"Ready, Set, Go" - 2012 School Choice step-by-step
Download this pamphlet for helpful tips to take advantage of Boston's school choice process. Find out how to visit and research schools and register for classes!
2011 School Showcases
Every school in the district is represented at one of our School Showcases, with principals, staff, students and parents present to describe what each has to offer. Please plan to visit the Showcase in your zone or the High School Showcase, if you are applying for ninth grade.
High School Citywide Showcase
Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Madison Park High School in Roxbury
75 Malcolm X Boulvard; near Dudley station and Roxbury Crossing T Stop
See all your BPS high school options, including pilot, in-district charters and more, under one roof!
2011-2012 Next Stop: High School Guide
Options for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, including Middle and Exam Schools, may be explored at one of the following showcases.
See West Zone Schools at the West Zone Showcase
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
English High School in Jamaica Plain
144 McBride Street, off Washington Street; close to Green Street T Station
See schools from West Roxbury, Roslindale, Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, as well as K-8 citywide options and exam schools.
See East Zone Schools at the East Zone Showcase
Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Harbor School/Community Academy of Science and Health Complex in Dorchester
11 Charles Street, off Dorchester Avenue; steps away from the Fields Corner T Station
See schools from Hyde Park, Mattapan Dorchester, and South Boston, as well as K-8 citwide options and exam schools.
See North Zone Schools at the North Zone Showcase
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Boston Latin School in Boston
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, off Longwood Avenue; close to the Longwood Ave. T Stop
See schools from Allston, Brighton, Charlestown, East Boston, North End, South End, and part of Roxbury, as well as K-8 citywide options and exam schools.
2011 - 2012 School Preview Time
November 7, 2011 - January 20, 2012
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. See schedules posted below. In all cases, be sure to call the school to confirm the date and time of any open house or other event.
- Elementary and K-8 Schools (Schedule) (en Espanol)
- Middle Schools (Schedule)(en Espanol)
- High Schools (Schedule) (en Espanol)
Registration
January 3, 2012 - February 3, 2012 for students entering Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 9.
Visit the Register for Schools page for details or attend a Family Information Session near you to learn all about the BPS school discovery, registration and assignment process.
Visit the Exam Schools page for information about the application process and timeline.