NEXT STOP: MIDDLE SCHOOL Your BPS guide to making your next school choice 2013 - 2014

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Next Stop: Middle School 2013 - 2014

Table of Contents Glossary of Terms

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School Choice

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Academic Programs

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Sample Registration Form

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School Selection Checklist

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School Data Sources

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School Profiles

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BPS Registration & School Choice Resources

East Zone Family Resource Center 1216 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester (617) 635-8015

West Zone Family Resource Center 515 Hyde Park Ave, Roslindale (617) 635-8040

North Zone Family Resource Center 75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury (617) 635-9010

Office of Welcome Services 26 Court Street, Boston (617) 635-6751

Additional Questions? Visit the BPS Registration website at www.bostonpublicschools.org/register

Next Stop: Middle School 2013-2014 was created by the BPS Office of Welcome Services

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Attendance Rate: Attendance rate indicates the average percentage of days in attendance for students enrolled in a Boston public school. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS): Shows percent of students at each performance level for the current year. Also included is the school’s total “proficiency rate” for Math and ELA, that is, the percentage of students who achieved either proficient or advanced performance levels. School Size by Grade: Indicates the total number of students in each grade and the school. School Population by Race/Ethnicity: Indicates the percent of enrollment by race/ethnicity, rounded to the nearest tenth. Definitions (as of October 1, 2012). African American or Black: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent. Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. Multi-race, Non-Hispanic: A person selecting more than one racial category and non-Hispanic. Native American: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

Special Education: Indicates the percent of enrollment that have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Student/Teacher Ratio: The student enrollment as of October 1 to the total number of teachers.

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SCHOOL CHOICE Students may choose schools in their school zone (East, North, West) or across zones if the school is located with 1.5 miles from their home. Citywide schools are also open to all students, regardless of where they reside in Boston.

Types of Schools and Programs Middle Schools Middle Schools are typically stand alone schools that offer educational opportunities for students in grades six, seven and eight. They are often larger than elementary schools and provide opportunities for students graduating from an elementary school to attend a bigger school with more and new students. Dearborn Middle School (North) Edwards Middle School (North) Frederick Pilot Middle School (West) The Harbor School (East) Irving Middle School (West) Rogers Middle School (East) Timilty Middle School (Citywide) UP Academy Charter School of Boston (Citywide)

K-8 Schools K-8 Schools include middle school grades; however, because students are guaranteed a space in their own school, there are fewer spaces available in these schools for new students. Boston Teachers Union K-8 School (West) Curley K-8 School (West) Dever-McCormack K-8 School (East) Edison K-8 School (North) Eliot K-8 School (North) Gardner Pilot Academy* Greenwood (Sarah) K-8 School (East) Hernández K-8 School (Citywide) Higginson/Lewis K-8 School (West) Hurley K-8 School (North) Jackson-Mann K-8 School (North) Kilmer K-8 School (West) King K-8 School (West) Lee School

Lyndon K-8 School (West) Lyon K-8 School (North) McKay K-8 School (North) Mildred Avenue K-8 School (East) Mission Hill K-8 School (North*) Murphy K-8 School (East) Ohrenberger School (West) Orchard Gardens K-8 School (North) Perry K-8 School (East) Roosevelt K-8 School (East) Tobin K-8 School (North) Umana Academy (North) Warren/Prescott K-8 School (North) Young Achievers Science & Mathematics K-8 School (East)

*Growing to K-8, currently accepting 6th and 7th grades.

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K-12 and 6-12 Schools A few schools have expanded or merged to create schools with grades six through twelve. A benefit to these schools includes a continuous track through high school. They are as follows: Lyon K-8 School & Lyon High School (North) Quincy Elementary and Quincy Upper Schools (North) TechBoston Academy (East)

Pilot and In-District Charter Schools Pilot schools and BPS in-district charter schools are included in the school district but have control over their own budget, staffing, curriculum, etc. This allows these schools increased flexibility in school staffing and organization. Some of these schools require a separate application process. There are 7 pilot or in-district charter schools at the middle or K-8 level: BTU K-8 School Frederick Middle School Harbor School Hernández K-8 School Lyndon K-8 School Lyon K-10 School (grades 9-10) Mission Hill K-8 School Orchard Gardens K-8 School Quincy Upper School TechBoston Academy UP Academy Young Achievers Science & Math K-8 School

Exam Schools There are three citywide exam schools in the Boston Public Schools. All three schools accept new students for grades seven and nine. The O’Bryant School also accepts a few new students for grade 10. Students are admitted to the exam schools based on a combined score that includes results of an entrance test, called the Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE), and their grade point average (GPA). The ISEE and the GPA are each worth 50% of the score. The ISEE is administered every year in early November. The three exam schools are: Boston Latin School Boston Latin Academy  O’Bryant School of Math & Science

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The AVID Program AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination, and is offered in certain schools from grades 4 through 12. In grades 6-12, an AVID elective class is designed to meet the educational and social needs of students “in the middle” – average students who have the potential to succeed in college through hard work and individual determination. Some special components of AVID include:   

A strong academic focus and rigorous course of study. A solid academic and social support network that expects and rewards hard work, perseverance, and academic achievement. A tutorial component – AVID trained tutors are often college-age

AVID is available at these schools:           

Harbor School Higginson/Lewis K-8 School Irving Middle School King K-8 School Murphy K-8 School Ohrenberger School Quincy Upper School Rogers Middle School Timilty Middle School Tobin K-8 School Umana/Alighieri K-8 School

Advanced Work Class (AWC) Advanced Work Class is a full-time program for students in grades four, five and six that provides an accelerated academic curriculum for highly motivated and academically capable students. Coursework is challenging and students are expected to complete more school work and more home study. New sixth grade students are invited to AWC based on results of a standardized test taken in the fall of fifth grade. This test is the Terra Nova 3, Basic Survey Test or, for native Spanish speakers, the SUPERA test. Schools with grade six AWC programs include:  Curley K-8 School  Dearborn Middle School  Edison K-8 School  Irving Middle School  Jackson/Mann K-8 School  King K-8 School  Lee School  McCormack Middle School  Murphy K-8 School  Ohrenberger School  Quincy Upper School  Rogers Middle School  Timilty Middle School  Umana/Alighieri K-8 School

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Sample School Registration Form

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Sample School Registration Form (Reverse Side)

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A Checklist for Choosing Schools When checking out high schools, consider the following as you decide which ones are the best options for you: School Name

School Name

School Name

Important questions to consider What are the school’s student achievement data, such as MCAS results, AYP status, promotion and graduation rates, and percentage of graduates going on to college? Does the school have a special admissions process? (All of BPS’s exam schools and some of the small schools do.) What is the school’s curriculum and style of teaching? Which special education programs, language programs, Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses are available? What services and programs are available for students who need extra academic support or counseling? Where is the school located? (High school students who attend schools more than 2 miles from home receive MBTA passes.) What are the opportunities for parent involvement? What is the size of the school? What is the school’s environment like? What are the school’s hours? What athletic programs, clubs, tutoring, and/or other afterschool activities does the school have? What are the facilities like? Is there a gym, library, pool, auditorium, music and art studios? How diverse are the students and faculty? Add your own questions here.

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SCHOOL PROFILE DATA The data included in the following school profiles is compiled from several sources including The Massachusetts State Department of Education, Boston Public Schools, and the individual schools. The data is reported as follows:

Indicator

Academic Year

School Size (Enrollment) Attendance Rate Special Education Student-Teacher Ratio MCAS Proficiency Rates School Population by Race/Ethnicity

2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012

Data from The Massachusetts State Department of Education can also be viewed at http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/help/data.aspx.

Please Note: In December, the Boston School Committee will vote on recommendations that may involve reprogramming, or the creation of new programs to meet the academic needs of students. Some of these changes could take effect in September 2013. Therefore, listings included in this guide are subject to change. As of the publication of this guide (November 2012), these schools are still available as middle school options. To update your list of school choices, please visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/register and click on “What Are My Schools”.

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BOSTON LATIN ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: 205 TOWNSEND STREET DORCHESTER, MA 02121 PHONE: (617) 635-9957 EMILIA PASTOR, HEADMASTER HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:40 PM ZONE: CITYWIDE

How to Apply: Acceptance is based on a combination of ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam ) test scores, & GPA in Math and ELA.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 7th Grade: 296 10th Grade: 258 8th Grade: 276 11th Grade: 260 th 9 Grade: 309 12th Grade: 281 Total School Size: 1,680

To be eligible, students need to have taken the ISEE Exam on November 3, 2012.

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 95.1% Special Education: 1.6% Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.0 to 1

MCAS

ELA

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 83%

Proficiency Rate: 99%

2 7

Advanced

7 2

Proficient

1

Needs Improvement

1 6

0

Failing

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4 3 4 0

Hispanic

Asian

20.0

22.0

27.2

African American

28.5 1.4

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Please check all that apply: ___ K-12 X 7-12 ___ HS  Small School  Pilot School  School with small learning communities X Exam School

Boston Latin Academy School Web Site: www.latinacademy.org Contact for more information: Phone: 617-635-9957 Guidance phone: 617-635-9961 Fax: 617-635-6696 Email: [email protected]

Average class size: 30 Theme(s): Boston Latin Academy is an exam school for students in grades 7 through 12.

Any special application processes: All students are required to take the ISEE exam prior to entry. The exam is offered in the 6th and 8th grade to all eligible students.

What makes your school unique? The students of Boston Latin Academy, their families, and the faculty share a commitment of excellence. Our curriculum, while rooted in the study of the classics, liberal arts, and fine arts, has been developed to ensure that all students are well prepared for success in college and life. Students are encouraged to appreciate the ideas and practices expressed in the classics and to recognize the evolving continuum between them and the complex, ever-changing challenges of society. While appreciating the classics, we also use data-based research to inform and re-imagine our curriculum as we strive to make it match our 21st century student base of engaged learners. We seek to challenge our students with a rigorous curriculum while, at the same time, providing them with the scaffolds to succeed. Throughout, we value giving back to the rich and diverse communities of Boston from which our students come.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.):

Boston Latin Academy offers a myriad of opportunities for the college bound student and all of our students go on to college. We have many Honors and Advanced Placement courses across all disciplines. In addition to a classics based curriculum, BLA offers music, art and a theater arts program. We have an exemplary peer tutoring program for all subjects. BLA also has many on-site jobs, summer programs, community service opportunities, and college fairs that provide opportunities for our students to be active outside the classroom.

Sports Activities:

Football Volleyball Hockey

Extra Curricular Activities

Japanese Culture Club GSA Step Squad Jabberwock (publication) Drama Greenhouse Club Certamen Model United Nations

Soccer Baseball Track

Swimming Basketball Softball

Recycling Club Tag School newspaper Girls League Classics League Alianza Latina Big Sister Program SPARK

Tennis Step

Math club Robotics Debate Choir Muslim Student Association Band Peer Tutoring

School awards or honors of note:

2007 – America’s Best High Schools, U.S. News and World Report 2008 – Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction, CollegeBoard AP 2008 – Advanced Placement Scholars with Honor, CollegeBoard AP 2008 – National Achievement Scholarship Program, CollegeBoard AP 2008 – National Merit Commended Students, College Board AP 2008 - Boston Globe Jerry Nason Memorial Award for Overall Excellence 2009- America's Best High Schools, U.S. News and World Report 2010 -Fidelity Futurestage Award for Music, Fidelity Investments 2010 – National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Department of Education 2010 - America's Best High Schools, U.S. News and World Report 2011-12 - First in state in 10th grade MCAS English and Math scored

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BOSTON LATIN SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 78 AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR BOSTON, MA 02115 PHONE: (617) 635-8895 LYNNE MOONEY TETA, HEADMASTER HOURS: 7:45 AM – 2:15 PM ZONE: CITYWIDE

How to Apply: Acceptance is based on a combination of ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam ) test scores, & GPA in Math and ELA.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 7th Grade: 380 10th Grade: 406 th 8 Grade: 404 11th Grade: 386 9th Grade: 386 12th Grade: 390 Total School Size: 2,352

To be eligible, students need to have taken the ISEE Exam on November 3, 2012.

