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Mission Hill K-8 Pilot School 20 Child Street Carolina Street Ramp Entrance School Web Site (if any): missionhillschool.org Contact for more information (name/email/phone): Dani Coleman dcoleman@missionhillschool.org 617 635-6384 x210 Average class size: Fewer than 20 with two adults in most classrooms K-8 Classrooms: Multi-age; students remain with their teacher for two years Systems of Belief: Habits of Mind and Work Themes on a four year cycle: Tainos, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt Themes on a two year cycle: Physical Science and Life Science Focus: Project Based/Experiential learning where students learn by doing Please check the box that applies: X K0-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other (explain) Any special application processes: Follow the BPS registration format. To secure a seat every family must meet with either the principal or a designated staff member for a tour and orientation. What makes your school unique? Small school with performance based graduation policy, where the student is an active partner in her or his own learning. Students are expected to demonstrate what they know. External partnerships support our mission and vision. A few examples of the organizations we work with include: The Farm School, Tufts University, Mass College of Art and Design, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston Nature Center, Urban Voices and Boston Partners in Education. We are committed to the arts and ensuring that students experience performances and perform their own work often. Finally, we are an inclusive diverse community that is anti-racist, anti-homophobic and honors the voice of different views that our community members bring. Special opportunities for students: Visual arts and music instruction Frequent field trips Playing a role in School Leadership Internships in community organizations during middle school Friday Share – Every Friday morning the school holds community sing-along, share student work and acknowledge of acts of kindness Before/After-school and extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Before and after school programs are run by Mission Hill staff along with support from local community organizations. Some of the activities students engage in are swimming, arts instruction, basketball, snowboarding, and academic support. In addition, we offer wellness workshops on a six week rotation during school hours, which cover health and physical education. Choices include tennis, meditation, biking, dancing salsa, and/or playing movement games. Awards or honors of note: NAEYC accredited. School of Best Practice by Annenberg Institute and Exemplary School, National Exhibition Month. The school is a member of the Coalition of Essential Schools and recently received recognition as one of the Healthiest Schools in Massachusetts. 60
MAILING ADDRESS: 1 WORRELL ST. DORCHESTER, MA 02122 PHONE: (617) 635-8781 KAREN CAHILL, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM ZONE: EAST MCAS SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 6 th Grade: 152 8 th Grade: 87 7 th Grade: 96 Total School Size: 918 OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 95.6% Special Education: 15.4% Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3 to 1 ELA Proficiency Rate: 55% 9 46 30 15 Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Failing MURPHY K-8 MATH Proficiency Rate: 47% 16 31 29 23 Hispanic Asian How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form. 2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013. SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) 25.3 19.6 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 2.3 24.7 27.3 African American White 61
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Page 17 and 18: MAILING ADDRESS: 493 CENTRE STREET
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Page 21 and 22: MAILING ADDRESS: 60 GLENMONT ROAD B
Page 23 and 24: MAILING ADDRESS: 28 WALKER STREET C
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Page 35 and 36: MAILING ADDRESS: 131 WALNUT AVENUE
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Page 39 and 40: MAILING ADDRESS: 105 CUMMINS HIGHWA
Page 41 and 42: MCAS MAILING ADDRESS: 40 ARMINGTON
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Page 45 and 46: MAILING ADDRESS: 77 LAWRENCE AVENUE
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Page 79 and 80: MAILING ADDRESS: 205 ROXBURY STREET
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Page 83 and 84: MAILING ADDRESS: 312 BORDER STREET
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