We are passionate educators providing all of our students with expert instruction by implementing thematically planned units designed to meet the needs of every child.  We instill in our students the McKay School's Anchor Values of Respect, Effort, and Responsibility by supporting their Social Emotional and Character Development through Responsive Classrooms and explicit Social Emotional instruction.

Our core academic program is enhanced by certified interventionists in literacy and math. Students’ academic experiences are enhanced through participation in art, music, computer, physical education, theater, academic enrichment classes, and a wide variety of student-selected electives.

Students are empowered to become school leaders through the McKay School’s student government. Students play an active role in helping school leaders make important decisions affecting the McKay School community. Students are also frequently recognized for their contributions to the school through the Flying Cloud student recognition program.

• A partnership with City Year designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of every child
• Steppingstone College Success Academy for students in Grades 5-8
• A Student Support Team designed to meets needs of the whole child
• On-site, bilingual clinicians
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program providing all students with healthy snacks
• English as a Second Language after school and family literacy programs
• Pre-AP program in middle school English, Math, and Science
• After school tutoring with licensed teachers 

• Co-Taught, Full Inclusion classrooms in grades 2-8
• Spanish Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) program in K2 through grade 5
• Pre-AP program in middle school English, Math, and Science
• Boston Saves – College Saving Accounts for all Kindergarten Students
• Boston Debate League
• Science from Scientists

• YMCA program for all students; fee.      
• America SCORES Boston soccer for grades 3-8
• City Year Ripples after school program for Grades 3-8
• Steppingstone College Success Academy for students in grades 4 and 5
• After school tutoring with licensed teachers.