Mason Elementary School

School Highlights:

• Full integration of students with disabilities and regular education students in small classes, each staffed with a teacher and usually one paraprofessional or student intern
• Highly qualified staff (dual certified in regular and special education) and mentor lead teachers
• Full time parent coordinator who organizes family events like Family Fun Day, pancake Breakfasts, and potluck game nights
• Kindergartens accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Partnership with City Connects to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of students
• Art, music, dance, technology and swim instruction (grades 1-5) offered
• Participant in the Boston Schools Environmental Initiative with the Boston Nature Center
• ReadBoston grant providing free books for all students
• “Looping” in kindergarten-grade 1 and grades 4-5: classes have the same teacher for two years
• School partners: Boston College, Boston University, Center for Collaborative Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, John Hancock Financial Services, Junior Achievement, Newmarket Business Association, The Boston Foundation, Wheelock College, and YMCA of Greater Boston.