Perry K-8 School

School Highlights:

• School Pledge - Work Hard. Respect All. Appreciate Differences. Contribute Positively.
• Beautiful new Schoolyard Initiative outdoor classroom for experiential learning
• Balanced literacy strategies: reading and writing to students, with students, and by students
• Comprehensive wellness program including physical education and health for all students
• Fully implemented, inquiry-based science curriculum in all grades
• Two major student musical performances a year
• Single strand K1–8 school (one class per grade) creating a small, nurturing learning community String instrument classes, chorus and music classes from the New Philharmonia Orchestra
• Parents welcomed as full partners in the education of their children and as important members of the School Site Council
• Recognized for our positive school climate, reinforced by the Second Step curriculum and Peer Leaders program
• After school program Monday-Thursday to 4:20
• School partners: Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy, John Hancock Financial Services, New Philharmonia Orchestra, South Boston Neighborhood House, and Paraclete Academy in South Boston.