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<strong>NEXT</strong> <strong>STOP</strong>:<br />
<strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Your BPS guide to making<br />
your next school choice<br />
2013 - 2014<br />
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Table of Contents<br />
Glossary of Terms<br />
School Choice<br />
Academic Programs<br />
Sample Registration Form<br />
School Selection Checklist<br />
School Data Sources<br />
Next Stop: Middle School<br />
2013 - 2014<br />
School Profiles 11<br />
East Zone Family Resource Center<br />
1216 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester<br />
(617) 635-8015<br />
North Zone Family Resource Center<br />
75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury<br />
(617) 635-9010<br />
BPS Registration & School Choice Resources<br />
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West Zone Family Resource Center<br />
515 Hyde Park Ave, Roslindale<br />
(617) 635-8040<br />
Office of Welcome Services<br />
26 Court Street, <strong>Boston</strong><br />
(617) 635-6751<br />
Additional Questions?<br />
Visit the BPS Registration website at www.bostonpublicschools.org/register<br />
Next Stop: Middle School 2013-2014 was created by the BPS Office of Welcome Services<br />
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS<br />
Attendance Rate: Attendance rate indicates the average percentage of days in attendance for<br />
students enrolled in a <strong>Boston</strong> public school.<br />
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS): Shows percent of students at each<br />
performance level for the current year. Also included is the school’s total “proficiency rate” for Math<br />
and ELA, that is, the percentage of students who achieved either proficient or advanced<br />
performance levels.<br />
School Size by Grade: Indicates the total number of students in each grade and the school.<br />
School Population by Race/Ethnicity: Indicates the percent of enrollment by race/ethnicity, rounded<br />
to the nearest tenth. Definitions (as of October 1, 2012).<br />
African American or Black: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.<br />
Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian<br />
subcontinent.<br />
Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other<br />
Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.<br />
Multi-race, Non-Hispanic: A person selecting more than one racial category and non-Hispanic.<br />
Native American: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America<br />
(including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.<br />
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of<br />
Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.<br />
White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.<br />
Special Education: Indicates the percent of enrollment that have an Individualized Education<br />
Program (IEP).<br />
Student/Teacher Ratio: The student enrollment as of October 1 to the total number of teachers.<br />
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<strong>SCHOOL</strong> CHOICE<br />
Students may choose schools in their school zone (East, North, West) or across zones if the school is<br />
located with 1.5 miles from their home. Citywide schools are also open to all students, regardless of<br />
where they reside in <strong>Boston</strong>.<br />
Types of <strong>Schools</strong> and Programs<br />
Middle <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Middle <strong>Schools</strong> are typically stand alone schools that offer educational opportunities for students in grades six,<br />
seven and eight. They are often larger than elementary schools and provide opportunities for students<br />
graduating from an elementary school to attend a bigger school with more and new students.<br />
Dearborn Middle School (North)<br />
Edwards Middle School (North)<br />
Frederick Pilot Middle School (West)<br />
The Harbor School (East)<br />
Irving Middle School (West)<br />
Rogers Middle School (East)<br />
Timilty Middle School (Citywide)<br />
UP Academy Charter School of <strong>Boston</strong> (Citywide)<br />
K-8 <strong>Schools</strong><br />
K-8 <strong>Schools</strong> include middle school grades; however, because students are guaranteed a space in their own<br />
school, there are fewer spaces available in these schools for new students.<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Teachers Union K-8 School<br />
(West)<br />
Curley K-8 School (West)<br />
Dever-McCormack K-8 School (East)<br />
Edison K-8 School (North)<br />
Eliot K-8 School (North)<br />
Gardner Pilot Academy*<br />
Greenwood (Sarah) K-8 School (East)<br />
Hernández K-8 School (Citywide)<br />
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School (West)<br />
Hurley K-8 School (North)<br />
Jackson-Mann K-8 School (North)<br />
Kilmer K-8 School (West)<br />
King K-8 School (West)<br />
Lee School<br />
*Growing to K-8, currently accepting 6 th and 7 th grades.<br />
Lyndon K-8 School (West)<br />
Lyon K-8 School (North)<br />
McKay K-8 School (North)<br />
Mildred Avenue K-8 School (East)<br />
Mission Hill K-8 School (North*)<br />
Murphy K-8 School (East)<br />
Ohrenberger School (West)<br />
Orchard Gardens K-8 School (North)<br />
Perry K-8 School (East)<br />
Roosevelt K-8 School (East)<br />
Tobin K-8 School (North)<br />
Umana Academy (North)<br />
Warren/Prescott K-8 School (North)<br />
Young Achievers Science &<br />
Mathematics K-8 School (East)<br />
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K-12 and 6-12 <strong>Schools</strong><br />
A few schools have expanded or merged to create schools with grades six through twelve. A benefit to these<br />
schools includes a continuous track through high school. They are as follows:<br />
Lyon K-8 School & Lyon High School (North)<br />
Quincy Elementary and Quincy Upper <strong>Schools</strong> (North)<br />
Tech<strong>Boston</strong> Academy (East)<br />
Pilot and In-District Charter <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Pilot schools and BPS in-district charter schools are included in the school district but have control over their own<br />
budget, staffing, curriculum, etc. This allows these schools increased flexibility in school staffing and<br />
organization. Some of these schools require a separate application process.<br />
There are 7 pilot or in-district charter schools at the middle or K-8 level:<br />
BTU K-8 School<br />
Frederick Middle School<br />
Harbor School<br />
Hernández K-8 School<br />
Lyndon K-8 School<br />
Lyon K-10 School (grades 9-10)<br />
Mission Hill K-8 School<br />
Orchard Gardens K-8 School<br />
Quincy Upper School<br />
Tech<strong>Boston</strong> Academy<br />
UP Academy<br />
Young Achievers Science & Math K-8 School<br />
Exam <strong>Schools</strong><br />
There are three citywide exam schools in the <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>. All three schools accept new students for<br />
grades seven and nine. The O’Bryant School also accepts a few new students for grade 10. Students are<br />
admitted to the exam schools based on a combined score that includes results of an entrance test, called the<br />
Independent <strong>Schools</strong> Entrance Exam (ISEE), and their grade point average (GPA). The ISEE and the GPA are<br />
each worth 50% of the score. The ISEE is administered every year in early November.<br />
The three exam schools are:<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Latin School<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Latin Academy<br />
� O’Bryant School of Math & Science<br />
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
The AVID Program<br />
AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination, and is offered in certain schools from grades 4<br />
through 12. In grades 6-12, an AVID elective class is designed to meet the educational and social needs of<br />
students “in the middle” – average students who have the potential to succeed in college through hard work<br />
and individual determination. Some special components of AVID include:<br />
� A strong academic focus and rigorous course of study.<br />
� A solid academic and social support network that expects and rewards hard work, perseverance, and<br />
academic achievement.<br />
� A tutorial component – AVID trained tutors are often college-age<br />
AVID is available at these schools:<br />
� Harbor School<br />
� Higginson/Lewis K-8 School<br />
� Irving Middle School<br />
� King K-8 School<br />
� Murphy K-8 School<br />
� Ohrenberger School<br />
� Quincy Upper School<br />
� Rogers Middle School<br />
� Timilty Middle School<br />
� Tobin K-8 School<br />
� Umana/Alighieri K-8 School<br />
Advanced Work Class (AWC)<br />
Advanced Work Class is a full-time program for students in grades four, five and six that provides an<br />
accelerated academic curriculum for highly motivated and academically capable students. Coursework is<br />
challenging and students are expected to complete more school work and more home study. New sixth<br />
grade students are invited to AWC based on results of a standardized test taken in the fall of fifth grade. This<br />
test is the Terra Nova 3, Basic Survey Test or, for native Spanish speakers, the SUPERA test.<br />
<strong>Schools</strong> with grade six AWC programs include:<br />
� Curley K-8 School<br />
� Dearborn Middle School<br />
� Edison K-8 School<br />
� Irving Middle School<br />
� Jackson/Mann K-8 School<br />
� King K-8 School<br />
� Lee School<br />
� McCormack Middle School<br />
� Murphy K-8 School<br />
� Ohrenberger School<br />
� Quincy Upper School<br />
� Rogers Middle School<br />
� Timilty Middle School<br />
� Umana/Alighieri K-8 School<br />
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Sample School Registration Form<br />
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Sample School Registration Form (Reverse Side)<br />
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A Checklist for Choosing <strong>Schools</strong><br />
When checking out high schools, consider the following as you decide which ones are the best<br />
options for you:<br />
School<br />
Name<br />
School<br />
Name<br />
School<br />
Name<br />
Important questions to consider<br />
What are the school’s student achievement data, such as<br />
MCAS results, AYP status, promotion and graduation rates, and<br />
percentage of graduates going on to college?<br />
Does the school have a special admissions process? (All of BPS’s<br />
exam schools and some of the small schools do.)<br />
What is the school’s curriculum and style of teaching?<br />
Which special education programs, language programs,<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses are available?<br />
What services and programs are available for students who<br />
need extra academic support or counseling?<br />
Where is the school located? (High school students who attend<br />
schools more than 2 miles from home receive MBTA passes.)<br />
What are the opportunities for parent involvement?<br />
What is the size of the school?<br />
What is the school’s environment like?<br />
What are the school’s hours?<br />
What athletic programs, clubs, tutoring, and/or other afterschool<br />
activities does the school have?<br />
What are the facilities like? Is there a gym, library, pool,<br />
auditorium, music and art studios?<br />
How diverse are the students and faculty?<br />
Add your own questions here.<br />
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<strong>SCHOOL</strong> PROFILE DATA<br />
The data included in the following school profiles is compiled from several sources including The<br />
Massachusetts State Department of Education, <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>, and the individual schools. The<br />
data is reported as follows:<br />
Indicator Academic Year<br />
School Size (Enrollment) 2011-2012<br />
Attendance Rate 2011-2012<br />
Special Education 2011-2012<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio 2011-2012<br />
MCAS Proficiency Rates 2011-2012<br />
School Population by Race/Ethnicity 2011-2012<br />
Data from The Massachusetts State Department of Education can also be viewed at<br />
http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/help/data.aspx.<br />
Please Note:<br />
In December, the <strong>Boston</strong> School Committee will vote on recommendations that may involve<br />
reprogramming, or the creation of new programs to meet the academic needs of students.<br />
Some of these changes could take effect in September 2013. Therefore, listings included in<br />
this guide are subject to change.<br />
As of the publication of this guide (November 2012), these schools are still available as<br />
middle school options. To update your list of school choices, please visit<br />
www.bostonpublicschools.org/register and click on “What Are My <strong>Schools</strong>”.<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
205 TOWNSEND STREET<br />
DORCHESTER, MA 02121<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-9957<br />
EMILIA PASTOR, HEADMASTER<br />
HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:40 PM<br />
ZONE: CITYWIDE<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
7 th Grade: 296 10 th Grade: 258<br />
8 th Grade: 276 11 th Grade: 260<br />
9 th Grade: 309 12 th Grade: 281<br />
Total School Size: 1,680<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.1%<br />
Special Education: 1.6%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.0 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 99%<br />
2<br />
7<br />
7<br />
2<br />
1<br />
0<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
BOSTON LATIN ACADEMY<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 83%<br />
4<br />
3<br />
4<br />
0<br />
1<br />
6<br />
1<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
Acceptance is based on a<br />
combination of ISEE<br />
(Independent School<br />
Entrance Exam ) test scores, &<br />
GPA in Math and ELA.<br />
To be eligible, students need<br />
to have taken the ISEE Exam<br />
on November 3, 2012.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
22.0<br />
20.0<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.4<br />
27.2<br />
28.5<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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<strong>Boston</strong> Latin Academy<br />
School Web Site: www.latinacademy.org<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Phone: 617-635-9957<br />
Guidance phone: 617-635-9961<br />
Fax: 617-635-6696<br />
Email: mainoffice@latinacademy.org<br />
Average class size: 30<br />
Theme(s): <strong>Boston</strong> Latin Academy is an exam school for students in grades 7 through 12.<br />
Any special application processes: All students are required to take the ISEE exam prior to entry. The exam is offered in<br />
the 6 th and 8 th grade to all eligible students.<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
The students of <strong>Boston</strong> Latin Academy, their families, and the faculty share a commitment of excellence. Our curriculum,<br />
while rooted in the study of the classics, liberal arts, and fine arts, has been developed to ensure that all students are well<br />
prepared for success in college and life. Students are encouraged to appreciate the ideas and practices expressed in the<br />
classics and to recognize the evolving continuum between them and the complex, ever-changing challenges of society.<br />
While appreciating the classics, we also use data-based research to inform and re-imagine our curriculum as we strive to<br />
make it match our 21st century student base of engaged learners. We seek to challenge our students with a rigorous<br />
curriculum while, at the same time, providing them with the scaffolds to succeed. Throughout, we value giving back to the<br />
rich and diverse communities of <strong>Boston</strong> from which our students come.<br />
Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.):<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Latin Academy offers a myriad of opportunities for the college bound student and all of our students go on to<br />
college. We have many Honors and Advanced Placement courses across all disciplines. In addition to a classics based<br />
curriculum, BLA offers music, art and a theater arts program. We have an exemplary peer tutoring program for all subjects.<br />
BLA also has many on-site jobs, summer programs, community service opportunities, and college fairs that provide<br />
opportunities for our students to be active outside the classroom.<br />
Sports Activities:<br />
Football<br />
Volleyball<br />
Hockey<br />
Extra Curricular Activities<br />
Japanese Culture Club<br />
GSA<br />
Step Squad<br />
Jabberwock (publication)<br />
Drama<br />
Greenhouse Club<br />
Certamen<br />
Model United Nations<br />
Soccer<br />
Baseball<br />
Track<br />
Recycling Club<br />
Tag<br />
School newspaper<br />
Girls League<br />
Classics League<br />
Alianza Latina<br />
Big Sister Program<br />
SPARK<br />
School awards or honors of note:<br />
2007 – America’s Best High <strong>Schools</strong>, U.S. News and World Report<br />
2008 – Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction, CollegeBoard AP<br />
2008 – Advanced Placement Scholars with Honor, CollegeBoard AP<br />
2008 – National Achievement Scholarship Program, CollegeBoard AP<br />
2008 – National Merit Commended Students, College Board AP<br />
2008 - <strong>Boston</strong> Globe Jerry Nason Memorial Award for Overall Excellence<br />
2009- America's Best High <strong>Schools</strong>, U.S. News and World Report<br />
2010 -Fidelity Futurestage Award for Music, Fidelity Investments<br />
2010 – National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Department of Education<br />
2010 - America's Best High <strong>Schools</strong>, U.S. News and World Report<br />
2011-12 - First in state in 10th grade MCAS English and Math scored<br />
Swimming<br />
Basketball<br />
Softball<br />
Please check all that<br />
apply:<br />
___ K-12<br />
X 7-12<br />
___ HS<br />
� Small School<br />
� Pilot School<br />
� School with small<br />
learning communities<br />
X Exam School<br />
Tennis<br />
Step<br />
Math club<br />
Robotics<br />
Debate<br />
Choir<br />
Muslim Student Association<br />
Band<br />
Peer Tutoring<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
78 AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR<br />
BOSTON, MA 02115<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8895<br />
LYNNE MOONEY TETA, HEADMASTER<br />
HOURS: 7:45 AM – 2:15 PM<br />
ZONE: CITYWIDE<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
7 th Grade: 380 10 th Grade: 406<br />
8 th Grade: 404 11 th Grade: 386<br />
9 th Grade: 386 12 th Grade: 390<br />
Total School Size: 2,352<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 96.3%<br />
Special Education: 1.2%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 98%<br />
42<br />
56<br />
2<br />
0<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
BOSTON LATIN <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 96%<br />
65<br />
31<br />
4<br />
0<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
Acceptance is based on a<br />
combination of ISEE<br />
(Independent School<br />
Entrance Exam ) test scores, &<br />
GPA in Math and ELA.<br />
To be eligible, students need<br />
to have taken the ISEE Exam<br />
on November 3, 2012.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
28.6<br />
9.4<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.4<br />
11.6<br />
48.0<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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<strong>Boston</strong> Latin School<br />
School Web Site: www.bls.org<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Jonathan Mulhern, Assistant Head Master<br />
Phone: 617-635-8895 ext. 120<br />
Email: jmulhern@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Average class size: 29<br />
Theme(s): <strong>Boston</strong> Latin School seeks to ground its students in a contemporary<br />
classical education as preparation for successful college studies, responsible and<br />
engaged citizenship and a rewarding life.<br />
Any special application processes:<br />
Students must take the ISEE Exam during 6 th grade or 8 th grade to be admitted the<br />
following fall.<br />
In addition, grades in English and Math from the previous year and half the current<br />
year are used in the calculation.<br />
Please check all that<br />
apply:<br />
___ K-12<br />
X 7-12<br />
___ HS<br />
� Small School<br />
� Pilot School<br />
� School with small<br />
learning<br />
communities<br />
X Exam School<br />
� Tech./Voc. School<br />
� Horace Mann<br />
Charter School<br />
� Special Program<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
As the nation’s oldest school, <strong>Boston</strong> Latin has prepared the youth of <strong>Boston</strong> for college success and<br />
competitiveness in the world since 1635. Our graduates include five signers of the Declaration of<br />
Independence, Leonard Bernstein and Ralph Waldo Emerson. More recently, the founders of Stop & Shop, the<br />
CEO of Shaw’s Supermarket, the owner of Roche Brothers, the owner of Viacom and the founder of Qualcomm<br />
also graduated from the Latin School. Moreover, hundreds of our graduates have gone on to become<br />
business leaders, research scientists, lawyers, doctors, educators, and public officials.<br />
Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.):<br />
We have a host of fellowships and internships including the John William Ward <strong>Public</strong> Service Fellowship for<br />
interests in Government, the Julius Babbitt Fellowship for interests in non-profit work and the Seevak Fellowship<br />
for interests in peace and social justice.<br />
Extra-Curricular and sports activities:<br />
We have a host of clubs and activities for all interests from a Fashion and Talent Club, Step Squad and Spoken<br />
Word Club to the American Red Cross, school newspaper and literary magazine. Sports include football,<br />
baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball, hockey, indoor and outdoor track, golf, crew, swimming, and basketball,<br />
wrestling, cheerleading, tennis, sailing, and cross-country. While all sports are offered at the Varsity level, some<br />
sports are offered at the freshman and Junior Varsity level as well. All sports are open regardless of gender, but<br />
some sports do not have a gender specific team.<br />
School awards or honors of note:<br />
President Bush visited <strong>Boston</strong> Latin in 2002 to promote his NCLB legislation. BLS finished 1 st in both the English and<br />
Math MCAS results in 2011. The U.S. Secretary of Education has designated <strong>Boston</strong> Latin School as a National<br />
Blue Ribbon School for 2012. This award acknowledges our efforts to ensure that every child attains high levels<br />
of academic performance. We have demonstrated that, working together, parents, teachers, staff,<br />
administrators, and community leaders can motivate all students to reach their full potential.<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
25 WALK HILL STREET<br />
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-7717<br />
BERTA BERRIZ & BETSY DRINAN, CO-TEACHER LEADERS<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 54 8 th Grade: 58<br />
7 th Grade: 50<br />
Total School Size: 311<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.6%<br />
Special Education: 20.3%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 48%**<br />
5<br />
43<br />
43<br />
9<br />
BOSTON TEACHERS UNION K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 31%**<br />
6<br />
25<br />
42<br />
26<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn selection form in to<br />
your school by February 1,<br />
2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
1.6<br />
44.7<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.3<br />
36.3<br />
15.1<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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<strong>Boston</strong> Teachers Union School<br />
25 Walk Hill Street, Jamaica Plain, MA. 02130<br />
Phone: 617-635-7717<br />
Fax: 617-635-6982<br />
Co-Lead Teachers<br />
Berta Rosa Berriz Betsy Drinan<br />
Lower School Upper School<br />
bberriz@boston.k12.ma.us edrinan@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
bberriz@comcast.net bdrinan@gmail.com<br />
Average class size: 22-26<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
Current Grades<br />
K1 – Grade 8<br />
Schedule<br />
8:15 Breakfast<br />
8:30 School Day Begins<br />
3:00 Dismissal<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
The <strong>Boston</strong> Teachers Union School seeks to educate students to high standards and help them reach their educational potential<br />
and become capable, caring, engaged citizens. We aim to provide all students with a rigorous and wide-ranging liberal arts<br />
education in an inclusive, democratic, nurturing and safe environment that welcomes families and capitalizes on the expertise of<br />
excellent teachers.<br />
The BTU School is a teacher-run school with two teacher-leaders and faculty working together to make important decisions<br />
regarding the school. We believe that unleashing the potential of teachers is the best way to provide a wide-ranging, high-quality<br />
education to all of our scholars. Collaboratively, the faculty develops an innovative and rigorous curriculum for our scholars as well<br />
as a professional growth program for teachers and associate teachers that include a peer observation component.<br />
The BTU School emphasizes involving the whole family, providing educational opportunities and other social and related services<br />
for students and their family members. The school has a longer school day, and involves outside agencies with a long-term goal of<br />
providing more services, including health and social services.<br />
In addition to a rigorous academic program, the Union School currently offers Music, Art and Spanish as a World Language to<br />
scholars. Ongoing student assessment, intervention and academic support ensure achievement for each and every scholar.<br />
Simmons College Partnership<br />
The professional development partnership with Simmons provides opportunities for teachers from both the school and the college<br />
to engage in self-reflective practice. Social work, graduate health studies and library science students are involved with the BTU<br />
students and the school community. The partnership serves as an opportunity to provide a school environment that enhances<br />
student learning, teacher learning, research and practice.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Daily organized recess with Playworks Coach and weekly sessions that emphasize cooperation and fun.<br />
Weekly Family Newsletter sent home in the Family Communication Folder.<br />
Partnerships with the Arboretum, Literacy Collaborative, Open Circle, <strong>Boston</strong> Harbor Connects, e Inc, MOVE, SCORE, Tribal<br />
Rhythms, Circles, Hyde Park YMCA Teen Center and New England Home for Little Wanderers.<br />
Two Family Conference Days per year<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
YMCA of <strong>Boston</strong>, Hyde Park Branch, provides after school programming for all students including K1 until 5:45 on a sliding fee<br />
basis. Contact: Victoria George, 617-361-3200 or VGeorge@ymcaboston.org<br />
After School Enrichment activities offered including yoga, art, sports, magazine club, instrumental music, tutoring and more.<br />
Student Body<br />
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<br />
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<br />
body receives special education services including 12 students served in our Primary Transition Program.<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
493 CENTRE STREET<br />
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8176<br />
JEFFREY SLATER, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 101 8 th Grade: 92<br />
7 th Grade: 95<br />
Total School Size: 799<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 93.3%<br />
Special Education: 23.2%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.7 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 44%<br />
7<br />
=<br />
37<br />
28<br />
27<br />
CURLEY K-8 (UPPER) <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 33%<br />
15<br />
18<br />
31<br />
36<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn selection form in to<br />
your school by February 1,<br />
2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
2.1<br />
58.7<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.8<br />
19.4<br />
17.0<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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The Curley K-8 School<br />
Lower School – 40 Pershing Road Jamaica Plain, mass. 02130 (Grades K0 – 2)<br />
Upper School - 493 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA. 02l30 (Grades 3 – 8)<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Jeff Slater, Principal<br />
jslater@boston.k12.ma.us 617-635-8176<br />
Average class size: 22-25<br />
Theme(s): Whole School-Whole Child<br />
Any special application processes: None<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other (explain)<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Our collective focus on whole school-whole child aims to support our students’ academic and social/emotional needs. We<br />
have an extensive Student Support Team that includes an outstanding guidance counselor with personal connections to<br />
the greater Jamaica Plain community, the Rally Program, and the Curley Consortium. We also have access to a wide range<br />
of school-based and community-based professional counseling services.<br />
Our school newspaper, The Curley Chronicle, is one component of our amazing arts and enrichment department. Hyde<br />
Square Task Force’s Learn Through Dance professional dancers enhance our in-school dance program. Our music and<br />
instrumental program is strengthened by our VH-1 Save the Music grant and through our partnership with Community Music.<br />
Our theatre and visual arts program puts on a variety of exciting shows and performances throughout the year.<br />
In partnership with Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> Health Commission (BPHC), we are happy to be a part<br />
of the Healthy Meals Initiative. The new program features a professional chef cooking at our school, and educates our<br />
cafeteria manager about healthier ways to prepare and present meals that are both nutritious and delicious.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
As a Step-Up school, we have the great fortune of having formalized partnerships with area universities to supplement our<br />
academic programming. Students from Northeastern University visit the school regularly to provide individual and wholeclass<br />
support. Our students also have access to the University of Massachusetts Summer Program, Northeastern University’s<br />
Summer Program, Alvin Ailey Camp, and our before-school academic program.<br />
Our students also have the opportunity to visit local universities to explore and participate in hands-on, experiential learning.<br />
One of these opportunities includes a visit to Harvard Medical School.<br />
To further support our students’ academic achievement, we have partnered with Outward Bound and <strong>Boston</strong> Harbor<br />
Islands/Thompson Island to provide our students with multi-day and overnight experiential learning experiences.<br />
For the past several years, we have taken a select group of students to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands during school vacation to<br />
participate in service learning projects with the Boys and Girls Club. Activities such as this not only support students’<br />
individual personal growth, but also enhance our overall school climate and community.<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
The Curley offers a variety of homework initiatives, SES tutoring, HOPE tutoring and mentoring program for grades 5 & 6,<br />
DARE Dance for grade 5, exam school preparation, and intramural sports that include: basketball, soccer, and track and<br />
field. We plan on offering baseball this spring.<br />
Our new Curley After School Program (CASP) started this school year, and includes a wide range of opportunities for<br />
students that includes: Dance, band, sports activities, media arts, festival arts, structured play, Project Alerta, and much<br />
more!<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
VH-1 Save the Music Grant<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Youth Environmental Network GOAL Grant Award<br />
Quest Adventures Service Learning Grant<br />
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Grant<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Arts Expansion @ EdVestors Grant<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
35 GREENVILLE STREET<br />
ROXBURY, MA 02119<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8412<br />
JOSE DUARTE, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 7:30 AM – 2:10 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 76 8 th Grade: 83<br />
7 th Grade: 87<br />
Total School Size: 246<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 92.8%<br />
Special Education: 13.1%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.2 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 26%<br />
3<br />
23<br />
41<br />
33<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
DEARBORN <strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 25%<br />
10<br />
15<br />
27<br />
48<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
2.4<br />
24.8<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.4<br />
66.3<br />
2.8<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Dearborn Middle School<br />
35 Greenville St, Roxbury, MA. 02119<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
José P. Duarte, Principal<br />
617-635-8412<br />
Average class size: 22<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
___ K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
X Middle<br />
School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Diverse students and staff<br />
Advanced work classes including AWC for grade 6 and Algebra 1 for grade 8<br />
Free on-site after school program led by City Year and MATHPOWER (2:45-5:00)<br />
Visual and performing arts programs<br />
Nurturing and safe learning environment where we teach and model our core values of Respect,<br />
Responsibility and Citizenship<br />
State-of-the-art technology including the Raytheon/<strong>Boston</strong> Celtics computer lab<br />
School uniform policy (required)<br />
Extended school day with academic enrichment programs for all students<br />
Cape Verdean bilingual program with 3 hours per day of intensive English instruction for newcomers<br />
Outdoor classroom including school garden<br />
98 percent of teachers are state certified in the subjects they teach and are prepared to serve students<br />
with diverse needs<br />
98 percent of teaching staff has earned a master’s degree or higher<br />
Free breakfast and lunch for all students<br />
College and Career Center<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Technology Goes Home for students and families<br />
LIVE Sisters - life coaching and student mentoring during the school day<br />
Free tutoring for math and English<br />
Exam School test prep<br />
Academic Enrichment classes during school vacation and on Saturdays<br />
Student Government and Student Leadership Council<br />
Student Science Fair supported by Museum of Science<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
MATHPOWER/ City Year after school tutoring program<br />
Basketball<br />
Soccer<br />
Baseball<br />
Track<br />
Volleyball<br />
Intramural sports<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
60 GLENMONT ROAD<br />
BRIGHTON, MA 02135<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8436<br />
MARY DRISCOLL, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:25 AM – 2:25 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 135 8 th Grade: 98<br />
7 th Grade: 112<br />
Total School Size: 838<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 93.0%<br />
Special Education: 21.0%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 38%<br />
4<br />
34<br />
35<br />
28<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
EDISON K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 35%<br />
13<br />
22<br />
33<br />
33<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
11.1<br />
45.9<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.0<br />
27.6<br />
12.2<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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The Thomas Edison K-8 School<br />
60 Glenmont Road Brighton, MA 02135<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Mary Driscoll/ mdriscoll@boston.k12.ma.us/ 617-635-8436<br />
Average class size: 25<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle<br />
School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
The Edison school is the only <strong>Boston</strong> Symphony Orchestra Academy School in BPS! Our<br />
partnership with the BSO is helping us build an arts integrated curriculum that includes vocal and instrumental<br />
instruction for all students as well as theater arts and dance. We use music to weave together the community,<br />
celebrating our diverse cultures and our collective accomplishments with song.<br />
Our partnerships with <strong>Boston</strong> College, Emmanuel College, <strong>Boston</strong> University and Lesley University provide<br />
student teachers and classroom volunteers in most classrooms.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
8 th grade Leadership Team<br />
Instruction in band and string instruments<br />
Performing Art Strand for grades 7 and 8<br />
Lunchtime enrichment groups<br />
AWC classes in grades 4 – 6<br />
Recess for middle school students as part of our School Wellness Plan<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Steppingstone College Success Academy<br />
