NEXT STOP: MIDDLE SCHOOL - Boston Public Schools
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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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