center, Waypoint Adventure, and the Society of Latino Engineers and Scientists. We are able to partner with so many

organizations because of the flexibility within our daily schedule and our commitment to providing a wide range of

opportunities for learning to our students. In addition, our student population is comprised of 52% English Language Learners,

and also includes a highly specialized strand of intellectually impaired students.

Special opportunities for students:

At the Umana, we expect all of our students to succeed. We model our school on the AVID approach and build strong

organizational routines for students to take with them as they move through their academic years and life. A wide array of

academic programs and supports, such as Study Island or First in Math, broaden students’ experiences and reinforce their

academic skills. The expanded day schedule, which adds 10 additional hours to the school week, allows us to provide

these and other enrichment programs. Utilizing the Achievement Network (ANET) and district assessments, we look at data

regularly to monitor student academic progress, and are implementing the Academic Achievement Framework to ensure

that not only are our students’ academic needs being met but their behavioral and emotional needs as well.


Students can participate in a wide variety of sports and extracurricular activities as part of the school day. These include:

soccer, swimming, tennis, dance, a Future Cities engineering competition and much, much more.

Awards or honors of note:

First in Math – Number one Boston school

First in Math – Number two across the state


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MAILING ADDRESS:

215 DORCHESTER STREET

SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127

PHONE: (617) 635-8819

AMANDA GARDNER, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 7:35 AM – 3:20 PM M- TH

7:35 AM- 1:20 PM FR

ZONE: NORTH

How to Apply:

1.) Mark this school as one of



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Hispanic

African

American

White

Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic


3

50

32

15

16

31

30

24

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

ELA

MATH

MC

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UP ACADEMY CHARTER

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Please check the

box that applies:

___ K-8

___ K-12

X Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

UP Academy Charter School of Boston

215 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA 02127

Amanda Gardner, Principal

Phone: 617-635-8819

Fax: 617-635-8820

Website: www.upacademyboston.org

School Hours: Mon-Thu 7:20-3:20, Fri 7:20-1:30

UP Academy is a high-performing public, tuition-free, college preparatory middle school (grades 6-8). Our

school aims to ensure all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and strength of character necessary to

succeed on the path to college and to achieve their full potential. Our school program is modeled on the

highest-performing urban public schools in the United States.

Our team believes that any student can rapidly approach grade-level proficiency given the right support

system. At UP Academy, we offer:

- Relentlessly high, consistent academic and behavioral expectations. UP Academy scholars know

exactly what is expected of them in and out of the classroom. These school-wide systems have

helped us create a supportive and safe environment where staff can work relentlessly to help our

students reach their full potential.

- Open lines of communication between school and family. Families can expect a weekly call from

their child’s advisor to discuss student performance and progress. All students bring home a weekly

report detailing grades, homework completion, and behaviors.

- Rigorous, standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Our educational program is

designed to help students master core basic content and skills that will prepare them for success at a

college preparatory high school program.

- A wide-reaching network of supports for all students, including Special Education students and English

Language Learners. Our school employs an extensive network of whole-school and individualized

supports to catch struggling students before they fall behind. When a student is not finding success at

our school, we will seek to identify the underlying skill deficiency and then provide systematic supports

to address the issue.

- An obsession with regularly and effectively using data. We regularly analyze academic assessment

data to understand which concepts students have and have not mastered, using this analysis to build

tutoring plans and to make adjustments to our program. Data detailing student performance on non-

academic goals also drives individual and school-wide improvements.

- An atmosphere of enthusiasm and joy. Our program is designed to ensure that teaching and learning

become exciting and fun.

Other school features include the following:

Required school uniforms

Transportation guaranteed to all students who live more than 1.5 miles away from the student.

Weekly art, music, and fitness classes

Enrichment program (e.g., athletics, drama) on Fridays for all students

Afterschool homework club for some students

Saturday Math Club option for some students

Football & basketball teams

ISEE and SSAT prep for 8th grade students

Full-time High School Placement Manager

As required by state law, our enrollment will be determined by public lottery. No test scores, grades,

recommendations, or academic history will be taken into consideration for admittance.

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MAILING ADDRESS:

50 SCHOOL STREET

CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129

PHONE: (617) 635-8346

MICHELE DAVIS, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

ZONE: NORTH




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WARREN/PRESCOTT K-8 SCHOOL

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___ K-12

___ Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Warren-Prescott K-8 School 50 School Street

Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129

Contact for more information: Michele Davis

[email protected]

(617) 635-8346

Average Class Size: 25

Theme: Persist and Prevail

Any special application process: Standard Boston Public School Process

What makes your school unique? KII to 8th Grade model.

Mandatory Uniform Policy

Parent Involvement

Extended day 6-8, two days per week- Spanish/Latin Classes

Partners include: Boston Ballet


IBM

Charlestown Boys and Girls Club

Mission Safe

Charlestown Working Theater

MGH Health Center

BHCC

Courageous Sailing

Science from Scientists

Berklee College of Music

Special Opportunities for students: Chorus

Drama

5th & 6th Grade Band

Upper School Jazz Band

Advanced Math Classes afterschool

Strong Women Strong Girls Program

MGH Counselors in school

After-school/extra-curricular and sports: Tutoring

Sailing

Show Choir

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

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MAILING ADDRESS:

20 OUTLOOK ROAD

MATTAPAN, MA 02126

PHONE: (617) 635-6804

VIRGINIA CHALMERS, PRINCIPAL

HOURS: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

ZONE: EAST




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YOUNG ACHIEVERS SCIENCE & MATH K-8 SCHOOL

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X K-8

___ K-12

___Middle School

___ MS-HS

___ Other

Young Achievers Science and Math School 20 Outlook Road

Mattapan, MA 02126

[email protected]

Contact for more information: Abby Rodriguez / [email protected]/ 617 635- 6804


Theme(s): Math and Science; Experiential Education

Any special application processes: No, we have the same enrollment process as other Boston Public Schools

What makes your school unique? We are a K-8 inclusion school. We engage our students in experiential learning opportunities in the local

environment and community. Analyzing real world problems is a central objective of our interdisciplinary

curriculum. Social Justice and equity are themes embedded in each curriculum unit K-8th grade.

We have an extended learning day (7 hours) for all students, as well as surround care programming in Before

School and Late Day. There is no longer a half day on Fridays. Our school day is now 9:30-4:30 every day.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: During the Extended Learning Day students in grades 5-8 are enrolled in enrichment and athletic activities. We

also participate in an inter-scholastic athletic and academic league with other middle schools. The athletic

teams are Touch Football, Soccer, and Basketball for both boys and girls. The academic competition is in

spelling, chess and debate. This league practices after the 4:30 dismissal and games or competitions are often in

the evenings or on Saturdays.

Awards or honors of note: 2009 - Finalist for School on the Move Award.

2008 - School Wellness Initiative and Boston Public Health Commission for “Healthy School.”

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