Community Learning Initiative Site<br />
Jackson Mann Community Center Afterschool<br />
New England Scores<br />
West End House<br />
Music, Chorus<br />
Play works<br />
Art and science club<br />
Basketball<br />
Track<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
28 WALKER STREET<br />
CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8516<br />
LEO FLANAGAN JR., PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: M-TH, 7:20 AM – 4:15 PM<br />
FRI, 7:20 AM – 11:40 AM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 173 8 th Grade: 180<br />
7 th Grade: 181<br />
Total School Size: 534<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 93.2%<br />
Special Education: 27.7%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.5 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 54%<br />
3<br />
51<br />
32<br />
13<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
EDWARDS <strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 32%<br />
5<br />
27<br />
40<br />
27<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
13.5<br />
59.9<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.1<br />
16.9<br />
8.2<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Edwards Middle School<br />
28 Walker Street<br />
Charlestown, MA 02129<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Leo Flanagan, Principal<br />
617-635-8516<br />
Average class size: 25<br />
Please check the box<br />
that applies:<br />
___ K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
X Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
X Special Program:<br />
Expanded Learning<br />
Time<br />
Theme(s):<br />
Academic Excellence, Performing Arts and Youth Leadership.<br />
Expanded Learning Time for all students which afford advanced opportunities in both academics and<br />
enrichment programs.<br />
Any special application processes:<br />
Standard <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Process<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
We have an Expanded School Day which gives our students more time to focus on academics and enrichment<br />
opportunities. Our 8 th graders scored as one of the highest in the District on the MCAS for Math, ELA, and<br />
Science. Our students become members of a team of teachers. We have a Sheltered English Immersion<br />
Program for Spanish and Chinese Students. Our band students were chosen to perform with <strong>Boston</strong> Symphony<br />
Orchestra Conductor, Keith Lockhart. Some of our partnerships include Harvard, <strong>Boston</strong> College, <strong>Boston</strong><br />
University, <strong>Boston</strong> Ballet, <strong>Boston</strong> Sports Museum, <strong>Boston</strong> Partners in Education, <strong>Boston</strong> Symphony Orchestra,<br />
Community Music Center, Citizen <strong>Schools</strong>, New England Scores Soccer, Medicine Wheel, Charlestown Boys &<br />
Girls Club, Bird Street Community Center, Charlestown MGH Health Center.<br />
Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.):<br />
Sixth grade students all participate in the Citizen <strong>Schools</strong> programs which includes apprentices in a great<br />
variety of careers, field trips and leadership training. Our students achieve greater acceptance at the <strong>Boston</strong><br />
Arts Academy due to their preparation here at the Edwards. Many of our students are accepted into the<br />
Stepping Stones Program College Prep Program as well as the C5 Camp Leadership Program.<br />
Extra-Curricular and sports activities:<br />
Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming, cheerleading, breakdance, dance, stepping, band, musical<br />
theater, band, anime, broadcast news, fashion design, leadership programs, and art are a sample of our<br />
extracurricular offerings.<br />
School awards or honors of note:<br />
Prize Winner for School on the Move Edvestors Prize 2011-2012, Featured on the Sundance Channel 2012,<br />
Featured in New York Times 2011, Featured in Education Week 2007, Featured in Harvard Graduate School of<br />
Education Magazine 2009, Pamela Trefler School Partner Award, <strong>Boston</strong> Partners in Education grant recipient,<br />
BEF Grant Recipient for Extended Learning<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
16 CHARTER STREET<br />
BOSTON, MA 02113<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8545<br />
TRACI WALKER GRIFFITH, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 36 8 th Grade: 30<br />
7 th Grade: 28<br />
Total School Size: 324<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 98.0%<br />
Special Education: 24.9%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 64%<br />
13<br />
51<br />
29<br />
7<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
ELIOT K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 65%<br />
33<br />
32<br />
25<br />
10<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
2.2<br />
36.7<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
3.7<br />
19.1<br />
38.3<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
25
Eliot K-8 School<br />
16 Charter Street<br />
North End 02113<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Traci Griffith, Principal<br />
tgriffith@bostonpublicschools.org<br />
(617) 635-545<br />
Average class size: 22 - 25<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
The intimate size and structure of the Eliot K-8 School creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We<br />
are one of the newest K-8 schools in <strong>Boston</strong> having just completed our conversion this year with the<br />
addition of two new K1 classrooms and an 8 th grade. Our school is located in the heart of the North End<br />
along the Freedom Trail.<br />
Our school offers an Italian Language program to students in Kinder 1 through Grade 8. We have an Art<br />
studio, a Music Studio and a state of the art computer classroom with SMART board technology. SMART<br />
Boards are housed in many of the classrooms connecting our students to the 21 st century while<br />
seamlessly integrating technology into their classroom instruction. We also offer enrichment courses to<br />
students in grades 4-8 in reading, writing and mathematics.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
The location of the school and our partnerships with the many community agencies provides our<br />
students hands on opportunities to live and breathe history. The Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House<br />
and the United States Coast Guard are all within walking distance and bring learning alive for our<br />
students.<br />
Our partnership with the New England Aquarium offers all our students the opportunity to visit the<br />
Aquarium every month and spend time investigating and observing different exhibits in the Aquarium<br />
linked to grade level science curriculum. Our partnership with the Italian Consulate has provided a full<br />
time Italian teacher. All our students in Kinder 1 through grade 8 receive Italian language instruction.<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
We have a number of after school/extra curricular activities for students. We offer after school karate twice a<br />
week. Champions After School Program provides our after school program for grades K1-5 everyday from 3:30-<br />
6:00pm. There is a daily before school program for all students run by North End Music Perfuming Arts Center<br />
with instrumental music lesson, art classes and drama and dance.<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
Massachusetts Commendation School 2010<br />
Environmental Science Grant Recipient<br />
RIF (Reading is Fundamental) Grant Recipient<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
270 COLUMBIA ROAD<br />
DORCHESTER, MA 02121<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-1650<br />
DONNA MACK, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:15 AM – 3:25 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 200 8 th Grade: 233<br />
7 th Grade: 199<br />
Total School Size: 632<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 94.2%<br />
Special Education: 24.8%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 37%<br />
2<br />
35<br />
40<br />
23<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
FREDERICK <strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 27%<br />
6<br />
21<br />
38<br />
35<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
2.5<br />
44.0<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.1<br />
48.6<br />
3.2<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School<br />
270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, 02121<br />
School Website: www.lgfnet.org<br />
Contact for more information (name/email/phone):<br />
Donna M. Floyd-Mack/Jaime Moody<br />
617 635 1650 X 122/164<br />
jmoody@lgfnet.org<br />
Average class size: 26<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
___ K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
X Middle<br />
School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Theme(s): LGF – Connecting, Learning, Achieving<br />
The Frederick is broken down into four small academies, with each school housing students in grades 6 to 8. This<br />
makes it possible for all students and families to be known well. Parents take an active role in all aspects of the<br />
school.<br />
At LGF, we integrate the use of technology into the curriculum. Each student has his/her own laptop computer<br />
for use all day at school. Parents are offered technology training (in English, Spanish, or Somali) through the<br />
Tech Goes Home program and are given a new laptop at the end of the course. Parents are able to access<br />
student grades, teacher lessons/assignments on line and are able to communicate with teachers via phone<br />
and through the technology.<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
1:1 laptops for learner, Technology, Mandatory Uniforms, Safe Learning Environment, Trauma/mental health<br />
supports, Parent Involvement, Out of School Time programs from 7:30am to 8pm (M – F) and Saturday Scholars<br />
every Saturday.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Students can participate in student government, take on leadership roles, (through the use of the technology),<br />
participate in many in-school arts opportunities (dance, ceramics, art, instrumental, computers), and in-school<br />
counseling opportunities<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Before School:<br />
Tutoring, Chess Club, Basketball<br />
After School:<br />
Therapeutic after school programs, Tenacity (tennis and literacy), Metro lacrosse, football, basketball, baseball,<br />
soccer, tutoring Evening: Wrestling, Basketball, Counseling Clinic<br />
Saturday School: Breakfast and lunch plus tutoring, basketball, and other fun activities<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
Apple Distinguished School Award, 2009, 2010<br />
Exemplary Practice Award for Out of School<br />
Time Programs, 2009<br />
Verizon National “Tech Savvy Award”<br />
DELTAS “The Bridge Award”<br />
Promising Practice Award<br />
Crispus Attucks Educational Award<br />
Civic Leadership Award<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
189 GLENWAY STREET<br />
DORCHESTER, MA 02121<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8710<br />
ALEXANDER MATTHEWS, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 32 8 th Grade: 21<br />
7 th Grade: 22<br />
Total School Size: 387<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.3%<br />
Special Education: 13.2%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 42%<br />
2<br />
40<br />
37<br />
21<br />
SARAH GREENWOOD K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 38%<br />
9<br />
29<br />
37<br />
26<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.8<br />
69.8<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.3<br />
26.9<br />
1.0<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Sarah Greenwood K-8 School<br />
186 Glenway Street Dorchester, MA 02121<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Alexander Mathews<br />
amathews@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-8710<br />
Average class size: 22<br />
Theme(s): Two Way Bilingual<br />
Any special application processes: Students are interviewed for grades 3-grade 8<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Two Way Bilingual School<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Dance, Spanish, Computer, Physical Education, Engineering and Robotics<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Track, Sports Program, D.A.R.E. program<br />
Limited number of after school programs<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
School on the Move, Jordan Fundamentals School, Toyota Tapestry, Above and Beyond Award –Mass<br />
Technology Leadership Council…<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
11 CHARLES STREET<br />
DORCHESTER, MA 02122<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-6365<br />
LEAH BLAKE, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: M-T & TH-FRI, 7:40 AM – 3:20 PM<br />
WED, 7:40 AM – 12:30 PM<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 83 8 th Grade: 86<br />
7 th Grade: 70<br />
Total School Size: 239<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 93.6%<br />
Special Education: 31.2%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.2 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 47%<br />
3<br />
44<br />
38<br />
15<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
HARBOR <strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 22%<br />
3<br />
19<br />
35<br />
43<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
2.5<br />
23.0<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.1<br />
63.6<br />
7.5<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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11 Charles St.<br />
Dorchester, MA 02122<br />
(617) 635 - 6365<br />
www.theharborschool.net<br />
Principal<br />
Leah Blake<br />
Secretary<br />
Kimberly Harris<br />
Assistant Principal<br />
Harold Miller<br />
Family and Community<br />
Outreach Coordinator<br />
Fhynita Brinson<br />
Instructional Leader<br />
Jordan Weymer<br />
Director of Special<br />
Education and Inclusion<br />
Services<br />
Leslie Borr<br />
School Characteristics<br />
� Full inclusion school that<br />
offers a research and<br />
standards based<br />
curriculum with a strong<br />
emphasis on rigor, goal<br />
setting, and a college<br />
preparatory path.<br />
� 2012-2013 we expanded<br />
our school to include a<br />
ninth grade class<br />
� Unique collaboration<br />
and partnership with the<br />
Dr. William Henderson<br />
Elementary School that<br />
includes the<br />
development of an<br />
exemplary full inclusion<br />
middle school program<br />
at the Harbor Pilot<br />
School.<br />
� The latest technologies to<br />
provide adaptive<br />
learning and<br />
differentiated instruction<br />
for all students.<br />
~ T he H arbor S chool ~<br />
The Harbor Pilot Middle School is a part of the <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School district with<br />
approximately 300 students in grades six through nine. We have an innovative 21 st<br />
century approach to education. As a turnaround school, we have faculty<br />
members with extensive expertise and experience. The Harbor Pilot Middle School<br />
has a clear vision of success and high expectations for all staff and students.<br />
Our school’s rigorous course design is based on the most contemporary research<br />
and standards-based curriculum. We have the most up-to-date textbooks in all<br />
subject areas, and a state-of-the-art technology initiative with HP ThinkClient<br />
workstations in every classroom, a thirty seat computer and research laboratory,<br />
and a full multimedia library.<br />
The Harbor School’s educational philosophy is that students are taught to work<br />
collaboratively through inquiry-based learning. Through guided practice students<br />
learn to interact effectively and take responsibility for each other’s learning while<br />
engaged in higher order thinking skills.<br />
Being a full inclusion school, our systemic approach is the use an RTI (Response to<br />
Intervention) three tier model while differentiating instruction, and using adaptive<br />
technologies for all students according to their individual student data profiles.<br />
Our educators are trained to implement the AVID program, which provides<br />
foundational support to each student in organizational skills, daily homework<br />
expectations, Cornell Note taking, time management, Socratic Seminars, and<br />
goal setting on the path for college success. Motivation in the AVID program<br />
ensures that our students will succeed in a rigorous curriculum, increase their<br />
enrollment in four year colleges, and become well educated, responsible<br />
participants and leaders in our society.<br />
Parents are vital to the success of the school, and we ask that parents help<br />
reinforce the learning process. Parents should sign agenda books daily, review all<br />
progress reports, and contact their teachers for conferences. We require that<br />
Harbor students read 30-45 minutes each night. Families have a voice in school<br />
governance through the parent council and the Governing Board, and we<br />
strongly encourage their involvement in their child’s education.<br />
We offer a range of after-school programs tailored to meet individual student and<br />
family needs including: academic support, MCAS prep, social/emotional groups,<br />
and athletic groups.<br />
The resources of the Harbor School are greatly enhanced through our distinctive<br />
partnerships with the Neighborhood House Charter School, UMass <strong>Boston</strong>,<br />
Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Dotwell, Very Special Arts of<br />
Massachusetts through BPS Arts Expansion Fund, City Year, Project DEEP, Best<br />
Buddies, and the <strong>Boston</strong> Inclusive Network.<br />
Student Body<br />
There are approximately 300 students enrolled at the Harbor School. In 2012-2013,<br />
64% of the students are African American, 23% are Hispanic, 8% are White, 3% are<br />
Asian, and 2% are other.<br />
We have a Special Education population of 34%.<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
61 <strong>SCHOOL</strong> STREET<br />
ROXBURY, MA 02119<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8187<br />
MARIA CAPANARIO-ARAICA, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM<br />
ZONE: CITYWIDE<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 40 8 th Grade: 29<br />
7 th Grade: 27<br />
Total School Size: 417<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 96.0%<br />
Special Education: 10.8%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.7 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 48%<br />
6<br />
42<br />
40<br />
12<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
HERNANDEZ K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 38%<br />
15<br />
23<br />
48<br />
14<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.2<br />
