Monday, May 20, 2013
Harvard/Kent Elementary School
Principal:
Jason Gallagher Location
50 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown,
MA
02129
United States
See map: Google Maps
School Highlights:
- Strong academic program in literacy, math, social studies, science, art, computers, and physical education
- An award-winning staff, including two Teachers of the Year
- Consistent growth on MCAS assessments
- Harvard/Kent Leadership Scholarship program, offering $1,000 college scholarships
- Red Sox Scholars recognition for four students
- Great educational events for families, including bedtime story hour and MCAS workshops
- ReadBoston to help younger students become strong readers
- Spacious classrooms and library, a great gymnasium, cafeteria, playground, and new outdoor classroom funded by the Boston Foundation
- Focus on results
- Before school, after school, and summer programs
- On-site counseling for students
- School partners: Big Sister & Big Brother, Boston Ballet, Boston Partners in Education, Boys and Girls Club, Charlestown Community Centers, Harvard/Kent Leadership Scholarship, John Hancock, Museum of Science, ReadBoston, and the USS Constitution.






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BPS Report on Teaching & Learning (School Report Card):
2012 School Climate Survey:
