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Table of Contents

Glossary of Terms………………………………….…………………………………………………...…………...... 3

School Profile Data……………………………………………………………………...…………………..…..……….4

District High Schools & Special Admissions Schools……………………………………………………….……….5

School Selection Checklist … …………………………………………………………………...……....……….……6

Sample School Registration Form……………..……………………………………………………………….....…..7

Sample Boston Public School Selection Form ……………………………………………….……………….....….8

School Profiles …………………………….………………………………………………………………..….…...... 9

BPS Registration & School Choice Resources

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North Zone Family Resource Center Office of Welcome Services 75 Malcolm X Boulevard 26 Court Street, Boston (617) 635-9010 (617) 635-6751

Addional Questions?

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

Next Stop: High School 2013-2014 guide was published by the BPS Office of Enrollment and Welcome Services

in collaboration with Citizen Schools. We wish to thank Citizen Schools for their contributions to this guide.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

The data included in the following school profiles is compiled from several sources including The Massachusetts State Department of Education, Boston Public Schools, and individual school websites.

Attendance Rate: Attendance rate indicates the average percentage of days in attendance for students enrolled in grades 9 – 12.

Dropped out: Students who drop out remain in the school and district cohort data. If the student re- enrolls in another school after dropping out, he/she is included in the original school and district cohort as a dropout AND is enrolled in the new school and district cohort.

EPIMS: The Education Personnel Information Management System was implemented by the Department of Education in 2007 to collect demographic data and work assignment information on individual public school educators for the first time in our state's history. It is the source of the Student- Teacher Ratio data included in this guide.

Graduation Rate: Indicates the percentage of students who graduate with a regular high school diploma within 4 years.

Not included in 4-Year Graduation Data is the percentage of non-grad completers and percentage of permanently expelled students.

For more information see http://www.doe.mass.edu/infoservices/reports/gradrates/

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.

Plans of High School Graduates: Indicates the post-graduate intentions of high school graduates as of the end of the school year. Not included are those students who indicated work or military service as their post-secondary plans.

School Size by Grade: Indicates the total number of students in 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. This number does include students beyond the 12th grade enrolled in Special Education services.

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. 3

SIMS: The Student Information Management System (SIMS) is a student-level data collection system that allows the Department to collect and analyze more accurate and comprehensive information, to meet federal and state reporting requirements, and to inform policy and programmatic decisions. The SIMS has two important components:

A unique student identifier for all students receiving a publicly funded education in Massachusetts, and Transmissions of data from districts to the Department for all students via the security portal.

All data published in this guide was collected via SIMS, unless otherwise indicated.

Special Education: Indicates the percent of enrollment who have an Individualized Education Program. (IEP)

Student/Teacher Ratio: The October 1, 2011 student enrollment to the total number of teachers.

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 individual school websites. The data is reported as follows: Indicator Academic Year 4-Yr Graduation 2010-2011 Post-Graduate Intentions 2010-2011 School Size (Enrollment) 2011-2012 Attendance Rate 2011-2012 Special Education 2011-2012 Student-Teacher Ratio 2010-2011 MCAS Proficiency Rates Spring 2012 School Population by Race/Ethnicity 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: This winter, the Boston School Committee may vote on recommendations involving programmatic changes to meet the academic needs of students. Some of these changes may take effect in September 2013. Therefore, listings included in this guide are subject to change. To update your list of school choices, please visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/register and click on “What Are My Schools” or visit www.discoverbps.org

District High Schools

Every January, Boston Public Schools distributes a school selection form to every 8th grader in Boston‘s middle schools. In order to have the greatest chance of getting your first choice, you must send back the form with schools ranked in order of preference; and you must send it in time for the first round. (There are four rounds in total.) You are encouraged to rank as many options as possible, there is no limit. There is no guarantee that you will receive your top choice school, so if you do not send in a form, you will be assigned to a school by the computer.

The district schools featured in this guide are: . Boston International High School/Newcomers . The English High School Academy . Excel High School . Brighton High School . Madison Park High School . Jeremiah E. Burke High School . Snowden International High School . Charlestown High School . Urban Science Academy . Community Academy of Science and Health . West Roxbury Academy . Dorchester Academy . East Boston High School

Special Admissions Schools

Some public high schools have a special entrance process, meaning you must apply to them separately, as well as rank them on your BPS School Choice Form.

Pilot/ In-District Charter Schools: Pilot and In-District charter schools are two types of small schools run by Boston Public Schools. They often have an educational focus, such as health or the arts. Unless otherwise noted below, each pilot or in-district charter does require a separate application, varying from a simple form to a more extensive process requiring mandatory interviews, recommendation letters, an essay and other administrative forms. Specific application steps for each school are featured on the respective pages.

The pilot/ in-district charter schools featured in this guide are: . Another Course to College** . Fenway High School . Boston Arts Academy . Mary Lyon Upper School** . Boston Community Leadership Academy . New Mission High School . Boston Green Academy . Quincy Upper School** . Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health . TechBoston Upper Academy** Careers

** These pilot or in-district charter schools do not require a separate application. Students can apply to these schools by marking them as a top choice on their Boston Public School Selection Form.

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

Charter Schools: Charter Schools are public schools that operate independently of the Boston Public Schools system. Instead, they are managed by the Massachusetts Department of Education. In order to get in, you must apply separately to each charter school. Students are then selected by an independent lottery.

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 School School Name Name Name

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.

ANOTHER COURSE TO COLLEGE

MAILING ADDRESS: 20 WARREN STREET BRIGHTON, MA 02135 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-8865 LISA GILBERT-SMITH 1.) Mark this school as one of HOURS: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM your top choices on the

4-YR GRADUATION DATA Boston Public School Selection

Form. Graduated: 70.5%

Dropped Out: 11.5% 2.) Turn this form into your Still in School: 9.8% GED: 4.9% child‘s school by: February 1, 2013 POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS 4-Year College: 46 % 2-Year College: 42% Unknown: 10%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 9th Grade: 53 11th Grade: 55 10th Grade: 53 12th Grade: 49 Total Size: 210

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 89.4% Special Education: 22.6% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2 to 1

ELA MATH

Proficiency Proficiency

Rate: 60% Rate: 100% SCHOOL POPULATION BY 20 Advanced 29 MCAS RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Hispanic 45.2 Proficient 41.9 African 80 31 American Asian 4.8 Needs Improvement 8.1 0 31 0 White Multi-Race, 0 Failing 9 Non-Hispanic 9

Please check all that Another Course to College apply: ___ K-12 School Web Site: ___ 6-12 https://apps.mybps.org X HS X Small School Contact for more information: X Pilot School Lisa Gilbert-Smith  School with small Phone: 617-635-8865 learning Email: [email protected] communities  Exam School  Tech./Voc. Average class size: 17 School

 Horace Mann Theme(s): Charter School Rigorous college preparatory curriculum with a focus on analytical reading and  Special Program writing across the curriculum

Any special application processes: No – rank us as a top choice on your school choice form. No additional steps necessary.

What makes your school unique? We are a small school with a maximum capacity of 235 students. We do more reading and writing in our English courses than most students do in their freshman year in college, resulting in more than 90% of our students passing the English MCAS on their first attempt every year. We are an extended day school for students in grade 9. We have a fully staffed after-school tutorial program offered at no cost to students which runs daily from 2:30-5:00pm

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Mock Trial Team Harvard Crimson Academy Summer Search Program International Travel Club Boston Build Program - Entrepreneurship Dual Enrollment Programs

Extra Curricular and sports activities: We play sports for Brighton High School We also have: o The Running Club o The Community Service Club o Gentlemen‘s Club o Sister 2 Sister o Student Council o Robotics Club

School awards or honors of note: o Four Boston Teachers of the Year o Recognized by National Public Radio as an Innovative High School o Bronze Medal in US News and World Report for the past 3 years

BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY

MAILING ADDRESS: 174 IPSWICH STREET BOSTON, MA 02215 PHONE: (617) 635-6470 How to Apply: ANNE R. CLARK, INTERIM HEADMASTER HOURS: 7:55 AM - 3:55 PM Audition Workshop 12/1 (7:55 AM-1:30 PM ON FRI.) Auditions 2/2; 2/9

Audition Call Back 3/1 4-YR GRADUATION DATA

Graduated: 85.9% Part 1: Audition Application Dropped Out: 7.6% Deadline: Friday, 1/11/2013 Still in School: 4.3% (Audition workshop held on GED: 2.2% 12/1/2012 from 10am-12pm)

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS Requirements:

 Application Form 4-Year College: 86 %  Arts Evaluation Form (submitted 2-Year College: 6% by evaluator) Unknown: 6% Part II: Written Application (to be completed if accepted) SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE  2 Essays 9th Grade: 123 11th Grade: 102  Academic Evaluation (submitted by evaluator) 10th Grade: 119 12th Grade: 74 Total Size: 418  Transcript  A photograph

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Please also mark this school as one Attendance Rate: 92.3% of your top choices on the Boston Special Education: 15.6% Public School Selection Form. Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.5 to 1 Decision Letters Mailed: 3/19/2013

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency

Rate: 88% Rate: 76% SCHOOL POPULATION BY

RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Advanced 19 30 MCAS Hispanic 45.2 35.6 African American Proficient 69 46 Asian 2.6 12.9

Needs Improvement White 13 18 2.6 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 0 Failing 6 11

Boston Arts Academy School Web Site: www.bostonartsacademy.org Contact for more information: Blanca Bonilla Please check all Phone: 617-590-8071 Email: [email protected] that apply: ___ K-12 Average class size: 23 ___ 6-12 X HS Theme(s): Arts  Small School Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental X Pilot School

 School with Any special application processes: small learning Audition application and an audition in the arts communities

 Exam School What makes your school unique?  Tech./Voc. We are the only public high school in Boston for the visual and performing arts. School 95% of students go on to college.  Horace Mann Charter School Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): X Special All students do 10+ hours of arts each week. Program Dual Enrollment at the ProArts Colleges The opportunity to perform/exhibit at many major Boston venues Master classes by major visiting artists Senior Grant projects in the community Grants available for summer study in the arts

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Financial Literacy Seminar Asian American Club Artist Fitness Club Environmental Club National Honor Society All-School Gospel Choir Running Club(Rockets) Anime Club Tutoring Fashion Club Step Club Peer Mentorship Program Robotics Debate Team Gay/Straight Alliance Group Student Government 9th and 10th Grade Boys and Girls Groups

School awards or honors of note: 1. BAA, 2011 GRAMMY® Signature School. 2. Headmaster Anne Clark won 2007 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. 3. Linda Nathan Executive Director of the Center for Arts in education won, 2011 Women‘s Venture Fund Highest Leaf Award. 4. 2010 National School of Distinction in Arts Education Award from the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network. 5. Visual Art Department, 2009 MassArt Distinguished Art Educator Award 6. Twelve faculty members, Surdna Teacher Fellowships. 7. Six faculty members, Boston Educator of the Year Awardees. 8. Three staff/faculty members, Henry L. Shattuck Public Service Awards. 9. College/Career Coordinator Cynthia Hairston, 2008 Boston Higher Education Partnership Service Award. 10. BAA, 2004 Breakthrough High School (National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals). 11. BAA Library, 2004 National School Library Media Program of the Year. 12. Numerous alumni go on to professional careers in the arts, including dancing in companies such as Alvin Ailey and Ballet Hispanico, and a 2010 alumnus won ―So You Think You Can Dance.‖ 12

BOSTON COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: 655 METROPOLITAN AVENUE HYDE PARK, MA 02136 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-6425 BRETT DICKENS, HEADMASTER Application Deadline: HOURS: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM January 31, 2013 (8:00 AM - 11:30 AM ON FRI.) Requirements: 4-YR GRADUATION http://www.bclaboston.net/pages/bcl Graduated:DATA 86.6% a/Admissions Dropped Out: 3.1% Still in School: 10.3%  Application Form  Essay

 Three recommendations POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS o 2 from academic teachers 4-Year College: 54 % o 1 from School Counselor or 2-Year College: 19% Community Member  7th & 8th Grade transcripts Unknown: 25%  Health records  Official Copies of MCAS scores SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE  Copies of two sample assignments (one Math and one ELA) 9th Grade: 143 11th Grade: 120  Family Interview (March/April) th th 10 Grade: 117 12 Grade: 92

Total Size: 473 Prospective Student Visits: Beginning of Dember

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Please also mark this school as one of your top choices on the Boston Public School Attendance Rate: 88.5% Selection Form. Special Education: 14.6% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.8 to 1 Decision Letters Mailed: April 2013

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency

Rate: 77% Rate: 70 %

SCHOOL POPULATION BY 8 Advanced 42 MCAS RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Hispanic 48. 69 Proficient 28 37. African 0 American Asian 6 5.9 Needs Improvement 7.4 19 16 0.4 White Multi-Race, 3 Failing 14 Non-Hispanic 13

Please check all that Boston Community Leadership Academy apply: Contact for more information: ___ K-12 ___ 6-12 Zayda Cruz-Gonzalez, Assistant Headmaster X HS Phone: 617-635-8937 X Small School Email: [email protected] X Pilot School

 School with small Average class size: 20 learning

communities Theme(s): Community Leadership  Exam School  Tech./Voc. Any special application processes: School Application process and interview  Horace Mann Charter School What makes your school unique? X Special Curricular and Co-curricular focus on Community Leadership Education Community Leaders at each grade level for outstanding student support Program Advanced Placement classes in five subject areas X Sheltered English 9th Grade after school academic support program Immersion Write Boston partnership Aim High-MCAS Tutorial program Health Center Boston Teacher Residency Program Zone- Boston Scholar Athlete Program

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Community Service Learning and Capstone Project Thompson Island Trip for 9th graders Dual Enrollment courses at Ben Franklin and Fisher College Partnerships with Bird St., Tenacity, Wheelock/Spark, Boston Partners in Education/AIM High, Boston Scholar Athlete Program, TIP News Paper, ArtScience Project, Northeastern Calculus Field Day Competition

Extra Curricular and sports activities: National Honor Society Boston Scholar Athletes Program- The Zone Dance Team Yearbook Prom Committee GSA Sports Debate Team SPARK The Truth

School awards or honors of note: Newsweek recognized for 2 years in a row-Top High School School on the Move – Edvestors Award The ArtScience Prize

BOSTON DAY AND EVENING ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: 20 KEARSARGE AVENUE ROXBURY, MA 02119 How to Apply: PHONE: (617)635-6789 BEATRIZ MCCONNIE ZAPATER, HEAD OF SCHOOL Special Admissions process: HOURS: 9:00AM – 7:00PM You must be currently enrolled (DAY 9AM – 2PM, EVENING 1:30 – 7:00PM) in a high school to apply.

4-YR GRADUATION Call the school at 617-635- DATA Data unavailable.* 6789, visit a family resource

center or www.bacademy.org for more POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS details.

Data unavailable.* *NOTE: MCAS data is unavailable for SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE cohorts with less than 10

9th Grade: 25 11th Grade: 96 students. 10th Grade: 62 12th Grade: 140 Total Size: 323

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

Attendance Rate: 84.7% Special Education: 7.7% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.1 to 1 SCHOOL POPULATION BY

RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

ELA MATH Hispanic 31.0 Proficiency Proficie ncy African 56.7 Rate: American Rate: unavailable unavailable Asian Advanced 3.4

MCAS 5.6 2.5 White Proficient Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

Needs Improvement

Failing 15

Please check all Boston Day & Evening Academy that apply: ___ K-12 School Web Site: www.bacademy.org ___ 6-12 Contact for more information: X HS Diane Merrill X Small School Phone: 617-635-6789 x109 X Pilot School Email: [email protected]  School with small learning Average class size: 18 communities Theme(s): Competency-based alternative school for 16-22 year olds; day  Exam School program, evening program and distance learning program  Tech./Voc. School X HoraceMann Any special application processes: Charter School Students complete application form, attend information session with parent or  ungraded guardian. Post enrollment: diagnostic assessments, and 4 day orientation (Seminar)

What makes your school unique? Horace Mann Charter School Competency-based program Experiential ed leading to annual symposium Comprehensive student support services offered Day schedule and evening schedule 50 slots for distance learning students Graduate when you have met all requirements (4 graduations/year)

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Internships Post-graduation planning center and year-long Transition Program

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Arts and other enrichment programs before and after school Two organic community gardens and art/sculpture park Community and team building experiences Basketball team

School awards or honors of note: Re-chartered three times with commendations Award winning staff: o National Civic League Award, 2 years in a row, ‘08 and ‗09 o Boston Educator of the Year, ‗09 Member of the Coalition of Essential Schools

BOSTON GREEN ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS:

SOUTH BOSTON EDUCATION COMPLEX 95 G STREET 3RD FLOOR How to Apply: SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127 PHONE: (617) 635-9860 Application Deadline: Jeff Liberty, Headmaster TBD

HOURS: 8:10 AM - 3:30 PM Please refer to Boston Green (8:10 AM-1:35 PM EARLY DISMISSAL) Academy’s Website at www.bostongreenacademy.org as information become 4-YR GRADUATION DATA available. Data unavailable.* Requirements  Application Form POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS (available on website)

Data unavailable.*  Mark this school as one of your top choices on the SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE Boston Public School Selection Form. 9th Grade: 86 11th Grade: 101 th th 10 Grade: 85 12 Grade: 63 *NOTE: Total Size: 335 Boston Green Academy opened in Fall 2011 as a Horace Mann OTHER KEY INDICATORS Charter School. As 2012-2013 is Attendance Rate: 88.3% Boston Green Academy‘s Special Education: 24.5% second year, no graduation Student-Teacher Ratio: n/a data is currently available.

ELA MATH

Proficiency Proficiency Rate: 61% Rate: 44% SCHOOL POPULATION BY

2 Advanced 11 RACE/ETHNICITY (%) MCAS Hispanic 33.1 48.1 African 59 Proficient 33 American Asian 5.1 13.1 32 Needs Improvement 39 0.3 White Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 8 Failing 17 17

Contact for More Information Boston Green Academy’s mission is to Johanna Peña & Kaitlin Harris graduate all students prepared for success in Please check all that apply: Boston Green Academy college and the workforce. As a public school 95 G Street, 3rd Floor that is deeply vested in cultivating a highly South Boston, MA 02127 skilled and actively-engaged global citizenry, th th 617.635.9860 we prepare our students to be leaders in X 9 -12 grade bostongreenacademy.org environmental stewardship and activism, to th live their lives responsibly and sustainably, and X 6 grade Application Process to take advantage of employment opportunities Apply via application found on our in the burgeoning “green” economy. X High School website Opening its doors in 2011 as a Horace Mann in- X Small School district charter school, Boston Green Academy Selection determined by public lottery, with BPS and sibling became the new addition to the South Boston X Horace Mann Charter preferences; Education Complex after two underperforming schools closed their doors. BGA is ongoing enrollment modeled after the award-winning Fenway High School and is home to a committed group of highly qualified faculty and educators, 27 of whom hold Master’s degrees. Grades *6,9-12 Devoted to maintaining a safe and academic environment, teachers at BGA create innovative and “green” focused curricula in all fields of study from humanities to Schedule the sciences that engage students and prepare them for future success. In its first Monday: 8:00- 3:00pm MCAS testing, the percentage of students passing at BGA increased significantly in Tuesday: 8:00- 2:30pm comparison to Odyssey: 92.8% passed English Language Arts (+8%); 73.9% Wednesday: 8:00- 3:00pm passed Science (+12%); and 83.3% passed Mathematics – a 15 point improvement Thursday: 8:00- 3:00pm from the 68% passing the previous year at Odyssey. Friday: 8:00- 12:30pm BGA values small class sizes, and its accomplished faculty and innovative approach to academics support students in reaching their true potential. In 2013, BGA at a Glance th All students participate in exhibitions BGA will expand its reach by launching a middle school starting with its 6 grade. in the Humanities, Mathematics and Sciences What makes BGA unique? Extended school day Opportunity for “green” internships Weekly community gatherings with LEAF, Nature Conservancy, Focus on environmental science and leadership Thompson Island Outward Bound College preparatory curriculum and AP courses and more. Advisory for every student Trauma-sensitive school environment Student electives include College Special Opportunities for students: Career prep, arts courses, MCAS Partnerships with companies, such as Vertex Pharmaceuticals prep, chess club and study hall. Internship opportunities at companies, such as WilmerHale College and career counseling Student Diversity Financial aid support 48% African American Peer Health Exchange 32% Latino Extracurricular and sports activities: 14% White Basketball 6% Asian-American

Cheerleading 82% economically disadvantaged Football 26% with disabilities Prom Committee 14% English-language learners Rowing Student Government *Pending Volleyball Yearbook Committee

BOSTON INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL/NEWCOMERS ACADEMY

MAILING ADDRESS: 25 GLEN ROAD How to Apply: JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, 02130 PHONE: (617) 635-9373 Special Admission Procedure: NICOLE BAHNAM, HEADMASTER

HOURS: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM Students are assigned based (8:00 AM - 11:30 AM ON FRI.) on results of an English

language placement test. 4-YR GRADUATION DATA

Graduated: 42.6% Dropped Out: 14.7% For more information, call the Still in School: 38.2% school at (617) 635-9373 GED: 0%

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS

4-Year College: 37% 2-Year College: 21%

Unknown: 42%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

9th Grade: 91 11th Grade: 66 th th 10 Grade: 122 12 Grade: 63

Total Size: 342

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 93.1% Special Education: 1.5%

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9 to 1 SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

ELA MATH Hispanic

Proficiency 51.5 African Proficiency 41.5 American Rate: 42% Rate: 71 % Asian 0 Advanced 27 1.5 MCAS 3.8

White 1.2 42 Proficient 44 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

Needs Improvement 55 24

Failing 3 5 19

Please check all Boston International High School and that apply: ___ K-12 Newcomers Academy (BINCA) ___ 6-12 Contact for more information: X HS Nicole N. Bahnam X Small School School Phone: 617-635-9373  Pilot School Phone: 617-212-4650  School with Email: [email protected] small learning

communities Average class size: 15-20  Exam School

 Tech./Voc. Theme(s): Bilingual and bicultural - Embracing English Language Development while School cultivating native language literacy and culture.  Horace Mann Any special application processes: Charter School None X Special Program What makes your school unique? We are both a High School and a Special Program (and together a school community):

School Wide A growing school committed to core values of Advocacy, Community, Diversity, and High Expectations Boston International/Newcomers Academy is an extremely diverse community of learners with students from over 25 different countries. Our vibrant student body consists of English Language Learners and Former English Language Learners who learn English and engage our college preparatory academic program. A growing after school learning program that includes academic classes, homework help, and enrichment activities such as music computer class. Boston International/Newcomers Academy has a staff that reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of our students facilitating active communication with families and community partners. Teachers who specialize in working with English Language Learners. All teachers teacher both content and English. A full year learning plan for each student.

Boston International Four Year Program A rigorous 4 year college preparatory program that culminates in the development of portfolios that demonstrate students‘ deep content comprehension and college readiness. A vertically aligned curriculum based on essential questions that challenges students with opportunities do engage in critical thinking.

Newcomers Program An intensive English Language development program for students who arrive during the school year. Special support for students with interrupted formal education to help then catch up to grade level work and prepare for English instruction. Native Language instruction for students with developing native language literacy

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Community Service Opportunities PULSE after School, Sociedad Latina after School Music Program, YOFES after school homework and music program

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Soccer, baseball, volleyball teams, Student Government.