90.6<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
0.7<br />
2.4<br />
6.0<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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ESCUELA RAFAEL HERNANDEZ K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
61 School St, Roxbury, Mass. 02119<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
María Campanario, Interim Principal<br />
mcampanario@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617 635-8187 Fax: 617/635-8190<br />
Average Class Size: 25<br />
Theme (s): Expeditionary Learning in a Bilingual/Multicultural School<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Any special application processes: Yes<br />
Students currently in fifth grade at the Hernández are guaranteed a seat in the 6 th grade.<br />
Students K1-8 wishing to enter the school must apply during registration in January and will be on the waiting list.<br />
Grades K1-2 are assigned by the district. Once it is determined how many seats are available in grades 3-8 the<br />
school’s Community Field Coordinator will contact you in the order your name appears on the waiting list. The<br />
students will be given a reading comprehension benchmark test (both Spanish and English) to determine ability to<br />
work in both languages. If your child meets the criteria then he/she would be assigned to the available seat.<br />
What makes our school unique?<br />
We are a dual language school (English/Spanish): the first in the city of <strong>Boston</strong> (1970) and in the state of<br />
Massachusetts. Every student is taught in both English and Spanish regardless of their home language. Students are<br />
engaged in thematic studies, which vary according to the grade and the national standards that must be met. We<br />
are a Discovery School. This allows us to have different curriculum options (not the same texts, tests or schedules) that<br />
are the norm in the school system. We work cooperatively in teams teaching to meet the Whole School Improvement<br />
Plan.<br />
Starting in 2012, the Margarita Muñiz Academy (High School) opened its doors to all high school students who are<br />
learning in a dual language school or who have proficiency in both languages. All our 8 th graders will have a<br />
guaranteed seat available if they choose MMA.<br />
Currently there are 6 Teachers of the Year and 2 Massachusetts Teachers of the Year teaching at our school. The<br />
staff is experienced, innovative and demand excellence from themselves as well as their students. We also have a<br />
low turnover among staff allowing stability in planning long-term curricular goals. The Arts are integrated throughout<br />
the curriculum by both music/movement specialists and classroom teachers in collaboration with one another. The<br />
Hernández community embraces your family so that the needs of each child are met.<br />
Special Opportunities for students:<br />
After School Program with karate, yoga, homework support, African drumming and dance, zumba, arts and crafts<br />
and more<br />
Project Adventure Outward Bound grades 6-8<br />
Museum of Fine Arts collaboration<br />
Various sports such as track, running club, baseball, volleyball<br />
Field trips in accordance with the expedition studied<br />
Recycling Program run by students<br />
Urban Gardens surrounding the school<br />
Awards/Partners:<br />
Numerous Awards have been given both locally and nationally<br />
Middle School Girls Track Champions in 2011<br />
Verizon Young Readers Program in second grade<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> Library partnership for summer reading program designed by our teachers<br />
Celtics Computer Lab 2011/Stay in School Program<br />
Mental Health services through the <strong>Boston</strong> Institute for Psychotherapy and with various community partners<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
131 WALNUT AVENUE<br />
ROXBURY, MA 02119<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8247<br />
JOY SALESMAN-OLIVER, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 34 8 th Grade: 65<br />
7 th Grade: 41<br />
Total School Size: 416<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 92.8%<br />
Special Education: 23.5%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 25%<br />
1<br />
24<br />
45<br />
32<br />
HIGGINSON/LEWIS K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 10%<br />
1<br />
9<br />
32<br />
58<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.7<br />
42.1<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.0<br />
52.6<br />
2.9<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Higginson-Lewis K-8 School<br />
School Address: 131 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Ma. 02119<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Joy Salesman-Oliver, Principal<br />
David Brown, Asst. Principal<br />
Lena Reddick-Director, Community Partnerships<br />
Renee Craigwell, FCOC<br />
Average class size:<br />
K-5 (22)<br />
6-8 (22)<br />
Theme(s): “Dream of Excellence”<br />
Any special application processes:<br />
None<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
10 Things That Make Our School Special<br />
1. We are a K-8 School, with Special Programming for children on the Autistic Spectrum.<br />
2. We offer a full academic curriculum, including Algebra 1 Science and Robotics<br />
3. 3Arts Programming, including choral and instrumental music, theater arts, and elementary and middle<br />
school dance<br />
4. 4We offer Before and After School Programming through a 21 st Century Learning Grant<br />
5. We are a Full Service Community School with partnerships including <strong>Boston</strong> Medical Center, Dimock,<br />
Arbour Hospital, BU Healthy Smiles, New England School of Optometry, the Black Ministerial<br />
Alliance,Higher Education Resource Center and UMass <strong>Boston</strong><br />
6. We have a Full time Family Coordinator and Parent Center with ongoing monthly activities for families.<br />
7. We have a full service school Library.<br />
8. We have intramural and sports programming for students in grades 5-8.<br />
9. We have a Double Dutch Team and a Dance Troup.<br />
10. We have a new website! Check out higginsonlewisk-8.com<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Instrumental &choral music instruction, including individual and group instrumental instruction<br />
Dance instruction<br />
Robotics program<br />
Science club<br />
Sports Programming<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
70 WORCESTER STREET<br />
BOSTON, MA 02118<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8489<br />
MARJORIE SOTO, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 33 8 th Grade: 9<br />
7 th Grade: 9<br />
Total School Size: 342<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 94.7%<br />
Special Education: 10.3%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 54%*<br />
13<br />
3<br />
41<br />
34<br />
13<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
HURLEY K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 51%*<br />
22<br />
29<br />
36<br />
13<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.0<br />
75.1<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.0<br />
6.4<br />
16.4<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Joseph J. Hurley K-8<br />
70 Worcester Street <strong>Boston</strong>, MA 02118<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Marjorie Soto, msoto2@boston.k12.ma.us, 635-8489<br />
Average class size: 20<br />
Theme(s):<br />
Dual Language School (Spanish/English)<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
X Other --<br />
Dual Language<br />
School<br />
Any special application processes:<br />
For grades 3 and up, all students are required to take a Spanish and English DRA in order to be admitted into<br />
the dual language program.<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Students study all subjects in two languages, Spanish and English<br />
The academic achievement of each student is important to us; teachers tutor students as needed during<br />
the school day and after school.<br />
All students receive music, visual art, theater arts and library science instruction in addition to physical<br />
education<br />
Students have leadership opportunities within the school, such as tutoring younger students or running a<br />
sports club after school<br />
We have our own soccer field<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Students elect their own student council<br />
Students participate in numerous field trips, including an overnight camping trip<br />
Students go on college tours, learn about different career opportunities through the various business<br />
partnerships in the South End community<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Bodega de Arte, arts, science and sports infused after school program<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
Recipient of the Timothy Smith grant<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
105 CUMMINS HIGHWAY<br />
ROSLINDALE, MA 02131<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8072<br />
ARTHUR UNOBSKEY, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:30 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 169 8 th Grade: 173<br />
7 th Grade: 167<br />
Total School Size: 509<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 91.3%<br />
Special Education: 26.6%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 40%<br />
7<br />
33<br />
38<br />
22<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
IRVING <strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 26%<br />
10<br />
16<br />
34<br />
40<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
2.0<br />
53.2<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.6<br />
32.6<br />
10.6<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Washington Irving Middle School<br />
105 CUMMINS HIGHWAY, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
617-635-8072 (School Office)<br />
Arthur Unobskey, Principal<br />
Average class size: 24-28<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
At Washington Irving, we have…<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
___ K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
X Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Extended Learning Time for all students until 4:15 p.m. that engages them in exciting and enriching activities<br />
as well as providing them with extra support in the development of math and literacy skills. Tenacity, City Year<br />
and Citizen <strong>Schools</strong> all offer programming to our 6 th graders as well as to our seventh and eighth graders.<br />
Enrichment Activities include: tackle football, soccer, basketball, track, softball, tennis, journalism, drama, linedancing,<br />
and art.<br />
AVID: Advancement Through Individual Determination: We have AVID elective classes for one hundred of our<br />
students who can benefit from an extra push that will launch them to success in college. The AVID students<br />
receive extra organizational and academic support. In addition, the school has adopted the AVID format for<br />
keeping a binder and for taking notes which helps support all of the students’ organizational skills an exciting<br />
arts program.<br />
A Major System in the Arts: Students take a variety of classes in the arts as sixth grade students and then<br />
choose to major in visual art, dance, and theater, as seventh and eighth grade students by taking a year-long<br />
course in their major and fulfilling certain benchmarks by the end of eighth grade.<br />
A Systematic Approach to Addressing Bullying: We teach the students in Advisory class how to report<br />
bullying to adults. We also train our staff to address bullying in an immediate and effective manner. We use<br />
the Olweus System, proven to be one of the most effective approaches throughout the world for dealing with<br />
bullying in a school.<br />
Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention (A.I.P.), in which students receive a wide array of counseling services<br />
that allow them to address their social and emotional needs and fully participate in the school.<br />
Resources:<br />
• A one to three ratios of computers to students<br />
• Beautiful Auditorium, where students perform plays, concerts and talent shows.<br />
• Gymnasium, where students play interscholastic and intramural sports and have engaging physical<br />
education classes.<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
40 ARMINGTON STREET<br />
ALLSTON, MA 02134<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8532<br />
ANDY TUITE, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:30 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 88 8 th Grade: 66<br />
7 th Grade: 71<br />
Total School Size: 728<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 91.3%<br />
Special Education: 24.1%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.6 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 41%<br />
7<br />
34<br />
35<br />
24<br />
JACKSON/MANN K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 31%<br />
14<br />
17<br />
33<br />
35<br />
7<br />
+<br />
34<br />
+<br />
35<br />
+<br />
2<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
44.1<br />
1<br />
11.7<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.5<br />
33.0<br />
8.4<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Jackson Mann K-8 School<br />
40 Armington Street, Allston 02134<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Andrew Tuite, Principal, atuite@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Anita Moore, Assistant Principal, amoore@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Ron Fernandes, Assistant Principal, rfernandes2@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Phone 617-635-8532<br />
Average class size: 20<br />
Theme(s):<br />
Leadership<br />
Unique yet united<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Sheltered English Immersion and ESL program K2-8<br />
Special Education Inclusion classes at all grades<br />
Autistic program grades K1-8<br />
Partnerships with <strong>Boston</strong> College, Berkley College, <strong>Boston</strong> University and UMass-<strong>Boston</strong><br />
Collaboration with Franciscan Children’s Hospital<br />
City Connects<br />
Many teachers are parents of Jackson Mann students<br />
We have an onsite clinic for students and their families<br />
The School is unique in that we share our facility with Horace Mann School for the Deaf.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Student mentoring opportunities<br />
AWC classes grades 4-6<br />
ISEE prep program<br />
Guitar lab<br />
Music Lesson<br />
School Choir<br />
College for Every Student<br />
Big Brother, Big Sister<br />
Playworks<br />
Scores<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Soccer<br />
Middle school cross country<br />
Coed Basketball<br />
Tenacity<br />
Jackson Mann Community Center<br />
West End House<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
140 RUSSETT ROAD<br />
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-6855<br />
JEROME DOHERTY, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 52 8 th Grade: 23<br />
7 th Grade: 29<br />
Total School Size: 453<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.7%<br />
Special Education: 17.1%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 75%<br />
17<br />
58<br />
18<br />
7<br />
KILMER K-8 (UPPER) <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 65%<br />
31<br />
34<br />
29<br />
6<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
5.7<br />
17.2<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
4.9<br />
9.9<br />
62.3<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Joyce Kilmer K-8 School<br />
35 Baker Street and 140 Russett Road, <strong>Boston</strong>, MA 02132<br />
Check out our website at www.kilmerschool.org<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Jenna Cramer, Principal<br />
Erin Borthwick, Assistant Principal<br />
kilmer@bostonpublicschools.org<br />
(617) 635-8060 and (617) 635-6855<br />
Average class size: 25<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
We have a dedicated and talented teaching faculty that is committed to understanding the strengths and<br />
needs of each student. We have a strong academic focus and are considered a high-performing school. 55%<br />
of our sixth grade class was invited to BPS Exam <strong>Schools</strong> for Fall, 2012. We create a caring and welcoming<br />
environment in which student effort and achievement is celebrated. Our core values are empathy, respect<br />
and responsibility. We honor student as they exemplify these traits.<br />
We have a highly specialized K-8 strand for children with autism at our school. Our school is characterized by a<br />
strong network of involved parents that support the academic and developmental mission of the school. We<br />
offer Music, Theatre, Visual Art, Science, and Physical Education as Special Subjects.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
We provide Field Trips to each grade level every year to enhance classroom learning experiences. We have<br />
Winter and Spring Arts Showcases, which feature students’ artwork and performances. We provide researchbased<br />
interventions for students who struggle and supplemental materials for accelerated students.<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
We host a before- and after-school program provided by the West Roxbury YMCA for students age 5 and up.<br />
This program is located at our Lower School but is also open to students in the Upper School. We offer small<br />
group instrument lessons through the Dedham School of Music for children<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
Top Ranked <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> Elementary School, <strong>Boston</strong> Magazine, 2005.<br />
Top Ten “City Weekly” School for 3 rd and 4 th Grade, <strong>Boston</strong> Globe, 2005.<br />
Excellent Community Organization, Parkway Youth Soccer Association, 2006.<br />
Among the top 5 BPS schools in grades 3-8 for overall MCAS performance, <strong>Boston</strong> Globe, 2010.<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
77 LAWRENCE AVENUE<br />
DORCHESTER, MA 02121<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-6855<br />
JESSICA BOLT, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 35 8 th Grade: 25<br />
7 th Grade: 27<br />
Total School Size: 383<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 91.9%<br />
Special Education: 11.9%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 40%<br />
1<br />
39<br />
45<br />
16<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
KING K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 26%<br />
9<br />
17<br />
43<br />
30<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.8<br />
35.5<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.3<br />
59.0<br />
1.6<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Martin Luther King K-8 School<br />
77 Lawrence Avenue, Dorchester, Ma. 02121<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Jessica Bolt, Principal<br />
