IMPORTANT NOTE: Updates to School Choice Information
* UPDATE March 1, 2010: The School Choice forms for families making Advanced Work Class (AWC) choices were delayed. Schools will be able to pick up the forms on March 3 for distribution to families shortly thereafter. Please contact your child's school if you do not receive the form by Monday, March 9.
* February 25, 2010: The proposal to restore citywide status to Young Achievers and Mission Hill K-8 Schools was not presented to the School Committee as has been previously planned. In light of the extreme financial challenges the district is facing, the Superintendent felt it would be premature to create additional city-wide options without knowing the full range of decisions that will need to be made that could impact student assignment. The schools will retain their current zone status. We apologize for the inconvenience and inconsistent messages that parents may have experienced because of this change.
* The Manning Elementary School in Jamaica Plain is adding an integrated K1 class beginning in SY 2010-2011. This program model places special needs and regular education students in the same classroom and offers a lower class size. Regular education students will transition to a regular education K2 class at the Manning the following year.
Read about new and expanded programs for the 2010-2011 school year!
Thank you for considering the Boston Public Schools for your child! We look forward to welcoming you to our schools to learn more about all that they have to offer you and your family. As the first public school district in America, we are proud of our rich history and promising future. Learn more about our "Points of Pride."
Boston Public Schools offers families a broad array of school options for learners at all grade levels, from pre-kindergarten through adult education. Families are encouraged to make thoughtful choices about which schools offer the programs and services to meet each student's educational needs.
These pages provide families with information about how to choose and register for Boston Public Schools, including:
To get started...
"Ready, Set, Go" - School Choice step-by-step
Visit the "What Are My Schools?" site to find a list of schools for which you are eligible to apply, including the schools that offer walk zone priority or yellow bus transportation for your child.