Guild Elementary School

School Highlights:

• We celebrate diversity, hold high expectations and embrace the belief that all students can achieve academic success
• Balanced literacy curriculum, including TERC Investigation math, science, social studies, computer, art, and a physical education menu that includes yoga, martial arts, African drumming and gymnastics
• Excellent instruction for English language learners, including staff certified in ESL
• Comprehensive after school program from 2:30 to 6:00 pm in partnership with the East Boston YMCA
• An award-winning staff, including Educator of the Year (2008), Milken National Teacher Award (2006), Teacher of the Year in Bilingual Education., and National Board Certified teacher (2009)
• Strong parental involvement, including biweekly Coffee Hour, Math Night, and International Night
• On-site counseling for students
• School partners: Boston Teacher Residency, East Boston Collaborative, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, East Boston YMCA, Family First, Harvard University, New England Aquarium, Playworks, and Zumix.