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- Academy of Notre Dame
  
  Tyngsboro
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  Academy of Notre Dame
  
  180 Middlesex Road, Tyngsboro, MA, 01879
  
  978-649-7611
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  School Leader: Vittoria Pacifico Gender: Co-Ed Grades: K0 - 8th grade
  
  School Overview
  The Academy of Notre Dame (also referred to as NDA) is a private, Catholic co-education Pre-K through Grade 8 Lower School and college-preparatory Upper School for young women sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and located in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. Situated along the Merrimack River just eight miles from Lowell on the southern NH border, the Academy's 200-acre campus offers pristine fields, ponds, and forests in which to explore, learn and play. The natural environment provides seclusion and security unique to the area while also being in close proximity to local emergency services. For more than 150 years, students of all backgrounds have attended the Academy for a rich academic and religious education.
  Mission Statement
  The Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsboro was established in 1854 based on the educational philosophy of St. Julie Billiart, foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The mission of the Academy focuses on educating the whole person for life through a curriculum rooted in spiritual formation and academic excellence. They nurture a belief in the goodness of God and the dignity of each person and are committed to community-building, diversity, global justice and service to those in need.
  
  Students follow the Hallmarks of the Notre Dame de Namur learning community which proclaim the following: that God is good; that each person has dignity and sacredness; education and action should be made towards justice and peace; students should have a commitment to community service; students should embrace diversity; students and faculty should create a community; and the development of holistic learning communities should educate for life.
  Program Highlights
  The Academy offers a unique, highly esteemed educational option to families that come from more than 30 communities in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire and represent a diverse blend of cultures, economic backgrounds and faiths. The Academy’s elementary program is divided into three learning levels:
  
  Early Years (Pre-K - Kindergarten 2)
  
  Three-tiered early childhood exploratory program for children who are 3 years old by September 1st.
  
  Hands-on, developmental curriculum reflecting the values of community service, environmental responsibility and cultural acceptance.
  
  Incorporation of technology and software including a Mini Makerspace, iPads, Bee-Bot® early coding, and the Osmo™ game system.
  
  Testimonial
  “NDA consistently strives to remain updated with the current technology and trends. The STEAM initiative with introduction of mini makerspace and early introduction to computers has been quite impressive. I would recommend NDA to anyone in a heartbeat.”
  
  - Arti D.
- Bellesini Academy
  
  Lawrence
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  Bellesini Academy
  
  94 Bradford Street, Lawrence, MA, 01840, Lawrence, MA, 01840
  
  978-989-0004
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Julie Difilipo Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 5th - 8th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Bellesini Academy is an independent, Catholic middle school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Bellesini is committed to identifying and admitting students of all faiths who demonstrate academic promise and fall below the poverty line. The school provides at-risk, inner-city students with the advantages enjoyed by suburban students, including a challenging academic curriculum taught in small classes by highly qualified teachers, a safe and secure school environment, and after-school activities that help students develop non-academic talents and interests. In September 2015 the Academy began admitting female students to a separate “co-institutional” girls school.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Blessed Stephen Bellesini, O.S.A. Academy is an independent, Catholic middle school dedicated to providing quality scholarship education to young men and women from limited financial means living in Lawrence. The mission of the school is to provide an academically challenging and highly structured environment that develops the potential for each student to succeed in competitive secondary schools and colleges.
  
  The Academy is named in honor of Stephen Bellesini, a 19th-century Augustinian friar who dedicated many years to the education of young boys from disadvantaged families in Italy. His school was known as la scola per gnent, or “The School for Nothing,” because it was tuition free.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  The Bellesini Academy philosophy is simple: education is the key to escaping poverty. The school is committed to ensuring that every Bellesini graduate attend a college preparatory high school and eventually earn a four-year college degree. Bellesini’s programs are designed to prepare students for success in private college preparatory high schools. Beyond its academic program, the school offers afternoon enrichment and recreational activities, supervised evening study, and a four-week summer program to foster the personal and intellectual development of its students. Each school day includes nearly twelve hours of instruction, recreation, and academic support:
  
  7:30-7:50 Breakfast
  7:50-8:20 Homeroom & Morning Assembly
  8:20-3:00 Academic Classes
  3:00-5:00 After-School Activities, Sports and Clubs
  5:00-6:30 Students Go Home for Dinner
  6:30-8:30 Students Return for Supervised Evening Study
  
  This extended school day, which operates eleven months a year, brings the advantages enjoyed by suburban students to at-risk youth in the City of Lawrence. These include:
  
  Rigorous academic curriculum taught in classes limited to 15 students, taught by highly qualified professional faculty, with a special emphasis on literacy and writing;
  
  After-school activities such as clubs, team athletics, recreational activities, and enrichment programs that help students develop their non-academic talents and interests;
  
  Evening study sessions that provide a quiet and structured environment in which students are offered one-on-one tutoring while they complete an average of two hours of nightly homework;
  
  Summer program that offers a safe and fun four-week summer camp experience that continues building academic skills while introducing students to new recreational pursuits in a college preparatory campus setting; and
  
  Good nutrition that is provided at breakfast and lunch each day throughout the school year.
  
  In addition, a High School Placement Program guides students through SSAT/HSPT preparation, admissions applications, admissions interviews, and financial aid applications. An Alumni Support Program helps graduates transition from Bellesini to high school and provides support services throughout high school and college
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Bellesini Academy has done more for me than I could ever repay them for. They did nothing short of saving my life from becoming nothing more than a statistic. Thanks to all of the hard work and hours the Bellesini staff has put in with me over the years, I was able to attend St. John’s Prep and Merrimack College with full scholarships. I will be the first of my family to have graduated from a four-year college. I can honestly say without a doubt that I would not be where I am today if I had not attended Bellesini Academy. This school did more than just give me the typical middle school education. They challenged me, helped me enhance my skills and reach my potential, then tested me some more. I have accomplished so much more than I could have ever expected to as a Hispanic male in Lawrence.”
  
