John P. Holland Elementary School
Principal:
Jeichael Henderson Location
85 Olney Street
Dorchester,
MA
02121
United States
See map: Google Maps
School Highlights:
- Daily character education program: Working Hard to Get Smarter
- Teacher specialization in math and reading in grade 5; and math and literacy specialists on staff
- Three computer labs, one supporting the TERC Investigations math program
- Family engagement events: Family Unity Dinner, Game Night, and Family Heritage Night
- Extra help after school, including SES tutoring taught by Holland teachers and BELL Foundation program
- School-based therapy programs with a full-time social worker
- Olympic-size swimming pool with full swimming program
- Fine arts program, offering art, music, and Boston Ballet
- Business partnership with Boston Consulting Group and NikeTown
- Full range of special education classes and programs for English language learners, including Spanish and Vietnamese SEI
- Bright, beautiful, newly renovated building.
School Facility Environmental Report:
BPS Report on Teaching & Learning (School Report Card):
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2011 School Climate Survey: