School Choice Activities
"Ready, Set, Go" - School Choice step-by-step
School Choice Visibility Day
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
(Rain Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009)
Boston Public Schools staff will visit various locations throughout the neighborhoods distributing information and answering questions about the school choice season.
Citywide Showcase of Schools
Saturday, October 24, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center
Every school in the district is represented at the Showcase, with principals, staff, students and parents present to describe what each school has to offer.
School Preview Time
November 2, 2009 - January 22, 2010
Every elementary, K-8, middle and high school in the district will host three or more open houses, school tours, or other activities to welcome prospective families. Schedules will be printed and posted in the Fall of 2009. In all cases, be sure to call the school to confirm the date and time of any open house or other event.
Family Information Sessions
Learn more about the registration and assignment process, and get answers to your questions. Translation available. All sessions begin at 6:00 p.m.
PowerPoint presentation (2008 version)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The English High School, 144 McBride St., Jamaica Plain
Monday, November 16, 2009
Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School, 270 Columbia Road, Dorchester
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Umana Middle School Academy, 312 Border St., East Boston
Tuesday, December 7, 2009
Chinatown Neighborhood Center, 885 Washington St.
Registration
Begins January 4, 2010, for students entering Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 9.
Visit the When to Register page for details.
Visit the Exam Schools page for information about the application process and timeline.