BOSTON LATIN ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: 205 TOWNSEND STREET DORCHESTER, MA 02121 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-9957 EMELIA PASTOR, HEADMASTER Acceptance is based on a HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM combination of ISEE (Independent School 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Entrance Exam ) test scores, & Graduated: 96% GPA in Math and ELA. Dropped Out: 1.1%

Still in School: 2.9% To be eligible, students need GED: 0% to have taken the ISEE Exam POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS on November 3, 2012

4-Year College: 75% There may be walk in spaces 2-Year College: 8% available for the ISEE make-up Unknown: 15% exam on November 17, 2012.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE Visit 9th Grade: 309 11th Grade: 260 http://www.bostonpublicscho th th 10 Grade: 258 12 Grade: 281 ols.org/exam for more details. Total Size: 1,680

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

Attendance Rate: 95.1%

Special Education: 1.6%

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency SCHOOL POPULATION BY Rate: 83% Rate: 99% RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

2 Advanced 4

MCAS Hispanic African 7 3 20.0 27.2 American 7 Proficient 4

2 0 Asian 22.0 Needs Improvement 28.5 1 1 Multi-Race, 6 1.4 Non-Hispanic White 0 Failing 1 21

Boston Latin Academy Please check all that apply: ___ K-12 School Web Site: www.latinacademy.org X 7-12 Contact for more information: ___ HS Phone: 617-635-9957 Guidance phone: 617-635-9961 ● Small School Fax: 617-635-6696 ● Pilot School Email: [email protected] ● School with small learning communities Average class size: 30 X Exam School

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 Soccer Swimming Tennis Volleyball Baseball Basketball Step Hockey Track Softball

Extra Curricular Activities Japanese Culture Club Recycling Club Math club GSA Tag Robotics Step Squad School newspaper Debate Jabberwock (publication) Girls League Choir Drama Classics League Muslim Student Association Greenhouse Club Alianza Latina Band Certamen Big Sister Program Peer Tutoring Model United Nations SPARK

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 scores 22

BOSTON LATIN SCHOOL

MAILING ADDRESS: 78 AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR BOSTON, MA 02115 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-8895 LYNNE MOONEY TETA, HEADMASTER Acceptance is based on a HOURS: 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM combination of ISEE (Independent School 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Entrance Exam ) test scores, & Graduated: 98.7% GPA in Math and ELA. Dropped Out: 0% Still in School: 0.8% To be eligible, students need GED: 0.5% to have taken the ISEE Exam on November 3, 2012

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS

There may be walk in spaces 4-Year College: 96% available on the ISEE make-up 2-Year College: 2% exam on November 17, 2012. Unknown: 2%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE Visit http://www.bostonpublicscho th th 9 Grade: 386 11 Grade: 386 ols.org/exam for more details. th th 10 Grade: 406 12 Grade: 390 Total Size: 2,352

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

Attendance Rate: 96.3%

Special Education: 1.2% Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.1 to 1

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency

Rate: 98% Rate: 96% SCHOOL POPULATION BY

RACE/ETHNICITY (%) 42 Advanced 65

MCAS Hispanic 9.4 11.6 African American 56 Proficient 31 Asian 28.6 48.0 Needs Improvement 2 4 2.3 White Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 0 Failing 0 23

Boston Latin School School Web Site: www.bls.org Please check all Contact for more information: that apply: Jonathan Mulhern, Assistant Head Master ___ K-12 Phone: 617-635-8895 ext. 120 X 7-12 Email: [email protected] ___ HS  Small School Average class size: 29  Pilot School  School with Theme(s): Boston Latin School seeks to ground its students in a contemporary small learning classical education as preparation for successful college studies, responsible and communities engaged citizenship and a rewarding life. X Exam School  Tech./Voc. Any special application processes: School Students must take the ISEE Exam during 6th grade or 8th grade to be admitted the  Horace Mann following fall. Charter School In addition, grades in English and Math from the previous year and half the current  Special year are used in the calculation. 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.

BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 25 WARREN STREET BRIGHTON, MA 02135 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-9873 FRED MCDOWELL, HEADMASTER HOURS: 7:40 AM - 2:03 PM 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Boston Public School Selection Graduated: 59.6% Form. Dropped Out: 20.9% Still in School: 15.3% 2.) Turn this form into your GED: 3.9% child‘s school by: February 1, 2013

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS

4-Year College: 37.1% 2-Year College: 22.6% Unknown: 35.1%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

th th 9 Grade: 305 11 Grade: 235 10th Grade: 268 12th Grade: 322

Total Size: 1,144

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 83.4% Special Education: 18.6% Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1

SCHOOL POPULATION BY ELA MATH RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Proficiency Proficiency Rate

Rate: 65% 51% African Hispanic Advanced 50.3 American 7 21 39.6 MCAS 000

000 Proficient Asian 58 30 3.2003

4.9 White Needs Improvement 28 28 1.3 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 7 Failing 21 25

Brighton High School Please check all that School Website: http://www.brightonhigh.org apply: ___ K-12 ___ 6-12 Headmaster: Fred McDowell X HS  Small School Contact Person for more information:  Pilot School John Travers, 12th Grade Academy Leader  School with Small Phone: (617) 635-9873 Learning Communities Email: [email protected]  Exam School  Tech./Voc. School Average class size: 23 - 25  Horace Mann Charter School

 Special Program Theme(s): Personalized, inclusive, and connected teaching and learning leading to post-secondary education and beyond

Any special application processes: N/A

What makes your school unique? 9th Grade Academy, College & Career Pathways in the following professions: Media, Arts, & Communication, JROTC, and Health Professions. On-site career counseling and workforce development though the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) and the Randstad Explore Work career development program. Participants in the Massachusetts Math & Science Initiative (MMSI) to support students in Advanced Placement Math, Science, & English.

Special opportunities for students (internships,etc.): Internships with our business and university partners: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts, St. Elizabeth‘s Medical Center, Boston College, Boston University, and Harvard University. Part-time jobs with these institutions arranged through the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC). Academic enrichment programs: Upward Bound at Boston University, College Bound at Boston College, After-school Credit Recovery Program, CityBuild, Afterschool Tutoring, Let‘s Get Ready SAT Preparation, and the PULSE Afterschool MCAS Preparation & Enrichment Program.

Extra Curricular Activities/ Student Groups: National Honor Society, Army JROTC, Championship Debate Team, School Site Council, Student Government, Yearbook Committee, Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA) and the award-winning ―Burning Tigers‖ Robotics Team.

Championship Athletics: Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams: Boys and Girls Soccer (City Champions), Football (City Champions, State Finalists), Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball (State Finalists), Ice Hockey, Indoor & Outdoor Track, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, and Community Rowing.

School Awards or Honors of Note: Awarded Bronze Medal and listed as ―One of America’s BEST High Schools” by U.S. News and World Report in 2008-2009

Robotics Team won ―Judges Award‖ at New England US First Regional Robotics Competition held at Boston University in 2010-2011, and 2011-2012.

Debate Team placed ―First‖ in the Varsity the Boston Debate League Citywide Tournament held at Boston University in 2011-2012; Placed 11th at the National Urban Debate Tournament at historic Georgetown University.

JEREMIAH E. BURKE HIGH SCHOOL

MAILING ADDRESS: 60 WASHINGTON STREET DORCHESTER, MA 02121 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-9837 LINDSA MCINTYRE, HEADMASTER HOURS: 7:50 AM - 2:10 PM 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Boston Public School Selection Graduated: 43.4% Form. Dropped Out: 33.7% Still in School: 16.7% 2.) Turn this form into your GED: 3.1% child‘s school by: February 1, 2013 POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS 4-Year College: 25% 2-Year College: 27% Working: 8% Unknown: 35%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 9th Grade: 188 11th Grade: 148 10th Grade: 132 12th Grade: 169 Total Size: 638

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 91.1% Special Education: 20.4% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.3 to 1

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency Rate: 50% Rate: 50% SCHOOL POPULATION BY

5 Advanced 16 RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

MCAS Hispanic 31.7 64.4 African 45 Proficient 34 American Asian 0.8 1.1 Needs Improvement 44 38 1.6 White Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 5 Failing 13 27

Jeremiah E. Burke High School Please check all School Website: http://www.jebhs.org/ that apply: Contact for more information. ___ K-12 Name: Lindsa McIntyre, Headmaster ___ 6-12 Phone: (617) 635-9837 ext. 30200 email: [email protected] X HS  Small School Average class size: 21 inclusion-cohort model  Pilot School Theme(s): Comprehensive high school with focus on college readiness. School with Any special application process: No small learning What makes your school unique? communities 1. Comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement, Talent  Exam School Development and AVID;  Tech./Voc. 2. Newly established Freshman and Sophomore and Upper Academies; School 3. Full-range of school counseling services and case management;  Horace 4. Subscriber to Jupiter Grades for real time progress reports; Mann 5. Partnerships with UMass Boston, Boston College School of Social Work, Boston Charter Teacher Residency; School 6. Cohort of City Year Corps members to assist instruction in the Freshman and  Special Sophomore Academies; Program 7. Extended day with longer learning blocks & debate across the curriculum

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): 1. Career exploration and internships through our affiliation with the Private Industry Council and Boston Rising; 2. Academic support via the UMass Boston pre-collegiate programs: Admission Guaranteed, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Urban Scholars and Project Reach; 3. Community Service, affording students opportunities to travel abroad; 4. Strive – a comprehensive transition program providing support services to students with disabilities; 5. ACCESS & and Bottom Line to assist with college and financial aid application process. 6. Youth Development opportunities through YDN, Project Right and Freedom House;

Extra Curricular and sports activities: After school tutorial Varsity Soccer Literary Magazine Varsity Softball National Honor Society Track and Field School Newspaper Volleyball Student Government Intramural Basketball Yearbook/Senior Club PULSE After School BUILD-Entrepreneurship AVID Marine JROTC BSA Zone Varsity Football Ignition Mentoring Varsity Baseball Quantum Opportunities Varsity Basketball Credit Recovery Cheerleading ROCK your Life Peer Health Exchange School awards or honors of note: ―State-of-the-art‖ building extension, featuring a new school library, gymnasium, cafeteria and arts facility. Burke‘s Headmaster, Mrs. Lindsa McIntyre recognized as 2011 Champion of Freedom Award recipient. September 27th, 2012 The school was visited by His Excellency Carlos Fonseca, the president of Cape Verde. English Teacher, Katherine Petta recognized as 2012 Harvard Book Club Award recipient. 28

CHARLESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 240 MEDFORD STREET CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-9914 WILILAM THOMAS, HEADMASTER 1.) Mark this school as one of HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Form. Graduated: 42.7% Dropped Out: 27.0% 2.) Turn this form into your

Still in School: 24.6% child‘s school by:

GED: 2.8% February 1, 2013

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS 4-Year College: 34% 2-Year College: 21% Work: 6% Unknown: 35%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 9th Grade: 218 11th Grade: 209 10th Grade: 228 12th Grade: 261 Total Size: 952

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 83.2% Special Education: 23.0% Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.3 to 1

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency SCHOOL POPULATION BY

Rate: 58% Rate: 55% RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Advanced Hispanic 4 26 MCAS 37.1 36.6 African American Asian 54 Proficient 29 20.7 5.1

0.4 White Needs Improvement 24 17 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

17 Failing 28 29

Charlestown High School Please check all Contact for more information: that apply: Alex Kalamaroff ___ K-12 Phone: (585) 705-7908 ___ 6-12 Email: [email protected] X HS  Small School Average class size: 26  Pilot School X School with Any special application processes: None small learning

communities Theme(s): Charlestown High School leads ALL students to success.  Exam School We do this through our Small Learning Community (SLC) model, which enables staff  Tech./Voc. to provide the support students need. Our SLC model allows for close relationships School between teachers, students, and staff, to guarantee that students achieve their  Horace Mann personal and academic goals. In 9th and 10th grade, we focus on supporting Charter School students‘ transition into high school and developing the skills and knowledge they  Special need to succeed on the MCAS exams and to prepare for Upper School (11th and Program th 12 grade). In the Upper School, we have a college-driven focus that prepares students for undergraduate success and for a professional life. We do this through a range of exciting electives, internships in various career fields, dual-enrollment college courses, and our city-wide partnerships.

