NEXT STOP: MIDDLE SCHOOL - Boston Public Schools
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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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