Blackstone Elementary School

School Highlights:

• City Year and Generations, Inc. providing in-class support to all students
• Instrumental music program for students in grades 4-5 through Berklee College of Music
• Early Childhood Education programs for students ages 3 and 4 with and without disabilities
• Computer, physical education, swimming, art, drama, science, and music classes
• Student Council for grades 4–5
• The Power Lunch Program, with 100 volunteers who provide weekly mentoring and reading with students in grades 1–3
• Several academic and enrichment after-school programs for students in all grades
• Technology Goes Home @ School for grades 4–5: parents take computer classes with their children and can buy a computer with a no-interest loan
• Monthly family nights with various themes, such as health and wellness, Harvest Festival, bingo, and movie nights
• Counseling for students and families through the South End Health Center
• Big Sisters & Big Brothers mentor program, and tutors from Foster Grandparents
• English as a Second Language and classes for our parents to stay involved.