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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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