  - Jesus B.
- Blessed Sacrament School
  
  Walpole
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  Blessed Sacrament School
  
  808 East Street, Walpole, MA, 02081
  
  508-668-2336
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  School Leader: Marilena Martucci Gender: Co-Ed Grades: PS - 8th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Blessed Sacrament School is a Pre-K through grade 8 Catholic school located in Walpole, Massachusetts. Established in 1966, Blessed Sacrament works to ensure that each child is assisted in developing spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially in an atmosphere of Christian concern, commitment and service.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  BSS is a welcoming Catholic community committed to academic excellence and nurturing the whole child by encouraging character and spiritual growth through service, faith, and leadership.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  As part of its dedication to educating the whole child, Blessed Sacrament School provides numerous experiences in the arts, athletics, and technology, as well as opportunities for service. Blessed Sacrament students receive excellent academic preparation for high school and beyond while developing an appreciation for their own unique gifts and talents and a sense of their own special purpose. Blessed Sacrament School students enjoy a curriculum rich in quality literature, grammar instruction, Spanish language, math, science, social studies, art, music, physical education, character development, and spiritual enrichment. Blessed Sacrament School has embraced technology while staying true to its tradition of academic excellence, with students enjoying a fully integrated 1:1 iPad initiative; at the same time, the school integrates many traditional teaching strategies as teachers seek to bring the curriculum to life in meaningful ways for students. Blessed Sacrament offers all students an opportunity to grow and develop in a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Cheverus Catholic School
  
  Malden
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  Cheverus Catholic School
  
  30 Irving Street, Malden, MA, 02148
  
  781-324-6584
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  School Leader: Jeff Lane Gender: Co-Ed Grades: Pre-K - 8th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Cheverus Catholic School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Roman Catholic school located in the community of Malden, Massachusetts. For more than 110 years, Cheverus School has aspired to provide the best Catholic elementary school education possible, through the continuing reflection and assessment of exceptional spiritual and academic programs. Cheverus Catholic of Sacred Hearts Parish exemplifies the kind of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community spirit that make it the school of choice for families in Malden and surrounding cities and towns.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Cheverus Catholic School educates a diverse population of students with an excellent academic program grounded in the Catholic faith. In the spirit of Saint Mother Theodore Guérin and the Sisters of Providence, to “Love the children first, then teach them.” We foster the virtues of love, mercy and justice, encouraging our students to go forth and share their many gifts with the world.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Cheverus is the only Catholic elementary school in Malden. Cheverus School and Sacred Hearts Parish serve the mission of affordable, quality Catholic elementary school education for the children of Malden and beyond. The vision includes an even more excellent academic preparation for the twenty-first century, and a heightened sense of responsibility to serve and contribute to society. Students are expected to serve as beacons of light in the greater community by daily living of the values of the Gospel. Students strive to accomplish these goals within a close-knit family atmosphere where they come to know and love God, self, and one another. The school draws on the motto of Bishop Cheverus, “Diligamus Nos Invicem”- Let Us Love One Another, and the charism of the Sisters of Providence, which calls community members to provide works of love, mercy and justice. The common message is one of love.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “There are so many reasons why we have remained a Cheverus family for the past 20 years. The school's mission is to love the children first, then teach them. I have always been confident that my children are safe and loved at Cheverus! It is a place where the Catholic Christian Faith is nurtured. The school and their families get to pray together. Cheverus not only delivers quality education but also shapes the moral character of the students. The children are encouraged to look out for others, to be kind, respectful, honest and of good report. The Cheverus culture and values have been imparted to my children, and these qualities continue to be relevant in their everyday lives. For a well-rounded education, Cheverus offers art, sports and various extracurricular activities. I am thankful for the faculty and staff, past and present, and for all the families we have met and made friends with, as a result of my children attending Cheverus.”
  
  - Tete A.
- East Boston Central Catholic School
  
  East Boston
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  East Boston Central Catholic School
  
  69 London Street, East Boston, MA, 02128
  
  617-567-7456
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  School Leader: Robert Casaletto Gender: Co-Ed Grades: PreK - 8th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  East Boston Central Catholic is a Pre-K through grade 8 Roman Catholic school servicing the needs of East Boston and the surrounding communities. For more than 40 years, East Boston Central Catholic has provided children with the advantage of a safe, conducive learning environment that enriches the lives of students on an academic and spiritual level.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  East Boston Central Catholic School is committed to strong basic skills development within a solid Christian framework. The curriculum at all times is geared to foster the growth of individual self-worth; to develop a love and commitment to our faith; to encourage knowledge and pride in one's heritage; to develop an appreciation and respect for cultural diversities; and to develop a commitment of service to others.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  East Boston Central Catholic advocates a student who responds to the Gospel within a strong academic environment. Each student is taught how to be a spiritual person, a whole person, a loving person, a responsible person and a hope-filled person. Each student is shown how to recognize and respond to God and commit to a Christian lifestyle, while learning to become a morally and physically self-disciplined, self-confident, and self-motivated individual. Each student is taught to value himself/herself as well as others. The school environment seeks to teach students how to respond to peace and justice issues, personal rights, and environmental concerns, all while looking positively forward to tomorrow.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “EBCCS is a second home for our children. A home where every teacher, administrator and staff member looks out for the well-being of each child. Our children are challenged academically and are provided with the support they need to succeed. Most importantly, our children are living their Catholic faith every day. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is present at EBCCS."
  
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- Holy Name Parish School
  
  West Roxbury
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  Holy Name Parish School
  
  535 West Roxbury Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA, 02132
  
  617-325-9338
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  School Leader: Daniel Chisholm Gender: Co-Ed Grades: PreK - 6th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Holy Name Parish School is a Pre-K through Grade 6 Catholic elementary school located in the West Roxbury section of Boston, MA. Holy Name School has a special mission that sets it apart from public schools and most other private schools. In addition to supporting a complete academic curriculum, the school is a faith community that integrates religious instruction, value formation, and faith development into the academic education of its students.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  The Holy Name Parish School Mission is to engage our students in a positive, challenging program. We encourage lifelong learning and the development of responsible, productive, faith-centered citizens of the world.
  
  Central to our identity is a respectful Catholic community that integrates faith formation, a commitment to values and the academic education of the whole child within a nurturing environment.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Holy Name Parish School offers students an exciting, faith-based core curriculum from K0 through Grade 6, with a rigorous course of study designed to further academic achievement.
  
  Teachers engage students in units of study that not only build a solid foundation of literacy and numeric skills but also encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking and sharpen their problem-solving abilities. In addition to the core curriculum, students are offered the opportunity to expand their learning through art, music, library, technology, physical education and Spanish. Using an instructional approach that focuses on “learning by doing,” students acquire knowledge through engaging activities that promote a deeper understanding. K0 and K1 follow a philosophy for early education using research-based best practices for both social/emotional and academic growth.
  
