Kennedy, Edward M., Academy for Health Careers

Note: 
New 2012-2013 location for lower campus (grades 9-10) - 10 Fenwood Rd. (off Longwood Ave.)
 

Special admission process. See http://www.kennedyacademy.org for updated information.

We recommend attending an information session.

Special services:

• A small high school with a strong college preparatory curriculum focused on health, math, English, world languages, science, history and technology courses that students need to succeed in college and in the health professions
• Located on the campus of Northeastern University: Our students can use university science and computer labs, libraries, and other resources
• A diverse and respectful place to learn, where students are committed to their own success and staff believe in the potential of each student
• 60% of teaching staff dual certified in content area and special education
• Two teachers with English Language Learners certification
• Internships, community service, work experiences, and summer programs in health care settings
• A Horace Mann Charter School, with special freedom to pursue innovative, challenging academic and extracurricular programming
• Advanced Placement biology, English, statistics and calculus, with other honors and AP courses being planned
• Individual guidance and support for students about academic, personal, and social issues
• National Honor Society, basketball, Healthy Decision Making Club, other clubs, chorus, student council, yearbook, social events, and field trips
• School partners: Boston Private Industry Council, Boston Public Health Commission, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Center for Community Health Education, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, Harvard School of Public Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, Campaign for Proficiency, Northeastern University, and TJX Corporation, Council, Harvard University School of Public Health, TJX Companies, and Boston Public Health Commission.

Special admission process: see www:kennedyacademy.org; we recommend attending an information session.