Lyon K–8 School

School Highlights:

• Full inclusion of students with disabilities and students in regular education
• Guaranteed admission for students applying to Lyon High School grade 9
• Free before and after school programs
• Pilot high school option for grades 9-12
• Highly qualified staff: All teachers hold Masters’ degrees and all are dually certified in regular and special education
• Specialists in music, art, technology, and physical education
• Many awards for excellence, including 21st Century School, Educator of the Year, Citywide Math Learning Site, and Strategic Practice School
• Tutoring services after school and during the summer Graduate student interns from Boston College and Wheelock College
• Strong School Site Council
• Parent-led home reading program for all students
• Recently renovated playground
• School partners: Boston College, Walker Home and School, and Wheelock College.
• This school is a member of the Boston Inclusive Schools Network.
  The network links together the BPS schools offering and developing expanded inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities with technical assistance and support from Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative at Education Development Center in Waltham.

2011-2012 School supplies lists for parents:

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8