  The science lab, the media/technology lab and the school library give students the opportunity to utilize learning spaces that will give them tools for future challenges. The Holy Name Parish, Church and on-site chapel contribute to faith formation and worship.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “We believe Holy Name Parish School provides our three children the best education by instilling in them the values of faith, discipline, hard work, teamwork and a love for knowledge. These qualities are priceless as they grow up to be valuable contributors to our society.”
  
  - Craig and Ansu N.
- Immaculate Conception - Newburyport
  
  Newburyport
  
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  Immaculate Conception - Newburyport
  
  One Washington Stree, Newburyport, MA, 01950
  
  978-465-7780
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Joan Sullivan
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grades: Pre-K - 8th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  The Immaculate Conception School (IC) is a Kindergarten through Grade 8 Catholic School. Located in the center of the beautiful historic harborside community of Newburyport, Massachusetts, the IC provides students with the skills to become lifelong learners in a safe, supportive, and creative environment.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  The Immaculate Conception School (IC) celebrates 136 years of Catholic school tradition, paired with academic rigor that cultivates success in our students as 21st-century learners. IC students are poised, articulate, young men and women who care about the needs of others and take pride in making a difference. As a community, we encourage civic responsibility by acting upon our calling to serve those less fortunate, and by translating these opportunities into “teachable moments.” With an eye to the future, we also continue to adhere to the original mission our school: to communicate Catholic Christian values, provide a quality academic program, and develop an awareness, empathy, and respect for the needs of all people. Developing caring individuals is equally as valued as the academic achievements our students realize.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  At the heart of the Immaculate Conception School is the profound belief that each child is a special individual created by God and endowed with natural intelligence, curiosity, and a yearning to learn and discover. An education at the IC encompasses academics, enrichment and extracurricular activities, which foster growth in intellectual, social and emotional skills. Students are encouraged to embrace their individuality, recognize their unique learning style, and grow confident in decision-making and problem-solving. Collaborative learning, technology integration, STEM across all grades, collaborative work spaces (maker spaces), and design thinking challenges are a few of the academic initiatives that challenge our students to think. By promoting an enthusiasm for learning, encouraging students to reach their full potential, and helping them develop their moral compasses, IC enables students to become self-reliant individuals, confident problem solvers, and compassionate future leaders.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “We feel very blessed with the education she's receiving and the hard work of all her teachers.”
  
  - Katie S.
- Immaculate Conception - Revere
  
  Revere
  
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  Immaculate Conception - Revere
  
  127 Winthrop Avenue, Revere, MA, 02151
  
  (617) 933-9230
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  School Leader: Donis Tracy
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  The Immaculate Conception School is a Pre-K through grade 8 Roman Catholic school located in Revere, Massachusetts. Since 1913, Immaculate Conception School has nurtured each students’ unique intellectual and creative abilities by celebrating those abilities in a Catholic learning community. The school strives diligently to build strong community ties among parents, students and faculty. The school prepares a culturally diverse student population to become responsible, well-rounded, faith-filled citizens, focusing on the Catholic precepts of peace, justice and service to others, while maintaining high academic standards.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  The Immaculate Conception Parish School in Revere prepares a culturally diverse student community to become responsible, well-rounded, faith-filled citizens by focusing on Catholic values and high academic standards. Our school celebrates its faith by practicing the ideals of peace, justice and service to others, thereby witnessing to Christ's teachings.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  The learning environment at Immaculate Conception School combines intellectual and imaginative endeavors, anchoring abstract knowledge through hands-on participation, shaping access to the curriculum by igniting the passions and evoking the learning styles of individual students. Teachers not only encourage but model the joy of learning, a gift that students carry with them through their learning career and into their adult lives. At Immaculate Conception School, the gift of learning is defined not just by the challenge and rewards of mastering specific skills and curricular materials but, also by the development of a passion for learning nurtured and structured through a lifetime. The Immaculate Conception School is enhanced by enrichment opportunities, comprehensive instruction in art, music, computers, Spanish and physical education, before-and-after-school programs, and certified teachers with advanced degrees.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “I have had my children here for the past 8 years. My oldest son is about to graduate from these halls. I can honestly say my sons have been cared for, challenged academically and formed to become great men. In our society, too often we lack strong moral character. The Immaculate Conception School assists my husband and me to form our sons to be ready for the world academically while at the same time being prepared for the challenges of the world morally. I have loved everything about this school.”
  
  - IC Mom
- Immaculate Conception School
  
  Lowell
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  Immaculate Conception School
  
  218 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA, 01852
  
  978-454-5339
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  School Leader: Cathy Fiorino Gender: Co-Ed Grades: PreK - 8th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Immaculate Conception School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic school located in Lowell, Massachusetts. For over 100 years, IC Lowell has been dedicated to carrying the light of Catholic education. With one of the finest physical plants in Lowell, the Immaculate Conception School, located in the heart of the historic National Park, looks forward to continuing to provide leadership in education and service to the community in which it thrives.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Immaculate
  
  Conception School fosters
  
  Students in a
  
  Catholic community with a
  
  Highly dedicated staff, centered on
  
  Outstanding academic excellence,
  
  Ongoing commitment to service, and a
  
  Love for learning
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Immaculate Conception School strives to create a Christian environment for the growth of all members, students, and staff in a supportive community of friends in Christ. The school endeavors to assist in the development of the child’s potential and sense of wonder. Faculty aim to provide the student with instruction and activities to achieve academic success, while seeking to guide the child to live as a creative, competent and caring person, and to share in his/her growth of faith in Christ. The vision of IC is to develop the whole person through growth in faith, in knowledge, in virtue and in service. Students enrolled at ICS come from all over the Merrimack Valley, from the cities of Lowell, Lawrence, towns of Tewksbury, Dracut, Billerica, and Tyngsboro, to name a few.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “The Immaculate Conception School provides an environment that fosters the love of learning, care for others, and respect for the world wide community. My three children thrive in the environment established by caring professionals which is an extension of our home, and I have no doubt my children will carry these lessons throughout their lives. As a graduate of the school, I am honored to continue the tradition that my parents gave to me with a Catholic education.”
  
  - Jill & Wayne T.
- Jackson Walnut Park Schools
  
  Newton
  
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  Jackson Walnut Park Schools
  
  200 Jackson Road, Newton, MA, 02458
  
  617-969-1537
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  School Leader: Stephanie Marcucci & Bridget Barrett-Parker
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
  
  School Overview
  Jackson Walnut Park Schools, founded in 1967 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, is a Montessori early childhood program and a Catholic, growth-centered elementary school located in Newton, close to Newton Corner. Walnut Park Montessori, serving children ages 18 months to six years old, instills joyful learning and excitement for learning in peaceful, respectful, multi-age classrooms. Jackson School educates students Kindergarten through Grade 6 in a dynamic and nurturing academic environment that is serious in its purpose to invigorate imagination, enhance confidence, and build leadership. An expansive after-school program offers children ages three to grade 6 a wide array of enrichment activities.
  Mission Statement
  Animated by the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the mission of Jackson Walnut Park is to inspire children to love learning, love God, and love one another. An inclusive Catholic school community committed to the flourishing of the whole child, Jackson Walnut Park pursues academic excellence, promotes service to others, and fosters peace.
  Program Highlights
  Walnut Park Montessori cultivates independence, concentration, and a sense of order and peace in a richly diverse and inclusive community. Focusing on the child as an individual, teachers guide discovery and exploration, and encourage purposeful activity in an environment that meets the developmental needs of each learner. Jackson School offers a comprehensive curriculum in world languages - Mandarin, Spanish, and Latin, STEAM, the arts, humanities, religion, and physical well-being. Working collaboratively, students develop a capacity for critical and creative thinking, strengthen competence and resilience, and embrace a global vision and a sense of environmental responsibility. In school settings where every child is known and loved, Jackson Walnut Park enriches students in the Gospel values of faith, integrity, forgiveness, and social justice and prepares them for academic achievement at the most selective Catholic and public middle and independent secondary schools in the Boston area.
  Testimonial
  “Jackson Walnut Park has a tremendous, positive impact on our son. He comes home happy about going to school and enthusiastic about learning. He has made friends and gained confidence in himself and his abilities. It is clear the teachers care about all their students and instill in them the desire to improve themselves and their community.”
  - Kent and Allison F.
- Lawrence Catholic Academy
  
  Lawrence
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  Lawrence Catholic Academy
  
  101 Parker Street, Lawrence, MA, 01843
  
  978-683-5822
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  School Leader: Monica Lucey
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Lawrence Catholic Academy (LCA) is a Pre-K through grade 8 Catholic school located in the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts. Lawrence Catholic Academy is a collaborative effort of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Saint Patrick Parishes. Bringing together more than 100 years of Catholic educational experience, Lawrence Catholic Academy opened in September 2010 on the site of the former Saint Patrick School.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  United through the love of Jesus, Lawrence Catholic Academy is a welcoming community that advances strong faith and excellence in education.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  As a community of faith, LCA has accepted the mandate of Jesus Christ to “love one another as I have loved you.” In conjunction with the family and the Catholic Church community, the school fosters the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of the whole child. Lawrence Catholic Academy is a community of believers who strive to permeate the school with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.
  
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- Lowell Catholic Elementary
  
  Lowell
  
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  Lowell Catholic Elementary
  
  486 Stevens St., Lowell, MA, 01851
  
  978-452-1794
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  School Leader: Maryellen DeMarco
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Lowell Catholic School is a Pre-K through grade 12 Xaverian Brothers sponsored Catholic school, within the Archdiocese of Boston. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, Lowell Catholic is committed to providing a challenging Catholic education to students with diverse academic, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Lowell provides a safe, caring environment where students can excel, prepare and live.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Lowell Catholic challenges students to:
  
  EXCEL
  
  in their academic efforts and hold learning in high esteem.
  
  PREPARE
  
  for productive lives as active members of their future communities.
  
  LIVE
  
  Jesus' message to love God, our neighbors and ourselves.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  As a Xaverian Brothers sponsored school, Lowell Catholic focuses on educating the whole child in a faith-based environment, complementing a rigorous and engaging academic program in the STREAM curriculum with religion, fine arts, athletics and co-curriculars, helping to prepare students to be successful 21st-Century learners. Lowell Catholic’s academic program allows students to progress from one developmental stage to the next with confidence. The faculty instills in children a genuine love of learning by allowing students to be active participants in the learning process. Committed to teaching to the whole child, the school environment allows children to discover their gifts and talents while providing them with strategies to reach their potential.
- Mother Caroline Academy
  
  Dorchester
  
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  Mother Caroline Academy
  
  515 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02121
  
  617-427-1177
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  School Leader: Dr. Carla Haith
  Gender: Girls
  Grade: 4th Grade - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  In 1993, Mother Caroline Academy (MCA), a middle school for girls (grades 5 – 8) opened its doors and welcomed the first class into a small converted convent on Bird Street in Dorchester. With a commitment to Boston families with limited financial means, MCA was established to provide a high quality education and prepare girls for competitive secondary schools and has been a center of hope and opportunity for the community.
  Mission Statement
  Mother Caroline Academy is a private, tuition-free school for girls in grades 4-8 from limited financial means. It serves girls of all faiths, races and cultures from Boston neighborhoods. The mission of the school is to provide a high quality education that develops the individual gifts of each student and prepares her for success in competitive secondary schools and college. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, which recognizes the dignity of each person, the Academy emphasizes the importance of scholarship and leadership, as well as spiritual, social and moral development. The Mother Caroline community continues to support and nourish its graduates through their secondary and college education.
  We believe our mission can best be achieved by focusing on the needs of the whole family and by preserving a spirit of volunteerism and commitment among all those who aid, support and benefit from MCA.
  Program Highlights
  Focusing on the needs of the whole family, MCA through the years has provided a range of educational programs for parents and adult family members of Academy students. To this day, MCA students aspire to be doctors, engineers, designers, artists, business owners, educators and community leaders. Through an excellent education in a safe environment, students develop the academic skills, resiliency, self-confidence and strength of character needed to prepare themselves for lives of purpose. Knowing that education has the power to transform lives, MCA families are invested in setting their daughters on a path of promise that leads to high school, college and a life of opportunity. With no public or other tuition-free option for girls in the City of Boston, MCA opens a door to lifelong opportunity for girls and their families.
- Mount Alvernia Academy
  
  Newton
  
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  Mount Alvernia Academy
  
  20 Manet Road, Newton, MA, 02467
  
  617-527-7540
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  School Leader: Mary Ferrucci
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 6th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Mount Alvernia Academy (MAA) is a Pre-K through Grade 6 Catholic School located in Chestnut Hill, MA. Mount Alvernia Academy is a community of lifelong learners committed to educating the whole child spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. The school cultivates a challenging and nurturing environment where children are inspired to discover and share their God-given gifts and talents to make the world a better place.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Nurture:
  
  We are a welcoming community where students feel safe and loved. Our faculty and staff are here to help, support, and guide our students and their families.
  
  Challenge:
  
  Whether in the classroom or through after-school activities, our faculty, staff, and volunteers find dynamic ways to engage students and give them opportunities to discover their true potential.
  
  Serve:
  
  As a Franciscan Catholic school, we instill a spirit of service and prayer through school-wide and class-specific projects. At MAA, students learn the importance of sharing their talents to make the world a better place one act of kindness at a time.
  
  Children's Mission Statement
  
  God made me to live, not just for myself, but to share my gifts with others. I will follow in the footsteps of Jesus, Saint Francis, and Saint Clare to make the world a better place.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Since 1927, MAA has used its guiding principles--nurture, challenge, and serve--to help children become kind, independent, and confident lifelong learners. At MAA, a lifelong learner is always curious and thinks critically as well as creatively. The unique curriculum at MAA builds a strong foundation and inspires students to discover their passions and potential.
  
  STEM:
  
  From a technology class that teaches the basics of coding and more, to a strong science program that stresses hands-on experiment, MAA’s robust STEM program brings innovation into the classroom.
  
  Support:
  
  At MAA, students receive individualized attention through small group instruction for reading and math along with support from a dedicated learning specialist.
  
  Creativity and Independence:
  
  All educators employ project-based learning and problem-solving strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills.
  
  Partners in Education:
  
  At MAA, faculty believe education is a partnership between home and school. Teachers work with parents to ensure students reach their potential.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “The curriculum is rigorous, and the teachers are outstanding. MAA students are extremely well-prepared for future academic success and for life.”
  
  - Mary N.
- Nativity Preparatory School
  
  Jamaica Plain
  
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  Nativity Preparatory School
  
  39 Lamartine Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130
  
  857-728-0031
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Gadisa Goso
  Gender: Boys
  Grade: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Nativity Preparatory School is a grade 5 through grade 8 Catholic middle school for boys located in the Boston neighborhood of Jamaica Plain and serving boys from low-income families residing in Boston. This tuition-free school is made possible entirely through the generosity of supporters. Nativity’s academically challenging and highly structured environment promotes the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth that inspires boys to become successful and compassionate “men for others” and that breaks the cycle of poverty.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Nativity Preparatory School is an accredited, tuition-free, Jesuit middle school serving boys of all faiths from low-income families residing in Boston. Staffed by experienced teachers and dedicated volunteers who work closely with families, the school prepares students for success in high school and college. Nativity’s academically challenging and highly structured environment helps students grow in a love for learning and an abiding sense of responsibility to their community. In the Jesuit tradition, the school promotes the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth that inspires boys from Boston to become men for others.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Nativity Prep students receive an academically rigorous education, engage in a variety of formational co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities, and graduate from high school and college at greater statistical rates than their peer set. Pairing a 28-year history of successful “Nativity model” schools with the latest in educational methods and technology, the Nativity program is specifically tailored to address the needs of its student population and to prepare them for the academic and social demands of the area’s top independent schools. The extended day, extended year program focuses on academic excellence and provides ample time for athletics, extracurriculars and service, while the Jesuit identity focuses on character and moral development and guides faculty and staff in forming “men for others.”
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
  
  Roxbury
  
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  Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar School
  
  94 St. Alphonsus Street, Roxbury, MA, 02120
  
  617-442-2660
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Aliece Dutson
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Infants - 6th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mission Grammar School is an infant through grade 6 Catholic school located in the Boston neighborhood of Roxbury. Since 1889, Mission Grammar has been providing a faith-based learning community committed to celebrating the gifts of each child. In a society characterized by diversity, Mission Grammar commits itself to inspire in each student a desire to build just and enriching relationships. The entire school community works to develop a deep prayer life, a commitment to helping others, and an eagerness to spread the message of Christ. Planted in Catholic roots, the school helps children grow in a learning community celebrating the Word of the Gospel.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mission Grammar School is an urban, college prep Catholic school dedicated to reaching individual excellence in a faith-based community rooted in Gospel values. The strength of a school is in its community. Families, the administration, faculty, staff, and scholars work in partnership to accomplish and strengthen academic and social success.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Mission Grammar School, Saint Patrick's, and Cathedral High School have formalized a collaborative, the Catholic Urban Partnership, in order to create an improved Infant - College education model for children in the city of Boston, better preparing graduates for college and leadership in the 21st century. The Catholic Urban Partnership Boston provides a pathway for scholars from infants through 12th grade.
  
  In 2017, Mission Grammar became the first Catholic elementary school in Boston to welcome infants and toddlers. This innovative model provides an urban Catholic pathway to college and beyond for families beginning with children at just three months. With a growing early childhood center, the school lays a strong foundation with a focus on supporting families and providing a high quality experience.
  
  In 2014, Mission Grammar was selected to join the Ashoka changemaker school network - a national community of leading elementary schools that serve as models for cultivating the skills of empathy, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills (changemaker skills) in students.
  
  The school also has a partnership with the Achievement Network (ANet), an education nonprofit that supports schools in accelerating student learning with great teaching that is grounded in standards, informed by data, and built on the successful practice of educators around the country.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Our daughter has been incredibly happy at Mission Grammar, and we have loved watching her grow both academically and socially. We initially chose the school because we were looking for a vibrant, diverse, creative, and supporting preschool environment for her, which Mission Grammar provides. Our favorite component of the school is the sense of community - we feel like we're not just sending her to preschool, but rather our family has become a part of a caring and supportive community, which has enabled our daughter to thrive.”
  
  - Jaime M.
- Our Lady of the Assumption School
  
  Lynnfield
  
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  Our Lady of the Assumption School
  
  40 Grove Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940
  
  781-599-4422
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Cynthia Donovan
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) is a Preschool through 8th grade Catholic school located north of Boston in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, where routes 1 and 128 meet. Our Lady of the Assumption School was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in 1961 to focus on the total development of the student through academic excellence and spiritual growth.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  OLA provides each student with rigorous preparation for success in school and life. We foster a passion for learning through our commitment to academic excellence, personal values and integrity, as well as service to others by embracing tradition and technology to connect to the past and respond to the future.
  
  Our “LIFE’ values set the tone for our everyday interactions and are recited together each day:
  
  Lead others by our example.
  
  Inspire others by our activity.
  
  Faithfully follow the path of our Lord Jesus.
  
  Each of us will work together to benefit all of us.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Our Lady of the Assumption in Lynnfield offers a passion for academic excellence, a strong Catholic faith, and a commitment to success in all aspects of student life. OLA is fortunate to have a group of extremely talented faculty who prepare each and every student to reach his or her full potential scholastically, socially and spiritually. OLA offers a loving and caring school community that fosters the love of God in all areas of daily school life. The school also offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities that include drama, track, cross country, basketball, cheerleading, band, choir, newspaper and after school clubs. The Extended Day Program offers flexibility for all families. The facility includes a beautiful art room, library and technology room, and the program has expanded to include full-day preschool for 3-year-olds. Most recently, the addition of a Resource Room has allowed OLA to offer a student support team that identifies a student’s need for additional support, including academic, behavioral, emotional and/or other problems which may interfere with a student’s ability to obtain a well-rounded education. By implementing an intervention strategy to create a Student Support Plan, OLA strives to create a positive and successful program which uses these techniques in a small group or one-on-one setting to benefit all.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “We are so happy with the education our boys are receiving at OLA. The friends, families, faculty, and focus on faith combine to make a great atmosphere for our children to grow.”
  
  - Michael W.
- Our Lady's Academy
  
  Waltham
  
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  Our Lady's Academy
  
  920 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA, 02452
  
  781-899-0353
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Chandra Minor
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Our Lady’s Academy is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic school located in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our Lady’s Academy believes that if children are given the necessary tools to succeed, they will soar far beyond their wildest dreams. This success is accomplished by providing all students with a liberal arts education anchored in Catholic traditions. Students are offered an innovative and challenging curriculum that is taught in small classes and tailored to each child’s needs. Our Lady’s strives to provide an environment that supports the academic, artistic, athletic, social and faith needs of the students as they grow to young adults. These needs are met within a welcoming and nurturing community of faculty and parents that is supported by a strong culture of Catholic traditions and values.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Our Lady's Academy strives to support the values of integrity, respect, charity and faithfulness while living and cherishing our Catholic faith. We respect and appreciate the diversity of all cultures, and we strive to create an academic environment where every child's interests, abilities and ideas are valued, allowing for their full potential to be unleashed as their future unfolds.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Our Lady’s Academy teachers are deeply committed to helping each child learn to the best of his or her abilities and to embrace new challenges. From the Early Learners Program through Middle School, the curriculum is designed to foster innovation, creativity and independent thinking while developing the whole child. Throughout the educational process, students are challenged and encouraged to use their knowledge to become independent thinkers and to make sound judgments based on Christian values. At Our Lady’s Academy, a child’s grade does not dictate what he or she learns; it is based on the needs of the child. If a child is ready to do more challenging and complex work in all disciplines, faculty focus on creating a learning environment that fulfills that need.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “When I think of Our Lady’s Academy, I have only the best feelings about the academics, sense of community and how the Catholic values and traditions are taught and practiced by the entire community. My child is very happy, and it is amazing how her teachers tailor her learning based on her achievement levels.”
  
  - Jennifer B.
- Quincy Catholic Academy
  
  Quincy
  
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  Quincy Catholic Academy
  
  370 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171
  
  617-328-3830
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Paul Kelly
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Quincy Catholic Academy (QCA) serves students from Preschool (age 3) through Grade 8 from many different South Shore cities and towns and the city of Boston. QCA has developed a challenging academic program that builds the foundation for intellectual growth, personal development and lifelong learning. The Academy is committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education while integrating faith and values formation and encouraging service to others.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Quincy Catholic Academy is a diverse learning community of students from Preschool to Grade Eight. We are dedicated to faith and values formation, academic excellence, and service to others. We are guided by the teachings of Jesus as we prepare for life in the twenty-first century.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Quincy Catholic Academy provides a comprehensive program of intellectual, aesthetic, and physical activities. The rigorous academic curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts State Standards, often exceeding these standards. Experienced, state certified, dedicated teachers are able to differentiate instruction and meet individual student needs in classrooms with an average size of 17 students.
  
  Students consistently receive exceptional scores for academic achievement and growth on yearly testing (MAP formative assessment). Students are exposed to foreign language instruction beginning in Grade 2. A state-of-the-art Apple technology lab offers weekly instruction for students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. Every classroom from K2 to Grade 5 is equipped with an Apple TV for every teacher to access technology to enhance instruction. Middle school classrooms use SMART board technology, and individual Chromebooks and IPads are utilized by all students within the classrooms.
  
  Focusing on the physical and emotional well-being of students, the Academy employs a full-time nurse and school counselor. All students participate in weekly physical education, music, and art classes. An Extended Day Program and a variety of after-school clubs, sports teams, and music, band, and drama programs allow for continued growth and development after school hours. Graduates of Quincy Catholic Academy attend many prestigious private and Catholic high schools including Boston College High School, Archbishop Williams High School, Fontbonne Academy, Thayer Academy, Milton Academy and more. The Academy also has collaborations with Stonehill College, Emmanuel College and Boston College.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “QCA is the best investment for my kids. I can see the product of QCA in my daughter who graduated from QCA. She is in high school now, and 9th grade is easy for her because of the academic discipline she received at QCA. I look forward to my other kids following that success.”
  
  - Middle School Parent
- Sacred Heart Elementary School
  
  Weymouth
  
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  Sacred Heart Elementary School
  
  75 Commercial Street, Weymouth, MA, 02188
  
  781-335-6010
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Shannon Mazza
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 4th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Sacred Heart School is an age 2.9 through Grade 4 Catholic elementary school founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph located in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Since opening in 1913, the school has served generations of students with an excellent academic foundation rooted in our Catholic faith.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Sacred Heart School is a Catholic faith community, Preschool through Grade 4. We are committed to the mission of:
  
  …nurturing the spirituality within each child,
  
  …preparing each child to be a caring, respectful, well-rounded, and accountable individual capable of making decisions based upon Gospel values,
  
  …providing opportunities for each child to extend him/herself to those in need, and
  
  …providing a rigorous, comprehensive academic program that will enable each child to develop 21st-century learning skills and to be prepared for life.
  
  Students, faculty, and parents—all members of the faith community, embrace and live by example, the mission of Sacred Heart School.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  At Sacred Heart School, each student is prepared academically and spiritually to grow in accordance with Gospel values of community, faith, hope, courage, service, kindness, and respect. Sacred Heart School believes that each child is a unique individual, gifted by God with talents and abilities. The school has a Learning Center, where students with IEP’s and 504’s are able to receive (from certified Special Education teachers) the assistance they need to be successful.
  
  Sacred Heart serves to nurture and develop students' spirituality through knowledge of God, prayer and service. Sacred Heart believes that each child can achieve his or her highest potential and has the ability and need to become a lifelong learner in a vastly changing world. Sacred Heart seeks to have each child develop a moral sense of personal responsibility in shaping the future of society and of the Church.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “I love Sacred Heart School because my children not only receive a wonderful education but they experience Christ every day.”
  
  - Shannon M.
- Sacred Heart Elementary School
  
  Kingston
  
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  Sacred Heart Elementary School
  
  329 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA, 02364
  
  781-585-2114
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Carla Harris
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  Sacred Heart School is a Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic school located in Kingston, Massachusetts. Since 1947, Sacred Heart has been a welcoming, respectful community that is academically challenging and rooted in the Gospel.
  Mission Statement
  Sacred Heart School, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, is a private, Catholic, co-educational learning community. The school welcomes students in preschool through grade twelve to a respectful community that is academically challenging and rooted in the Gospel. Students develop critical thinking skills, engage in service to those in need, broaden their awareness of global perspectives, and make God’s Providence visible.
  Program Highlights
  Sacred Heart Kingston cultivates a personal commitment in service to the school, community, nation, and world, and guides students to demonstrate compassion for the greater good of all peoples. Sacred Heart School seeks to help students of all ages develop critical thinking skills, engage in service to those in need, broaden their awareness of global perspectives, and make God’s Providence visible. Sacred Heart School’s educational vision nurtures trust and confidence in God’s faithful presence. The school provides its students with a rigorous curriculum supported by evolving teaching methods, advances in technology, and a diversified liberal arts program designed to inspire and educate the whole person. Students follow the core values of faith, scholarship, integrity and service.
  Testimonial
  “My family has sent five (very different) children through Sacred Heart starting at the Early Childhood Center and running right through high school. We couldn’t be happier. It amazes me how all of our children with such differing personalities have come away prepared both for their next steps as students but, much more importantly, as good, caring people. My kids sincerely care for other people, and so much of who they are has come from the teachers, the friends and the families at Sacred Heart.”
  - Scott H.
- Sacred Heart School
  
  Lynn
  
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  Sacred Heart School
  
  581 Boston Street, Lynn, MA, 01905
  
  781-592-7581
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: John Dolan
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 5th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Sacred Heart School, located in Lynn, Massachusetts, is a 2.9 through Grade 5 Catholic School. Since 1902, Sacred Heart has been committed to the education of children through the Gospel message of Jesus.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Sacred Heart School, founded on the Gospel message of Jesus:
  
  Commissions students to live the Catholic faith through a commitment to Catholic traditions and values
  
  Empowers students to attain their highest academic potential in a challenging educational environment
  
  Inspires students to become informed, caring, and contributing members of a diverse community
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Sacred Heart School (SHS) educates a diverse student body representing 34 different countries. SHS empowers students to develop into critical thinkers and life-long learners in a culturally diverse society. SHS has a STREAM focus for early childhood learners, while students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 attend Mass on every First Friday and Holy Day of Obligation at Sacred Heart Church. Sacred Heart offers several Specials for children in all grades, including: Visual Art, General Music, Drama (PK, K), Technology, Spanish, Library, and Physical Education. Sacred Heart also offers in-school play-groups twice a month. Sacred Heart offers a full-day Kindergarten program.
- Sacred Heart School
  
  Roslindale
  
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  Sacred Heart School
  
  1035 Canterbury Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131
  
  617-323-2500
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Monica Haldiman
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Sacred Heart School is a 2.9-year-old through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in the Boston neighborhood of Roslindale. For 100 years, Sacred Heart has continued to innovate its curriculum to mirror the changing world, a STREAM school with emphasis on science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math interwoven throughout the curriculum.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Sacred Heart School is a welcoming Catholic community built on Gospel teachings and committed to scholars who seek a challenging academic environment and aspire to be faith-filled leaders for today and the future. We DREAM BIG.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Sacred Heart School (SHS) and the Carolyn A. Lynch Early Education Center at Sacred Heart are committed to helping scholars develop their God-given talents to DREAM BIG! SHS is the first 2.9 years through grade 8 school in the city of Boston to have infused STREAM throughout the curriculum. SHS scholars are being taught to be creative, to communicate effectively, to think critically and to be effective team members to be successful in the 21st Century. The STREAM program allows scholars to participate in learning in a hands-on way through the Engineering Design Process and project-based skill building. Within this model, scholars are encouraged to use determination, respect, excellence, accountability, mastery and belief in God (DREAM BIG!) as guiding forces in their daily education. The development of each scholar intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically is of prime importance. By blending inquiry-based learning into the curriculum, SHS strives to give each of its students an educational advantage for life.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Our family gives thanks to Sacred Heart School which helped us to achieve personal and academic success and satisfaction in our lives and careers, including a Doctorate in Nursing Science, a Master’s degree in public accounting, a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation and an M.D.”
  
