Edwards Middle School

School Highlights:

• Expanded learning time for all students, with an additional hour each day for academics targeted to individual student needs, to help them get better grades and succeed on MCAS
• Talented teaching staff, dedicated to the safety and learning of every student
• Citizen Schools program for grade 6, with extensive academic support, enrichment, field trips, and leadership training
• Performing arts theme, with classes available in instrumental music, dance, theater, song writing, rock band, recording, and chorus
• Extensive enrichment activities for grades 7 and 8 students, including musical theater, community service, break dancing, swimming, tennis, fashion design, stepping, band, art, girls’ and boys’ groups, and much more
• Focus on good citizenship and character development throughout the school, with student leadership and community service opportunities
• “MCAS Boot Camp Weeks” during February and April vacation providing academics and enrichment to selected students
• Teacher teams that have daily common planning time and are available to meet with families
• Athletic and competitive teams for basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer and track
• Strong partnerships with Harvard University, Boston University, and Boston College, which bring teachers in training and counselors in training to the school each year
• Additional school partnerships: Charlestown Community Center and Charlestown Boys and Girls Club.