NEXT STOP: MIDDLE SCHOOL - Boston Public Schools
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Martin Luther King K-8 School<br />
77 Lawrence Avenue, Dorchester, Ma. 02121<br />
Contact for more information:<br />
Jessica Bolt, Principal<br />
jbolt@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-8212<br />
Rachael Patrick Croce, Guidance Counselor<br />
rpatrick@boston.k12.ma.us<br />
617-635-8212<br />
Average class size: 22 (K2 -2) ; 25 (3-5) 28 (6-8)<br />
What makes our school special?<br />
Please check the<br />
box that applies:<br />
X K-8<br />
___ K-12<br />
___ Middle School<br />
___ MS-HS<br />
___ Other<br />
The Martin Luther King, Jr. K-8 School exemplifies the true meaning of Dr. King’s dream. Students are not judged by<br />
the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. We celebrate and teach a different character trait each<br />
month to help build students’ self-esteem. To achieve academic success, we must first teach responsibility and<br />
productivity. Students are taught to serve the school and the community for the common good.<br />
How do we engage families in our school community?<br />
Families are welcome to visit the school. We are continuing “Wonderful Wednesdays” which originated from the<br />
Dickerman School. On those days, parents visit classrooms and witness daily instruction. Students in grades 2-8 have<br />
agenda books for homework and communication between school and home. A school compact is signed by the<br />
Principal/Teacher/Parent/Student to assist with academic and family success.<br />
How are we preparing our students for educational success?<br />
All students in grades 1 - 2 receive an additional 40 minutes of Math and Reading Enrichment each week. Resource<br />
Room teachers team with Regular Ed teachers for Math and ELA in grades 3-5. Students in grades 1 - 5 receive 90<br />
minutes for Reading and 70 minutes for Math each day. Grades 6 - 8 have 80 minute schedule blocks. All students<br />
receive 40 minutes of specialist classes (Art, Computer, Physical Education, Music, and Performing Arts).<br />
Mandatory uniform policy: White or Ash Grey buttoned polo shirt with collar or white dress shirt with collar. Black<br />
pants/skirt. Pants must be worn above the hips with a “plain belt”. No hooded sweatshirts.<br />
What are our school’s characteristics?<br />
Newly Renovated Building<br />
After School Program 2:30pm - 6:00pm<br />
Home School Community Partnership valued<br />
Computer, Art, Music, Library, Physical Education,<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Reading and Math Enrichment<br />
Chorus<br />
Girl/Boy Scouts (grades 1-5)<br />
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program<br />
King of Kings (male mentoring program)<br />
Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)<br />
Health and Wellness Program<br />
Awards Assembly every term<br />
In-school counselor/Home for Little Wanderers<br />
Grove Hall Getting Healthy Program<br />
Who are our school’s partnerships?<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Partners in Education/Big Cheese<br />
Reads<br />
Charles Street A.M.E. Church Wellesley<br />
Mass Housing/STARR Mentoring<br />
Mass College of Art<br />
Generation Inc.<br />
Circle of Promise<br />
Harvard University Educational Outreach<br />
Project Right<br />
Read <strong>Boston</strong><br />
LINKS<br />
YMCA<br />
Save the Music VH1 Grant<br />
Timothy Smith Network<br />
TD Bank North<br />
<strong>Boston</strong> Celtics/Stay In School<br />
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