What makes your school unique? Supportive, highly qualified staff who are committed to students‘ success SLCs offer small-school support with large-school opportunities Language offerings in Spanish and Arabic Exciting hands-on classes like Forensic Science Writing Center tutors to help you improve your writing skills A diverse student body with students from many parts of Boston and the world, including strong programs in Chinese SEI, Spanish SEI, and Special Education Strong sports programs and a very active Championship basketball team, coached by Edson Cardoso Diploma Plus—a program which supports students who want a classroom environment beyond the traditional educational model Several Advanced Placement (AP) classes, which give students the chance to earn college credit in high school

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Our partnership with Liberty Mutual, which provides summer jobs and scholarships Full-time Private Industry Counselor (PIC) to find students jobs and internships Partnerships with Bunker Hill Community College and Northeastern University Boston University Upward Bound Summer Program The Zone program to enrich scholar-athletes

Extra Curricular and Sports Activities: Extra-curricular activities like Eurotrip, Debate League, National Honor Society, Arabic Summer Academy, Bowling Club, CHS Outdooring Club, And more! Sports team such as Football, Men‘s and Women‘s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Cheer, Track, Men‘s and Women‘s Soccer, Special Olympics

COMMUNITY ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: 25 GLEN ROAD JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-7734 CAROL BRADLEY MOORE Students must get a HOURS: 8:00 AM – 2:15 PM referral from a

guidance counselor or 4-YR GRADUATION DATA from alternative Data not available education.

Interview with POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS headmaster

Data not available Note* MCAS data is unavailable for cohorts with

CHOOL IZE Y RADE less than 10 students. S S B G 9th Grade: 5 11th Grade: 9

10th Grade: 13 12th Grade: 18

Total Size: 45

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 75.1% Special Education: 13.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.8 to 1

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency

Rate: unavailable Rate: SCHOOL POPULATION BY Advanced unavailable RACE/ETHNICITY (%) MCAS

Hispanic 29 African Proficient 68.9 American Asian 2.2

Needs Improvement 0 White 0 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic Failing

Community Academy Please check all 25 Glen Road that apply: Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 ___ K-12 ___ 6-12 X HS Contact for more information: X Small School Carol Bradley Moore  Pilot School Phone: (617) 635-7734  School with Email: [email protected] small learning communities Average class size: 8-15 students per class  Exam School Theme(s):  Tech./Voc. Individualized curricula and individual attention School College counseling  Horace Mann Student support Charter School X Special Program Any special application processes:

Students must get a referral from a guidance counselor or from Alternative Education Interview with Headmaster

What makes your school unique? Our teachers are dedicated to the academic, social, and personal success of each of our students. We are able to individualize the curriculum to support each student at the level that (s)he needs, while challenging all of our students to meet rigorous standards.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): All eleventh and twelfth graders are given college/career counseling, support with post-secondary applications, regular visits to local colleges, and College Fairs. Because many of our students are over-age, we offer many opportunities for accelerated learning, including online courses, internships, projects, and twilight school. We have close partnerships with many community organizations that provide students with jobs and internships, including the Private Industry Council, Youth Opportunity, and More Than Words.

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Seasonal three-on-three basketball tournaments Student Government Technology Goes Home

COMMUNITY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH MAILING ADDRESS: 11 CHARLES STREET DORCHESTER, MA 02122 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-8950 TANYA FREEMAN-WISDOM, HEADMASTER HOURS: 7:45 AM - 2:05 PM 1.) Mark this school as one of

your top choices on the 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Boston Public School Selection Graduated: 57.3% Dropped Out: 15.4% Form. Still in School: 25.9% GED: 0.7% 2.) Turn this form into your child‘s school by: POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS February 1, 2013

4-Year College: 33% 2-Year College: 25%

Unknown: 34%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE th th 9 Grade: 104 11 Grade: 147 th th 10 Grade: 53 12 Grade: 75 Total Size: 377

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 87.3% Special Education: 22.5% Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6 to 1

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency SCHOOL POPULATION BY Rate: 69% Rate: 43 % RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

3 Advanced 9 Hispanic MCAS 27.1 66.8 African American Asian 66 Proficient 34 1.6 2.4

2.1 White Needs Improvement 29 50 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic 2 Failing 7 33

Community Academy of Science and Health Contact for more information: Please check all Tanya Freeman-Wisdom, Headmaster that apply: Ms. Talbot, Student Development Counselor ___ K-12 Phone: 617-635-8950 ___ 6-12 Email: [email protected] X HS X Small School Average class size: 25  Pilot School  School with Theme(s): small learning Science and Health communities  Exam School Any special application processes: None  Tech./Voc. School What makes your school unique?  Horace Mann Strong and consistent Student Leadership Component Charter School Experiences beginning in grade 9 and continuing through grade 12  Special exploring career and college pathways that focus on science, health, Program wellness and fitness Certified Nurses Assistant Program and CPR training Dual Enrollment 5 Advanced Placement courses AVID Program Credit Recovery College going culture emphasis BUILD Program

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Science Fair and Exhibitions Participation in the Student Government school-wide annual events such as Unity Day and Multicultural Day Participation in various community events such as the Walk for Hunger; Dorchester Day Parade; Hyde Park Day Parade & Veterans‘ Day Parade; Summer Search; College courses at BFIT Boston University School of Public Health Career Day Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Career Exploration Day

Extra Curricular and sports activities: CASH sports: girls and boys basketball, soccer, track and field, and volleyball (g) Football, baseball, softball and cheerleading co-op with the Burke

School awards or honors of note: Advanced Placement Awards and Incentive Program through MMSI 21st Century Community Learning Center focusing on ELLs English language development Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Michael Jordan Foundation BSF Foundation MassGrad Drop Out Prevention Grant Work and Learning Grant

DORCHESTER ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: How to Apply: 18 CROFTLAND AVENUE DORCHESTER, MA 02124 1.) Mark this school as one of PHONE: (617) 635 9730 your top choices on the KWESI MOODY, HEADMASTER Boston Public School Selection HOURS: 7:50 AM - 2:10 PM Form.

YR RADUATION ATA 4- G D 2.) Turn this form into your

Graduated: 45.7% child‘s school by: Dropped Out: 26.7% February 1, 2013 Still in School: 21%

GED: 4.8%

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS

4-Year College: 30.7% 2-Year College: 15.4%

Unknown: 50.8%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

9th Grade: 119 11th Grade: 74

10th Grade: 84 12th Grade: 104

Total Size: 393

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 84.4% Special Education: 28.5% Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2 to 1

SCHOOL POPULATION BY ELA MATH RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Proficiency Proficiency

Rate: 58% Rate: 37% Hispanic 30.0 60.3 African Advanced 0 16 American

MCAS Asian . 3.6 4.1 58 Proficient 21 0.8 White

. . Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic Needs Improvement 23 26

19 Failing 37 35 .

Please check all Dorchester Academy that apply: School Web Site: www.dorchesteracademy.us ___ K-12 ___ 6-12 Contact for more information: X HS Kwesi Moody, Headmaster X Small School Phone: (617) 635-9730  Pilot School Email: [email protected]  School with small learning Average class size: 25 – 30 communities  Exam School Theme(s):  Tech./Voc. One School, Many Pathways to Leadership and Achievement School Business  Horace Mann Public Service Charter School Law & Criminal Justice  Special Community Service Program Economics Leadership Training

Any special application processes: None

What makes your school unique? We educate, empower, and inspire our students to act and be responsible today for distinctive achievement, contribution, and success tomorrow. We cultivate their resolve to excel by challenging and developing their academic skills, interpersonal tools, and critical thinking perspective. This work is embraced through reflective instruction, collaborative teaching, family and community partnering, and our living example.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Job Shadow-ships SES Tutorial Program Deltas/Pulse afterschool tutorial Program

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Debate Team Business Club Football Cheerleading Soccer (Boys) Track (Indoor and Outdoor) Volleyball (Girls) Baseball Basketball Softball

School awards or honors of note: – 2010 JQUS Debate Tournament Champions

EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 86 WHITE STREET EAST BOSTON, MA 02128 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-9896 MICHAEL RUBIN, HEADMASTER 1.) Mark this school as one of HOURS: 7:45 AM - 2:05 PM your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Form.

Graduated: 58% Dropped Out: 24% 2.) Turn this form into your Still in School: 26.9% child‘s school by: GED: 1.3% February 1, 2013

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS

4-Year College: 35% 2-Year College: 27% Work: 14% Unknown: 17%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 9th Grade: 443 11th Grade: 268 10th Grade: 291 12th Grade: 364 Total Size: 1,412

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

Attendance Rate: 83.6% Special Education: 18.1% Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5 to 1

ELA MATH

Proficiency Proficiency SCHOOL POPULATION BY

Rate: 70% Rate: 58% ACE THNICITY R /E (%)

11 Advanced 24 Hispanic MCAS 65.5 16.1 African American Asian 59 Proficient 34 1.9 15.5

0.6 White Needs Improvement 26 28 Multi-Race, 0.7 Non-Hispanic 000 4 Failing 13 000 37 000 000 002 East Boston High School Please check all School Web Site: ebhsjets.com that apply: ___ K-12 Contact for more information: ___ 6-12 Nina Gaeta Coletta X HS Phone: 617-635-9896, ext. 30316  Small School Email: [email protected]  Pilot School X School with Average class size: 25 small learning

communities Theme(s): School to Career (Academy of Management; JROTC; and Media/Art). We also  Exam School offer Honors classes, starting in grade 9, and Advanced Placement for upperclassmen.  Tech./Voc.

School Any special application processes: None  Horace Mann

Charter School What makes your school unique?  Special We are unique in our successful partnerships with local businesses, community and youth – based organizations. We live our motto, ―Class, Pride, Tradition.‖ Program

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): In addition to citywide programs such as the Private Industry Council (PIC), GEAR-UP, and TERI, East Boston High School has: A long-standing partnership with the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dual enrollment through Bunker Hill Community College and Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. A partnership with the East Boston Youth Workers to provide 9th graders with surround care that begins in the school building and continues after school with member organizations. PULSE supported academic site, providing after school tutoring and student leadership training for 9th and 10th graders. We partner with our National Honor Society students for additional tutoring services. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) School, providing structures and additional supports to students who may be below honor roll but have their sights set on college. Wheelock College Upward Bound, Summer Search The Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth (SEAD) The Harvard Crimson Summer Academy Academic, music and broadcasting programming in conjunction with ZUMIX In-house SAT prep, as well partnerships with local agencies offering SAT prep such as the YMCA A guidance staff trained by the national College Access Network and the Center for Urban Education to evaluate and improve EBHS college access programming for students and families. Achievement Academy, a 15-month surround program for targeted incoming 9th graders that provides them personalized support and structure to develop the skills they need for success. Tenacity support for its program alumni A drum line, sponsored by the JROTC program

Special Opportunities for Parents and community members: We have an on-site Family Center to help parents understand the school‘s curriculum, policies, and test assessment, and offer adult classes for English Language Learners and computer proficiency as well as other workshops and courses during the school year. We are a member of College for Every Student (CFES).

Extra Curricular and sports activities: SPORTS: Volleyball, Swimming, Football, Soccer; Baseball, Softball; Track, Hockey; Basketball, and Cheerleading EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Drama/Theater Arts, Drill Team, Key Club, Prom Committee, Yearbook, Rifle Team, Math Team, Dance Club, Chess Club, AP Club, Student Government, National Honor Society, 10 Boys Initiative, Debate Team, Boston Scholar Athlete Zone

School awards or honors of note: MGH Partnership Initiative, MGH, 2005 Michael Rubin, Headmaster, Shattuck Award winner, 2010 Verizon Hispanic Heritage Award, Verizon, 2005 Michael Smith, Administrator of the Year Award, 2010 Broad Prize (an exemplar school), 2007 School partners: Higher Education Collaborative, Jury‘s, Science Fair 2009 Seaport and Embassy Suites Hotels, Mass. General Consistent NYFTY business award winner (all levels) Hospital, and MassPort

THE ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 144 MCBRIDE STREET JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-8979

LIGIA NORIEGA-MURPHY, HEADMASTER 1.) Mark this school as one of HOURS: 7:25 AM - 2:15 PM your top choices on the (7:25 AM - 12:30 PM ON FRI.) Boston Public School Selection Form. 4-YR GRADUATION DATA

Graduated: 50.3% 2.) Turn this form into your Dropped Out: 12.8% child‘s school by Still in School: 33.6% February 1, 2013 GED: 1.3%

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS 4-Year College : 35.8% 2-Year College: 30.8% Unknown: 27.8%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 9th Grade: 219 11th Grade: 152 10th Grade: 194 12th Grade: 179 Total Size: 748

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 83.4% Special Education: 23.5% Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.7 to 1

ELA MATH SCHOOL POPULATION BY Proficiency RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Proficiency Rate: 39% Rate: 31% Hispanic

56.7 African 0 Advanced 9 36.6 MCAS American Asian 1.5 2.8 39 Proficient 22 1.5 White Multi-Race, Needs Improvement 49 30 Non-Hispanic

12 Failing 39 39

Please check all The English High School that apply: School Web Site: www.englishhs.org ___ K-12 Contact for more information: ___ 6-12 X HS Ligia Noriega-Murphy, Headmaster  Small School Phone: 617 635-8979 Pilot School Email: [email protected] X School with

learning Average class size: 27 communities Theme(s): Post Secondary Education for All  Exam School Any special application processes: None  Tech./Voc. School What makes your school unique?  Horace Mann Size (approximately 800 students) Charter School School Uniforms  Special AVID and Advisory Programs Program Advanced Placement Courses (9 Total) Extended Day Three Small Learning Communities 9th Grade Academy ETV/Radio/Digital Media Programs Teen Health Center Intensive Support Program On-site Alternative Education Program Mediation and Conflict Program

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Dual enrollment program at Boston University Service Trips Upward Bound Programs at Boston University, Suffolk University, and Wheelock College After School Tutoring Programs

Extra Curricular and sports activities . The National Honor Society Debate Team Mock Trial Team Football Soccer (boys and girls) Cheerleading Basketball (boys and girls) Volleyball Indoor/Outdoor Track, Baseball Softball International Youth Program (after school) Tutoring Gymcraftics

School awards or honors of note: Most Improved Debate Team- 2010 Fox 25 New England Best High School Newscast – 2008 Boys‘ Baseball Team City Champions 2008 and 2007 Girls Volleyball City Champions 2010 & 2011

EDWARD M. KENNEDY ACADEMY FOR HEALTH CAREERS MAILING ADDRESS: 360 HUNTINGTON AVENUE 102 CAHNERS HALL BOSTON, MA, 02115 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 373-8576 CAREN WALKER GREGORY, HEADMASTER Application Deadline: HOURS: 7:25 AM - 2:30 PM Early February (Date 2/8/13)

4-YR GRADUATION DATA Requirements Graduated: 100%  Application Form

Dropped Out: 0%  Mark this school as one of

Still in School: 0% your top choices on the GED: 0% Boston Public School Selection Form. POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS

4-Year College: 85% Recommended 2-Year College: 15% Information Sessions Unknown: 0% November 14, 2012 at 6:00pm December 08, 2012 at 10:00am SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE January 09, 2013 at 6:00pm January 26, 2013 at 10:00am 9th Grade: 58 11th Grade: 40

10th Grade: 55 12th Grade: 72

Total Size: 225 Lottery: March 4, 2013

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

Attendance Rate: 94.6%

Special Education: 9.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9 to 1 SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/E THNICITY (%) ELA MATH Proficiency Hispanic Proficiency Rate 43.1 Rate: 76% 49.8 African Rate: 94%

American

20 Advanced 25 Asian MCAS 1.8 2.2 1.8 White 74 Proficient 51 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

Needs Improvement 6 18

0 Failing 5 41

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

A Horace Mann Charter Public School in partnership with the

Boston Public Schools and Northeastern University

On Sunday, April 25, 2010 our school was renamed in honor of the late US

Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Senator Kennedy imagined a future of educational excellence for all children, as well as health care and Fenwood Campus Address economic opportunity for all families. Because of his lifetime of public Grades 9-10 10 Fenwood Road service, we are closer to these goals now than we have ever been. The staff and students of the Kennedy Academy work each day to realize the Boston, MA 02115 future he imagined for all of us. (617) 635- 8450

Fenway Campus Address The Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers is a small, Grades 11-12 academically rigorous learning community for students who express an 102 Cahners Hall interest in the health professions. Kennedy Academy supports students as 360 Huntington Avenue they develop the academic, social, and personal skills they will need to Boston, MA 02115 succeed in higher education and in health care careers. Individual (617) 373- 8576 guidance and support help each student set high expectations for personal achievement. Headmaster

Dr. Caren Walker Gregory Located on the campus of Northeastern University, Kennedy Academy offers students an opportunity to experience their high school years within Assistant Headmaster an urban college environment, with access to university state-of-the-art Ms. Angela Hedley science laboratories and libraries.

Director of Curriculum & Kennedy Academy has a well-educated and committed staff; almost 60% Instruction have dual certification in special education. There is a full-time health Ms. Julie Caldarone engagement coordinator who oversees all collaborations and external relationships between Kennedy Academy, medical facilities, and higher Health Engagement Coordinator education institutions. The health engagement coordinator organizes all Kristin Driscoll field experiences/experiential learning opportunities for students and staff and has collaborated with area employers to secure job shadowing and Guidance/Student Support employment opportunities for students. Kennedy Academy prepares Carmen Calderón O‘Hara students for college and the health professions through a strong curriculum Luella Ferrill Carter in math, science, technology, health, history, world language, and English.

We provide college counseling through junior and senior seminars. Student Body

Parents may participate as member of the Board of Trustees. Parents There are 277 students enrolled participate in college planning and financial aid workshops, various at the beginning of SY2012-2013. fundraisers, year-end awards, and other activities. Parents attend a curriculum orientation in the fall and individual parent/teacher conferences The student population is: three times a year. Kennedy Academy has two social workers who support 51% Black parents and students with academic, social, emotional and health issues. 38% Latino We have partnerships with Brigham & Women‘s Hospital, Massachusetts 5% White General Hospital, Partners Healthcare, Center for Community Health 4% Asian Education (CCHERS), Boston Private Industry Council, Efficacy Institute, 2% Native American Harvard School of Public Health, TJX Companies, and Children‘s Hospital. 12% SPED

8% English Language Learners. The Kennedy Academy continues to be committed to the children of Boston and to public education and believes that hard work combined with constant, effective effort will lead to positive results. The school is a collaborative effort of the Boston Public Schools and Northeastern University. 42

EXCEL HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 95 G STREET (SOUTH BOSTON EDUCATION COMPLEX) SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127 PHONE: (617) 635-9870 STEPHANIE SIBLEY, HEADMASTER How to Apply: HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:40 PM (EARLY DISMISSAL: 11:45AM) 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Boston Public School Selection

Graduated: 56.4% Form. Dropped Out: 12.1% 2.) Turn this form into your Still in School: 26.4% GED: 2.9% child‘s school by: February 1, 2013 POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS

4-Year College: 43% 2-Year College: 24% Unknown: 24%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

th th 9 Grade: 176 11 Grade: 209 th th 10 Grade: 111 12 Grade: 160 Total Size: 660

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 87.4% Special Education: 25.2% Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.3 to 1 SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Hispanic 29.5 ELA MATH 35.3 African Proficiency American Proficiency Rate: 66% Rate: 63 % Asian 21.2 Advanced 5 28 12.6 MCAS 1.1 White Multi-Race, 61 Proficient 35 Non-Hispanic

Needs Improvement 29 23

5 Failing 14 43

Please check all that Excel High School apply: School Web Site: www.excelhigh.org ___ K-12 Contact for more information: ___ 6-12 Ruthie Aframe X HS 617-635-9870 X1010 X Mid-size School [email protected]

Average class size: 22

Theme(s): Excel High School offers a college preparatory program that includes learning opportunities in advanced science and math related courses. Any special application processes: None

What makes your school unique? Excel High School is a mid-size high school with a diverse staff and student body. With a student enrollment of 620, it is one of two high schools located at the South Boston Education Complex. We house the SEI Program for Vietnamese students and several programs for students with disabilities including those on the autism spectrum. We have a high graduation rate and a positive and safe learning environment. Over 80% of our students enroll in either a two or four year college and the Class of 2012 earned over three million in merit scholarship money. Excel High School is unique because it truly shapes the curriculum around students‘ needs, interests, and talents. We offer a full array of Advanced Placement courses to make sure students are prepared to be successful in college-level work as well as an in-house after school credit recovery program to help students get back on track in order to graduate within 4 years. We believe Excel is a good fit for students who want to challenge themselves by taking advanced courses in math, science, and engineering but also enjoy liberal arts courses such as Creative Writing, African American Music, Urban Dance, Psychology, Cinema Classics, and Journalism.

Teachers are organized into grade-level teams and this school year, the 9th grade team is excited about launching AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) which is a program designed to ―close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.‖ The 9th grade team also offers ―Homework Helpers‖, an afterschool program that helps freshmen with the transition from middle school to high school. We also offer afterschool programs that give students opportunities to pursue their interests in community service, art, dance, student leadership, debate, National Honor Society, and robotics.

Community partners and enrichment opportunities for students: Our core community partners are the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Boston Debate League. The following programs offer our students academic enrichment and/or internship opportunities: UMASS Boston (Urban Scholars, Upward Bound and Admissions Guaranteed Program), Castle Software Company, the Boston Bar Association, Summer Search, Harvard Medical Center, Medicine Wheel, South Boston Neighborhood House, Fisher College, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Boston Private Industry Council, Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Vietnamese Intercollegiate program in Boston.

Athletic offerings: Our sports teams include Football, Soccer (girls and boys), Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball (Girls and Boys), Indoor and Outdoor Track (Co-Ed), Softball, and Cheerleading.

School awards or honors of note: Second recipient of the Thomas Payzant School on Northeastern University Scholarships (2012) the Move Prize for $100, 000.00 Posse Foundation Scholarship (2012) Reebok Award for Human Rights, $12,000.00 Boys Indoor Track City Champions (2012) Third Place in the National Vocabulary Contest Named one of the best schools in the United 2012 National Forensics League Qualifier States (US News 2012) 2012 Urban Debate Nationals Qualifier Awarded $20,000 grant for Urbanity Dance 2012 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Program (2012) Excellence Second recipient of the Thomas Payzant School on Boston University Scholarships (2012) the Move Prize (2006) 44

FENWAY HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 174 IPSWICH STREET BOSTON, MA 02215 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-9911 Application Deadline: PEGGY KEMP, HEADMASTER Janurary 25, 2013 HOURS: 8:40 AM - 3:30 PM (8:40AM - 2:20PM TU., 8:40AM - 2:25PM FRI.) Requirements  Application Form 4-YR GRADUATION DATA  Two letters of Graduated: 82.9% recommendation (school Dropped Out: 8.6% advisors and academic Still in School: 8.6% teacher) GED: 0%  Current and past year transcripts POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS  Essay

4-Year College: 80%  mark this school as one of

2-Year College: 5% your top choices on the

Boston Public School Unknown: 10% Selection Form.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE Optional Open House November-January 9th Grade: 85 11th Grade: 82 Check website for updates: 10th Grade: 83 12th Grade: 72 Total Size: 322 http://www.fenwayhs.org/ad missions OTHER KEY INDICATORS Decision Letters Mailed: Attendance Rate: 93.7% April 2013 Special Education: 13.4%

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6 to 1

ELA MATH Proficiency Profici ency SCHOOL POPULATION BY

Rate: 91% Rate: 82% RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Hispanic 13 Advanced 40 47.2 MCAS 40.4 African American Asian Proficient 2.5 78 42 7.8 1.6 White Needs Improvement 9 18 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

0 Failing 0 45

Please check all that apply: Fenway High School ___ K-12 School Web Site: www.fenwayhs.org ___ 6-12 X HS Contact for more information:  Small School X Pilot School Peggy Kemp  School with Phone: 617-635-9911 small learning Email: [email protected] communities

 Exam School Average class size: 27  Tech./Voc. School Theme(s): Work hard. Be yourself. Do the right thing.  Horace Mann Charter School Any special application processes:  Special Applicant families are invited to attend any of four optional school previews before Program January 15. Application must be submitted by January 31, 2012. (No academic entrance requirements)

What makes your school unique? Over 25 years of experience in educating Boston youth A diverse, respectful, community-spirited student and faculty population, grouped in ―Houses‖ A wide network of outside collaborators, including businesses, non-profit organizations, and colleges Fenway Ventures program prepares students to succeed in the adult work world Proven academic achievement: in 2008, 2009, and 2010 100% of Fenway seniors graduated. College admissions rate of 90%.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Project Week: all students and staff investigate topics of interest in Boston and environs Dual enrollment at Emmanuel College for juniors and seniors Six week internships (unpaid) for all students in their last term of senior year

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Division IV State Champions – Girls‘ Basketball Fenway athletic teams: basketball, softball, baseball Opportunities to play on cooperative teams for soccer, football, hockey, track, and swimming, and volley ball After school clubs, including Sister 2 Sister and MORE (for youths of color)

School awards or honors of note:

Recognized for excellence service to young men of color by COSEBOC Designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education One of original ten New American High Schools, U.S. Department of Education One of 12 Breakthrough High Schools, National Association of Secondary School Principals COMPASS School, MA State Board of Education First (and only) Human Rights Award for Student Activism, Reebok One of America‘s Best High Schools / U S News and World Reports

GREATER EGLESTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 80 SCHOOL STREET ROXBURY, MA 02119 PHONE: (617) 635-6429 How to Apply: JULIE COLES, HEADMASTER HOURS: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 1.) Mark this school as one of 4-YR GRADUATION DATA your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection Data not Available Form.

2.) Turn this form into your POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS child‘s school by: February 1, 2013 Data not Available

Note* SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE MCAS data is unavailable for cohorts with less than 10 9th Grade: 19 11th Grade: 28 students. 10th Grade: 34 12th Grade: 78

Total Size: 290

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 62.6%

Special Education: 16.4% Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.6 to 1

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency Rate: Rate:

unavailable unavailable

13 Advanced 40 MCAS

78 Proficient 42

Needs Improvement 9 18

0 Failing 0 47

Please check all that Greater Egleston High School apply: Three programs… One mission: Educate all students well ___ K-12 ___ 6-12 Contact for more information: X HS Dean of Students, K. Michael Thompson X Small School Phone: 617-635-6429 X Pilot School Email: [email protected] School Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:50 – 2:30 Fri. 9:00 – 3:00

Average class size: 15 - 20 Theme(s): Scholars Academy (10th/11th grades) College Prep Academy (12th grade) Online Learners Academy (overage students)

Greater Egleston is a school with high academic and classroom performance standards. The entire GEHS faculty and staff are committed to the belief that all students are capable of achieving. Greater Egleston is also a safe and welcoming place for young adults who need a second chance to achieve their educational goals. Our mission is to prepare our students to pursue a degree in higher education or career training institute.

Any special application processes: Students ages 16-21 are welcome to apply. 1. Contact the school to schedule an interview. 2. A parent, legal guardian must accompany the student to the interview. 3. Interviews do not guarantee acceptance. Interviews are for the purpose of determining whether or not the school will be a good match for potential candidates. That determination is made by the school, the student and her/his family.

What makes your school unique? Greater Egleston is a three-year alternative and pilot high school for 10th – 12th graders. We emphasize character development, academic achievement and college to career preparation. In addition to meeting GEHS academic requirements and passing MCAS, students develop portfolios, are required to take the SATs and apply to colleges or career training programs.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Weekly community service internships MIT 10,000 Architects Project Seniors‘ College Immersion Program - ten weeks in ROI Partnership (PIC, United Way, Diamond college classes Educators, BPS) Suffolk University Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Law JFY Networks-Accuplacer Prep Program Program SAT Prep Program Early Investors-Bryant University. ―Economics and Student representation on GEHS governance board Financial Literacy‖ Program Year round college events

Extra Curricular and sports activities Online courses for credit recovery Summer education programs to accelerate the pace for earning or recovering missed credits. Credit opportunities for participation in external educational/learning settings

School awards or honors of note: 2011 City of Boston, City Council ―Resolution‖ and Recognition for Summer Experiential Education Program (SEEP) 2009 Private Industry Council Achiever Award: Headmaster, Julie Coles 2008 National Endowment for the Arts ―Big Read‖ Certificates of Achievement 2008 National Youth Leadership Forum – Honorary Certificate 2008 Greater Egleston student awarded Greater Four Corners ―Hidden Heroes‖ Award 2006 Urban Edges ―Unsung Hero‖ Certificate of Achievement: Student, Laura Rosa ‗06

MADISON PARK HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 75 MALCOLM X BLVD ROXBURY, MA 02120 PHONE: (617) 635-8970 How to Apply: QUEON JACKSON, HEADMASTER HOURS: 7:40 AM - 2:00 PM 1.) Mark this school as one of

4-YR GRADUATION DATA your top choices on the

Boston Public School Selection Graduated: 64% Dropped Out: 21.5% Form. Still in School: 10.3% GED: 1.2% 2.) Turn this form into your child‘s school by: POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS February 1, 2013

4-Year College: 21% 2-Year College: 36% Unknown: 29%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 9th Grade: 372 11th Grade: 276 10th Grade: 376 12th Grade: 234 Total Size: 1,259

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 87.4% Special Education: 33% Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.5 to 1

ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency SCHOOL POPULATION BY

Rate: 49% Rate: 37% RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Hispanic 2 Advanced 9 47.0 MCAS 44.6 African American Asian 1.7 47 Proficient 28 4.1 1.9 999 White Needs Improvement Multi-Race, 999 42 36 Non-Hispanic 999 10 Failing 27 49

Madison Park Technical Vocational High School School Web Site: www.madisonparkhs.org Contact for more information. Please check all Queon Jackson, Headmaster that apply: 617 635-8970 ___ K-12 [email protected] ___ 6-12 X HS Average class size: 25 – 30  Small School Vocational Class size: 20  Pilot School Theme(s): X School with We are a technical vocational high school that offers 18 vocational programs including, small learning Culinary Arts, Medical, Dental and Nursing Assisting, Cosmetology, Auto Tech, Collision communities Repair, Carpentry, Electricity, Facilities Management, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Office  Exam School Technology, ISSN (Networking and Computer Repair), Hospitality, Travel and Tourism X Tech./Voc. Management, Printing, TV Production and Design & Visual Communication. School  Horace Mann Any special application processes: Charter School  Special Yes, Admission to Madison Park is by a lottery. Because of the nature of our school, we Program can only admit the number of students who can safely work in shop areas. Early application is recommended as the school fills and there is always a waiting list. Parents and students must be aware of our technical vocational status that requires the students to obtain a certificate of competency in their chosen vocational program in order to graduate.

What makes your school unique? We are the only technical vocational high school in the City of Boston. Students get to explore all vocational programs in Grade 9 before choosing their technical/vocational major. Most of our students go on to college, technical training schools, apprenticeship programs or other forms of further education or employment. Most of our programs offer Industry Credentials that allow students to enter the workforce at an advanced level while continuing their education. Freshman Academy students are required to wear uniforms. Students in specific vocational programs are also required to wear uniforms relevant to their vocation.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): We have on-the-job internships for students in many of the vocations offered, as well as local work/co-op affiliations for all of our programs. We offer programs in conjunction with the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Roxbury Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, Northeastern University CFES (College for Every Student), Harvard University, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, to name a few. We have agreements with area colleges and apprenticeship programs that give our students dual enrollment credit.

Extra Curricular and sports activities: We have a competitive sports program for both male and female students, as well as a fully accredited JROTC program. We offer many extracurricular after school activities including MCAS prep, tutoring, and academic clubs. We are a member of SkillsUSA and the National Honor Society.

School awards or honors of note: 2007 NEASC Accreditation of Tech Voc Program 2007 Milken Educator of the Year Boston Teachers of the Year since 2003 PIC (Private Industry Council) Teacher Achievement Awards since 2002 2008 Comcast Grant 2008 National Endowment for the Arts Grant

MARY LYON UPPER SCHOOL

MAILING ADDRESS: 95 BEECHCROFT ST. BRIGHTON, MA 02135 PHONE: (617) 635-8351 JEAN-DOMINIQUE HERVE ANOH, PRINCIPAL How to Apply: HOURS: 8:25 AM - 3:40 PM 1.) Mark this school as one of 4-YR GRADUATION DATA your top choices on the

Graduated: n/a* Boston Public School Selection Dropped Out: n/a* Form. Still in School: n/a* GED: n/a* 2.) Turn this form into your child‘s school by POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS February 1, 2013

4-Year College: n/a* 2-Year College: n/a* *Mary Lyon is a pilot K-12

Unknown: n/a* school expanded from a K-8. Because the first cohort has SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE not yet graduated there is no 9th Grade: 24 11th Grade: 25 long-term student outcome 10th Grade: 32 12th Grade: 0 data. Total Size: 81

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 89.9% Special Education: 44.4%

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.7 to 1

SCHOOL POPULATION BY ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Rate: 84% Rate: 92% Hispanic 30.9 African 28.4

4 Advanced 32 American MCAS Asian 4.9 29.6 80 Proficient 60 4.9 White Multi-Race, Needs Improvement Non-Hispanic 16 8

Failing 0 0 51

Mary Lyon Pilot High School

Grades 9 – 12 Please check all that 95 Beechcroft Street Brighton, MA 02135 apply:

___ K-12 School Web Site: www.boston.k12.ma.us/lyon ___ 6-12

_X__ HS Contact for more information: _X__ Small School JD Hervé Anoh, Headmaster _X__ Pilot School [email protected]/  School with small 617-635-8351 learning communities Average class size: 20  Exam School  Tech./Voc. Theme(s): Full Inclusion 14 general education students and 6 students School with disabilities in each class  Horace Mann Charter School Any special application processes:  Special Program General Education seats determined by lottery, Special Education seats determined through IEP process

What makes your school unique? Grades 9 – 12 Pilot school Full inclusion, small class size, co-teaching model, all teachers are dually certified in General Curriculum and Moderate Special Needs. SMART Board technology used as a daily instructional tool

Special opportunities for students: Student government National Honor Society After school tutoring is available

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: Co-op with Brighton High School for sport Dancing Club, Running Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Boxing club, Debate Club, Guitar Club Book Club.

Awards or honors of note: Effective Practice School Strategic Practice School

MARGARITA MUÑIZ ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: AGASSIZ BUILIDNG How to Apply: 20 CHILD STREET JAMAICA PLAIN MA 02130 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Boston Public School Selection

Data Unavailable Form.

