New Mission High School

A small school community focused on empowering our students to become self-directed, life-long learners

• Average class size: 22 students
• College access courses: Students demonstrate their commitment to learning, habits of mind, and essential skills through portfolio presentations three times per year
• Student success: 100% of grade 10 students passed the 2010 ELA MCAS and 70% were proficient and advanced; 98% passed Math and 70% were proficient and advanced
• Annual Black College Tour
• Electives such as Cracking the SAT, journalism, MCAS prep, and writing seminar that provide opportunities to develop math and writing skills
• Full inclusion model for students with disabilities
• After school Homework Academy, offering one-on-one help with teachers and tutors
• Individual student advisors, who carefully monitor the challenges and progress of each student
• Many opportunities for teachers to improve their skills, including partnerships with Facing History and Ourselves and Harvard
• Three modern, networked computer labs
• College courses offered through Benjamin Franklin Institute, Mass. College of Art & Design, Roxbury Community College, Emmanuel College and Wheelock College
• Additional school partners: 826 Boston, Boston University Afterschool, Brigham and Women’s Hospital YSSP Program, Harvard University Risk Prevention Program, Northeastern University, Peer Health Exchange, and Upward Bound.

2011 School supply list