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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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