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 96.3% Special Education: 1.2% Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1

MATH

MCAS

ELA

Proficiency Rate: 96%

Proficiency Rate: 98%

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Advanced

65

56

Proficient

2

Needs Improvement

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0

Failing

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31

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

9.4

28.6

11.6

African American

48.0 2.4

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Boston Latin School School Web Site: www.bls.org Contact for more information: Jonathan Mulhern, Assistant Head Master Phone: 617-635-8895 ext. 120 Email: [email protected]

Average class size: 29 Theme(s): Boston Latin School seeks to ground its students in a contemporary classical education as preparation for successful college studies, responsible and engaged citizenship and a rewarding life.

Any special application processes: Students must take the ISEE Exam during 6th grade or 8th grade to be admitted the following fall. In addition, grades in English and Math from the previous year and half the current year are used in the calculation.

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

What makes your school unique? As the nation’s oldest school, Boston Latin has prepared the youth of Boston for college success and competitiveness in the world since 1635. Our graduates include five signers of the Declaration of Independence, Leonard Bernstein and Ralph Waldo Emerson. More recently, the founders of Stop & Shop, the CEO of Shaw’s Supermarket, the owner of Roche Brothers, the owner of Viacom and the founder of Qualcomm also graduated from the Latin School. Moreover, hundreds of our graduates have gone on to become business leaders, research scientists, lawyers, doctors, educators, and public officials.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): We have a host of fellowships and internships including the John William Ward Public Service Fellowship for interests in Government, the Julius Babbitt Fellowship for interests in non-profit work and the Seevak Fellowship for interests in peace and social justice.

Extra-Curricular and sports activities: We have a host of clubs and activities for all interests from a Fashion and Talent Club, Step Squad and Spoken Word Club to the American Red Cross, school newspaper and literary magazine. Sports include football, baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball, hockey, indoor and outdoor track, golf, crew, swimming, and basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, tennis, sailing, and cross-country. While all sports are offered at the Varsity level, some sports are offered at the freshman and Junior Varsity level as well. All sports are open regardless of gender, but some sports do not have a gender specific team.

School awards or honors of note: President Bush visited Boston Latin in 2002 to promote his NCLB legislation. BLS finished 1st in both the English and Math MCAS results in 2011. The U.S. Secretary of Education has designated Boston Latin School as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2012. This award acknowledges our efforts to ensure that every child attains high levels of academic performance. We have demonstrated that, working together, parents, teachers, staff, administrators, and community leaders can motivate all students to reach their full potential.

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BOSTON TEACHERS UNION K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS:

How to Apply:

25 WALK HILL STREET JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130 PHONE: (617) 635-7717 BERTA BERRIZ & BETSY DRINAN, CO-TEACHER LEADERS HOURS: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM ZONE: WEST

1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form. 2.) Turn selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 54 8th Grade: 58 th 7 Grade: 50 Total School Size: 311

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 95.6% Special Education: 20.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 48%**

Proficiency Rate: 31%**

5 43 43

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

6 25

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

44.7

1.6

African American

15.1 2.3

42

36.3

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

9

Failing

26

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Boston Teachers Union School 25 Walk Hill Street, Jamaica Plain, MA. 02130 Phone: 617-635-7717 Fax: 617-635-6982

Current Grades K1 – Grade 8

Co-Lead Teachers

Schedule 8:15 Breakfast 8:30 School Day Begins 3:00 Dismissal

Berta Rosa Berriz Lower School [email protected] [email protected]

Betsy Drinan Upper School [email protected] [email protected]

Average class size: 22-26 Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique? The Boston Teachers Union School seeks to educate students to high standards and help them reach their educational potential and become capable, caring, engaged citizens. We aim to provide all students with a rigorous and wide-ranging liberal arts education in an inclusive, democratic, nurturing and safe environment that welcomes families and capitalizes on the expertise of excellent teachers. The BTU School is a teacher-run school with two teacher-leaders and faculty working together to make important decisions regarding the school. We believe that unleashing the potential of teachers is the best way to provide a wide-ranging, high-quality education to all of our scholars. Collaboratively, the faculty develops an innovative and rigorous curriculum for our scholars as well as a professional growth program for teachers and associate teachers that include a peer observation component. The BTU School emphasizes involving the whole family, providing educational opportunities and other social and related services for students and their family members. The school has a longer school day, and involves outside agencies with a long-term goal of providing more services, including health and social services. In addition to a rigorous academic program, the Union School currently offers Music, Art and Spanish as a World Language to scholars. Ongoing student assessment, intervention and academic support ensure achievement for each and every scholar.

Simmons College Partnership

The professional development partnership with Simmons provides opportunities for teachers from both the school and the college to engage in self-reflective practice. Social work, graduate health studies and library science students are involved with the BTU students and the school community. The partnership serves as an opportunity to provide a school environment that enhances student learning, teacher learning, research and practice.

Special opportunities for students: Daily organized recess with Playworks Coach and weekly sessions that emphasize cooperation and fun. Weekly Family Newsletter sent home in the Family Communication Folder. Partnerships with the Arboretum, Literacy Collaborative, Open Circle, Boston Harbor Connects, e Inc, MOVE, SCORE, Tribal Rhythms, Circles, Hyde Park YMCA Teen Center and New England Home for Little Wanderers. Two Family Conference Days per year

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:

YMCA of Boston, Hyde Park Branch, provides after school programming for all students including K1 until 5:45 on a sliding fee basis. Contact: Victoria George, 617-361-3200 or [email protected] After School Enrichment activities offered including yoga, art, sports, magazine club, instrumental music, tutoring and more .

Student Body

There are 320 students enrolled in SY 2012-2013. We are a single strand school from K1- Grade 5. The upper school has two classes at each grade level (6-8). The student population is 38% Latino, 36% Black, 21% White, 2% Asian and 3% other. 19% of our student body receives special education services including 12 students served in our Primary Transition Program.

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CURLEY K-8 (UPPER) SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 493 CENTRE STREET JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130 PHONE: (617) 635-8176 JEFFREY SLATER, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM ZONE: WEST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 6th

8th

Grade: 101 7th Grade: 95 Total School Size: 799

2.) Turn selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

Grade: 92

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 93.3% Special Education: 23.2% Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.7 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 44%

Proficiency Rate: 33%

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7 =

Advanced

37

Proficient

28

Needs Improvement

31

27

Failing

36

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SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

58.7

2.1

19.4

African American

17.0 2.8

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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The Curley K-8 School Lower School – 40 Pershing Road Jamaica Plain, mass. 02130 (Grades K0 – 2) Upper School - 493 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA. 02l30 (Grades 3 – 8)

Contact for more information:

Jeff Slater, Principal [email protected] 617-635-8176

Average class size: 22-25 Theme(s): Whole School-Whole Child Any special application processes: None

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other (explain)

What makes your school unique?

Our collective focus on whole school-whole child aims to support our students’ academic and social/emotional needs. We have an extensive Student Support Team that includes an outstanding guidance counselor with personal connections to the greater Jamaica Plain community, the Rally Program, and the Curley Consortium. We also have access to a wide range of school-based and community-based professional counseling services. Our school newspaper, The Curley Chronicle, is one component of our amazing arts and enrichment department. Hyde Square Task Force’s Learn Through Dance professional dancers enhance our in-school dance program. Our music and instrumental program is strengthened by our VH-1 Save the Music grant and through our partnership with Community Music. Our theatre and visual arts program puts on a variety of exciting shows and performances throughout the year. In partnership with Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), we are happy to be a part of the Healthy Meals Initiative. The new program features a professional chef cooking at our school, and educates our cafeteria manager about healthier ways to prepare and present meals that are both nutritious and delicious.

Special opportunities for students:

As a Step-Up school, we have the great fortune of having formalized partnerships with area universities to supplement our academic programming. Students from Northeastern University visit the school regularly to provide individual and wholeclass support. Our students also have access to the University of Massachusetts Summer Program, Northeastern University’s Summer Program, Alvin Ailey Camp, and our before-school academic program. Our students also have the opportunity to visit local universities to explore and participate in hands-on, experiential learning. One of these opportunities includes a visit to Harvard Medical School. To further support our students’ academic achievement, we have partnered with Outward Bound and Boston Harbor Islands/Thompson Island to provide our students with multi-day and overnight experiential learning experiences. For the past several years, we have taken a select group of students to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands during school vacation to participate in service learning projects with the Boys and Girls Club. Activities such as this not only support students’ individual personal growth, but also enhance our overall school climate and community.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities:

The Curley offers a variety of homework initiatives, SES tutoring, HOPE tutoring and mentoring program for grades 5 & 6, DARE Dance for grade 5, exam school preparation, and intramural sports that include: basketball, soccer, and track and field. We plan on offering baseball this spring. Our new Curley After School Program (CASP) started this school year, and includes a wide range of opportunities for students that includes: Dance, band, sports activities, media arts, festival arts, structured play, Project Alerta, and much more!

Awards or honors of note: VH-1 Save the Music Grant Boston Youth Environmental Network GOAL Grant Award Quest Adventures Service Learning Grant Alliance for a Healthier Generation Grant Boston Public Schools Arts Expansion @ EdVestors Grant

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DEARBORN MIDDLE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 35 GREENVILLE STREET ROXBURY, MA 02119 PHONE: (617) 635-8412 JOSE DUARTE, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 7:30 AM – 2:10 PM ZONE: NORTH

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 76 8th Grade: 83 7th Grade: 87 Total School Size: 246

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 92.8% Special Education: 13.1% Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.2 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 26%

Proficiency Rate: 25%

3

Advanced

10

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

23

Proficient

15

41

Needs Improvement

27

33

Failing

48

24.8

2.4

66.3

African American

2.8 2.4

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Dearborn Middle School 35 Greenville St, Roxbury, MA. 02119

Contact for more information: José P. Duarte, Principal 617-635-8412

Average class size:

22

What makes your school unique?

Please check the box that applies: ___ K-8 ___ K-12 X Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Diverse students and staff Advanced work classes including AWC for grade 6 and Algebra 1 for grade 8 Free on-site after school program led by City Year and MATHPOWER (2:45-5:00) Visual and performing arts programs Nurturing and safe learning environment where we teach and model our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Citizenship State-of-the-art technology including the Raytheon/Boston Celtics computer lab School uniform policy (required) Extended school day with academic enrichment programs for all students Cape Verdean bilingual program with 3 hours per day of intensive English instruction for newcomers Outdoor classroom including school garden 98 percent of teachers are state certified in the subjects they teach and are prepared to serve students with diverse needs 98 percent of teaching staff has earned a master’s degree or higher Free breakfast and lunch for all students College and Career Center

Special opportunities for students: Technology Goes Home for students and families LIVE Sisters - life coaching and student mentoring during the school day Free tutoring for math and English Exam School test prep Academic Enrichment classes during school vacation and on Saturdays Student Government and Student Leadership Council Student Science Fair supported by Museum of Science

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: MATHPOWER/ City Year after school tutoring program Basketball Soccer Baseball Track Volleyball Intramural sports

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EDISON K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 60 GLENMONT ROAD BRIGHTON, MA 02135 PHONE: (617) 635-8436 MARY DRISCOLL, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:25 AM – 2:25 PM ZONE: NORTH

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 135 8th Grade: 98 7th Grade: 112 Total School Size: 838

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 93.0% Special Education: 21.0% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 38%

Proficiency Rate: 35%

4

Advanced

13

34

Proficient

35

Needs Improvement

33

28

Failing

33

22

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

45.9

11.1

27.6

African American

12.2 2.0

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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The Thomas Edison K-8 School 60 Glenmont Road Brighton, MA 02135

Contact for more information: Mary Driscoll/ [email protected]/ 617-635-8436

Average class size: 25 Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique?

