Mattahunt Elementary School

School Highlights:

• The center for Boston’s Reading Recovery program, the research-based intervention and safety net for early learners
• Extra 90 minutes a day for reading, writing, and math
• Three after school programs that focus on helping students to improve reading, writing, and math; and a home reading program
• MCAS preparation and small group tutorial programs
• A Parent Center, active School Parent Council and School Site Council, and parent volunteers
• Student teachers from UMass Boston, Curry College, and Hellenic College
• Nature’s Classroom, a week-long science camp for selected students in grade 4
• Internet access in the computer lab, classrooms, and our large, attractive, fully stocked library
• Student Support Team
• America SCORES Boston after school soccer and writing program
• A large, modern building with a swimming pool and gym, an outdoor nature trail, and a new playground
• School partners: BELL After School Tutoring Program, Boys and Girls Club of Boston, City Year, Colorado Citizen Group, Mattahunt Community Center After School, and Mattapan Community Health Center.