Harvard/Kent Elementary School

Principal: 
Jason Gallagher

Location

50 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
United States

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.

School Details and Contact
Phone: 
617-635-8358
Fax: 
617-635-8364
Cluster: 
1
School Group: 
A
Assignment Zone: 
North
Grades: 
K1-5
Level: 
Elementary
School Type: 
Regular
Additional Info
School Hours: 
9:25 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Early Dismissal: 
1:30 p.m.
Meal Type Breakfast: 
Universal Free Breakfast
Meal Type Lunch: 
Universal Free Lunch
School Facility Environmental Report: 
BPS Report on Teaching & Learning (School Report Card): 
2012 School Climate Survey: