John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science School Web Site: www.obryant.us Contact for more information Steven Sullivan, Headmaster Phone: (617) 635-9932 Email: ssullivan@boston.k12.ma.us Phone: (617) 635-9932 Average class size: 28 Theme(s): The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science is a diverse, supportive community of learners that engages in a rigorous and comprehensive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program integrated with Humanities. Our college-preparatory exam school enables our students to reach their full potential and become leaders who will shape the direction of society. Please check all that apply: ___ K-12 X 7-12 ___ HS � Small School � Pilot School � School with small learning communities X Exam School � Tech./Voc. School � Horace Mann Charter School � Special Program Any special application processes: Students are admitted in grades 7, 9, and 10 only. Admission is based upon a student’s score on the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), taken in grades 6, 8, and 9 as well as prior academic record (grade-point average). Wh What makes your school unique? Sp Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Formerly known as <strong>Boston</strong> Technical High School, we “Gateway to the LMA” – special “school-within-a- are one of <strong>Boston</strong>’s three examination schools. Our school” partnership with the institutions of the school now bears the name of John D. O’Bryant, a BPS Longwood Medical and Academic Area (e.g., Brigham educator and the first African-American elected to the and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, <strong>Boston</strong> School Committee. Children’s Hospital <strong>Boston</strong>, Harvard Medical School, Only examination school that mirrors student population Wheelock College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, of BPS Simmons College, etc.) for students beginning in the 9 Our students continue to perform exceptionally well on the MCAS in grades 7, 8, and 10 consistently exceeding the district and state averages. 97% of our Grade 10 students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring 2012 Mathematics MCAS and 98% of our Grade 10 students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring 2010 ELA MCAS. Advanced Placement classes offered for various courses. We send 91% of our graduates directly to postsecondary institutions, including world-class universities such as Harvard, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, Morehouse, Smith, Spelman, Wellesley, Tufts, BC, and BU th grade. “Engineering, Arts, Science, and Technology” – special elective pathway that partners with Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Enrichment programs include: Harvard Crimson Academy, Upward Bound Program (through various institutions), Summer Search Program, MIT Science of Baseball Summer Program, among others. On campus music program (classes and after school) through the Roland Hayes School of Music. Numerous opportunities available Private Industry Council (PIC) through <strong>Boston</strong> Extra-Curricular and sports activities: We offer a wide-range of extra-curricular activities including the following clubs & organizations: Amnesty International, Anime Club, Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Bridge Building Club, <strong>Boston</strong>-Area Youth Organizing Project (BYOP), Cape Verdean Culture Club, Environmental Club, Fashion Club, FIRST Robotics Team (high school), Foodies Club, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA), Haitian Culture Club, Hip-Hop Dance, History and Debate Club, Key Club, LEGO Robotics Team (middle school), Machine Science, Mock Trial, MVP, National Honor Society, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), United States Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), NJROTC Drill Team, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), OB Pride Club, O’Bryant Edition (school newspaper), Paw Prints (literary magazine), Ski and Snowboard Club, Step Squad, Student Council, Students without Borders, Talented and Gifted (TAG),Volunteer Club, and Yearbook (middle school and high school), Yoga Club. We field very competitive varsity (and some junior varsity and club) athletic teams that consistently win or are in contention for the City Championship in their respective sport and which also qualify for the MIAA state tournament. They include: Football, Soccer (Boys & Girls), Cross Country, Volleyball (Boys & Girls), Basketball (Boys & Girls), Hockey, Tennis (Boys & Girls), Swimming (Co-Ed), Indoor Track & Field (Boys & Girls), Outdoor Track & Field (Boys & Girls), Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, Rowing (through Row- <strong>Boston</strong> and Amphibious Achievement), and Squash (through Squashbusters). School awards or honors of note: Gold Medal (2012) from US News and World Report, “America’s Best High <strong>Schools</strong>” Blue Ribbon Award (2010) one of just three public high schools in the state of Massachusetts recognized that year as a “high performing school” by the United States Department of Education Siemens Award for Advanced Placement Vanguard Award for outstanding Advanced Placement educational program from MassInsight 64
MCAS MAILING ADDRESS: 175 WEST BOUNDARY ROAD WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 PHONE: (617) 635-8157 EILEEN NASH, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:35 AM – 2:35 PM ZONE: WEST <strong>SCHOOL</strong> SIZE BY GRADE 6 th Grade: 116 8 th Grade: 95 7 th Grade: 93 Total School Size: 657 OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 95.0% Special Education: 18.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2 to 1 ELA Proficiency Rate: 56%** 10 46 32 12 Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Failing OHRENBERGER <strong>SCHOOL</strong> MATH Proficiency Rate: 41%** 16 25 36 23 Hispanic Asian How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>Public</strong> School Selection Form. 2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013. <strong>SCHOOL</strong> POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) 3.8 51.8 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 2.6 25.3 16.1 African American White 65