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

The Edison school is the only Boston Symphony Orchestra Academy School in BPS! Our partnership with the BSO is helping us build an arts integrated curriculum that includes vocal and instrumental instruction for all students as well as theater arts and dance. We use music to weave together the community, celebrating our diverse cultures and our collective accomplishments with song. Our partnerships with Boston College, Emmanuel College, Boston University and Lesley University provide student teachers and classroom volunteers in most classrooms.

Special opportunities for students: 8th grade Leadership Team Instruction in band and string instruments Performing Art Strand for grades 7 and 8 Lunchtime enrichment groups AWC classes in grades 4 – 6 Recess for middle school students as part of our School Wellness Plan

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Steppingstone College Success Academy Community Learning Initiative Site Jackson Mann Community Center Afterschool New England Scores West End House Music, Chorus Play works Art and science club Basketball Track

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EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 28 WALKER STREET CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129 PHONE: (617) 635-8516 LEO FLANAGAN JR., PRINCIPAL HOURS: M-TH, 7:20 AM – 4:15 PM FRI, 7:20 AM – 11:40 AM ZONE: NORTH

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 173 8th Grade: 180 th 7 Grade: 181 Total School Size: 534

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 93.2% Special Education: 27.7% Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.5 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 54%

Proficiency Rate: 32%

3 51 32 13

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

5 27

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

59.9

13.5

27

African American

8.2 1.1

40

16.9

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Edwards Middle School 28 Walker Street Charlestown, MA 02129

Contact for more information: Leo Flanagan, Principal 617-635-8516

Average class size: 25

Please check the box that applies: ___ K-8 ___ K-12 X Middle School ___ MS-HS X Special Program: Expanded Learning Time

Theme(s): Academic Excellence, Performing Arts and Youth Leadership. Expanded Learning Time for all students which afford advanced opportunities in both academics and enrichment programs.

Any special application processes: Standard Boston Public School Process

What makes your school unique? We have an Expanded School Day which gives our students more time to focus on academics and enrichment opportunities. Our 8th graders scored as one of the highest in the District on the MCAS for Math, ELA, and Science. Our students become members of a team of teachers. We have a Sheltered English Immersion Program for Spanish and Chinese Students. Our band students were chosen to perform with Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor, Keith Lockhart. Some of our partnerships include Harvard, Boston College, Boston University, Boston Ballet, Boston Sports Museum, Boston Partners in Education, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Community Music Center, Citizen Schools, New England Scores Soccer, Medicine Wheel, Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, Bird Street Community Center, Charlestown MGH Health Center.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Sixth grade students all participate in the Citizen Schools programs which includes apprentices in a great variety of careers, field trips and leadership training. Our students achieve greater acceptance at the Boston Arts Academy due to their preparation here at the Edwards. Many of our students are accepted into the Stepping Stones Program College Prep Program as well as the C5 Camp Leadership Program.

Extra-Curricular and sports activities: Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming, cheerleading, breakdance, dance, stepping, band, musical theater, band, anime, broadcast news, fashion design, leadership programs, and art are a sample of our extracurricular offerings.

School awards or honors of note: Prize Winner for School on the Move Edvestors Prize 2011-2012, Featured on the Sundance Channel 2012, Featured in New York Times 2011, Featured in Education Week 2007, Featured in Harvard Graduate School of Education Magazine 2009, Pamela Trefler School Partner Award, Boston Partners in Education grant recipient, BEF Grant Recipient for Extended Learning

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ELIOT K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 16 CHARTER STREET BOSTON, MA 02113 PHONE: (617) 635-8545 TRACI WALKER GRIFFITH, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM ZONE: NORTH

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 36 8th Grade: 30 th 7 Grade: 28 Total School Size: 324

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 98.0% Special Education: 24.9% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8 to 1

MCAS

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 65%

Proficiency Rate: 64%

13

Advanced

51

Proficient

29

Needs Improvement

7

Failing

33 32 25

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

36.7

2.2

19.1

African American

38.3 3.7

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

10

25

Eliot K-8 School 16 Charter Street North End 02113

Contact for more information: Traci Griffith, Principal [email protected] (617) 635-545

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 22 - 25 Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique? The intimate size and structure of the Eliot K-8 School creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We are one of the newest K-8 schools in Boston having just completed our conversion this year with the addition of two new K1 classrooms and an 8th grade. Our school is located in the heart of the North End along the Freedom Trail. Our school offers an Italian Language program to students in Kinder 1 through Grade 8. We have an Art studio, a Music Studio and a state of the art computer classroom with SMART board technology. SMART Boards are housed in many of the classrooms connecting our students to the 21 st century while seamlessly integrating technology into their classroom instruction. We also offer enrichment courses to students in grades 4-8 in reading, writing and mathematics.

Special opportunities for students: The location of the school and our partnerships with the many community agencies provides our students hands on opportunities to live and breathe history. The Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House and the United States Coast Guard are all within walking distance and bring learning alive for our students. Our partnership with the New England Aquarium offers all our students the opportunity to visit the Aquarium every month and spend time investigating and observing different exhibits in the Aquarium linked to grade level science curriculum. Our partnership with the Italian Consulate has provided a full time Italian teacher. All our students in Kinder 1 through grade 8 receive Italian language instruction.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: We have a number of after school/extra curricular activities for students. We offer after school karate twice a week. Champions After School Program provides our after school program for grades K1-5 everyday from 3:306:00pm. There is a daily before school program for all students run by North End Music Perfuming Arts Center with instrumental music lesson, art classes and drama and dance .

Awards or honors of note: Massachusetts Commendation School 2010 Environmental Science Grant Recipient RIF (Reading is Fundamental) Grant Recipient

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FREDERICK MIDDLE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 270 COLUMBIA ROAD DORCHESTER, MA 02121 PHONE: (617) 635-1650 DONNA MACK, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:15 AM – 3:25 PM ZONE: WEST

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 200 8th Grade: 233 th 7 Grade: 199 Total School Size: 632

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 94.2% Special Education: 24.8% Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8 to 1

MCAS

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 37%

Proficiency Rate: 27%

2

Advanced

6

Hispanic

Asian

44.0

2.5

Proficient

21

40

Needs Improvement

38

23

Failing

35

African American

3.2 1.1

35

48.6

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School 270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, 02121

School Website: www.lgfnet.org Contact for more information (name/email/phone): Donna M. Floyd-Mack/Jaime Moody 617 635 1650 X 122/164 [email protected]

Please check the box that applies: ___ K-8 ___ K-12 X Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 26 Theme(s): LGF – Connecting, Learning, Achieving The Frederick is broken down into four small academies, with each school housing students in grades 6 to 8. This makes it possible for all students and families to be known well. Parents take an active role in all aspects of the school. At LGF, we integrate the use of technology into the curriculum. Each student has his/her own laptop computer for use all day at school. Parents are offered technology training (in English, Spanish, or Somali) through the Tech Goes Home program and are given a new laptop at the end of the course. Parents are able to access student grades, teacher lessons/assignments on line and are able to communicate with teachers via phone and through the technology.

What makes your school unique? 1:1 laptops for learner, Technology, Mandatory Uniforms, Safe Learning Environment, Trauma/mental health supports, Parent Involvement, Out of School Time programs from 7:30am to 8pm (M – F) and Saturday Scholars every Saturday.

Special opportunities for students: Students can participate in student government, take on leadership roles, (through the use of the technology), participate in many in-school arts opportunities (dance, ceramics, art, instrumental, computers), and in-school counseling opportunities

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Before School: Tutoring, Chess Club, Basketball After School: Therapeutic after school programs, Tenacity (tennis and literacy), Metro lacrosse, football, basketball, baseball, soccer, tutoring Evening: Wrestling, Basketball, Counseling Clinic Saturday School: Breakfast and lunch plus tutoring, basketball, and other fun activities

Awards or honors of note: Apple Distinguished School Award, 2009, 2010 Exemplary Practice Award for Out of School Time Programs, 2009 Verizon National “Tech Savvy Award”

DELTAS “The Bridge Award” Promising Practice Award Crispus Attucks Educational Award Civic Leadership Award

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SARAH GREENWOOD K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 189 GLENWAY STREET DORCHESTER, MA 02121 PHONE: (617) 635-8710 ALEXANDER MATTHEWS, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM ZONE: EAST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 32 8th Grade: 21 7th Grade: 22 Total School Size: 387

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 95.3% Special Education: 13.2% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7 to 1

MCAS

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 38%

Proficiency Rate: 42%

2 40 37

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

9 29

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

69.8

0.8

African American

1.0 1.3

37

26.9

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

21

Failing

26

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Sarah Greenwood K-8 School 186 Glenway Street Dorchester, MA 02121

Contact for more information: Alexander Mathews [email protected] 617-635-8710

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 22 Theme(s): Two Way Bilingual Any special application processes: Students are interviewed for grades 3-grade 8 What makes your school unique? Two Way Bilingual School

Special opportunities for students: Dance, Spanish, Computer, Physical Education, Engineering and Robotics

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Track, Sports Program, D.A.R.E. program Limited number of after school programs

Awards or honors of note: School on the Move, Jordan Fundamentals School, Toyota Tapestry, Above and Beyond Award –Mass Technology Leadership Council…

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HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 11 CHARLES STREET DORCHESTER, MA 02122 PHONE: (617) 635-6365 LEAH BLAKE, PRINCIPAL HOURS: M-T & TH-FRI, 7:40 AM – 3:20 PM WED, 7:40 AM – 12:30 PM ZONE: EAST

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 83 8th Grade: 86 th 7 Grade: 70 Total School Size: 239

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 93.6% Special Education: 31.2% Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.2 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 47%

Proficiency Rate: 22%

3

Advanced

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

3

Hispanic

44

Proficient

19 Asian

38 15

Needs Improvement

Failing

35 43

23.0

2.5

63.6

African American

7.5 2.1

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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~ T he H arbor S chool ~ 11 Charles St. Dorchester, MA 02122 (617) 635 - 6365 www.theharborschool.net

Principal

Leah Blake

Secretary

Kimberly Harris

Assistant Principal Harold Miller

Family and Community Outreach Coordinator Fhynita Brinson

Instructional Leader Jordan Weymer

Director of Special Education and Inclusion Services Leslie Borr

School Characteristics

 Full inclusion school that offers a research and standards based curriculum with a strong emphasis on rigor, goal setting, and a college preparatory path.  2012-2013 we expanded our school to include a ninth grade class  Unique collaboration and partnership with the Dr. William Henderson Elementary School that includes the development of an exemplary full inclusion middle school program at the Harbor Pilot School.  The latest technologies to provide adaptive learning and differentiated instruction for all students.

The Harbor Pilot Middle School is a part of the Boston Public School district with approximately 300 students in grades six through nine. We have an innovative 21 st century approach to education. As a turnaround school, we have faculty members with extensive expertise and experience. The Harbor Pilot Middle School has a clear vision of success and high expectations for all staff and students. Our school’s rigorous course design is based on the most contemporary research and standards-based curriculum. We have the most up-to-date textbooks in all subject areas, and a state-of-the-art technology initiative with HP ThinkClient workstations in every classroom, a thirty seat computer and research laboratory, and a full multimedia library. The Harbor School’s educational philosophy is that students are taught to work collaboratively through inquiry-based learning. Through guided practice students learn to interact effectively and take responsibility for each other’s learning while engaged in higher order thinking skills. Being a full inclusion school, our systemic approach is the use an RTI (Response to Intervention) three tier model while differentiating instruction, and using adaptive technologies for all students according to their individual student data profiles. Our educators are trained to implement the AVID program, which provides foundational support to each student in organizational skills, daily homework expectations, Cornell Note taking, time management, Socratic Seminars, and goal setting on the path for college success. Motivation in the AVID program ensures that our students will succeed in a rigorous curriculum, increase their enrollment in four year colleges, and become well educated, responsible participants and leaders in our society. Parents are vital to the success of the school, and we ask that parents help reinforce the learning process. Parents should sign agenda books daily, review all progress reports, and contact their teachers for conferences. We require that Harbor students read 30-45 minutes each night. Families have a voice in school governance through the parent council and the Governing Board, and we strongly encourage their involvement in their child’s education. We offer a range of after-school programs tailored to meet individual student and family needs including: academic support, MCAS prep, social/emotional groups, and athletic groups. The resources of the Harbor School are greatly enhanced through our distinctive partnerships with the Neighborhood House Charter School, UMass Boston, Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Dotwell, Very Special Arts of Massachusetts through BPS Arts Expansion Fund, City Year, Project DEEP, Best Buddies, and the Boston Inclusive Network.

Student Body There are approximately 300 students enrolled at the Harbor School. In 2012-2013, 64% of the students are African American, 23% are Hispanic, 8% are White, 3% are Asian, and 2% are other. We have a Special Education population of 34%.

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HERNANDEZ K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 61 SCHOOL STREET ROXBURY, MA 02119 PHONE: (617) 635-8187 MARIA CAPANARIO-ARAICA, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM ZONE: CITYWIDE

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 40 8th Grade: 29 th 7 Grade: 27 Total School Size: 417

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 96.0% Special Education: 10.8% Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.7 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 48%

Proficiency Rate: 38%

6 42

Advanced

Proficient

15 23

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

90.6

0.2

Needs Improvement

48

12

Failing

14

African American

6.0 0.7

40

2.4

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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ESCUELA RAFAEL HERNANDEZ K-8 SCHOOL 61 School St, Roxbury, Mass. 02119

Contact for more information: María Campanario, Interim Principal [email protected] 617 635-8187 Fax: 617/635-8190

Average Class Size: 25 Theme (s): Expeditionary Learning in a Bilingual/Multicultural School

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Any special application processes: Yes

Students currently in fifth grade at the Hernández are guaranteed a seat in the 6th grade. Students K1-8 wishing to enter the school must apply during registration in January and will be on the waiting list. Grades K1-2 are assigned by the district. Once it is determined how many seats are available in grades 3-8 the school’s Community Field Coordinator will contact you in the order your name appears on the waiting list. The students will be given a reading comprehension benchmark test (both Spanish and English) to determine ability to work in both languages. If your child meets the criteria then he/she would be assigned to the available seat.

What makes our school unique?

We are a dual language school (English/Spanish): the first in the city of Boston (1970) and in the state of Massachusetts. Every student is taught in both English and Spanish regardless of their home language. Students are engaged in thematic studies, which vary according to the grade and the national standards that must be met. We are a Discovery School. This allows us to have different curriculum options (not the same texts, tests or schedules) that are the norm in the school system. We work cooperatively in teams teaching to meet the Whole School Improvement Plan. Starting in 2012, the Margarita Muñiz Academy (High School) opened its doors to all high school students who are learning in a dual language school or who have proficiency in both languages. All our 8 th graders will have a guaranteed seat available if they choose MMA. Currently there are 6 Teachers of the Year and 2 Massachusetts Teachers of the Year teaching at our school. The staff is experienced, innovative and demand excellence from themselves as well as their students. We also have a low turnover among staff allowing stability in planning long-term curricular goals. The Arts are integrated throughout the curriculum by both music/movement specialists and classroom teachers in collaboration with one another. The Hernández community embraces your family so that the needs of each child are met.

Special Opportunities for students:

After School Program with karate, yoga, homework support, African drumming and dance, zumba, arts and crafts and more Project Adventure Outward Bound grades 6-8 Museum of Fine Arts collaboration Various sports such as track, running club, baseball, volleyball Field trips in accordance with the expedition studied Recycling Program run by students Urban Gardens surrounding the school

Awards/Partners:

Numerous Awards have been given both locally and nationally Middle School Girls Track Champions in 2011 Verizon Young Readers Program in second grade Boston Public Library partnership for summer reading program designed by our teachers Celtics Computer Lab 2011/Stay in School Program Mental Health services through the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy and with various community partners

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HIGGINSON/LEWIS K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 131 WALNUT AVENUE ROXBURY, MA 02119 PHONE: (617) 635-8247 JOY SALESMAN-OLIVER, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM ZONE: WEST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 6th

8th

Grade: 34 7th Grade: 41 Total School Size: 416

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

Grade: 65

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 92.8% Special Education: 23.5% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 25%

Proficiency Rate: 10%

1

Advanced

24

Proficient

45

Needs Improvement

32

Failing

1 9 32

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

42.1

0.7

52.6

African American

2.9 1.0

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

58

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Higginson-Lewis K-8 School School Address: 131 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, Ma. 02119

Contact for more information: Joy Salesman-Oliver, Principal David Brown, Asst. Principal Lena Reddick-Director, Community Partnerships Renee Craigwell, FCOC

Average class size: K-5 6-8

(22) (22)

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Theme(s): “Dream of Excellence” Any special application processes: None

What makes your school unique? 10 Things That Make Our School Special 1. We are a K-8 School, with Special Programming for children on the Autistic Spectrum. 2. We offer a full academic curriculum, including Algebra 1 Science and Robotics 3. 3Arts Programming, including choral and instrumental music, theater arts, and elementary and middle school dance 4. 4We offer Before and After School Programming through a 21 st Century Learning Grant 5. We are a Full Service Community School with partnerships including Boston Medical Center, Dimock, Arbour Hospital, BU Healthy Smiles, New England School of Optometry, the Black Ministerial Alliance,Higher Education Resource Center and UMass Boston 6. We have a Full time Family Coordinator and Parent Center with ongoing monthly activities for families. 7. We have a full service school Library. 8. We have intramural and sports programming for students in grades 5-8. 9. We have a Double Dutch Team and a Dance Troup. 10. We have a new website! Check out higginsonlewisk-8.com

Special opportunities for students: Instrumental &choral music instruction, including individual and group instrumental instruction Dance instruction Robotics program Science club Sports Programming

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HURLEY K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 70 WORCESTER STREET BOSTON, MA 02118 PHONE: (617) 635-8489 MARJORIE SOTO, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM ZONE: NORTH

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 33 8th Grade: 9 th 7 Grade: 9 Total School Size: 342

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 94.7% Special Education: 10.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9 to 1

MCAS

ELA

MATH

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Proficiency Rate: 51%*

Proficiency Rate: 54%*

22

13 3

Advanced

41

Proficient

34

Needs Improvement

36

13

Failing

13

29

Hispanic

Asian

75.1

0.0

6.4

African American

16.4 2.0

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Joseph J. Hurley K-8 70 Worcester Street Boston, MA 02118

Contact for more information: Marjorie Soto, [email protected], 635-8489

Average class size: 20

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS X Other -Dual Language School

Theme(s): Dual Language School (Spanish/English)

Any special application processes: For grades 3 and up, all students are required to take a Spanish and English DRA in order to be admitted into the dual language program.

What makes your school unique? Students study all subjects in two languages, Spanish and English The academic achievement of each student is important to us; teachers tutor students as needed during the school day and after school. All students receive music, visual art, theater arts and library science instruction in addition to physical education Students have leadership opportunities within the school, such as tutoring younger students or running a sports club after school We have our own soccer field

Special opportunities for students: Students elect their own student council Students participate in numerous field trips, including an overnight camping trip Students go on college tours, learn about different career opportunities through the various business partnerships in the South End community

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Bodega de Arte, arts, science and sports infused after school program

Awards or honors of note: Recipient of the Timothy Smith grant

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IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 105 CUMMINS HIGHWAY ROSLINDALE, MA 02131 PHONE: (617) 635-8072 ARTHUR UNOBSKEY, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:30 PM ZONE: WEST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 169 8th Grade: 173 7th Grade: 167 Total School Size: 509

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 91.3% Special Education: 26.6% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 40%

Proficiency Rate: 26%

7 33

Advanced

Proficient

10

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

53.2

2.0

38

Needs Improvement

34

22

Failing

40

African American

10.6 1.6

16

32.6

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Washington Irving Middle School 105 CUMMINS HIGHWAY, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131

Contact for more information: 617-635-8072 (School Office) Arthur Unobskey, Principal

Average class size: 24-28 What makes your school unique?

Please check the box that applies: ___ K-8 ___ K-12 X Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

At Washington Irving, we have…

Extended Learning Time for all students until 4:15 p.m. that engages them in exciting and enriching activities as well as providing them with extra support in the development of math and literacy skills. Tenacity, City Year and Citizen Schools all offer programming to our 6 th graders as well as to our seventh and eighth graders. Enrichment Activities include: tackle football, soccer, basketball, track, softball, tennis, journalism, drama, linedancing, and art.

AVID: Advancement Through Individual Determination: We have AVID elective classes for one hundred of our students who can benefit from an extra push that will launch them to success in college. The AVID students receive extra organizational and academic support. In addition, the school has adopted the AVID format for keeping a binder and for taking notes which helps support all of the students’ organizational skills an exciting arts program.

A Major System in the Arts: Students take a variety of classes in the arts as sixth grade students and then choose to major in visual art, dance, and theater, as seventh and eighth grade students by taking a year-long course in their major and fulfilling certain benchmarks by the end of eighth grade.

A Systematic Approach to Addressing Bullying: We teach the students in Advisory class how to report bullying to adults. We also train our staff to address bullying in an immediate and effective manner. We use the Olweus System, proven to be one of the most effective approaches throughout the world for dealing with bullying in a school.

Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention (A.I.P.), in which students receive a wide array of counseling services that allow them to address their social and emotional needs and fully participate in the school.

Resources: • A one to three ratios of computers to students • Beautiful Auditorium, where students perform plays, concerts and talent shows. • Gymnasium, where students play interscholastic and intramural sports and have engaging physical education classes.

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JACKSON/MANN K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 40 ARMINGTON STREET ALLSTON, MA 02134 PHONE: (617) 635-8532 ANDY TUITE, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:30 PM ZONE: NORTH

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 88 8th Grade: 66 th 7 Grade: 71 Total School Size: 728

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 91.3% Special Education: 24.1% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.6 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 41%

Proficiency Rate: 31%

7

Advanced

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

14 Asian

34

Proficient

44.1 1 11.7

17

35

Needs Improvement

33

24

Failing

35 7 + 34 + 35 + 2

2.5

33.0

African American

8.4 White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Jackson Mann K-8 School 40 Armington Street, Allston 02134

Contact for more information: Andrew Tuite, Principal, [email protected] Anita Moore, Assistant Principal, [email protected] Ron Fernandes, Assistant Principal, [email protected] Phone 617-635-8532

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 20 Theme(s): Leadership Unique yet united

Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique? Sheltered English Immersion and ESL program K2-8 Special Education Inclusion classes at all grades Autistic program grades K1-8 Partnerships with Boston College, Berkley College, Boston University and UMass-Boston Collaboration with Franciscan Children’s Hospital City Connects Many teachers are parents of Jackson Mann students We have an onsite clinic for students and their families The School is unique in that we share our facility with Horace Mann School for the Deaf.

Special opportunities for students: Student mentoring opportunities AWC classes grades 4-6 ISEE prep program Guitar lab Music Lesson School Choir College for Every Student Big Brother, Big Sister Playworks Scores

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Soccer Middle school cross country Coed Basketball Tenacity Jackson Mann Community Center West End House

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KILMER K-8 (UPPER) SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 140 RUSSETT ROAD WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 PHONE: (617) 635-6855 JEROME DOHERTY, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM ZONE: WEST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 6th

8th

Grade: 52 7th Grade: 29 Total School Size: 453

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

Grade: 23

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 95.7% Special Education: 17.1% Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5 to 1

MCAS

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 65%

Proficiency Rate: 75%

17

Advanced

58

Proficient

31

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

34

17.2

5.7

Needs Improvement

29

7

Failing

6

African American

62.3 4.9

18

9.9

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Joyce Kilmer K-8 School 35 Baker Street and 140 Russett Road, Boston, MA 02132

Check out our website at www.kilmerschool.org Contact for more information: Jenna Cramer, Principal Erin Borthwick, Assistant Principal [email protected] (617) 635-8060 and (617) 635-6855

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 25 Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique? We have a dedicated and talented teaching faculty that is committed to understanding the strengths and needs of each student. We have a strong academic focus and are considered a high-performing school. 55% of our sixth grade class was invited to BPS Exam Schools for Fall, 2012. We create a caring and welcoming environment in which student effort and achievement is celebrated. Our core values are empathy, respect and responsibility. We honor student as they exemplify these traits. We have a highly specialized K-8 strand for children with autism at our school. Our school is characterized by a strong network of involved parents that support the academic and developmental mission of the school. We offer Music, Theatre, Visual Art, Science, and Physical Education as Special Subjects.