2.) Turn this form into your child‘s school by POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS February 1, 2013

Data Unavailable Applicants need to mark this school as one of your top choices and take a language proficiency assessment in Spanish and English to determine CHOOL IZE Y RADE S S B G their ability to succeed in the dual language program prior to th 9 grade: 80 students admission. Qualifying students will be selected through the district lottery.

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Admissions priority is given to students who graduate from dual Data Unavailable language schools including the Hurley K-8, Sarah Greenwood K-8, and the Rafael Hernandez K-8. These students are exempt from this initial assessment in the first year (2012-2013). ELA MATH Proficiency rate: * Proficiency rate: * *School is newly opened in 2012; no unavailable unavailable MCAS scores on record at this time.

Advanced

MCAS SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Proficient Hispanic 0 0 African American Needs Improvement Asian 0 0 White Failing 0 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

School Address: Margarita Muñiz 20 Child Street Jamaic, Plain

Contact for more Academy The Margarita Muñiz Academy is Boston Public School’s first dual-language Information: high school!Living Muñiz Academy and hasLearning opened with ourin foundingTwo Languages9th graders – Dr. Dania Vázquez, Headmaster graduates in 2016! We are a school dedicated to preparing citizens and leaders 617-635-8198 who are fluent in English and Spanish. Every student will be ready for college and

contribute to the community and beyond. MMA partners with families and School Website: community to realize our mission together! munizacademy.org

Grades: 9 through 12 Highlights of Learning at Margarita Muñiz Academy Opening September, 2012 with the founding class of 9th graders. College Prep Small School:  Muñiz Academy is a college preparatory high school. Each grade will be added through full enrollment of 320 students in  Students will learn in a dual-language learning model – all grades. Spanish and English.  Learning is student-centered, designed around expeditions and Average Class Size: 20- 22 inquiry projects that are about social change and real connections to the community. Extended School Day:  Internships and Field-work 9 to 4:15, Monday to Thursday;  Competitive College Scholarships Friday early release at 12:30pm Music Education After-school programs: Every student will learn music through the internationally Arts recognized El Sistema program: Tutoring  Instrumental Lessons Field Work and Internships  Orchestral and Choral Work Health and Fitness Activities  Private Lessons

School Uniforms 21st Century Technology Muñiz Academy students and staff will use technology as a core tool for learning. Information Sessions at Muñiz Academy Apply to Muñiz Academy! November 28, 2012 9:30am to 10:30am All Boston students are welcome to choose the Muñiz Academy December 5, 2012 through the BPS assignment process. Choose Muñiz Academy as your 9:30am to 10:30am top choice on the Boston Public Schools High School Choice

Application! January 23, 2013 9:30am to 10:30am Students with their families will be invited to participate in orientation and information sessions regarding the overall school program after their assignment is confirmed.

Admissions priority will be given to students who graduate from dual language middle schools including the Hurley K-8, Sarah Greenwood K- 8, and the Rafael Hernández, K-8. 54

NEW MISSION HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 655 METROPOLITAN AVE HYDE PARK, MA, 02136 Application Deadline: PHONE: (617)-635-6425 March 1st, 2013 NAIA WILSON, HEADMASTER HOURS: 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM Requirements  Application Form 4-YR GRADUATION DATA  Attendance at information session Graduated: 87.7%  Mark this school as one of Dropped Out: 4.6% your top choices on the Still in School: 7.7% Boston Public School GED: 0% Selection Form.

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS Open House Dates

4-Year College: 44%

2-Year College: 32% November 7, 2012 @ 6:00 pm Unknown: 22%

December 8, 2012 @ 10:00 am SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

9th Grade: 61 11th Grade: 65 January 5, 2013 @ 10:00 am 10th Grade: 62 12th Grade: 69 Total Size: 258

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 90.6% Special Education: 18.2% Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6 to 1

ELA MATH SCHOOL POPULATION BY Proficiency Rate Proficiency RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Rate: 85% Rate: 94% Hispanic 34.5 6 Advanced 54 61.2 African MCAS American Asian 0.4 2.7 79 Proficient 40 0.4 White Multi-Race, Needs Improvement 15 6 Non-Hispanic

0 Failing 0 55

New Mission High School Please check all Contact for more information that apply: Naia Wilson, [email protected] ___ K-12 617-212-4912 or 617-635-6437 ___ 6-12

X HS Average class size: 22  Small School X Pilot School Theme(s):  School with College preparatory small learning Small - Personalized environment communities Social Justice  Exam School  Tech./Voc. Any special application processes: School Application required, interview and essay  Horace Mann Charter School What makes your school unique?  Special Strong social justice and college & career success program Program DUAL enrollment and portfolios AVID Program Advisory model used to increase personalization and college access Senior seminar course to support the college application and financial aid process C- minimum policy for passing

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Students have the opportunity to participate in honors level and AP courses. Students have the opportunity to enroll in college level courses at RCC, Benjamin Franklin Institute, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Community service is a strong component of our curriculum. Seniors have an internship and are required to do a senior defense in their senior year. Online credit recovery and Saturday school for students in need of additional support

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Student Government National Honor Society Debate Team Basketball Football, baseball & Track and Field Girls Soccer & Softball Cheerleading Step & Dance Team After-school Homework Center & Tutoring

School awards or honors of note: 2011 Finalist for the Edvestor‘s 100k School on the Move Award Named a 2011 Commendation School by Governor Patrick Designated as a Commendation School by Governor Deval Patrick and the Board of Education , 2011 100% pass rate for ELA and MATH MCAS, spring 2011 Recommended to be highlighted for Drop Out Prevention Program – Mission Advocates 3 Gates Millennium Scholars, 2010 Healthy Schools Award, 2010 Awarded ―Most Successful Debate Team‖ by the Urban Debate League, 2011

O'BRYANT SCHOOL OF MATH AND SCIENCE MAILING ADDRESS: 55 MALCOLM X BLVD ROXBURY, MA 02120 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-9932 STEVEN SULLIVAN, PRINCIPAL Acceptance is based on a HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM combination of ISEE (Independent School 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Entrance Exam ) test scores, &

Graduated: 93.7% GPA in Math and ELA. Dropped Out: 2.3% Still in School: 3.6% To be eligible, students need GED: 0.5% to have taken the ISEE Exam on November 3, 2011 POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS 4-Year College: 59% There may be walk in spaces

2-Year College: 9% available for the ISEE make-up

Unknown: 28% exam on November 17, 2011.

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE Visit th th 9 Grade: 284 11 Grade: 239 http://www.bostonpublicscho th th 10 Grade: 316 12 Grade: 193 ols.org/exam for more detaills. Total Size: 1,313

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

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

ELA MATH SCHOOL POPULATION BY Proficiency Proficiency RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Rate: 93% Rate: 83% Hispanic

28.0 Advanced 37.5 African 17 47 American

MCAS Asian 20.7 11.1 76 Proficient 36 0.9 White Multi-Race, Needs Improvement Non-Hispanic 7 15

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Please check all that John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science apply: School Web Site: www.obryant.us ___ K-12 X 7-12 Contact for more information ___ HS Steven Sullivan, Headmaster  Small School Phone: (617) 635-9932  Pilot School Email: [email protected]  School with small learning Phone: (617) 635-9932 communities X Exam School Average class size: 28

The O'Bryant 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 school enables our students to reach their full potential and become leaders who will shape the direction of society.

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 grade-point average.

What makes your school unique? Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): . One of Boston‘s three examination schools. . Partnership with the institutions of the Longwood Medical . John D. O‘Bryant was a BPS educator and the first and Academic Area: Brigham and Women‘s Hospital, African-American elected to the Boston School Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Children‘s Hospital, Committee. Harvard Medical School, Wheelock College, Wentworth . The only examination school that mirrors student Institute of Technology, Simmons College). population of BPS . ―Engineering, Arts, Science, and Technology‖ – special . 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students are clustered in small elective pathway that partners with Massachusetts learning communities Institute of Technology and Wentworth Institute. . Students perform exceptionally well on the MCAS, Provides project-based engineering tied to the state exceeding district and state averages. 97% of Grade 10 frameworks. Students design and build underwater students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring vehicles, robots, etc. 2012 Mathematics MCAS and 98% scored Advanced or . Enrichment programs: Harvard Crimson Academy, Proficient on the spring 2010 ELA MCAS. Upward Bound Program, Summer Search Program, MIT . Advanced Placement classes offered: Calculus (AB & Science of Baseball Summer Program, MIT STEM Summer BC), Physics B, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Program, MIT SEED Academy, MIT MITES Program, John F. Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Microeconomics, Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, New England English Language & Composition, English Literature & Aquarium, Museum of Science, Museum of Fine Arts. Composition, United States History, United States . On campus music program (classes and after school) Government & Politics, European History, Spanish through the Roland Hayes School of Music. Language, and French. . Numerous opportunities (internships, job shadowing, . 91% of graduates go directly to postsecondary employment) available through Boston Private Industry institutions, such as Harvard, MIT, Brown, Columbia, Council (PIC) and our other community, university and Dartmouth, Cornell, Morehouse, Smith, Spelman, business partners. Wellesley, Tufts, BC, and BU

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Amnesty International, Anime, Art, Asian Culture, Bridge Building, Boston-Area Youth Organizing Project, Cape Verdean Culture, Environmental, Fashion, Robotics Team, Foodies, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA), Haitian Culture, Hip-Hop Dance, History and Debate, Key, Machine Science, Mock Trial, MVP, National Honor Society, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), NJROTC Drill Team, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), OB Pride, O’Bryant Edition (newspaper), Paw Prints (literary magazine), Ski and Snowboard, Step Squad, Student Council, Students without Borders, Talented and Gifted (TAG),Volunteer, Yearbook (middle and high school), Yoga. Our athletic teams are often in contention for City Championships and often qualify for the MIAA state tournament, including football, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball,Hockey, Tennis, Swimming, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, Rowing and Squash. School awards or honors of note: . Vanguard Award for outstanding Advanced Placement . Gold Medal (2012) from US News and World Report, educational program from MassInsight ―America‘s Best High Schools‖ . Over 90% of professional staff hold advanced degrees . Blue Ribbon Award (2010) beyond the bachelor‘s degree level . Siemens Award for Advanced Placement . Several Boston Teachers of the Year . Several National Board Certified Teachers 58

QUINCY UPPER SCHOOL

MAILNG ADDRESS: 152 ARLINGTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02116 PHONE: (617) 635-8940 How to Apply: STEPHEN CIRASUOLO, HEADMASTER HOURS: M, T, TH, F: 7:45 AM-2:45 PM, 1.) Mark this school as one of W: 7:45 AM -11:45 AM your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Form. Graduated: 73.2%

Dropped Out: 2.4% 2.) Turn this into your child‘s Still in School: 19.5% school by: GED: 0% February 1, 2013

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS

4-Year College: 67% 2-Year College: 6% Unknown: 27% Note: Grade 5 students who attend the Quincy Elementary SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE School have first priority for

9th Grade: 63 11th Grade: 60 admission to Quincy Upper

10th Grade: 39 12th Grade: 59 School for grade 6. It is Total Size: 513 expected that few, if any, seats will be available to

applicants for grades 9-12. OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 93.3% Special Education: 20.7% Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9 to 1

SCHOOL POPULATION BY

RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Proficiency Proficiency ELA MATH Hispanic Rate: 59% Rate: 47% 17.9 African 22.2 American Asian 6 Advanced 16 51.9

MCAS 5.7 1.9 White 53 Proficient 31 Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic

Needs Improvement 36 35

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Please check all that apply: Quincy Upper School ___ K-12 Contact for more information: X 6-12 Stephen Cirasuolo, Headmaster ___ HS Phone: 617-635-8940 X Small School

X Pilot School Average class size: 18 X School with Theme(s): small learning Four pavilions: informational, cultural, pathfinding, renewal Commitment to academic excellence communities International Baccalaureate(IB)Program, gr. 6-12  Exam School AVID program, gr. 6-10 (6-12)  Tech./Voc. World languages for all students School Strong theatre, musical and visual arts programs  Horace Mann Daily physical education Charter School Teachers serving in active leadership roles  Special Program 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 2011-2012 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 internships

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Advisory Student Council Thespian troupe Wrestling club Spring play production Cross Country club Dance team Volleyball Robolab club Soccer Programming class Football Ping Pong Club Math help/tutoringDebate club Cooking club Chess club Yearbook club

SNOWDEN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: 150 NEWBURY STREET BOSTON, MA 02116 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-9989 CARA LIVERMORE, HEADMASTER 1.) Mark this school as one of HOURS: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM your top choices on the Boston Public School Selection 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Form.