jbolt@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-8212<br />
Rachael Patrick Croce, Guidance Counselor<br />
rpatrick@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-8212<br />
Average class size: 22 (K2 -2) ; 25 (3-5) 28 (6-8)<br />
What makes our school special?<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
The Martin Luther King, Jr. K-8 School exemplifies the true meaning of Dr. King’s dream. Students are not judged by<br />
the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. We celebrate and teach a different character trait each<br />
month to help build students’ self-esteem. To achieve academic success, we must first teach responsibility and<br />
productivity. Students are taught to serve the school and the community for the common good.<br />
How do we engage families in our school community?<br />
Families are welcome to visit the school. We are continuing “Wonderful Wednesdays” which originated from the<br />
Dickerman School. On those days, parents visit classrooms and witness daily instruction. Students in grades 2-8 have<br />
agenda books for homework and communication between school and home. A school compact is signed by the<br />
Principal/Teacher/Parent/Student to assist with academic and family success.<br />
How are we preparing our students for educational success?<br />
All students in grades 1 - 2 receive an additional 40 minutes of Math and Reading Enrichment each week. Resource<br />
Room teachers team with Regular Ed teachers for Math and ELA in grades 3-5. Students in grades 1 - 5 receive 90<br />
minutes for Reading and 70 minutes for Math each day. Grades 6 - 8 have 80 minute schedule blocks. All students<br />
receive 40 minutes of specialist classes (Art, Computer, Physical Education, Music, and Performing Arts).<br />
Mandatory uniform policy: White or Ash Grey buttoned polo shirt with collar or white dress shirt with collar. Black<br />
pants/skirt. Pants must be worn above the hips with a “plain belt”. No hooded sweatshirts.<br />
What are our school’s characteristics?<br />
Newly Renovated Building<br />
After School Program 2:30pm - 6:00pm<br />
Home School Community Partnership valued<br />
Computer, Art, Music, Library, Physical Education,<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Reading and Math Enrichment<br />
Chorus<br />
Girl/Boy Scouts (grades 1-5)<br />
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program<br />
King of Kings (male mentoring program)<br />
Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)<br />
Health and Wellness Program<br />
Awards Assembly every term<br />
In-school counselor/Home for Little Wanderers<br />
Grove Hall Getting Healthy Program<br />
Who are our school’s partnerships?<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Partners in Education/Big Cheese<br />
Reads<br />
Charles Street A.M.E. Church Wellesley<br />
Mass Housing/STARR Mentoring<br />
Mass College of Art<br />
Generation Inc.<br />
Circle of Promise<br />
Harvard University Educational Outreach<br />
Project Right<br />
Read <strong>Boston</strong><br />
LINKS<br />
YMCA<br />
Save the Music VH1 Grant<br />
Timothy Smith Network<br />
TD Bank North<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Celtics/Stay In School<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
155 TALBOT AVENUE<br />
DORCHESTER MA 02124<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8687<br />
KIMBERLY CURTIS-CROWLEY, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
3 rd Grade: 50 5th Grade: 64<br />
4 th Grade: 73 6 th Grade: New<br />
Total School Size: 360<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.5%<br />
Special Education: 22.3%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 42%<br />
6<br />
36<br />
34<br />
23<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 27%<br />
6<br />
21<br />
45<br />
28<br />
LEE <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
5.7<br />
28.6<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.0<br />
60.3<br />
2.6<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Joseph Lee School<br />
155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124<br />
Contact for more information<br />
Kim Curtis-Crowley, Principal<br />
Kcurtis@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-8687<br />
Average class size: 25<br />
Theme(s): Leadership and Excellence<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
the Joseph Lee is an extended services gr 2-6 in the Codman Square area of dorchester that will be expanding<br />
to a 2-8 model over the next 2 years. E are a school that engages school staff, families and community<br />
partnerships to help students’ soocial, emotional well-being and academic success. the model is our school<br />
places students at the center of our work by maintain9ing high expectations and shared responsibility.<br />
Special Opportunities for Students:<br />
Avid grades 4-6<br />
Departmentalized Teaching gr 4 & 5<br />
Varied intervention programming<br />
Grade 2-6 Mentoring Programs<br />
Soaring Scholars Program<br />
dotwell After-School Program<br />
Wheelock College Interns<br />
citizen <strong>Schools</strong> – Grade 6<br />
UMASS Bpstpm Omterms<br />
Fruit and vegetables grant<br />
Simmons college Interns<br />
Awards or honor of note:<br />
Thomas Payzant school on the MOve 2010 Winner<br />
Effective Practicce School-<strong>Boston</strong> Plan for Excellence<br />
School Improvement Award-BPs<br />
Edvestors Grant Recipient<br />
Teacher of the Year Award – Debra vinci<br />
Teacher of the Year Award – Marilou donelly, Students with Autism Program<br />
Community Learning Initiative<br />
Joseph Lee Parnters:<br />
Citizen <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Read boston<br />
Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative<br />
UMASS <strong>Boston</strong><br />
Wheelock College<br />
Simmons College<br />
The Home for Little Wanderers<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K1-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
20 MT. VERNON STREET<br />
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-6824<br />
KATHLEEN TUNNEY & ANDRE WARD, MANAGEMENT TEAM<br />
HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 60 8 th Grade: 34<br />
7 th Grade: 35<br />
Total School Size: 574<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 94.2%<br />
Special Education: 21.5%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 51%<br />
12<br />
39<br />
26<br />
23<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
LYNDON K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 40%<br />
15<br />
25<br />
28<br />
31<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
1.4<br />
46.9<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.4<br />
8.5<br />
41.3<br />
.1<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Patrick Lyndon Pilot School<br />
20 Mount Vernon Street<br />
West Roxbury, MA 02132<br />
Andre Ward and Kathleen Tunney<br />
Lyndon Management Team<br />
Phone: 617-635-6336<br />
A Community of Learners<br />
The Lyndon’s Vision:<br />
To enable all students to achieve academic success, to learn well, to develop selfrespect,<br />
to understand and appreciate others, and to hold a vision of excellence for<br />
the entire school community.<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Our Mission:<br />
To foster a life-long love of learning in students while helping them develop the specific skills needed for<br />
ongoing academic success and personal maturation. We work to help students become more successful,<br />
contributing community members, and responsible future citizens.<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Pilot School, with the freedom to make informed decisions about the curriculum and how we service our<br />
students<br />
School Site Council – Governing board of the school, 7 parent seats<br />
Lyndon PTA – Part of the National and Massachusetts Organization<br />
Friends of the Lyndon (FOTL) – Grant writers, large sum fundraising, budget supplementing and enrichment<br />
programs<br />
Partnerships with, Northeastern University, Regis College, Roslindale/West Roxbury YMCA, Berklee College of<br />
Music, <strong>Boston</strong> Ballet, <strong>Boston</strong> Symphony Orchestra, Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Project, and <strong>Boston</strong><br />
Celtics/Stay in School program<br />
Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.):<br />
Specials: Instrumental Music, P.E, Drama, Dance, Computers, Art and Library<br />
Computers on Wheels with wireless internet for classroom use<br />
Whole School Community Service Projects<br />
Portfolio presentation required for 8 th grade graduation<br />
Extra-Curricular and sports activities:<br />
After School Tutoring<br />
After School Academic and Sport League<br />
School awards or honors of note:<br />
21 Mass Art Scholarships<br />
Alvin Ailey Dance Camp Scholarship<br />
Red Sox Foundation Scholarship<br />
The Courage Curriculum Award, Max Warburg Curriculum<br />
Writer’s Express Writing Program Award, Simons College<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
92 BEECHCROFT ST<br />
BRIGHTON, MA 02135<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8351<br />
DEBORAH ROONEY, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 14 8 th Grade: 14<br />
7 th Grade: 15<br />
Total School Size: 125<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.4%<br />
Special Education: 35.5%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.2 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 73%<br />
18<br />
55<br />
20<br />
7<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MARY LYON K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate:<br />
62%<br />
35<br />
27<br />
29<br />
10<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
11.2<br />
29.6<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
4.8<br />
16.0<br />
38.4<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Mary Lyon K-8<br />
95 Beechcroft St<br />
Brighton, Ma. 02135<br />
lyon@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Deborah Rooney, Principal<br />
(617) 635-8351<br />
Average class size: Small class size<br />
Theme(s): Fostering confidence, effective effort and development in each individual<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Full inclusion of students with disabilities and students in regular education<br />
Guaranteed admission for students applying to Lyon High School grade 9<br />
Pilot high school option for grades 9-12<br />
Highly qualified staff: All teachers hold Masters’ degrees and all are dually certified in regular and special<br />
education<br />
Specialists in music, art, technology, and physical education<br />
Many awards for excellence, including 21st Century School, Educator of the Year, Citywide Math Learning<br />
Site, and Strategic Practice School<br />
Tutoring services after school and during the summer Graduate student interns from <strong>Boston</strong> College and<br />
Wheelock College<br />
Strong School Site Council<br />
Parent-led home reading program for all students<br />
Recently renovated playground<br />
School partners: <strong>Boston</strong> College, Walker Home and School, and Wheelock College.<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Free before and after school programs<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
315 MT VERNON ST<br />
DORCHESTER, MA 02125<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8657<br />
MICHAEL SABIN, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 7:20AM – 4:15PM MON- THU<br />
7:20AM -11:40AM FRI<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 267 8 th Grade: 200<br />
7 th Grade: 195<br />
Total School Size: 662<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 92.9%<br />
Special Education: 27.5%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 36%<br />
3<br />
33<br />
34<br />
31<br />
MCCORMACK <strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 33%<br />
12<br />
21<br />
30<br />
37<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
10.0<br />
41.1<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.8<br />
36.3<br />
9.8<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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John W. McCormack Middle School<br />
(Upper Grades of the Dever-McCormack<br />
K-8 School)<br />
315 Mount Vernon Street<br />
Dorchester MA 02124<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Mike Sabin, Principal, 617-635-8657<br />
msabin@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Average class size: 24<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Theme(s): Academic Excellence. Performing Arts. Extended Learning Time. Character Development.<br />
Any special application processes: No.<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
We are dedicated to academic excellence for every student. We take pride in the high quality of<br />
teaching in all of our classrooms, and in our team structure which offers a welcoming community to all<br />
students and families. We have a strong commitment to the arts, and offer instrumental music, vocal<br />
music, drama, strings, and a range of other arts programs. We offer an extended school day for all 6 th<br />
grade students, and expect that this well be extended to all students in Grades 6-8 next year. The<br />
additional learning time allows us to offer both enrichment and academic support to all students.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Monthly PRIDE Assemblies to honor students who display the school’s core values<br />
Perfect Attendance Banquet<br />
Sports (football, basketball, track and field, baseball)<br />
Visual and Performing Arts<br />
Field Trips<br />
Step Team<br />
Chess Team<br />
Student Leadership Opportunities/Student Council<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Celtics Stay in School attendance program<br />
Extended Learning Time Opportunities:<br />
Citizen <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Tenacity<br />
Basketball<br />
Step Team<br />
Instrumental Music<br />
Strings classes<br />
Chorus<br />
Student Council<br />
Academic Study Hall<br />
Theatre/Drama – student productions<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
122 COTTAGE ST<br />
EAST BOSTON, MA 02128<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-6804<br />
MARCO CURNEN, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:25 AM – 2:25 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 82 8 th Grade: 55<br />
7 th Grade: 79<br />
Total School Size: 674<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 96.0%<br />
Special Education: 13.8%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.7 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 34%<br />
1<br />
33<br />
46<br />
19<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MCKAY K-8<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 30%<br />
6<br />
24<br />
42<br />
29<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.7<br />
90.8<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
0.6<br />
1.6<br />
6.1<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Donald McKay K-8 School<br />
122 Cottage Street<br />
East <strong>Boston</strong>, MA 02128<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Marco Curnen, Principal<br />
(617) 635-6804<br />
Average class size: Approximately 20<br />
Any special application processes: No.<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Focus on providing all students with an excellent education that prepares them for higher education<br />
Art, music, science, computer, and physical education classes<br />
A staff-developed literacy model that takes into consideration the specific needs of each student,<br />
including English as a second language<br />
An Instructional Leadership Team for teachers to communicate about academic expectations across<br />
grade levels<br />
Special education programs that aim to include students in regular classrooms<br />
A welcoming environment for all families and an active parent council<br />
A computer lab and library<br />
Active partnerships with organizations including the Museum of Fine Arts, <strong>Boston</strong> Celtics, and <strong>Boston</strong><br />
Partners in Education.<br />
Universal free lunch and breakfast<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
After school programs provided by the YMCA, America SCORES <strong>Boston</strong> soccer, Playworks, and Let’s Get<br />
Moving<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
Selected as a Massachusetts Compass Exemplary School<br />
Selected as a National Title I Distinguished School<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
5 MILDRED AVENUE<br />
MATTAPAN, MA 02126<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-1642<br />
DEBORAH DANCY, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 7:25 AM – 1:25 PM<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 154 8 th Grade: 148<br />
7 th Grade: 150<br />
Total School Size: 607<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 92.1%<br />
Special Education: 20.3%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 19%<br />
1<br />
18<br />
40<br />
42<br />
MILDRED AVENUE K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 7%<br />
0<br />
7<br />
30<br />
63<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
1.2<br />
28.0<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.2<br />
68.2<br />
1.0<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Mildred Avenue K-8 School<br />
5 Mildred Avenue<br />
Mattapan, MA 02126<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
DEBORAH DANCY, PRINCIPAL<br />
(617) 635-1642<br />
Average class size: approximately 28<br />
Theme(s):<br />
College Preparatory<br />
Science-Technology-Engineering-Math Program (STEM)<br />
Balanced Art Program – music, dance, theater, visual arts<br />
Cooperative Learning/Workshop Model<br />
Honor Classes<br />
Bilingual Program (SEI)<br />
Inclusion Program<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
New facility with large classrooms and bright colors<br />
Winner of the Do the Write Thing challenge in 2006 and 2008<br />
Gold Medal winner of statewide drama festival competition<br />
GEAR UP College Awareness Program for grades 7 and 8<br />
ISEE test preparation for entrance into exam schools<br />
Community Learning Initiative with Mattapan <strong>Public</strong> Library and Mildred Avenue Community Center<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Band, drama, vocal music, theatre, gym, swimming, visual arts, and dance<br />
Additional school partners: Opera <strong>Boston</strong> and Thompson Island.<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
20 CHILD ST.<br />
JAMAICA PLAIN , MA 02120<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8189<br />
AYLA GAVINS, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 17 8 th Grade: 11<br />
7 th Grade: 16<br />
Total School Size: 166<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 97.0%<br />
Special Education: 26.7%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.5 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 55%<br />
4<br />
51<br />
27<br />
18<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MISSION HILL K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 33%<br />
5<br />
28<br />
34<br />
34<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.6<br />
34.9<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
6.6<br />
40.4<br />
16.9<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Mission Hill K-8 Pilot School<br />
20 Child Street<br />
Carolina Street Ramp Entrance<br />
School Web Site (if any):<br />
missionhillschool.org<br />
Contact for more information (name/email/phone):<br />
Dani Coleman<br />
dcoleman@missionhillschool.org<br />
617 635-6384 x210<br />
Average class size: Fewer than 20 with two adults in most classrooms<br />
K-8 Classrooms: Multi-age; students remain with their teacher for two years<br />
Systems of Belief: Habits of Mind and Work<br />
Themes on a four year cycle: Tainos, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt<br />
Themes on a two year cycle: Physical Science and Life Science<br />
Focus: Project Based/Experiential learning where students learn by doing<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K0-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other (explain)<br />
Any special application processes: Follow the BPS registration format. To secure a seat every family must<br />
meet with either the principal or a designated staff member for a tour and orientation.<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Small school with performance based graduation policy, where the student is an active partner in her or his<br />
own learning. Students are expected to demonstrate what they know. External partnerships support our mission<br />
and vision. A few examples of the organizations we work with include: The Farm School, Tufts University, Mass<br />
College of Art and Design, New England Baptist Hospital, <strong>Boston</strong> Nature Center, Urban Voices and <strong>Boston</strong><br />
Partners in Education. We are committed to the arts and ensuring that students experience performances and<br />
perform their own work often. Finally, we are an inclusive diverse community that is anti-racist, anti-homophobic<br />
and honors the voice of different views that our community members bring.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Visual arts and music instruction<br />
Frequent field trips<br />
Playing a role in School Leadership<br />
Internships in community organizations during middle school<br />
Friday Share – Every Friday morning the school holds community sing-along, share student work and<br />
acknowledge of acts of kindness<br />
Before/After-school and extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Before and after school programs are run by Mission Hill staff along with support from local community<br />
organizations. Some of the activities students engage in are swimming, arts instruction, basketball,<br />
snowboarding, and academic support. In addition, we offer wellness workshops on a six week rotation during<br />
school hours, which cover health and physical education. Choices include tennis, meditation, biking, dancing<br />
salsa, and/or playing movement games.<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
NAEYC accredited. School of Best Practice by Annenberg Institute and Exemplary School, National Exhibition<br />
Month. The school is a member of the Coalition of Essential <strong>Schools</strong> and recently received recognition as one of<br />
the Healthiest <strong>Schools</strong> in Massachusetts.<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
1 WORRELL ST.<br />
DORCHESTER, MA 02122<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8781<br />
KAREN CAHILL, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 152 8 th Grade: 87<br />
7 th Grade: 96<br />
Total School Size: 918<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.6%<br />
Special Education: 15.4%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 55%<br />
9<br />
46<br />
30<br />
15<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MURPHY K-8<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 47%<br />
16<br />
31<br />
29<br />
23<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
25.3<br />
19.6<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.3<br />
24.7<br />
27.3<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Richard J. Murphy K-8 School<br />
1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Jonna Casey Tel: 617-635-8781<br />
Jcasey2@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Average class size: 22 approx.<br />
Any special application processes: Regular application process<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
AVID college preparation program<br />
Before school, after school and summer school programs<br />
Community Music Center of <strong>Boston</strong><br />
MCAS preparation<br />
ISEE preparation<br />
Foreign language program<br />
Highly qualified teachers<br />
Swim, art, physical education, theater and computer<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Academic and enrichment programming<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Ballet<br />
Spanish instruction<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Community Learning Initiative – a neighborhood partnership between the Murphy School, Adams Street<br />
Library and the Leahy-Holloran Community Center<br />
Prime Time Before and After School programs and Summer Stars program<br />
Musical Instrument and Choral Instruction<br />
Intramural and interscholastic sports<br />
Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Double Dutch Instruction<br />
Fit Kids – Before School Physical Fitness Program<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
National Distinguished Title 1 School, U.S. Department of Education<br />
Commonwealth COMPASS School, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education<br />
Vanguard School, Mass Insight<br />
Lead School for Science, <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
DELTA Triumph Award – after school programming<br />
MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – 21 st Century Community Learning Center<br />
Exemplary Grant – Prime Time After School<br />
National Health And Wellness Award<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
55 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD<br />
ROXBURY, MA 02120<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-9932<br />
STEVEN SULLIVAN, HEADMASTER<br />
HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:40 PM<br />
ZONE: CITYWIDE<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
7 th Grade: 158 10 th Grade: 316<br />
8 th Grade: 123 11 th Grade: 239<br />
9 th Grade: 284 12 th Grade: 193<br />
Total School Size: 1,313<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 94.5%<br />
Special Education: 2.4%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.9 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 83%<br />
17<br />
76<br />
7<br />
0<br />
O’BRYANT <strong>SCHOOL</strong> OF MATH & SCIENCE<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 83%<br />
47<br />
36<br />
15<br />
2<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
Acceptance is based on a<br />
combination of ISEE<br />
(Independent School<br />
Entrance Exam ) test scores, &<br />
GPA in Math and ELA.<br />
To be eligible, students need<br />
to have taken the ISEE Exam<br />
on November 3, 2012.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
20.7<br />
29.6<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
0.9<br />
37.5<br />
11.1<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science<br />
School Web Site: www.obryant.us<br />
Contact for more information<br />
Steven Sullivan, Headmaster<br />
Phone: (617) 635-9932<br />
Email: ssullivan@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Phone: (617) 635-9932<br />
Average class size: 28<br />
Theme(s):<br />
The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science is a diverse, supportive community of<br />
learners that engages in a rigorous and comprehensive Science, Technology, Engineering, and<br />
Mathematics program integrated with Humanities. Our college-preparatory exam school enables our<br />
students to reach their full potential and become leaders who will shape the direction of society.<br />
Please check all that<br />
apply:<br />
___ K-12<br />
X 7-12<br />
___ HS<br />
� Small School<br />
� Pilot School<br />
� School with small<br />
learning<br />
communities<br />
X Exam School<br />
� Tech./Voc. School<br />
� Horace Mann<br />
Charter School<br />
� Special Program<br />
Any special application processes:<br />
Students are admitted in grades 7, 9, and 10 only. Admission is based upon a student’s score on the<br />
Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), taken in grades 6, 8, and 9 as well as prior academic record (grade-point<br />
average).<br />
Wh What makes your school unique?<br />
Sp Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.):<br />
Formerly known as <strong>Boston</strong> Technical High School, we “Gateway to the LMA” – special “school-within-a-<br />
are one of <strong>Boston</strong>’s three examination schools. Our school” partnership with the institutions of the<br />
school now bears the name of John D. O’Bryant, a BPS Longwood Medical and Academic Area (e.g., Brigham<br />
educator and the first African-American elected to the and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> School Committee.<br />
Children’s Hospital <strong>Boston</strong>, Harvard Medical School,<br />
Only examination school that mirrors student population Wheelock College, Wentworth Institute of Technology,<br />
of BPS<br />
Simmons College, etc.) for students beginning in the 9<br />
Our students continue to perform exceptionally well on<br />
the MCAS in grades 7, 8, and 10 consistently exceeding<br />
the district and state averages. 97% of our Grade 10<br />
students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring<br />
2012 Mathematics MCAS and 98% of our Grade 10<br />
students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring<br />
2010 ELA MCAS.<br />
Advanced Placement classes offered for various<br />
courses.<br />
We send 91% of our graduates directly to<br />
postsecondary institutions, including world-class<br />
universities such as Harvard, MIT, Brown, Columbia,<br />
Dartmouth, Cornell, Morehouse, Smith, Spelman,<br />
Wellesley, Tufts, BC, and BU<br />
th<br />
grade.<br />
“Engineering, Arts, Science, and Technology” – special<br />
elective pathway that partners with Massachusetts<br />
Institute of Technology and Wentworth Institute of<br />
Technology.<br />
Enrichment programs include: Harvard Crimson<br />
Academy, Upward Bound Program (through various<br />
institutions), Summer Search Program, MIT Science of<br />
Baseball Summer Program, among others.<br />
On campus music program (classes and after school)<br />
through the Roland Hayes School of Music.<br />
Numerous opportunities available<br />
Private Industry Council (PIC)<br />
through <strong>Boston</strong><br />
Extra-Curricular and sports activities:<br />
We offer a wide-range of extra-curricular activities including the following clubs & organizations: Amnesty International, Anime<br />
Club, Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Bridge Building Club, <strong>Boston</strong>-Area Youth Organizing Project (BYOP), Cape Verdean Culture<br />
Club, Environmental Club, Fashion Club, FIRST Robotics Team (high school), Foodies Club, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA), Haitian<br />
Culture Club, Hip-Hop Dance, History and Debate Club, Key Club, LEGO Robotics Team (middle school), Machine Science, Mock<br />
Trial, MVP, National Honor Society, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), United States Navy Junior Reserve<br />
Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), NJROTC Drill Team, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), OB Pride Club, O’Bryant Edition<br />
(school newspaper), Paw Prints (literary magazine), Ski and Snowboard Club, Step Squad, Student Council, Students without<br />
Borders, Talented and Gifted (TAG),Volunteer Club, and Yearbook (middle school and high school), Yoga Club.<br />
We field very competitive varsity (and some junior varsity and club) athletic teams that consistently win or are in contention for the<br />
City Championship in their respective sport and which also qualify for the MIAA state tournament. They include: Football, Soccer<br />
(Boys & Girls), Cross Country, Volleyball (Boys & Girls), Basketball (Boys & Girls), Hockey, Tennis (Boys & Girls), Swimming (Co-Ed),<br />
Indoor Track & Field (Boys & Girls), Outdoor Track & Field (Boys & Girls), Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, Rowing (through Row-<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> and Amphibious Achievement), and Squash (through Squashbusters).<br />
School awards or honors of note:<br />
Gold Medal (2012) from US News and World Report, “America’s Best High <strong>Schools</strong>”<br />
Blue Ribbon Award (2010) one of just three public high schools in the state of Massachusetts recognized that year as a<br />
“high performing school” by the United States Department of Education<br />
Siemens Award for Advanced Placement<br />
Vanguard Award for outstanding Advanced Placement educational program from MassInsight<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
175 WEST BOUNDARY ROAD<br />
WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8157<br />
EILEEN NASH, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:35 AM – 2:35 PM<br />
ZONE: WEST<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 116 8 th Grade: 95<br />
7 th Grade: 93<br />
Total School Size: 657<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.0%<br />
Special Education: 18.3%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 56%**<br />
10<br />
46<br />
32<br />
12<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
OHRENBERGER <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 41%**<br />
16<br />
25<br />
36<br />
23<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
3.8<br />
51.8<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
2.6<br />
25.3<br />
16.1<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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William Ohrenberger School<br />
175 West Boundary Road<br />
West Roxbury, MA 02132<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Eileen Nash, Principal - Naomi Krakow, Vice Principal<br />
Phone: 617-635-8157<br />
Fax: 617-635-8163<br />
Average class size: 22-28<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8 feeder<br />
___ K-12<br />
___Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Theme(s): Currently serving grades 3-8, this school partners with the Beethoven Elementary School in a K-8<br />
feeder program.<br />
Any special application processes: None<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)<br />
Advanced Work Class (Grades 4, 5, 6)<br />
Art, Computer, Music, Dance, PE & Science Specialties<br />
Well provisioned library<br />
Technology Goes Home in our state of the art computer lab<br />
Outdoor classroom and community garden<br />
Making Music Matters Instrumental program<br />
Berklee College of Music Instrumental and Vocal Program<br />
Uniform Policy: Mandatory<br />
o Elementary – Navy collared tops, khaki bottoms<br />
o Middle School – White collared tops, khaki bottoms<br />
o Both - Navy sweater/sweatshirt<br />
After-school/extra-curricular & sports opportunities: Community Center afterschool programs<br />
Our Partners:<br />
Berkeley College of Music<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Institute for Psychotherapy<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Nature Center<br />
Price Waterhouse Cooper<br />
EdVestors<br />
JCRC-Temple Emmanuel, Newton<br />
New England Sports Museum<br />
Ohrenberger Community Center<br />
Bentley College, Northeastern University, Curry College, <strong>Boston</strong> College, University of Massachusetts<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Partners in Education<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
906 ALBANY STREET<br />
ROXBURY, MA 02119<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-1656<br />
ANDREW BOTT, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: GR. 6-7: M-TH, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM;<br />
FRI, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM<br />
GR. 8: M-FRI, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 68 8 th Grade: 79<br />
7 th Grade: 81<br />
Total School Size: 766<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.3%<br />
Special Education: 15.8%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 36%<br />
3<br />
33<br />
37<br />
26<br />
ORCHARD GARDENS K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 39%<br />
12<br />
27<br />
42<br />
20<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.9<br />
55.5<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.7<br />
39.7<br />
1.2<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Orchard Gardens Pilot School<br />
906 Albany Street<br />
Roxbury, MA 02119<br />
617-635-1656<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Andrew J. Bott, Principal<br />
abott@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Ben Rockoff, Academy Director<br />
brockoff@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Sarah White, Guidance Counselor<br />
swhite4@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-1656 x 116<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Average Class Size: 20 students<br />
Theme:<br />
A rigorous academic experience provided in an environment that values and celebrates strong relationships<br />
between students, staff, families and community.<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Orchard Gardens is a welcoming, vibrant, neighborhood centered school where students are striving to<br />
demonstrate high achievement and mastery in all academic content areas including the arts. We believe that<br />
children perform better academically and socially when their families and communities are involved in their<br />
education and their lives. Our nearly 800 students are taught to be independent thinkers and learners. Our<br />
modern school facility provides an environment that is clean, safe, and welcoming to children, families, and<br />
members of all communities. We have a large gymnasium, auditorium, dance studio, two art rooms, a music<br />
room and outdoor athletic practice fields. Electives include Dance, Art, Theatre and Music (woodwind, brass,<br />
percussion and string).<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
All students in 6 th , 7 th and 8 th grade students receive an additional four hours of instruction each day - Monday<br />
through Thursday – through our partnerships with Citizen <strong>Schools</strong> and City Year. Students also participate in<br />
expanded learning opportunities over the summer on Thompson Island.<br />
After-School/Extra Curricular Activities<br />
Activities include Baseball, Basketball (boys and girls), Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball, Soccer (boys and<br />
