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Richard J. Murphy K-8 School<br />

1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122<br />

Contact for more information:<br />

Jonna Casey Tel: 617-635-8781<br />

Jcasey2@boston.k12.ma.us<br />

Average class size: 22 approx.<br />

Any special application processes: Regular application process<br />

What makes your school unique?<br />

AVID college preparation program<br />

Before school, after school and summer school programs<br />

Community Music Center of <strong>Boston</strong><br />

MCAS preparation<br />

ISEE preparation<br />

Foreign language program<br />

Highly qualified teachers<br />

Swim, art, physical education, theater and computer<br />

Special opportunities for students:<br />

Academic and enrichment programming<br />

<strong>Boston</strong> Ballet<br />

Spanish instruction<br />

Please check the<br />

box that applies:<br />

X K-8<br />

___ K-12<br />

___ Middle School<br />

___ MS-HS<br />

___ Other<br />

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

Community Learning Initiative – a neighborhood partnership between the Murphy School, Adams Street<br />

Library and the Leahy-Holloran Community Center<br />

Prime Time Before and After School programs and Summer Stars program<br />

Musical Instrument and Choral Instruction<br />

Intramural and interscholastic sports<br />

Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Double Dutch Instruction<br />

Fit Kids – Before School Physical Fitness Program<br />

Awards or honors of note:<br />

National Distinguished Title 1 School, U.S. Department of Education<br />

Commonwealth COMPASS School, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education<br />

Vanguard School, Mass Insight<br />

Lead School for Science, <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />

DELTA Triumph Award – after school programming<br />

MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – 21 st Century Community Learning Center<br />

Exemplary Grant – Prime Time After School<br />

National Health And Wellness Award<br />

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