Special opportunities for students: We provide Field Trips to each grade level every year to enhance classroom learning experiences. We have Winter and Spring Arts Showcases, which feature students’ artwork and performances. We provide researchbased interventions for students who struggle and supplemental materials for accelerated students.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: We host a before- and after-school program provided by the West Roxbury YMCA for students age 5 and up. This program is located at our Lower School but is also open to students in the Upper School. We offer small group instrument lessons through the Dedham School of Music for children

Awards or honors of note: Top Ranked Boston Public Elementary School, Boston Magazine, 2005. Top Ten “City Weekly” School for 3rd and 4th Grade, Boston Globe, 2005. Excellent Community Organization, Parkway Youth Soccer Association, 2006. Among the top 5 BPS schools in grades 3-8 for overall MCAS performance, Boston Globe, 2010.

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KING K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 77 LAWRENCE AVENUE DORCHESTER, MA 02121 PHONE: (617) 635-6855 JESSICA BOLT, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM ZONE: WEST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 6th

8th

Grade: 35 7th Grade: 27 Total School Size: 383

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

Grade: 25

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 91.9% Special Education: 11.9% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 40%

Proficiency Rate: 26%

1 39

Advanced

Proficient

45

Needs Improvement

16

Failing

9 17 43

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

35.5

0.8

59.0

African American

1.6 2.3

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

30

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Martin Luther King K-8 School 77 Lawrence Avenue, Dorchester, Ma. 02121

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Contact for more information: Jessica Bolt, Principal [email protected] 617-635-8212 Rachael Patrick Croce, Guidance Counselor [email protected] 617-635-8212 Average class size: 22 (K2 -2) ; 25 (3-5) 28 (6-8) What makes our school special? The Martin Luther King, Jr. K-8 School exemplifies the true meaning of Dr. King’s dream. Students are not judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. We celebrate and teach a different character trait each month to help build students’ self-esteem. To achieve academic success, we must first teach responsibility and productivity. Students are taught to serve the school and the community for the common good. How do we engage families in our school community? Families are welcome to visit the school. We are continuing “Wonderful Wednesdays” which originated from the Dickerman School. On those days, parents visit classrooms and witness daily instruction. Students in grades 2-8 have agenda books for homework and communication between school and home. A school compact is signed by the Principal/Teacher/Parent/Student to assist with academic and family success. How are we preparing our students for educational success? All students in grades 1 - 2 receive an additional 40 minutes of Math and Reading Enrichment each week. Resource Room teachers team with Regular Ed teachers for Math and ELA in grades 3-5. Students in grades 1 - 5 receive 90 minutes for Reading and 70 minutes for Math each day. Grades 6 - 8 have 80 minute schedule blocks. All students receive 40 minutes of specialist classes (Art, Computer, Physical Education, Music, and Performing Arts). Mandatory uniform policy: White or Ash Grey buttoned polo shirt with collar or white dress shirt with collar. Black pants/skirt. Pants must be worn above the hips with a “plain belt”. No hooded sweatshirts.

Who are our school’s partnerships? What are our school’s characteristics? Boston Partners in Education/Big Cheese Newly Renovated Building Reads After School Program 2:30pm - 6:00pm Charles Street A.M.E. Church Wellesley Home School Community Partnership valued Mass Housing/STARR Mentoring Computer, Art, Music, Library, Physical Education, Mass College of Art Performing Arts Generation Inc. Reading and Math Enrichment Circle of Promise Chorus Harvard University Educational Outreach Girl/Boy Scouts (grades 1-5) Project Right Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Read Boston King of Kings (male mentoring program) LINKS Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) YMCA Health and Wellness Program Save the Music VH1 Grant Awards Assembly every term Timothy Smith Network In-school counselor/Home for Little Wanderers TD Bank North Grove Hall Getting Healthy Program Boston Celtics/Stay In School

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LEE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 155 TALBOT AVENUE DORCHESTER MA 02124 PHONE: (617) 635-8687 KIMBERLY CURTIS-CROWLEY, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM ZONE: WEST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 3rd Grade: 50 5th Grade: 64 4th Grade: 73 6th Grade: New Total School Size: 360

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 95.5% Special Education: 22.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2 to 1

MCAS

ELA

Proficiency Rate: 27%

Proficiency Rate: 42%

6

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

MATH

Advanced

Hispanic

6 Asian

36

Proficient

21

34

Needs Improvement

45

23

Failing

28

28.6

5.7

60.3

African American

2.6 2.0

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Joseph Lee School 155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124

Contact for more information Kim Curtis-Crowley, Principal [email protected] 617-635-8687

Please check the box that applies: X K1-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 25 Theme(s): Leadership and Excellence What makes your school unique? the Joseph Lee is an extended services gr 2-6 in the Codman Square area of dorchester that will be expanding to a 2-8 model over the next 2 years. E are a school that engages school staff, families and community partnerships to help students’ soocial, emotional well-being and academic success. the model is our school places students at the center of our work by maintain9ing high expectations and shared responsibility.

Special Opportunities for Students: Avid grades 4-6 Departmentalized Teaching gr 4 & 5 Varied intervention programming Grade 2-6 Mentoring Programs Soaring Scholars Program dotwell After-School Program Wheelock College Interns citizen Schools – Grade 6 UMASS Bpstpm Omterms Fruit and vegetables grant Simmons college Interns

Awards or honor of note: Thomas Payzant school on the MOve 2010 Winner Effective Practicce School-Boston Plan for Excellence School Improvement Award-BPs Edvestors Grant Recipient Teacher of the Year Award – Debra vinci Teacher of the Year Award – Marilou donelly, Students with Autism Program Community Learning Initiative

Joseph Lee Parnters: Citizen Schools Read boston Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative UMASS Boston Wheelock College Simmons College The Home for Little Wanderers

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LYNDON K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 20 MT. VERNON STREET WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 PHONE: (617) 635-6824 KATHLEEN TUNNEY & ANDRE WARD, MANAGEMENT TEAM HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM ZONE: WEST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 60 8th Grade: 34 7th Grade: 35 Total School Size: 574

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 94.2% Special Education: 21.5% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5 to 1

MCAS

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 40%

Proficiency Rate: 51%

12

Advanced

39

Proficient

26

Needs Improvement

23

Failing

15 25 28

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

46.9

1.4 1.4

8.5 41.3 .1

African American

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

31

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Patrick Lyndon Pilot School 20 Mount Vernon Street West Roxbury, MA 02132 Andre Ward and Kathleen Tunney Lyndon Management Team Phone: 617-635-6336

A Community of Learners The Lyndon’s Vision:

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

To enable all students to achieve academic success, to learn well, to develop selfrespect, to understand and appreciate others, and to hold a vision of excellence for the entire school community.

Our Mission: To foster a life-long love of learning in students while helping them develop the specific skills needed for ongoing academic success and personal maturation. We work to help students become more successful, contributing community members, and responsible future citizens.

Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique? Pilot School, with the freedom to make informed decisions about the curriculum and how we service our students School Site Council – Governing board of the school, 7 parent seats Lyndon PTA – Part of the National and Massachusetts Organization Friends of the Lyndon (FOTL) – Grant writers, large sum fundraising, budget supplementing and enrichment programs Partnerships with, Northeastern University, Regis College, Roslindale/West Roxbury YMCA, Berklee College of Music, Boston Ballet, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Project, and Boston Celtics/Stay in School program

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Specials: Instrumental Music, P.E, Drama, Dance, Computers, Art and Library Computers on Wheels with wireless internet for classroom use Whole School Community Service Projects Portfolio presentation required for 8th grade graduation

Extra-Curricular and sports activities: After School Tutoring After School Academic and Sport League

School awards or honors of note: 21 Mass Art Scholarships Alvin Ailey Dance Camp Scholarship Red Sox Foundation Scholarship The Courage Curriculum Award, Max Warburg Curriculum Writer’s Express Writing Program Award, Simons College

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MARY LYON K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 92 BEECHCROFT ST BRIGHTON, MA 02135 PHONE: (617) 635-8351 DEBORAH ROONEY, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM ZONE: NORTH

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 14 8th Grade: 14 th 7 Grade: 15 Total School Size: 125

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 95.4% Special Education: 35.5% Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.2 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 73%

Proficiency Rate: 62%

18

Advanced

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

35

Hispanic

55

Proficient

20

Needs Improvement

7

27 Asian

29

29.6

11.2

10

African American

38.4 4.8

Failing

16.0

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Mary Lyon K-8 95 Beechcroft St Brighton, Ma. 02135 [email protected]

Contact for more information: Deborah Rooney, Principal (617) 635-8351

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: Small class size Theme(s): Fostering confidence, effective effort and development in each individual Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique? Full inclusion of students with disabilities and students in regular education Guaranteed admission for students applying to Lyon High School grade 9 Pilot high school option for grades 9-12 Highly qualified staff: All teachers hold Masters’ degrees and all are dually certified in regular and special education Specialists in music, art, technology, and physical education Many awards for excellence, including 21st Century School, Educator of the Year, Citywide Math Learning Site, and Strategic Practice School Tutoring services after school and during the summer Graduate student interns from Boston College and Wheelock College Strong School Site Council Parent-led home reading program for all students Recently renovated playground School partners: Boston College, Walker Home and School, and Wheelock College.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Free before and after school programs

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MCCORMACK MIDDLE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 315 MT VERNON ST DORCHESTER, MA 02125 PHONE: (617) 635-8657 MICHAEL SABIN, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 7:20AM – 4:15PM MON- THU 7:20AM -11:40AM FRI ZONE: EAST

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 267 8th Grade: 200 th 7 Grade: 195 Total School Size: 662

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 92.9% Special Education: 27.5% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 36%

Proficiency Rate: 33%

3

Advanced

33

Proficient

34

Needs Improvement

31

Failing

12 21 30

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

41.1

10.0

36.3

African American

9.8 1.8

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

37

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John W. McCormack Middle School (Upper Grades of the Dever-McCormack K-8 School) 315 Mount Vernon Street Dorchester MA 02124

Contact for more information: Mike Sabin, Principal, 617-635-8657 [email protected]

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 24 Theme(s): Academic Excellence. Performing Arts. Extended Learning Time. Character Development. Any special application processes: No. What makes your school unique? We are dedicated to academic excellence for every student. We take pride in the high quality of teaching in all of our classrooms, and in our team structure which offers a welcoming community to all students and families. We have a strong commitment to the arts, and offer instrumental music, vocal music, drama, strings, and a range of other arts programs. We offer an extended school day for all 6 th grade students, and expect that this well be extended to all students in Grades 6-8 next year. The additional learning time allows us to offer both enrichment and academic support to all students.

