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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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