Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Mather Elementary School
Principal:
Emily Cox Location
1 Parish Street
Dorchester,
MA
02122
United States
See map: Google Maps
School Highlights:
- The oldest public elementary school in America, established in 1639 and located on Meetinghouse Hill
- New interactive outdoor classroom and playgrounds
- A brand new library
- Before school program and after school programs: BELL, Boys Club, and America SCORES Boston soccer and writing program
- Saturday Academy
- Highly qualified and committed staff
- Weekly adult volunteers in the classrooms
- Active School Site Council and School Parent Council
- ESL classes for parents
- Nutrition programs through Northeastern University for primary grades and UMass for upper grades
- School partners: Target, College Bound Dorchester, America SCORES Boston, Boston University, and the Winsor School.
School Facility Environmental Report:
BPS Report on Teaching & Learning (School Report Card):
2011 School Climate Survey:
