NEXT STOP: MIDDLE SCHOOL - Boston Public Schools
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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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