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Dever Elementary School
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The Dever serves families from diverse cultural, economic, and linguistic backgrounds. We believe all students deserve access to a world-class education that will allow them to excel in college, careers, and beyond. As part of our turnaround efforts, the Dever team is creating a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students, staff, parents, and the community are respected, appreciated, encouraged, and supported.
We have a talented team of teachers and leaders who are committed to providing individualized supports to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. We maintain a culture of high expectations for academic excellence, and we aim to see all students reach their full potential.
What makes our school special
- Dever Elementary has an extended school day, serving students from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Universal free breakfast, lunch, and snack program
- 1:1 Student-to- Chromebook access
- Welcoming bilingual environment
- Spanish language program provides the opportunity for content-rich Spanish language development for students
- Arts integration
- State of the art piano lab
- Newly opened library
- Specialty areas include: technology, physical education, music, piano lab, Spanish, and visual arts
- 14 plus languages spoken at the Dever
- Full-time nursing services
- 2 instructional deans to coach teachers
- Partnership with Dorchester’s Boys and Girls Club for an after-school program
- Strong community connections with Harbor Point Development
- Community partnerships
Special academic programs
- Special education staff serves students in each grade
- Co-Teaching Model in every classroom allows for students to have two educators
Contact
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Principal
Margaret Reardon325 Mt. Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125dever@bostonpublicschools.org
Phone: 617-635-8694
Fax: 617-635-8097School Hours
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.
7:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Wed.Early Dismissal, the day before Thanksgiving and last two days of school: Noon
Grades: K1-6
Level: Elementary
School Type: Traditional
Quick Links
- Register for The Boston Music Project After School Program / Regístrese para el programa después de la escuela The Boston Music Project
- Register for The 3 Point Foundation After School Program for 6th Graders
- November 2022 Family Newsletter
- School Parent Council & School Site Council Meeting Information SY 22-23
- Dever School Staff Contact List / Lista de Contacto del Personal de la Escuela Dever
- Upcoming Dates & Events / Próximas Fechas y Eventos
- Dever SPC Executive Committee / Comité Ejecutivo del SPC de Dever
- Opening Letter To Families From Principal Reardon - August 2022
- BPS COVID Health & Safety Information (plus Home Health Checklist)
- Instructions for COVID-19 At Home Test Kits
- City of Boston Testing Locations / Ubicaciones de Prueba de la Ciudad de Boston
- Clever Access
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