Special opportunities for students: Monthly PRIDE Assemblies to honor students who display the school’s core values Perfect Attendance Banquet Sports (football, basketball, track and field, baseball) Visual and Performing Arts Field Trips Step Team Chess Team Student Leadership Opportunities/Student Council Boston Celtics Stay in School attendance program

Extended Learning Time Opportunities: Citizen Schools Tenacity Basketball Step Team Instrumental Music Strings classes Chorus Student Council Academic Study Hall Theatre/Drama – student productions

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MCKAY K-8 MAILING ADDRESS: 122 COTTAGE ST EAST BOSTON, MA 02128 PHONE: (617) 635-6804 MARCO CURNEN, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:25 AM – 2:25 PM ZONE: NORTH

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 82 8th Grade: 55 7th Grade: 79 Total School Size: 674

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 96.0% Special Education: 13.8% Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.7 to 1

MCAS

ELA

MATH

1 33

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Proficiency Rate: 30%

Proficiency Rate: 34% Advanced

Proficient

6

Hispanic

24 Asian

46

Needs Improvement

90.8

42

0.7

Failing

29

African American

6.1 0.6

19

1.6

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Donald McKay K-8 School 122 Cottage Street East Boston, MA 02128

Contact for more information: Marco Curnen, Principal (617) 635-6804

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: Approximately 20 Any special application processes: No. What makes your school unique? Focus on providing all students with an excellent education that prepares them for higher education Art, music, science, computer, and physical education classes A staff-developed literacy model that takes into consideration the specific needs of each student, including English as a second language An Instructional Leadership Team for teachers to communicate about academic expectations across grade levels Special education programs that aim to include students in regular classrooms A welcoming environment for all families and an active parent council A computer lab and library Active partnerships with organizations including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Celtics, and Boston Partners in Education. Universal free lunch and breakfast

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: After school programs provided by the YMCA, America SCORES Boston soccer, Playworks, and Let’s Get Moving

Awards or honors of note: Selected as a Massachusetts Compass Exemplary School Selected as a National Title I Distinguished School

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MILDRED AVENUE K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 5 MILDRED AVENUE MATTAPAN, MA 02126 PHONE: (617) 635-1642 DEBORAH DANCY, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 7:25 AM – 1:25 PM ZONE: EAST

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 154 8th Grade: 148 th 7 Grade: 150 Total School Size: 607

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 92.1% Special Education: 20.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 19%

Proficiency Rate: 7%

1

Advanced

18

Proficient

40

Needs Improvement

42

Failing

0 7

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

28.0

1.2

30 63

68.2

African American

1.0 1.2

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Mildred Avenue K-8 School 5 Mildred Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126

Contact for more information: DEBORAH DANCY, PRINCIPAL (617) 635-1642

Average class size: approximately 28

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Theme(s): College Preparatory Science-Technology-Engineering-Math Program (STEM) Balanced Art Program – music, dance, theater, visual arts Cooperative Learning/Workshop Model Honor Classes Bilingual Program (SEI) Inclusion Program

Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique? New facility with large classrooms and bright colors Winner of the Do the Write Thing challenge in 2006 and 2008 Gold Medal winner of statewide drama festival competition GEAR UP College Awareness Program for grades 7 and 8 ISEE test preparation for entrance into exam schools Community Learning Initiative with Mattapan Public Library and Mildred Avenue Community Center

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Band, drama, vocal music, theatre, gym, swimming, visual arts, and dance Additional school partners: Opera Boston and Thompson Island.

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MISSION HILL K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 20 CHILD ST. JAMAICA PLAIN , MA 02120 PHONE: (617) 635-8189 AYLA GAVINS, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM ZONE: NORTH

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 17 8th Grade: 11 7th Grade: 16 Total School Size: 166

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 97.0% Special Education: 26.7% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.5 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 55%

Proficiency Rate: 33%

4 51

Advanced

Proficient

5

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

28 Asian

27

Needs Improvement

34.9

34

0.6

Failing

34

African American

16.9 6.6

18

40.4

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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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 [email protected] 617 635-6384 x210

Please check the box that applies: X K0-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other (explain)

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 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.

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MURPHY K-8 MAILING ADDRESS: 1 WORRELL ST. DORCHESTER, MA 02122 PHONE: (617) 635-8781 KAREN CAHILL, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM ZONE: EAST

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 152 8th Grade: 87 th 7 Grade: 96 Total School Size: 918

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 95.6% Special Education: 15.4% Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 55%

Proficiency Rate: 47%

9

Advanced

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

16

Hispanic

46

Proficient

31 Asian

30 15

Needs Improvement

Failing

19.6

29 23

25.3

24.7

African American

27.3 2.3

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Richard J. Murphy K-8 School 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

Contact for more information: Jonna Casey Tel: 617-635-8781 [email protected]

Average class size: 22 approx.

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Any special application processes: Regular application process What makes your school unique? AVID college preparation program Before school, after school and summer school programs Community Music Center of Boston MCAS preparation ISEE preparation Foreign language program Highly qualified teachers Swim, art, physical education, theater and computer

Special opportunities for students: Academic and enrichment programming Boston Ballet Spanish instruction

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Community Learning Initiative – a neighborhood partnership between the Murphy School, Adams Street Library and the Leahy-Holloran Community Center Prime Time Before and After School programs and Summer Stars program Musical Instrument and Choral Instruction Intramural and interscholastic sports Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Double Dutch Instruction Fit Kids – Before School Physical Fitness Program

Awards or honors of note: National Distinguished Title 1 School, U.S. Department of Education Commonwealth COMPASS School, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Vanguard School, Mass Insight Lead School for Science, Boston Public Schools DELTA Triumph Award – after school programming MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – 21st Century Community Learning Center Exemplary Grant – Prime Time After School National Health And Wellness Award

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O’BRYANT SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCE MAILING ADDRESS: 55 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD ROXBURY, MA 02120 PHONE: (617) 635-9932 STEVEN SULLIVAN, HEADMASTER HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:40 PM ZONE: CITYWIDE

How to Apply: Acceptance is based on a combination of ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam ) test scores, & GPA in Math and ELA.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

To be eligible, students need to have taken the ISEE Exam on November 3, 2012.

7th Grade: 158 10th Grade: 316 th 8 Grade: 123 11th Grade: 239 9th Grade: 284 12th Grade: 193 Total School Size: 1,313

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 94.5% Special Education: 2.4% Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.9 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 83%

Proficiency Rate: 83%

17

Advanced

47

76

Proficient

7

Needs Improvement

15

0

Failing

2

36

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

29.6

20.7

37.5

African American

11.1 0.9

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

63

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: [email protected] 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

Formerly known as Boston Technical High School, we are one of Boston’s three examination schools. Our school now bears the name of John D. O’Bryant, a BPS educator and the first African-American elected to the Boston School Committee. Only examination school that mirrors student population of BPS 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

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): “Gateway to the LMA” – special “school-within-aschool” partnership with the institutions of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (e.g., Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Wheelock College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Simmons College, etc.) for students beginning in the 9th 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)

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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, Boston-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 RowBoston 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 Schools” 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

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OHRENBERGER SCHOOL 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

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 116 8th Grade: 95 7th Grade: 93 Total School Size: 657

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 95.0% Special Education: 18.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2 to 1

MCAS

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 41%**

Proficiency Rate: 56%**

10

Advanced

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

16

Hispanic

46

Proficient

32

Needs Improvement

12

Failing

25

Asian

51.8

3.8

36 23

25.3

African American

16.1 2.6

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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William Ohrenberger School 175 West Boundary Road West Roxbury, MA 02132

Contact for more information: Eileen Nash, Principal - Naomi Krakow, Vice Principal Phone: 617-635-8157 Fax: 617-635-8163

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 feeder ___ K-12 ___Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 22-28 Theme(s): Currently serving grades 3-8, this school partners with the Beethoven Elementary School in a K-8 feeder program.

Any special application processes: None What makes your school unique? AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Advanced Work Class (Grades 4, 5, 6) Art, Computer, Music, Dance, PE & Science Specialties Well provisioned library Technology Goes Home in our state of the art computer lab Outdoor classroom and community garden Making Music Matters Instrumental program Berklee College of Music Instrumental and Vocal Program Uniform Policy: Mandatory o Elementary – Navy collared tops, khaki bottoms o Middle School – White collared tops, khaki bottoms o Both - Navy sweater/sweatshirt

After-school/extra-curricular & sports opportunities: Community Center afterschool programs Our Partners: Berkeley College of Music Boston Institute for Psychotherapy Boston Nature Center Price Waterhouse Cooper EdVestors JCRC-Temple Emmanuel, Newton New England Sports Museum Ohrenberger Community Center Bentley College, Northeastern University, Curry College, Boston College, University of Massachusetts Boston Partners in Education

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ORCHARD GARDENS K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS:

How to Apply:

906 ALBANY STREET ROXBURY, MA 02119 PHONE: (617) 635-1656 ANDREW BOTT, PRINCIPAL HOURS: GR. 6-7: M-TH, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; FRI, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM GR. 8: M-FRI, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM ZONE: NORTH

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 68 8th Grade: 79 7th Grade: 81 Total School Size: 766

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 95.3% Special Education: 15.8% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9 to 1

MCAS

ELA

MATH

3 33

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Proficiency Rate: 39%

Proficiency Rate: 36% Advanced

Proficient

12 27

Hispanic

Asian

55.5

0.9

Needs Improvement

42

26

Failing

20

African American

1.2 1.7

37

39.7

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Orchard Gardens Pilot School 906 Albany Street Roxbury, MA 02119 617-635-1656

Contact for more information: Andrew J. Bott, Principal [email protected]

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Ben Rockoff, Academy Director [email protected] Sarah White, Guidance Counselor [email protected] 617-635-1656 x 116

Average Class Size: 20 students Theme: A rigorous academic experience provided in an environment that values and celebrates strong relationships between students, staff, families and community.

What makes your school unique? Orchard Gardens is a welcoming, vibrant, neighborhood centered school where students are striving to demonstrate high achievement and mastery in all academic content areas including the arts. We believe that children perform better academically and socially when their families and communities are involved in their education and their lives. Our nearly 800 students are taught to be independent thinkers and learners. Our modern school facility provides an environment that is clean, safe, and welcoming to children, families, and members of all communities. We have a large gymnasium, auditorium, dance studio, two art rooms, a music room and outdoor athletic practice fields. Electives include Dance, Art, Theatre and Music (woodwind, brass, percussion and string).

Special opportunities for students: All students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade students receive an additional four hours of instruction each day - Monday through Thursday – through our partnerships with Citizen Schools and City Year. Students also participate in expanded learning opportunities over the summer on Thompson Island.

After-School/Extra Curricular Activities Activities include Baseball, Basketball (boys and girls), Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball, Soccer (boys and girls) and Track and Field (boys and girls). We have after-school partnership with Citizen Schools, City Year, Orchard Gardens Community Center and Vine Street Community Center.

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PERRY K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS:

How to Apply:

745 E. SEVENTH STREET SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127 PHONE: (617) 635-8840 EDWARD LEE, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:20 AM – 3:20 PM ZONE: EAST

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 32 8th Grade: 26 th 7 Grade: 24 Total School Size: 259

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 93.6% Special Education: 20.6% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 42%

Proficiency Rate: 31%

1 41

Advanced

Proficient

7

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

31.3

3.1

24

35

Needs Improvement

36

23

Failing

34

18.5

African American

46.7 0.4

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Oliver H. Perry K-8 School 745 East 7th Street South Boston, MA. 02127 [email protected]

Contact: Edward S. Lee [email protected] 617-635-8840

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average Class size: K1 - 2 3, 4, 5 6-8

22 24 24

Theme: Work Hard, Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Respect Your Environment, Appreciate Differences.

Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique? Small, personalized single strand K1 - 8 Inquiry-based science curriculum provided by two specialists to Grades K1 - 5 Inquiry based middle school science curriculum New Outdoor Classroom/ Schoolyard to support experiential learning for all students Two major school-wide musical performances – Dec. & June String instrument lessons provided by the New Philharmonia Orchestra to Grades 4-8 Music appreciation lessons provided by the New Philharmonia Orchestra to Grades K2 - 3 Grades 3, 4, and 5 Chorus directed by members of the New Philharmonia Orchestra Visual Arts Residency by Artists for Humanity Guest Artist for 24 weeks in K1 – 3rd grade and for 9 weeks in 4th – 8th grade Comprehensive Health &Wellness Program with PE and Health classes for all grades Fully implemented middle school model with core academics (Math, Science, Social Studies, and English), and specialty classes in physical education, health, computers & library Advanced Enrichment Program for selected students in Grades 2-6. Second Step curriculum used school-wide On-site counselors from Dimock Behavioral Health Full-time Student Support Counselor PERRY (Peer Educators Reaching and Redirecting Youth) – middle school students acting as mentors to their peers Buddy System – Between 6th grade & K1; 7th grade & K2; 6th grade & 1st

Special opportunities for students: Boston Partners in Education Power Lunch Program, Math Rules Program & “Big Cheese Read Boston Celtics Stay-in-School and Celtic’s Assists Programs Big Sister Life Skills Groups & Perry Boys’ Group 10 Boys’ Initiative Urban Improv Theater Residencies for 4th, 5th, 6th & 8th Grade

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: South Boston Neighborhood House Paraclete Center Perry Afterschool Clubs (Homework Help, Track & Field, Theater)

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QUINCY UPPER SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 152 ARLINGTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02116 PHONE: (617) 635-8940 STEPHEN CIRASUOLO, HEADMASTER HOURS: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM; WED, 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM ZONE: NORTH

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 135 8th Grade: 75 7th Grade: 73 Total School Size: 513

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 93.3% Special Education: 20.8% Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 59%

Proficiency Rate: 47%

6 53

Advanced

Proficient

16

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

17.9

51.9

31

36

Needs Improvement

35

5

Failing

18

22.2

African American

5.7 1.9

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Quincy Upper School Contact for more information: Dr. Bak Fun Wong Phone: 617-635-8940

Average class size: 18 Theme(s): Four pavilions: informational, cultural, path-finding, renewal Commitment to academic excellence International Baccalaureate(IB)Program, gr. 6-12 AVID program, gr. 6-10 (6-12) World languages for all students Strong theatre, musical and visual arts programs Daily physical education Teachers serving in active leadership roles

Please check the box that applies: ___ K1-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School X MS-HS ___ Other

Any special application processes: Josiah Quincy Upper (JQUS) is conceptually part of a K-12 complex that includes Josiah Quincy Elementary School (JQES). Students at the completion of grade 5 at JQES automatically move up to JQUS.

What makes your school unique? We regard JQUS as a permanent work in progress. School-based curriculum teams are always searching for curricula and strategies in all subjects to improve the quality of the school’s instructional programs. Currently, teachers are immersed in infusing the IB Diploma Program in grades 11 and 12 and planning for the formal introduction of the IB Middle Program in grades 6-10. Teachers also assume significant leadership roles in school decision making. Students are assigned to advisory groups that meet regularly with teacher leaders. The school has a longer school day four days a week. Teachers participate weekly in meetings of grade teams and/or subject teams. We have a strong college counseling program. JQUS also offers extensive after school activities. Quincy Upper School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) to students in grades 11-12. We expect to receive approval in 20112012 of a proposal we submitted to the International Baccalaureate for formal authorization to offer IB’s Middle Years Program (MYP) for grades 6-10. We are at this time already conducting this program informally based on our proposal to IBO.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): IB Diploma and Certificates School orchestra Summer Search program Debate competitions Summer internship

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Advisory Student Council Wrestling club Cross Country club Volleyball Soccer Football Math help/tutoring Debate club

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Chess club Thespian troupe Spring play production Dance team Robolab club Programming class Ping Pong Club Cooking club Yearbook club

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ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 15 EVERETT STREET HYDE PARK, MA 02136 PHONE: (617) 635-8700 CORBETT COUTTS, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:30 PM ZONE: EAST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 202 8th Grade: 188 7th Grade: 208 Total School Size: 598

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 92.9% Special Education: 23.6% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 46%

Proficiency Rate: 25%

2

Advanced

5

44

Proficient

20

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

27.1

5.4

Needs Improvement

33

14

Failing

43

African American

4.8 1.5

41

61.0

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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William Barton Rogers Middle School 15 Everett Street Hyde Park, MA 02136

Contact for more information: Corbett Coutts, Principal 617 635-8700 [email protected]

Please check the box that applies: ___ K-8 ___ K-12 X Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 21 Any special application processes: None What makes your school unique? Algebra I offered to several classes of 8th grade students (leading to high school credit for students who successfully complete the course) AVID strategies integrated school-wide for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 14 extra-curricular clubs offered to students including: o Dance team, robotics, chess, and gardening clubs o Cheerleading o Double Dutch o BPS Middle School Football League o NE Scores Soccer League (boys and girls) o BPS Middle School Basketball League, (boys and girls) o BPS Middle School Track League (boys and girls) o Intramural sports teams Student Government Partnerships with Harvard Medical School and Northeastern University Theater arts classes Drama classes in partnership with City Stage 2 PE teachers providing physical education classes twice per week both on-campus and off-campus at the Hyde Park Community Center and Hyde Park YMCA Technology classes for 8th grade students (design and engineering)

Special opportunities for students: Long standing partnership with the Boston Celtics Athletics programs supported by the Play Ball! Foundation Red Sox Foundation New England SCORES Outward Bound/Thompson’s Island Community music and arts programs Alliance for a Healthier Generation fitness and nutrition resources Word Generation curriculum from Harvard University

Awards or honors of note: Boston Public Schools Discovery School, with curricular and assessment autonomy New England Cheer and Dance Team Grand Champions NE Scores Teamwork award

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ROOSEVELT K-8 (UPPER) SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 95 NEEDHAM ROAD HYDE PARK, MA 02136 PHONE: (617) 635-8676 EMILY GLASGOW, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM ZONE: EAST

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 65 8th Grade: 57 7th Grade: 57 Total School Size: 493

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 95.5% Special Education: 21.7% Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6 to 1

MCAS

ELA

MATH

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Proficiency Rate: 45%**

Proficiency Rate: 56%**

7

Advanced

49

Proficient

13 32

Hispanic

Asian

37.3

2.2

Needs Improvement

37

10

Failing

18

African American

23.9 1.2

35

34.9

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Franklin D. Roosevelt K1-8 School (K1-1) 30 Millstone Road Readville, MA 02131 (2-8) 95 Needham Road Hyde Park, MA 02131

School Web Site (if any): http://boston.k12.ma.us/roosevelt/ Contact for more information: Emily Glasgow, Principal [email protected] 617.635.8676 or 617.635.9280

Please check the box that applies: X K1-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 22 (K1-2) 25 (3-5) 28 (6-7)

Any special application processes: N/A What makes your school unique? We are a two-campus K1-8 school with newly-renovated facilities, experienced teachers, and strong family involvement. We are a full inclusion school and have recently added extra staff to every grade level team to help students with special needs succeed in our general education classrooms. We implement school-wide management and culture systems (i.e. Core Values, Community Celebrations, Scholar Store, etc.) to build a K18 Community of Scholars. Our MCAS scores are among the top in the city.

Special opportunities for students: Full inclusion classrooms Music and/or art at every grade level Middle School Spanish, Health, and PE Playworks in-school program Technology Goes Home In-school performances by local musicians and performers

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Playworks & America SCORES soccer Partnership with Little Voices community after school Enrichment (Art Club, Violin Club, Step Club, Double Dutch, basketball, etc.) Targeted tutoring (SES)

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TECHBOSTON ACADEMY LOWER SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 9 PEACEVALE RD DORCHESTER, MA 02124 PHONE: (617) 635-1615 X31200 MARY SKIPPER, HEADMASTER HOURS: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM; 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ON ALT. WEDNESDAYS ZONE: EAST

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 138 8th Grade: 150 th 7 Grade: 132 Total School Size: 939

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 91.5% Special Education: 20.6% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 50%

Proficiency Rate: 29%

3

Advanced

47

Proficient

36

Needs Improvement

14

Failing

11 18

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

24.3

4.3

32 39

64.1

African American

4.8 1.9

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

77

TechBoston Academy School Web Site: http://www.techbostonacademy.org Contact for more information: Shandu Williams Phone: 617-635-1615 Email: [email protected]

Average class size: 22 Theme(s): Project-based, interdisciplinary learning where technology is the tool that connects students to their learning.

Any special application processes: No. What makes your school unique? 1:1 laptop ratio for students in grades 9-12 Net books provided for grades 6-8 to use in classes Academic, social and emotional support for students Weekly professional development for staff Dedicated, involved and highly qualified staff 21st century classroom that include Smart Boards

Please check all that apply: ___ K-12 X 6-12 ___ HS ___ Small School X Pilot School  School with small learning communities  Exam School  Tech./Voc. School  Horace Mann Charter School  Special Program

Afterschool programming includes sports, clubs and tutoring Inclusion program of students on IEPs Integration of technology in core subjects Mentors and tutors for all students Relationships between students and faculty Smaller class sizes Strong community/university/business partnerships

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Dual enrollment at several local colleges – UMASS Boston, Suffolk University and Ben Franklin Facing History trip to Europe and Rwanda JROTC

National Honor Society Onsite full-time PIC Career Specialist Onsite technology support jobs Professional technology certification for students TechBoston Consulting Group

Extracurricular and sports activities: During-school extracurricular enrichment Full sports program Haitian Bilingual Club Debate Club

Onsite after school leadership programs for grades 6-8 Photography Pre-collegiate enrichment programs Student Government

School awards or honors of note: Visited by President Obama, Secretary Arne Duncan and Melinda Gates, March 2010 America's Best High Schools-Bronze Medal, US News and World Report, 2007, 2008, 2009 Top 5 Schools in Boston for Latino Students, UMass Gaston Report, 2007 Nominee Model Secondary School, U.S. DOE, 2006 MTV Featured School, MTV, 2006 Innovative High School Case Study, Dell, 2005 Gates Foundation Innovative High School, Gates Foundation & Education Resource Strategies, 2005 Eye on Education Featured School, 2004

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TIMILTY MIDDLE SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 205 ROXBURY STREET ROXBURY, MA 02119 PHONE: (617) 635-8109 VALERIA LOWE-BAREHMI, PRINCIPAL HOURS: M-TH, 7:35 AM – 4:15 PM; FRI, 7:35 AM – 11:40 AM ZONE: CITYWIDE

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 244 8th Grade: 226 7th Grade: 222 Total School Size: 692

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 94.7% Special Education: 23.0% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 37%

Proficiency Rate: 32%

2

Advanced

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

8 Asian

35

Proficient

36

Needs Improvement

32

27

Failing

36

52.2

0.6

24

43.6

African American

2.0 0.9

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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James P. Timilty Middle School School Address: 205 Roxbury Street, Roxbury MA 02119 Contact for more information: Teresa Soares-Pena / 617 635-8109 x134 [email protected]

Please check the box that applies: ___ K-8 ___ K-12 X Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 28 Theme(s): College Preparatory

Any special application processes: Entering 6th grade students and their parents apply for the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program

What makes your school unique? We offer longer academic time. We have an extended academic program from 7:35am to 4:15pm

Special opportunities for students: Advance Work Class AVID (all levels) Science Fair or Social Studies Projects for all students Promising Pals Writing Program Physical Best and ½ Mile Run Technology Goes Home at School- TGH English Language Learners Special Education School-wide Intervention classes World Language offering - Japanese

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Preparatory classes for entrance into Exam Schools Saturday Scholars Timilty and Umass TAG program on Saturday Sports – track & field, boys & girls basketball, cross country, Squashbusters, table tennis, Playball! Football, Double Dutch, baseball and volleyball

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TOBIN K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 40 SMITH STREET ROXBURY, MA 02120 PHONE: (617) 635-8393 CHERYL WATSON-HARRIS, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:25 AM – 3:25 PM ZONE: NORTH

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 44 8th Grade: 28 7th Grade: 44 Total School Size: 453

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 93.0% Special Education: 12.7% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3 to 1

MCAS

ELA

Proficiency Rate: 36%

Proficiency Rate: 33%

1

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

MATH

Advanced

Hispanic

68.9

8 Asian

32

Proficient

43

Needs Improvement

37

24

Failing

26

1.1

28

24.9

African American

3.1 1.1

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

81

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School 40 Smith Street, Roxbury 02120

Contact for more information: Cheryl Watson Harris, Principal [email protected] 617-635-8393 Average class size: 20 Theme(s): Where Everyone Is a STAR (Style, Tenacity, Achievement, Responsible) ---

Pathway to a Preferred Future Ubuntu Academy- Our extended services program where we work together to provide the most appropriate out of school time programs for our students and families.

Any special application processes: No What makes your school unique?

The Tobin is an extended services K - 8 School that engages school staff, families and community partnerships to help students' social, emotional well-being and academic success. The model of our school places students at the center of our work by creating networks of shared responsibility among all our stakeholders. As a team, everyone helps to provide guidance, expertise, political support, and internal and external resources that support the goals of our Whole School Improvement Plan. Our goal is to continue to strengthen the home-school connection, which, in turn, will help students reach their preferred future.

Special opportunities for students:

Grade K-8 Mentoring Programs B.U.I.L.D. (Boston University) Program, grade K-2 City Year Starfish Program, grade 3-5 City Year Middle School Homework Club R.I.F Program, grades K2-5 Boston Celtics Stay in School, grades6-8 Tobin Community Center: flag football, karate, floor hockey, chess club, grade 1-8 One Hen program Variety of after school offerings K-8, BPS track, basketball, Salsa classes Gardner Museum Program National Jr. Honor Society Brigham Summer Works, Grade 8 Camp Wing- Retreat AVID Program, grades 4-8

Awards or honors of note:

Do The Write Thing Writing Context Winner Effective Practice School -Boston Plan for Excellence School Improvement Award-BPS EdVestors Grant Recipient Stay in School Award, Boston Celtics National Junior Honor Society Charter, National Junior Honor Society, Teacher (s) of the Year Award – Mary Alice Sandy, Tracy Medieros, Jessica Barry Celtics/Southwest Airlines ASSISTS Community Learning Initiative Partners For Student Success Initiative Grant Recipient Brodkin Award Nominee- Home For Little Wanderers

Tobin K-8 Partners Wellness Providers

Mentoring Providers

Children's Hospital Neighborhood Harvard School of Public Health Whiter Street Health Center The Home for Little Wanderers

Friends of the Children Big Brothers and Big Sisters Powerlunch Reading Buddies Boston Partners in Education

Enrichment Providers

Academic Providers

Playworks Boston Center for Youth and Families Sociedad Latina

Community Providers

B.U.I.L.D Achievement Network Tutors for All Emmanuel College Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Brigham & Women's Hospital Parker Hill Library

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UMANA MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: 312 BORDER STREET EAST BOSTON, MA 02128 PHONE: (617) 635-8481 ALEXANDRA MONTES MCNEIL, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 7:20 AM – 3:25 PM ZONE: NORTH

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

6th Grade: 168 8th Grade: 141 7th Grade: 157 Total School Size: 653

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 92.1% Special Education: 27.7% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 40%

Proficiency Rate: 37%

2 38 30 30

Advanced

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Failing

11 26

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

74

3.4

32

African American

15.6 1.1

30

5.7

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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MARIO UMANA ACADEMY 312 BORDER STREET EAST BOSTON, MA. 02128 Contact for more information (name/email/phone): Alexandra Montes McNeil, principal [email protected] 617-635-8481

Please check the box that applies: ___ K-8 ___ K-12 X Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 22 Theme(s): The Mario Umana Academy is an Expanded Learning Time School with a rigorous focus on academics in

addition to community service, arts, health, nutrition and fitness. We also use the neighborhood as our classroom to look at local history, the environment, culture and language. Our Instructional Focus is: Read To Know, Write To Show, Speak To Grow

Any special application processes: No, all students are welcome. Please be aware that we are an Expanded Learning Time School. Our hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:20 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. The Umana has a mandatory school uniform policy; uniforms are available for sale in the school store.

What makes your school unique? The Mario Umana Academy prides itself on giving students a sense of ownership in the school and local community. We have many opportunities for success that are enhanced by having an expanded day schedule. We encourage students to participate in our free breakfast and lunch program. Our school offers a wide array of experiential learning for our students in conjunction with our community partners, which include: Tenacity, Boston Ballet, Zumix, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Waypoint Adventure, and the Society of Latino Engineers and Scientists. We are able to partner with so many organizations because of the flexibility within our daily schedule and our commitment to providing a wide range of opportunities for learning to our students. In addition, our student population is comprised of 52% English Language Learners, and also includes a highly specialized strand of intellectually impaired students.

Special opportunities for students: At the Umana, we expect all of our students to succeed. We model our school on the AVID approach and build strong organizational routines for students to take with them as they move through their academic years and life. A wide array of academic programs and supports, such as Study Island or First in Math, broaden students’ experiences and reinforce their academic skills. The expanded day schedule, which adds 10 additional hours to the school week, allows us to provide these and other enrichment programs. Utilizing the Achievement Network (ANET) and district assessments, we look at data regularly to monitor student academic progress, and are implementing the Academic Achievement Framework to ensure that not only are our students’ academic needs being met but their behavioral and emotional needs as well.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Students can participate in a wide variety of sports and extracurricular activities as part of the school day. These include: soccer, swimming, tennis, dance, a Future Cities engineering competition and much, much more.

Awards or honors of note: First in Math – Number one Boston school First in Math – Number two across the state

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UP ACADEMY CHARTER MAILING ADDRESS:

How to Apply:

215 DORCHESTER STREET SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127 PHONE: (617) 635-8819 AMANDA GARDNER, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 7:35 AM – 3:20 PM M- TH 7:35 AM- 1:20 PM FR ZONE: NORTH

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 164 8th Grade: 153 th 7 Grade: 159 Total School Size: 476

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 92.9% Special Education: 28.4% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 53%

Proficiency Rate: 47%

3

Advanced

16

50

Proficient

31

32

Needs Improvement

30

15

Failing

24

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

31.7

8.6

47.9

African American

9.9 1.5

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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UP Academy Charter School of Boston 215 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA 02127 Amanda Gardner, Principal Phone: 617-635-8819 Fax: 617-635-8820 Website: www.upacademyboston.org School Hours: Mon-Thu 7:20-3:20, Fri 7:20-1:30

Please check the box that applies: ___ K-8 ___ K-12 X Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

UP Academy is a high-performing public, tuition-free, college preparatory middle school (grades 6-8). Our school aims to ensure all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and strength of character necessary to succeed on the path to college and to achieve their full potential. Our school program is modeled on the highest-performing urban public schools in the United States. Our team believes that any student can rapidly approach grade-level proficiency given the right support system. At UP Academy, we offer: -

Relentlessly high, consistent academic and behavioral expectations. UP Academy scholars know exactly what is expected of them in and out of the classroom. These school-wide systems have helped us create a supportive and safe environment where staff can work relentlessly to help our students reach their full potential.

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Open lines of communication between school and family. Families can expect a weekly call from their child’s advisor to discuss student performance and progress. All students bring home a weekly report detailing grades, homework completion, and behaviors.

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Rigorous, standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Our educational program is designed to help students master core basic content and skills that will prepare them for success at a college preparatory high school program.

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A wide-reaching network of supports for all students, including Special Education students and English Language Learners. Our school employs an extensive network of whole-school and individualized supports to catch struggling students before they fall behind. When a student is not finding success at our school, we will seek to identify the underlying skill deficiency and then provide systematic supports to address the issue.

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An obsession with regularly and effectively using data. We regularly analyze academic assessment data to understand which concepts students have and have not mastered, using this analysis to build tutoring plans and to make adjustments to our program. Data detailing student performance on nonacademic goals also drives individual and school-wide improvements.

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An atmosphere of enthusiasm and joy. Our program is designed to ensure that teaching and learning become exciting and fun.

Other school features include the following: Required school uniforms Transportation guaranteed to all students who live more than 1.5 miles away from the student. Weekly art, music, and fitness classes Enrichment program (e.g., athletics, drama) on Fridays for all students Afterschool homework club for some students Saturday Math Club option for some students Football & basketball teams ISEE and SSAT prep for 8th grade students Full-time High School Placement Manager As required by state law, our enrollment will be determined by public lottery. No test scores, grades, recommendations, or academic history will be taken into consideration for admittance.

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WARREN/PRESCOTT K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 50 SCHOOL STREET CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129 PHONE: (617) 635-8346 MICHELE DAVIS, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM ZONE: NORTH

How to Apply: 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 56 8th Grade: 45 7th Grade: 37 Total School Size: 509

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

2.) Turn school selection form in to your school by February 1, 2013.

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 94.3% Special Education: 14.0% Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 63%

Proficiency Rate: 60%

11

Advanced

52

Proficient

28

Needs Improvement

10

Failing

23 37

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

28.5

3.3

27 12

11.2

African American

53.6 3.1

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Warren-Prescott K-8 School 50 School Street Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129

Contact for more information: Michele Davis [email protected] (617) 635-8346

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___ Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average Class Size: 25 Theme: Persist and Prevail Any special application process: Standard Boston Public School Process What makes your school unique? KII to 8th Grade model. Mandatory Uniform Policy Parent Involvement Extended day 6-8, two days per week- Spanish/Latin Classes

Partners include: Boston Ballet Boston Partners in Education IBM Charlestown Boys and Girls Club Mission Safe Charlestown Working Theater MGH Health Center BHCC Courageous Sailing Science from Scientists Berklee College of Music

Special Opportunities for students: Chorus Drama 5th & 6th Grade Band Upper School Jazz Band Advanced Math Classes afterschool Strong Women Strong Girls Program MGH Counselors in school

After-school/extra-curricular and sports: Tutoring Sailing Show Choir Big Brothers/Big Sisters

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YOUNG ACHIEVERS SCIENCE & MATH K-8 SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 20 OUTLOOK ROAD MATTAPAN, MA 02126 PHONE: (617) 635-6804 VIRGINIA CHALMERS, PRINCIPAL HOURS: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM ZONE: EAST

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 SIZE BY GRADE 6th Grade: 67 8th Grade: 40 th 7 Grade: 74 Total School Size: 565

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

MCAS

Attendance Rate: 93.8% Special Education: 21.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.1 to 1

ELA

MATH

Proficiency Rate: 28%

Proficiency Rate: 19%

1

Advanced

27

Proficient

47

Needs Improvement

25

Failing

2 17

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Hispanic

Asian

44.6

0.4

44 37

50.8

African American

3.2 0.7

White

Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

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Young Achievers Science and Math School 20 Outlook Road Mattapan, MA 02126 [email protected]

Contact for more information: Abby Rodriguez / [email protected]/ 617 635- 6804

Please check the box that applies: X K-8 ___ K-12 ___Middle School ___ MS-HS ___ Other

Average class size: 20 Theme(s): Math and Science; Experiential Education Any special application processes: No, we have the same enrollment process as other Boston Public Schools What makes your school unique? We are a K-8 inclusion school. We engage our students in experiential learning opportunities in the local environment and community. Analyzing real world problems is a central objective of our interdisciplinary curriculum. Social Justice and equity are themes embedded in each curriculum unit K-8th grade. We have an extended learning day (7 hours) for all students, as well as surround care programming in Before School and Late Day. There is no longer a half day on Fridays. Our school day is now 9:30-4:30 every day.

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: During the Extended Learning Day students in grades 5-8 are enrolled in enrichment and athletic activities. We also participate in an inter-scholastic athletic and academic league with other middle schools. The athletic teams are Touch Football, Soccer, and Basketball for both boys and girls. The academic competition is in spelling, chess and debate. This league practices after the 4:30 dismissal and games or competitions are often in the evenings or on Saturdays.

Awards or honors of note: 2009 - Finalist for School on the Move Award. 2008 - School Wellness Initiative and Boston Public Health Commission for “Healthy School.”

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