Lee Elementary School

We are creating a K-8 pathway in the Lee building. Lee Academy offers a K0-1 program. Lee Elementary School offers grades 2-5 in 2011-2012. It will add grade 6 in Fall 2012, grade 7 in Fall 2013, and grade 8 in Fall 2014. Lee Academy students are guaranteed admission to Lee Elementary School.

School Highlights:

• AVID program for grades 4 and 5 to encourage students to aim for college
• A literacy book room, literacy tutors, and a home-school reading partnership to build our students’ reading skills 
• Art, music, computer, physical education, science classes, living library, swimming, field trips, and swim team
• Tutoring available before and after school; Saturday MCAS tutoring also available
• Peer Buddies and other programs to promote inclusion of all students
• Recipient of State of Massachusetts Commendation for academic achievement
• Advanced Work Class for eligible students in grades 4 and 5
• Encourages parental involvement and a strong home-school learning partnership, with support from our School Parent Center Health and violence prevention programs, active Student Support Team, and on-site counseling
• Departmentalized middle school prep program for our grades 4 and 5 students
• Programs with UMass Boston, Dorchester Family School Initiative, and Dotwell Student teachers from UMass and Wheelock College.