Monday, May 20, 2013
Boston Latin School
Principal:
Lynne Mooney Teta Location
78 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston,
MA
02115
United States
See map: Google Maps
- The oldest school in the U.S., founded in 1635
- Serving an economically and culturally diverse population of 2,440 students in grades 7–12
- Examination school: Admission to grades 7 and 9 based on test scores and grade point average
- Challenging honors curriculum, with 22 different Advanced Placement courses in addition to regular course offerings
- Small Learning Communities for grades 7 and 8 to ease the transition into BLS’s demanding academic environment
- School-based supports for students at all levels, as well as a linkage with Children’s Hospital to help students, parents, and faculty with adolescent issues
- Many awards, including these received in 2010: 2 semi-finalists, National Achievement Scholarship; 49
- National Merit Commended Students, 7 semi-finalists, National Merit Scholarship Corp.; and 7 National Hispanic Scholars (College Board)
- Outstanding choral and instrumental music, with musicians selected for district, All State, and performance with the Boston Pops
- College acceptances: 99%
- Extensive extracurricular, athletic, community service and artistic opportunities
- Active parent participation on the School Site Council, School Parent Council, and Home & School Association; and many parent volunteers in the school
- Many active partnerships, including: Boston University, Children’s Hospital, Dana Farber, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and State Street Bank.
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