Graduated: 74.7% Dropped Out: 9.1% 2.) Turn this form into your Still in School: 13.1% child‘s school by: GED: 3% February 1, 2013

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS

4-Year College: 51%

2-Year College: 13% Unknown: 31%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

9th Grade: 136 11th Grade: 85 10th Grade: 114 12th Grade: 75 Total Size: 410 OTHER KEY INDICATORS

Attendance Rate: 86.2% Special Education: 21.5% Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9 to 1

ELA MATH SCHOOL POPULATION BY Proficiency Proficiency Rate: 77% Rate: 67% RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Hispanic Advanced 3 30 43.4 African

MCAS 37.1 American Asian 9.0 Proficient 74 37 8.3 1.7 White

Needs Improvement Multi-Race, 21 24 Non-Hispanic

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Muriel S. Snowden International School at Please check all that Copley apply: ___ K-12 School Web Site: www.snowdeninternationalschool.org ___ 6-12 X HS Contact for more information: X Small School Michael Allen  Pilot School Phone: 617-635-9989  School with small Email: [email protected] learning communities Average class size: 28  Exam School  Tech./Voc. Theme(s): School International Baccalaureate World School (IB), International Studies and World  Horace Mann Languages Charter School X Special Program Any special application processes: NA

What makes your school unique? IB Diploma program, College preparatory with a focus on International Studies and World Languages, AVID Program, Calderwood Writing Center housed at Snowden for in-school and after-school help, and a strong travel/study component

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): Travel/studies component for immersion in a world language and/or community service

Extra Curricular and sports activities: Model United Nations Club, Student Government, Asian Culture Club, Theater, Dance Team, School Magazine/Cougar Reader, Soccer, Track, Volleyball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball, Baseball, Football, Wrestling

School awards or honors of note: US News & World Report Bronze Status as Outstanding School in USA Accredited by the NEAS&C Recognition as a High Performing School by the Massachusetts Office of Educational Quality and Accountability in 2007 Study

TECHBOSTON ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: 9 PEACEVALE ROAD DORCHESTER, MA 02124 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-1615 MARY BENSON SKIPPER, HEADMASTER 1.) Mark this school as one of your top choices on the HOURS: 8:15 AM - 3:55 PM Boston Public School Selection (8:15 AM - 11:30 AM ON FRI.) Form. 4-YR GRADUATION DATA* 2.) Turn this form into your Graduated: 66.3% child‘s school by: Dropped Out: 14.5% February 1, 2013 Still in School: 13.3%

GED: 4.8%

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS*

4-Year College: 49.2% *Most recent data is from 2012 2-Year College: 18.5% Unknown: 27.7%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

9th Grade: 155 11th Grade: 119

10th Grade: 151 12th Grade: 93 Total Size: 939

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 91.5% Special Education: 20.7% Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.4 to 1

ELA MATH SCHOOL POPULATION BY Proficiency Proficiency RACE/ETHNICITY (%)

Rate: 77% Rate: 69% Hispanic

24.3 Advanced 64.1 African 7 34 American

MCAS Asian 4.3 4.8 70 Proficient 35 1.9 White Multi-Race, Needs Improvement Non-Hispanic 23 22

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TechBoston Academy School Web Site: http://www.techbostonacademy.org Please check all Contact for more information: that apply: ___ K-12 Shandu Williams X 6-12 Phone: 617-635-1615 ___ HS Email: [email protected] ___ Small School

X Pilot School Average class size: 22  School with Theme(s): Project-based, interdisciplinary learning where technology is the tool small learning that connects students to their learning. communities Any special application processes: No.  Exam School  Tech./Voc. What makes your school unique? School 1:1 laptop ratio for students in grades 9-12  Horace Mann Net books provided for grades 6-8 to use in classes Charter School Academic, social and emotional support for students  Special Weekly professional development for staff Program Dedicated, involved and highly qualified staff 21st century classroom that include Smart Boards 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

URBAN SCIENCE ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: 1205 V.F.W. PARKWAY WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-8930 NICOLE GITTENS, HEADMASTER 1.)Mark this school as one of your top choices on the HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM Boston Public School Selection 4-YR GRADUATION DATA Form. Graduated: 62.3% Dropped Out: 9.6% 2.) Turn this form into your Still in School: 24.6% child‘s school by: GED: 2.6% February 1, 2013

POST-GRADUATE INTENTIONS

4-Year College: 49%

2-Year College: 14% Unknown: 32%

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

9th Grade: 154 11th Grade: 148 10th Grade: 167 12th Grade: 115 Total Size: 587

OTHER KEY INDICATORS Attendance Rate: 81.5% Special Education: 22.3% Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6 to 1

SCHOOL POPULATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY (%) ELA MATH Proficiency Proficiency Hispanic 45.3 Rate: 72% Rate: 66% 45.0 African

American Advanced 7 26 Asian MCAS 1.2 6.3

1.2 White 65 Proficient 40 Multi-Race,

Non-Hispanic

Needs Improvement 26 28

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Urban Science Academy School Web Site: www.urbansci.com Please check all that Contact for more information: apply: Sheneya Allen Phone: 617.635.8930 x73810 Email: [email protected] ___ K-12 ___ 6-12 Average class size: 25 X HS Theme(s): Science, Technology, and Arts Small School Any special application processes: No  Pilot School  School with small What makes your school unique? learning Personalized support of every student by monitoring and encouraging communities progress toward proficiency and beyond  Exam School Graduation requirements that exceed those of most Boston Public Schools  Tech./Voc. School Enrichment opportunities such as electives, AP classes, after school programs and  Horace Mann Saturday School Charter School Co-teaching to support all learners in the classroom School culture that encourages students to remain engaged in school activities  Special Program after the regular school day Major partnerships with universities, corporations, and private donors AVID Program being central to the school mission and vision for cohorts of students in preparation for college success Unique and specialized programs for families about educational opportunities, community resources, and college and career development Public sharing of best instructional practices and exhibitions of student achievement such as showcases, curriculum nights, and teachers that share professional practice with partnering schools. Teacher leaders that facilitate and direct professional development, common planning time, and department meetings. Students voice is valued and welcomed, as student leaders represent student groups and have decision- making authority at the highest levels of school governance.

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): *Co-taught classes * environmental, biological, technological sciences * laptop computers for students and staff * AVID * 8 AP courses in science, math, and Humanities *Electives: Instrumental Music, Chorus, PC Repair, Networking, Debate, Creative Writing, *Visual Arts *Urban Ecology * State of the Art Science and Computer Labs * Outdoor classroom for interdisciplinary and science related curriculum activities * Parks, rivers, and hiking trails right outside our doors * internship opportunities and other support through our community partners * strong extended day program *

Extra Curricular and sports activities: . Debate Team . Football . Robotics . Soccer . Student Leadership Council . Softball . National Honor Society . Baseball . Mentoring program . Cheerleading . Yearbook . Track and Field . Photography . Volleyball . Art class . Basketball . Computer Technology . Step Team

School awards or honors of note: 2012 School on the Move Nominee *2011 School on the Move Finalist *2010 Schools That Can membership *State Commendation School 2010 *FCOC Grant Recipient, Office of Family and Community Outreach, 2005 * AP Startup Grant Recipient, College Board, 2006 * REAL Gates Grant Recipient for Innovative Ed. Boston Plan for Excellence, 2006 * Featured School for Exemplary Science Ed. Public Broadcasting System (NOVA), 2007 * Speaker Series: Marie St. Fleur, Massachusetts State House, 2007 * Students Loving Mathematics, Wentworth Institute of Technology, 2007 * Boston Debate League Finalists, Boston Debate League, 2008, 2009, 2010 * Excellence in Physics Education, Boston Globe, 2008 * Passionately Pink for Cure Fundraising, Susan Komen Foundation, 2008, 2009, 2010 * Young Professionals of Color Speaker Series, Dimock Community Health Center, 2008 *Students‘ Success Jobs Programs * College Night 66

WEST ROXBURY ACADEMY MAILING ADDRESS: 1205 V.F.W. PARKWAY WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 How to Apply: PHONE: (617) 635-6956 Rudolph Weekes, Headmaster 1.) Mark this school as one of HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM your top choices on the 4-YR GRADUATION DATA * Boston Public School Selection Form. Graduated: 62.2% Dropped Out: 27.8% 2.) Turn this form in either to Still in School: 5.6% your child‘s school by: GED: 2.2% February 1, 2013

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS* *West Roxbury Academy was previously known as Brook 4-Year College: 24.6% Farm/Media High School. The 2-Year College: 24.6% most recent graduation data Unknown: 41% is taken from the population of this school in 2010. SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE

th th 9 Grade: 177 11 Grade: 180 th th 10 Grade: 177 12 Grade: 156

Total Size: 697

OTHER KEY INDICATORS

Attendance Rate: 85.3%

Special Education: 18.7%

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.3 to 1

SCHOOL POPULATION BY ELA MATH RACE/ETHNICITY (%) Proficiency Proficiency

Rate: 62% Rate: 36% Hispanic 44.8 45.9 African Advanced 2 12 American MCAS Asian 1.4 6.6 60 Proficient 24 0.9 White Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic Needs Improvement 33 42

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West Roxbury Academy Contact for more information: Rudolph Weekes, Headmaster Please check all that Phone: 617-635-8935 apply: Email: [email protected] ___ K-12 ___ 6-12 X HS Average class size: 28 X Small School

 Pilot School Theme(s): West Roxbury Academy is committed to providing a rigorous  School with small curriculum with an emphasis on business, graphic arts, and marketing that helps learning to prepare students for college, careers, and service. -- Students learning communities marketing, economics, photography, TV Production, Computer technology and  Exam School web design. Members of the NAF – National Academy Foundation  Tech./Voc.

School Any special application processes: None  Horace Mann Charter School What makes your school unique?  Special Program Our students, teachers, and parents help to build a strong student leadership and community within the school. Our ELL and Special Education are included in courses and student leadership, which as resulted in academic successes on the MCAS. The use of business and media to enhance instruction, plus: . Television Production and Video-graphy . Digital Art and Photography . Web Design . Partnership with Turner Broadcasting . Integrated Humanities Curriculum . SES After-School Tutoring site . Athletic program by complex . Uniform Policy: No Uniform . Perkins Funded School . Dual Enrollment . Internships . National/International travel . Extra Curricular and sports activities: Debate, Social awareness, Social Activities, JV & Varsity Sports

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): College Bound, Dual Enrollment, College assistance, Summer Search, POSSE

Extra Curricular and sports activities: School wide sports team, National Honor Society, Haitian Club, Math Club, Latino Club, Boys/Girls Mentorship Group, Boston Urban Debate

School awards or honors of note: National Honor Society recognized school, Adobe Youth Voices grant, Adobe Corporation, 2007, Mobile Lab / Digital Arts Alliance / FHAO, Pearson, Bronze Award, Healthy Schools Program-William Jefferson Clinton Foundation, Facing History Grant recipient, Roxbury Film Festival, Student entry, grant recipient, Boston Architectural College, grant recipient, Boston Educator of the year Adobe Youth Voices, National Board Certified teacher, Two district wide ELD Categories trainers, Perone Award – Outstanding NAF Academy in the country, MIAA Sportsmanship Award 2008, 2009, 2010.