girls) and Track and Field (boys and girls).<br />
We have after-school partnership with Citizen <strong>Schools</strong>, City Year, Orchard Gardens Community Center and<br />
Vine Street Community Center.<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
745 E. SEVENTH STREET<br />
SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8840<br />
EDWARD LEE, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 32 8 th Grade: 26<br />
7 th Grade: 24<br />
Total School Size: 259<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 93.6%<br />
Special Education: 20.6%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 42%<br />
1<br />
41<br />
35<br />
23<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
PERRY K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 31%<br />
7<br />
24<br />
36<br />
34<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
3.1<br />
31.3<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
0.4<br />
18.5<br />
46.7<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Oliver H. Perry K-8 School<br />
745 East 7 th Street<br />
South <strong>Boston</strong>, MA. 02127<br />
Perry@<strong>Boston</strong>.k12.ma.us<br />
Contact:<br />
Edward S. Lee<br />
elee@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-8840<br />
Average Class size:<br />
K1 - 2 22<br />
3, 4, 5 24<br />
6 - 8 24<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Theme:<br />
Work Hard, Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Your Environment, Appreciate Differences.<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Small, personalized single strand K1 - 8<br />
Inquiry-based science curriculum provided by two specialists to Grades K1 - 5<br />
Inquiry based middle school science curriculum<br />
New Outdoor Classroom/ Schoolyard to support experiential learning for all students<br />
Two major school-wide musical performances – Dec. & June<br />
String instrument lessons provided by the New Philharmonia Orchestra to Grades 4-8<br />
Music appreciation lessons provided by the New Philharmonia Orchestra to Grades K2 - 3<br />
Grades 3, 4, and 5 Chorus directed by members of the New Philharmonia Orchestra<br />
Visual Arts Residency by Artists for Humanity Guest Artist for 24 weeks in K1 – 3 rd grade and for 9 weeks in<br />
4 th – 8 th grade<br />
Comprehensive Health &Wellness Program with PE and Health classes for all grades<br />
Fully implemented middle school model with core academics (Math, Science, Social Studies, and<br />
English), and specialty classes in physical education, health, computers & library<br />
Advanced Enrichment Program for selected students in Grades 2-6.<br />
Second Step curriculum used school-wide<br />
On-site counselors from Dimock Behavioral Health<br />
Full-time Student Support Counselor<br />
PERRY (Peer Educators Reaching and Redirecting Youth) – middle school students acting as mentors to<br />
their peers<br />
Buddy System – Between 6 th grade & K1; 7 th grade & K2; 6 th grade & 1 st<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Partners in Education Power Lunch Program, Math Rules Program & “Big Cheese Read<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Celtics Stay-in-School and Celtic’s Assists Programs<br />
Big Sister Life Skills Groups & Perry Boys’ Group<br />
10 Boys’ Initiative<br />
Urban Improv Theater Residencies for 4 th , 5 th , 6 th & 8 th Grade<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
South <strong>Boston</strong> Neighborhood House<br />
Paraclete Center<br />
Perry Afterschool Clubs (Homework Help, Track & Field, Theater)<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
152 ARLINGTON STREET<br />
BOSTON, MA 02116<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8940<br />
STEPHEN CIRASUOLO, HEADMASTER<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM;<br />
WED, 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 135 8 th Grade: 75<br />
7 th Grade: 73<br />
Total School Size: 513<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 93.3%<br />
Special Education: 20.8%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 59%<br />
6<br />
53<br />
36<br />
5<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
QUINCY UPPER <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 47%<br />
16<br />
31<br />
35<br />
18<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
51.9<br />
17.9<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.9<br />
22.2<br />
5.7<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Quincy Upper School<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Dr. Bak Fun Wong<br />
Phone: 617-635-8940<br />
Average class size: 18<br />
Theme(s):<br />
Four pavilions: informational, cultural, path-finding, renewal<br />
Commitment to academic excellence<br />
International Baccalaureate(IB)Program, gr. 6-12<br />
AVID program, gr. 6-10 (6-12)<br />
World languages for all students<br />
Strong theatre, musical and visual arts programs<br />
Daily physical education<br />
Teachers serving in active leadership roles<br />
Any special application processes:<br />
Josiah Quincy Upper (JQUS) is conceptually part of a K-12 complex that includes Josiah Quincy Elementary<br />
School (JQES). Students at the completion of grade 5 at JQES automatically move up to JQUS.<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
We regard JQUS as a permanent work in progress. School-based curriculum teams are always searching for<br />
curricula and strategies in all subjects to improve the quality of the school’s instructional programs. Currently,<br />
teachers are immersed in infusing the IB Diploma Program in grades 11 and 12 and planning for the formal<br />
introduction of the IB Middle Program in grades 6-10. Teachers also assume significant leadership roles in school<br />
decision making. Students are assigned to advisory groups that meet regularly with teacher leaders. The school<br />
has a longer school day four days a week. Teachers participate weekly in meetings of grade teams and/or<br />
subject teams. We have a strong college counseling program. JQUS also offers extensive after school activities.<br />
Quincy Upper School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the International<br />
Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) to students in grades 11-12. We expect to receive approval in 2011-<br />
2012 of a proposal we submitted to the International Baccalaureate for formal authorization to offer IB’s Middle<br />
Years Program (MYP) for grades 6-10. We are at this time already conducting this program informally based on<br />
our proposal to IBO.<br />
Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.):<br />
IB Diploma and Certificates<br />
School orchestra<br />
Summer Search program<br />
Debate competitions<br />
Summer internship<br />
Extra Curricular and sports activities:<br />
Advisory Student Council<br />
Wrestling club<br />
Cross Country club<br />
Volleyball<br />
Soccer<br />
Football<br />
Math help/tutoring<br />
Debate club<br />
� Chess club<br />
� Thespian troupe<br />
� Spring play production<br />
� Dance team<br />
� Robolab club<br />
� Programming class<br />
� Ping Pong Club<br />
� Cooking club<br />
� Yearbook club<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
___ K1-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
X MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
15 EVERETT STREET<br />
HYDE PARK, MA 02136<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8700<br />
CORBETT COUTTS, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:30 PM<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 202 8 th Grade: 188<br />
7 th Grade: 208<br />
Total School Size: 598<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 92.9%<br />
Special Education: 23.6%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 46%<br />
2<br />
44<br />
41<br />
14<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
ROGERS <strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 25%<br />
5<br />
20<br />
33<br />
43<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
5.4<br />
27.1<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.5<br />
61.0<br />
4.8<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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William Barton Rogers Middle School<br />
15 Everett Street<br />
Hyde Park, MA 02136<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Corbett Coutts, Principal<br />
617 635-8700<br />
ccoutts@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Average class size: 21<br />
Any special application processes: None<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
___ K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
X Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
Algebra I offered to several classes of 8 th grade students (leading to high school credit for students who<br />
successfully complete the course)<br />
AVID strategies integrated school-wide for students in grades 6, 7 and 8<br />
14 extra-curricular clubs offered to students including:<br />
o Dance team, robotics, chess, and gardening clubs<br />
o Cheerleading<br />
o Double Dutch<br />
o BPS Middle School Football League<br />
o NE Scores Soccer League (boys and girls)<br />
o BPS Middle School Basketball League, (boys and girls)<br />
o BPS Middle School Track League (boys and girls)<br />
o Intramural sports teams<br />
Student Government<br />
Partnerships with Harvard Medical School and Northeastern University<br />
Theater arts classes<br />
Drama classes in partnership with City Stage<br />
2 PE teachers providing physical education classes twice per week both on-campus and off-campus at the<br />
Hyde Park Community Center and Hyde Park YMCA<br />
Technology classes for 8 th grade students (design and engineering)<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Long standing partnership with the <strong>Boston</strong> Celtics<br />
Athletics programs supported by the Play Ball! Foundation<br />
Red Sox Foundation<br />
New England SCORES<br />
Outward Bound/Thompson’s Island<br />
Community music and arts programs<br />
Alliance for a Healthier Generation fitness and nutrition resources<br />
Word Generation curriculum from Harvard University<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Discovery School, with curricular and assessment autonomy<br />
New England Cheer and Dance Team Grand Champions<br />
NE Scores Teamwork award<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
95 NEEDHAM ROAD<br />
HYDE PARK, MA 02136<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8676<br />
EMILY GLASGOW, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 65 8 th Grade: 57<br />
7 th Grade: 57<br />
Total School Size: 493<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 95.5%<br />
Special Education: 21.7%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 56%**<br />
7<br />
49<br />
35<br />
10<br />
ROOSEVELT K-8 (UPPER) <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 45%**<br />
13<br />
32<br />
37<br />
18<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
2.2<br />
37.3<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.2<br />
34.9<br />
23.9<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Franklin D. Roosevelt K1-8 School<br />
(K1-1) 30 Millstone Road Readville, MA 02131<br />
(2-8) 95 Needham Road Hyde Park, MA 02131<br />
School Web Site (if any): http://boston.k12.ma.us/roosevelt/<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Emily Glasgow, Principal<br />
eglasgow@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617.635.8676 or 617.635.9280<br />
Average class size:<br />
22 (K1-2)<br />
25 (3-5)<br />
28 (6-7)<br />
Any special application processes: N/A<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K1-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
We are a two-campus K1-8 school with newly-renovated facilities, experienced teachers, and strong family<br />
involvement. We are a full inclusion school and have recently added extra staff to every grade level team to<br />
help students with special needs succeed in our general education classrooms. We implement school-wide<br />
management and culture systems (i.e. Core Values, Community Celebrations, Scholar Store, etc.) to build a K1-<br />
8 Community of Scholars. Our MCAS scores are among the top in the city.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Full inclusion classrooms<br />
Music and/or art at every grade level<br />
Middle School Spanish, Health, and PE<br />
Playworks in-school program<br />
Technology Goes Home<br />
In-school performances by local musicians and performers<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Playworks & America SCORES soccer<br />
Partnership with Little Voices community after school<br />
Enrichment (Art Club, Violin Club, Step Club, Double Dutch, basketball, etc.)<br />
Targeted tutoring (SES)<br />
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MCAS<br />
MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
9 PEACEVALE RD<br />
DORCHESTER, MA 02124<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-1615 X31200<br />
MARY SKIPPER, HEADMASTER<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM;<br />
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ON ALT. WEDNESDAYS<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 138 8 th Grade: 150<br />
7 th Grade: 132<br />
Total School Size: 939<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 91.5%<br />
Special Education: 20.6%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 50%<br />
3<br />
47<br />
36<br />
14<br />
TECHBOSTON ACADEMY LOWER <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 29%<br />
11<br />
18<br />
32<br />
39<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
4.3<br />
24.3<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.9<br />
64.1<br />
4.8<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Tech<strong>Boston</strong> Academy<br />
School Web Site: http://www.techbostonacademy.org<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Shandu Williams<br />
Phone: 617-635-1615<br />
Email: swilliams@techboston.org<br />
Average class size: 22<br />
Theme(s): Project-based, interdisciplinary learning where technology is the tool that<br />
connects students to their learning.<br />
Any special application processes: No.<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
1:1 laptop ratio for students in grades 9-12<br />
Net books provided for grades 6-8 to use<br />
in classes<br />
Academic, social and emotional support<br />
for students<br />
Weekly professional development for staff<br />
Dedicated, involved and highly qualified<br />
staff<br />
21 st century classroom that include Smart<br />
Boards<br />
Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.):<br />
Dual enrollment at several local colleges –<br />
UMASS <strong>Boston</strong>, Suffolk University and Ben<br />
Franklin<br />
Facing History trip to Europe and Rwanda<br />
JROTC<br />
Extracurricular and sports activities:<br />
During-school extracurricular enrichment<br />
Full sports program<br />
Haitian Bilingual Club<br />
Debate Club<br />
Please check all<br />
that apply:<br />
___ K-12<br />
X 6-12<br />
___ HS<br />
___ Small School<br />
X Pilot School<br />
� School with<br />
small learning<br />
communities<br />
� Exam School<br />
� Tech./Voc.<br />
School<br />
� Horace Mann<br />
Charter School<br />
� Special<br />
Program<br />
Afterschool programming includes sports, clubs<br />
and tutoring<br />
Inclusion program of students on IEPs<br />
Integration of technology in core subjects<br />
Mentors and tutors for all students<br />
Relationships between students and faculty<br />
Smaller class sizes<br />
Strong community/university/business partnerships<br />
National Honor Society<br />
Onsite full-time PIC Career Specialist<br />
Onsite technology support jobs<br />
Professional technology certification for students<br />
Tech<strong>Boston</strong> Consulting Group<br />
Onsite after school leadership programs for<br />
grades 6-8<br />
Photography<br />
Pre-collegiate enrichment programs<br />
Student Government<br />
School awards or honors of note:<br />
Visited by President Obama, Secretary Arne Duncan and Melinda Gates, March 2010<br />
America's Best High <strong>Schools</strong>-Bronze Medal, US News and World Report, 2007, 2008, 2009<br />
Top 5 <strong>Schools</strong> in <strong>Boston</strong> for Latino Students, UMass Gaston Report, 2007<br />
Nominee Model Secondary School, U.S. DOE, 2006<br />
MTV Featured School, MTV, 2006<br />
Innovative High School Case Study, Dell, 2005<br />
Gates Foundation Innovative High School, Gates Foundation & Education Resource Strategies, 2005<br />
Eye on Education Featured School, 2004<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
205 ROXBURY STREET<br />
ROXBURY, MA 02119<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8109<br />
VALERIA LOWE-BAREHMI, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: M-TH, 7:35 AM – 4:15 PM;<br />
FRI, 7:35 AM – 11:40 AM<br />
ZONE: CITYWIDE<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 244 8 th Grade: 226<br />
7 th Grade: 222<br />
Total School Size: 692<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 94.7%<br />
Special Education: 23.0%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 37%<br />
2<br />
35<br />
36<br />
27<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
TIMILTY <strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 32%<br />
8<br />
24<br />
32<br />
36<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.6<br />
52.2<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
0.9<br />
43.6<br />
2.0<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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James P. Timilty Middle School<br />
School Address:<br />
205 Roxbury Street, Roxbury MA 02119<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Teresa Soares-Pena / 617 635-8109 x134<br />
timilty@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Average class size: 28<br />
Theme(s):<br />
College Preparatory<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
___ K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
X Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Any special application processes:<br />
Entering 6 th grade students and their parents apply for the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)<br />
Program<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
We offer longer academic time. We have an extended academic program from 7:35am to 4:15pm<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Advance Work Class<br />
AVID (all levels)<br />
Science Fair or Social Studies Projects for all students<br />
Promising Pals Writing Program<br />
Physical Best and ½ Mile Run<br />
Technology Goes Home at School- TGH<br />
English Language Learners<br />
Special Education<br />
School-wide Intervention classes<br />
World Language offering - Japanese<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Preparatory classes for entrance into Exam <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Saturday Scholars<br />
Timilty and Umass TAG program on Saturday<br />
