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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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