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Donald McKay K-8 School<br />

122 Cottage Street<br />

East <strong>Boston</strong>, MA 02128<br />

Contact for more information:<br />

Marco Curnen, Principal<br />

(617) 635-6804<br />

Average class size: Approximately 20<br />

Any special application processes: No.<br />

Please check the<br />

box that applies:<br />

X K-8<br />

___ K-12<br />

___Middle School<br />

___ MS-HS<br />

___ Other<br />

What makes your school unique?<br />

Focus on providing all students with an excellent education that prepares them for higher education<br />

Art, music, science, computer, and physical education classes<br />

A staff-developed literacy model that takes into consideration the specific needs of each student,<br />

including English as a second language<br />

An Instructional Leadership Team for teachers to communicate about academic expectations across<br />

grade levels<br />

Special education programs that aim to include students in regular classrooms<br />

A welcoming environment for all families and an active parent council<br />

A computer lab and library<br />

Active partnerships with organizations including the Museum of Fine Arts, <strong>Boston</strong> Celtics, and <strong>Boston</strong><br />

Partners in Education.<br />

Universal free lunch and breakfast<br />

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:<br />

After school programs provided by the YMCA, America SCORES <strong>Boston</strong> soccer, Playworks, and Let’s Get<br />

Moving<br />

Awards or honors of note:<br />

Selected as a Massachusetts Compass Exemplary School<br />

Selected as a National Title I Distinguished School<br />

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