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Orchard Gardens Pilot School<br />

906 Albany Street<br />

Roxbury, MA 02119<br />

617-635-1656<br />

Contact for more information:<br />

Andrew J. Bott, Principal<br />

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

Ben Rockoff, Academy Director<br />

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

Sarah White, Guidance Counselor<br />

swhite4@boston.k12.ma.us<br />

617-635-1656 x 116<br />

Please check the<br />

box that applies:<br />

X K-8<br />

___ K-12<br />

___Middle School<br />

___ MS-HS<br />

___ Other<br />

Average Class Size: 20 students<br />

Theme:<br />

A rigorous academic experience provided in an environment that values and celebrates strong relationships<br />

between students, staff, families and community.<br />

What makes your school unique?<br />

Orchard Gardens is a welcoming, vibrant, neighborhood centered school where students are striving to<br />

demonstrate high achievement and mastery in all academic content areas including the arts. We believe that<br />

children perform better academically and socially when their families and communities are involved in their<br />

education and their lives. Our nearly 800 students are taught to be independent thinkers and learners. Our<br />

modern school facility provides an environment that is clean, safe, and welcoming to children, families, and<br />

members of all communities. We have a large gymnasium, auditorium, dance studio, two art rooms, a music<br />

room and outdoor athletic practice fields. Electives include Dance, Art, Theatre and Music (woodwind, brass,<br />

percussion and string).<br />

Special opportunities for students:<br />

All students in 6 th , 7 th and 8 th grade students receive an additional four hours of instruction each day - Monday<br />

through Thursday – through our partnerships with Citizen <strong>Schools</strong> and City Year. Students also participate in<br />

expanded learning opportunities over the summer on Thompson Island.<br />

After-School/Extra Curricular Activities<br />

Activities include Baseball, Basketball (boys and girls), Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball, Soccer (boys and<br />

girls) and Track and Field (boys and girls).<br />

We have after-school partnership with Citizen <strong>Schools</strong>, City Year, Orchard Gardens Community Center and<br />

Vine Street Community Center.<br />

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