Sports – track & field, boys & girls basketball, cross country, Squashbusters, table tennis, Playball! Football,<br />
Double Dutch, baseball and volleyball<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
40 SMITH STREET<br />
ROXBURY, MA 02120<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8393<br />
CHERYL WATSON-HARRIS, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 44 8 th Grade: 28<br />
7 th Grade: 44<br />
Total School Size: 453<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 93.0%<br />
Special Education: 12.7%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 33%<br />
1<br />
32<br />
43<br />
24<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
TOBIN K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 36%<br />
8<br />
28<br />
37<br />
26<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
Hispanic<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
1.1<br />
68.9<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.1<br />
24.9<br />
3.1<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School<br />
40 Smith Street, Roxbury 02120<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Cheryl Watson Harris, Principal<br />
cwatson@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-8393<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Average class size: 20<br />
Theme(s): Where Everyone Is a STAR (Style, Tenacity, Achievement, Responsible) ---<br />
Pathway to a Preferred Future<br />
Ubuntu Academy- Our extended services program where we work together to provide the most appropriate out of school<br />
time programs for our students and families.<br />
Any special application processes: No<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
The Tobin is an extended services K - 8 School that engages school staff, families and community partnerships to help<br />
students' social, emotional well-being and academic success. The model of our school places students at the center of our<br />
work by creating networks of shared responsibility among all our stakeholders. As a team, everyone helps to provide<br />
guidance, expertise, political support, and internal and external resources that support the goals of our Whole School<br />
Improvement Plan. Our goal is to continue to strengthen the home-school connection, which, in turn, will help students<br />
reach their preferred future.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
Grade K-8 Mentoring Programs<br />
B.U.I.L.D. (<strong>Boston</strong> University) Program, grade K-2<br />
City Year Starfish Program, grade 3-5<br />
City Year Middle School Homework Club<br />
R.I.F Program, grades K2-5<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Celtics Stay in School, grades6-8<br />
Tobin Community Center: flag football, karate,<br />
floor hockey, chess club, grade 1-8<br />
One Hen program<br />
Variety of after school offerings K-8, BPS track,<br />
basketball, Salsa classes<br />
Gardner Museum Program<br />
National Jr. Honor Society<br />
Brigham Summer Works, Grade 8<br />
Camp Wing- Retreat<br />
AVID Program, grades 4-8<br />
Tobin K-8 Partners<br />
Wellness Providers<br />
Children's Hospital Neighborhood<br />
Harvard School of <strong>Public</strong> Health<br />
Whiter Street Health Center<br />
The Home for Little Wanderers<br />
Enrichment Providers<br />
Playworks<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Center for Youth and Families<br />
Sociedad Latina<br />
Community Providers<br />
Brigham & Women's Hospital<br />
Parker Hill Library<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
Do The Write Thing Writing Context Winner<br />
Effective Practice School -<strong>Boston</strong> Plan for<br />
Excellence<br />
School Improvement Award-BPS<br />
EdVestors Grant Recipient<br />
Stay in School Award, <strong>Boston</strong> Celtics<br />
National Junior Honor Society Charter,<br />
National Junior Honor Society,<br />
Teacher (s) of the Year Award – Mary Alice<br />
Sandy, Tracy Medieros, Jessica Barry<br />
Celtics/Southwest Airlines ASSISTS<br />
Community Learning Initiative<br />
Partners For Student Success Initiative Grant<br />
Recipient<br />
Brodkin Award Nominee- Home For Little<br />
Wanderers<br />
Mentoring Providers<br />
Friends of the Children<br />
Big Brothers and Big Sisters<br />
Powerlunch Reading Buddies<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Partners in Education<br />
Academic Providers<br />
B.U.I.L.D<br />
Achievement Network<br />
Tutors for All<br />
Emmanuel College<br />
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
312 BORDER STREET<br />
EAST BOSTON, MA 02128<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8481<br />
ALEXANDRA MONTES MCNEIL, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 7:20 AM – 3:25 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 168 8 th Grade: 141<br />
7 th Grade: 157<br />
Total School Size: 653<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 92.1%<br />
Special Education: 27.7%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 40%<br />
2<br />
38<br />
30<br />
30<br />
UMANA <strong>MIDDLE</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong> ACADEMY<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 37%<br />
11<br />
26<br />
30<br />
32<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
3.4<br />
74<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.1<br />
5.7<br />
15.6<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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MARIO UMANA ACADEMY<br />
312 BORDER STREET<br />
EAST BOSTON, MA. 02128<br />
Contact for more information (name/email/phone):<br />
Alexandra Montes McNeil, principal<br />
amontes@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-8481<br />
Average class size: 22<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
___ K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
X Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Theme(s): The Mario Umana Academy is an Expanded Learning Time School with a rigorous focus on academics in<br />
addition to community service, arts, health, nutrition and fitness. We also use the neighborhood as our classroom to look at<br />
local history, the environment, culture and language. Our Instructional Focus is: Read To Know, Write To Show, Speak To<br />
Grow<br />
Any special application processes: No, all students are welcome.<br />
Please be aware that we are an Expanded Learning Time School. Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:20 a.m. to<br />
3:25 p.m. The Umana has a mandatory school uniform policy; uniforms are available for sale in the school store.<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
The Mario Umana Academy prides itself on giving students a sense of ownership in the school and local community. We<br />
have many opportunities for success that are enhanced by having an expanded day schedule. We encourage students to<br />
participate in our free breakfast and lunch program. Our school offers a wide array of experiential learning for our students<br />
in conjunction with our community partners, which include: Tenacity, <strong>Boston</strong> Ballet, Zumix, East <strong>Boston</strong> Neighborhood Health<br />
Center, Waypoint Adventure, and the Society of Latino Engineers and Scientists. We are able to partner with so many<br />
organizations because of the flexibility within our daily schedule and our commitment to providing a wide range of<br />
opportunities for learning to our students. In addition, our student population is comprised of 52% English Language Learners,<br />
and also includes a highly specialized strand of intellectually impaired students.<br />
Special opportunities for students:<br />
At the Umana, we expect all of our students to succeed. We model our school on the AVID approach and build strong<br />
organizational routines for students to take with them as they move through their academic years and life. A wide array of<br />
academic programs and supports, such as Study Island or First in Math, broaden students’ experiences and reinforce their<br />
academic skills. The expanded day schedule, which adds 10 additional hours to the school week, allows us to provide<br />
these and other enrichment programs. Utilizing the Achievement Network (ANET) and district assessments, we look at data<br />
regularly to monitor student academic progress, and are implementing the Academic Achievement Framework to ensure<br />
that not only are our students’ academic needs being met but their behavioral and emotional needs as well.<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
Students can participate in a wide variety of sports and extracurricular activities as part of the school day. These include:<br />
soccer, swimming, tennis, dance, a Future Cities engineering competition and much, much more.<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
First in Math – Number one <strong>Boston</strong> school<br />
First in Math – Number two across the state<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
215 DORCHESTER STREET<br />
SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8819<br />
AMANDA GARDNER, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 7:35 AM – 3:20 PM M- TH<br />
7:35 AM- 1:20 PM FR<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 164 8 th Grade: 153<br />
7 th Grade: 159<br />
Total School Size: 476<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 92.9%<br />
Special Education: 28.4%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 53%<br />
3<br />
50<br />
32<br />
15<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
UP ACADEMY CHARTER<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 47%<br />
16<br />
31<br />
30<br />
24<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
8.6<br />
31.7<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
1.5<br />
47.9<br />
9.9<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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UP Academy Charter School of <strong>Boston</strong><br />
215 Dorchester Street, South <strong>Boston</strong>, MA 02127<br />
Amanda Gardner, Principal<br />
Phone: 617-635-8819<br />
Fax: 617-635-8820<br />
Website: www.upacademyboston.org<br />
School Hours: Mon-Thu 7:20-3:20, Fri 7:20-1:30<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
___ K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
X Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
UP Academy is a high-performing public, tuition-free, college preparatory middle school (grades 6-8). Our<br />
school aims to ensure all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and strength of character necessary to<br />
succeed on the path to college and to achieve their full potential. Our school program is modeled on the<br />
highest-performing urban public schools in the United States.<br />
Our team believes that any student can rapidly approach grade-level proficiency given the right support<br />
system. At UP Academy, we offer:<br />
- Relentlessly high, consistent academic and behavioral expectations. UP Academy scholars know<br />
exactly what is expected of them in and out of the classroom. These school-wide systems have<br />
helped us create a supportive and safe environment where staff can work relentlessly to help our<br />
students reach their full potential.<br />
- Open lines of communication between school and family. Families can expect a weekly call from<br />
their child’s advisor to discuss student performance and progress. All students bring home a weekly<br />
report detailing grades, homework completion, and behaviors.<br />
- Rigorous, standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Our educational program is<br />
designed to help students master core basic content and skills that will prepare them for success at a<br />
college preparatory high school program.<br />
- A wide-reaching network of supports for all students, including Special Education students and English<br />
Language Learners. Our school employs an extensive network of whole-school and individualized<br />
supports to catch struggling students before they fall behind. When a student is not finding success at<br />
our school, we will seek to identify the underlying skill deficiency and then provide systematic supports<br />
to address the issue.<br />
- An obsession with regularly and effectively using data. We regularly analyze academic assessment<br />
data to understand which concepts students have and have not mastered, using this analysis to build<br />
tutoring plans and to make adjustments to our program. Data detailing student performance on nonacademic<br />
goals also drives individual and school-wide improvements.<br />
- An atmosphere of enthusiasm and joy. Our program is designed to ensure that teaching and learning<br />
become exciting and fun.<br />
Other school features include the following:<br />
Required school uniforms<br />
Transportation guaranteed to all students who live more than 1.5 miles away from the student.<br />
Weekly art, music, and fitness classes<br />
Enrichment program (e.g., athletics, drama) on Fridays for all students<br />
Afterschool homework club for some students<br />
Saturday Math Club option for some students<br />
Football & basketball teams<br />
ISEE and SSAT prep for 8th grade students<br />
Full-time High School Placement Manager<br />
As required by state law, our enrollment will be determined by public lottery. No test scores, grades,<br />
recommendations, or academic history will be taken into consideration for admittance.<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
50 <strong>SCHOOL</strong> STREET<br />
CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-8346<br />
MICHELE DAVIS, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM<br />
ZONE: NORTH<br />
MCAS<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 56 8 th Grade: 45<br />
7 th Grade: 37<br />
Total School Size: 509<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 94.3%<br />
Special Education: 14.0%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 63%<br />
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52<br />
28<br />
10<br />
WARREN/PRESCOTT K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 60%<br />
23<br />
37<br />
27<br />
12<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
Hispanic<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
3.3<br />
28.5<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
3.1<br />
11.2<br />
53.6<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Warren-Prescott K-8 School<br />
50 School Street<br />
Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Michele Davis<br />
Mdavis4@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
(617) 635-8346<br />
Average Class Size: 25<br />
Theme: Persist and Prevail<br />
Any special application process: Standard <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Process<br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
KII to 8th Grade model.<br />
Mandatory Uniform Policy<br />
Parent Involvement<br />
Extended day 6-8, two days per week- Spanish/Latin Classes<br />
Partners include:<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Ballet<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Partners in Education<br />
IBM<br />
Charlestown Boys and Girls Club<br />
Mission Safe<br />
Charlestown Working Theater<br />
MGH Health Center<br />
BHCC<br />
Courageous Sailing<br />
Science from Scientists<br />
Berklee College of Music<br />
Special Opportunities for students:<br />
Chorus<br />
Drama<br />
5th & 6 th Grade Band<br />
Upper School Jazz Band<br />
Advanced Math Classes afterschool<br />
Strong Women Strong Girls Program<br />
MGH Counselors in school<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports:<br />
Tutoring<br />
Sailing<br />
Show Choir<br />
Big Brothers/Big Sisters<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
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MAILING ADDRESS:<br />
20 OUTLOOK ROAD<br />
MATTAPAN, MA 02126<br />
PHONE: (617) 635-6804<br />
VIRGINIA CHALMERS, PRINCIPAL<br />
HOURS: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM<br />
ZONE: EAST<br />
MCAS<br />
YOUNG ACHIEVERS SCIENCE & MATH K-8 <strong>SCHOOL</strong><br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE<br />
6 th Grade: 67 8 th Grade: 40<br />
7 th Grade: 74<br />
Total School Size: 565<br />
OTHER KEY INDICATORS<br />
Attendance Rate: 93.8%<br />
Special Education: 21.3%<br />
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.1 to 1<br />
ELA<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 28%<br />
1<br />
27<br />
47<br />
25<br />
Advanced<br />
Proficient<br />
Needs Improvement<br />
Failing<br />
MATH<br />
Proficiency<br />
Rate: 19%<br />
2<br />
17<br />
44<br />
37<br />
Hispanic<br />
Asian<br />
How to Apply:<br />
1.) Mark this school as one of<br />
your top choices on the<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection<br />
Form.<br />
2.) Turn school selection form<br />
in to your school by February<br />
1, 2013.<br />
<strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY<br />
RACE/ETHNICITY (%)<br />
0.4<br />
44.6<br />
Multi-Race,<br />
Non-Hispanic<br />
0.7<br />
50.8<br />
3.2<br />
African<br />
American<br />
White<br />
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Young Achievers Science and Math School<br />
20 Outlook Road<br />
Mattapan, MA 02126<br />
youngachievers@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Abby Rodriguez / arodriguez@boston.k12.ma.us/ 617 635- 6804<br />
Average class size: 20<br />
Theme(s): Math and Science; Experiential Education<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
Any special application processes: No, we have the same enrollment process as other <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
What makes your school unique?<br />
We are a K-8 inclusion school. We engage our students in experiential learning opportunities in the local<br />
environment and community. Analyzing real world problems is a central objective of our interdisciplinary<br />
curriculum. Social Justice and equity are themes embedded in each curriculum unit K-8 th grade.<br />
We have an extended learning day (7 hours) for all students, as well as surround care programming in Before<br />
School and Late Day. There is no longer a half day on Fridays. Our school day is now 9:30-4:30 every day.<br />
After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />
During the Extended Learning Day students in grades 5-8 are enrolled in enrichment and athletic activities. We<br />
also participate in an inter-scholastic athletic and academic league with other middle schools. The athletic<br />
teams are Touch Football, Soccer, and Basketball for both boys and girls. The academic competition is in<br />
spelling, chess and debate. This league practices after the 4:30 dismissal and games or competitions are often in<br />
the evenings or on Saturdays.<br />
Awards or honors of note:<br />
2009 - Finalist for School on the Move Award.<br />
2008 - School Wellness Initiative and <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> Health Commission for “Healthy School.”<br />
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