Holmes Elementary School

Principal: 
Dr. Catherine Constant

Location

40 School Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States

School Highlights:

  • A model school that fully includes students with disabilities in all classes
  • Small class size of 15–18 students
  • Computers in every classroom
  • Science lab and auditorium/gym
  • Strong music program, with band and chorus, and a grant from VH1 “Save the Music”
  •  A National Board certified teacher (tops in the teaching profession)
  • Grant from VSA arts of Mass. to support creative activities for students with and without disabilities
  • Volunteers from Federal Reserve Bank and Milton Academy
  • 21st Century Learning grant for after school academic support and enrichment
  •  Playworks, providing safe, healthy play and physical activity at recess and throughout the entire school day
  • Additional partnerships: Boston Nature Center, Discovering Justice, Peace First, and Wheelock College.

School Details and Contact
Phone: 
617-635-8681
Fax: 
617-635-8685
School Group: 
B
Assignment Zone: 
East
Grades: 
K1-5
Level: 
Elementary
School Type: 
Regular
Additional Info
School Hours: 
9:25 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Early Dismissal: 
1:30 p.m.
Meal Type Breakfast: 
Universal Free Breakfast
School Facility Environmental Report: 
BPS Report on Teaching & Learning (School Report Card): 
2011 School Climate Survey: