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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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