Boston Community Leadership Academy

Note: New Location for 2012/2013 -- 655 Metropolitan Ave., Hyde Park   

Special features:

• A pilot school with a college preparatory curriculum and community leadership theme
• Small class size and longer school day
• Academic requirements for all students: exhibitions, portfolio presentations, and structured community service learning through a Senior Capstone Project
• Classes in drama, visual arts, screen writing, engineering, Facing History and Ourselves, world languages, and arts
• AP courses: English composition, calculus, and chemistry
• Personalized education, including advisory program and learning support team
• Aim High tutoring program with Boston Partners in Education
• After school programs for grade 9–12, including tutoring, sports, and clubs
• On-site health center open for students and their families
• Parent Support Coordinator who assists parents in the admission process, Open House, teacher conferences, support meetings, college and MCAS workshops
• School partners: Boston College, Boston Partners in Education, and Harvard University.
• Special admission process: Call the school to schedule a tour and/or interview.