  - Martin A.
- Sacred Hearts School
  
  Bradford
  
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  Sacred Hearts School
  
  31 South Chestnut Street, Bradford, MA, 01835
  
  978-372-5451
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Susan Sullivan
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Sacred Hearts School is a Catholic educational institution open to children from age 3 through grade 8, located in Bradford, Massachusetts, under the dominion of Sacred Hearts Parish Bradford/Groveland. For 80 years, Sacred Hearts has provided a classical elementary education to children in neighboring communities with a commitment to teaching God’s message of salvation.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Sacred Hearts School is a community committed to teaching and living Catholic values. We strive for academic excellence while encouraging students to develop morally, academically, and socially. We challenge our students to become critical thinkers who are self-confident, disciplined, respectful, and firmly committed to living a faith-filled life.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Comprised of both an early childhood center and an elementary school, Sacred Hearts integrates religion with learning and living and emphasizes values needed for a life of Christian fulfillment. Sacred Hearts acknowledges that students are individuals with their own cultural backgrounds and needs, and that they develop self-discipline, a healthy self-image and responsibility in a structured environment with positive reinforcement. As such, Sacred Hearts School prepares students to further their education by providing a firm foundation of basic skills so as to lead them to think creatively, to express themselves without fear, and to assume responsibility and leadership in a life of service to God and others.
- Saint Agatha School
  
  Milton
  
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  Saint Agatha School
  
  440 Adams Street, Milton, MA, 02186
  
  617-696-3548
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  School Leader: Gregg Chambers
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Agatha School, located in Milton, Massachusetts, is an exceptional school for boys and girls Pre-K through grade 8. It is a nurturing environment offering a faith-based education, teaching that stimulates vibrant learning and academic excellence, a strong community where the whole family is embraced and every child is prepared to be his or her best self in today’s world.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Agatha School is a Christian Catholic community providing excellence in education.
  
  Together, our members strive to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
  
  Through worship and service, we see Jesus in every member of our community.
  
  We do our best to help everyone in our school feel capable, connected and contributing.
  
  Because we are two or more gathered in His Name, we believe that Christ is in our midst at Saint Agatha School.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  It all begins in the Early Childhood Program, part of the renowned Lynch Foundation Early Childhood Project. Saint Agatha’s holistic, integrated approach helps develop language, literacy and social skills with engaging, hands-on activities. The school continues to successfully support students through 8th grade, offering a rigorous academic program that includes Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Spanish, Latin (Grs. 6-8) and a robust religion curriculum.
  
  Faith formation, social awareness, and responsible decision-making are essential elements in the education of each child. Enrichment programs and service projects broaden the students’ perspectives and prepare them for their contribution to society in the future.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Saint Agatha School checked a lot of the boxes for myself and my husband. It is a safe, nurturing, fun environment with dedicated and expert teachers supporting a creative and challenging curriculum. The mission of the school...they really believe in forming our faith and building a strong community.”
  
  - Saint Agatha Parent
- Saint Agnes School
  
  Arlington
  
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  Saint Agnes School
  
  39 Medford Street, Arlington, MA, 02474
  
  781-643-9031
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: John Graceffa
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Infants - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Agnes School is an infant through grade 8 Catholic School in Arlington, Massachusetts. Established in 1888, Saint Agnes joined forces with Arlington Catholic High School in 2017, making the entire school Pre-K through grade 12. In 2021, with the help of The Lynch Foundation, the school celebrated the Grand Opening of a brand new Early Learning Center to serve infants and toddlers.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Agnes School was established in 1888 and is rich in history and tradition. For over 125 years, we have committed to teaching the Gospel message of Christ; to building a community of faculty, staff and students that is characterized by sharing, educating and believing; and to serving through prayer, worship and social action.
  
  Arlington Catholic High School was founded in 1960 under the direction of Monsignor Oscar O’Gorman. It was built by the parishioners of Saint Agnes Parish in Arlington, and originally staffed by the congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Since its inaugural class of 1964, Arlington Catholic has graduated over 9,000 students. Our alumni share the common experience of excellent preparation for study beyond high school and for making a difference in the world. This tradition remains strong today.
  
  In 2017, Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School joined forces to take two strong schools and make one stronger school with a coordinated, unified program for students in Pre-K through Grade 12.
  
  There are currently over 800 students at the school, coming from more than 47 cities and towns near Arlington representing more than 50 parishes in the archdiocese, as well as 8 countries. 100% of students who apply to post-secondary programs are accepted and pursue higher education at prestigious Catholic and Ivy League colleges including Boston College, Columbia University, Fordham University, Providence College, St. John’s University, Salve Regina University, University of Notre Dame, and Case Western Reserve University.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  In 2017, Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School joined forces to make two strong schools into one stronger school, with the goal of providing a consistent, comprehensive Catholic educational experience for all our students from Pre-K through Grade 12 within a strong parish community. Higher learning begins at the Pre-K level. Saint Agnes School is committed to excellence in education and to fostering an atmosphere of learning, critical thinking and peacemaking. The focus is on nurturing the individual needs and growth of each child. Faculty are committed to providing for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social education of all students.
  
  Saint Agnes School/Arlington Catholic High School seeks to teach a values-based education, to prepare students to reach their academic potential, while becoming responsible, caring adults.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic made me who I am. In addition to a great education, I was given a community. This sense of belonging allowed me to grow emotionally, spiritually, and socially. Saint Agnes School gave me a solid foundation, and Arlington Catholic High School gave me wings.”
  
  - St. Agnes Alum
- Saint Anthony School
  
  Everett
  
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  Saint Anthony School
  
  54 Oakes Street, Everett, MA, 02149
  
  617-389-2448
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Kim Palladino
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Anthony School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Roman Catholic school located in Everett, Massachusetts. For the past 60 years, Saint Anthony School has been dedicated to providing a program that aims to develop the academic potential of its students. The school endeavors to provide a strong academic program while integrating Christian values as an essential part of the learning environment.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Anthony School is a diverse community grounded in faith and tradition. We learn and live by Catholic principles and strive for academic excellence.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  As an educational community, Saint Anthony School is committed to creating an atmosphere for learning. The school strives to provide solid academic standards and the integration of faith with learning into the daily lives of students. The school has a spirit of compassion and understanding where the dignity of every individual is a unique concern. Teaching and learning is based on the belief that educational opportunities should be balanced to help students develop an inquiring intellect and a strong social conscience. Saint Anthony School challenges the physical, cultural, spiritual and intellectual needs of students in order to inspire and prepare them to meet the challenges they will face in the future.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “I am so proud to be part of this wonderful community."
  
  - Corinne M.
- Saint Augustine School
  
  Andover
  
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  Saint Augustine School
  
  26 Central Street, Andover, MA, 01810
  
  978-475-2414
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Joseph Bianco
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Augustine School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Andover, Massachusetts. Saint Augustine School has been a proud tradition of the Andover community for over 100 years, preparing students spiritually, emotionally, socially and academically.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  The mission of St. Augustine School is to form the next generation of saints and scholars in the Catholic tradition. Inspired by our patron, Saint Augustine, we are committed to the core values of truth (veritas), unity (unitas), and love (caritas) in our pursuit of academic and moral excellence.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Augustine School aims to provide a categorically different kind of education - one that encompasses the formation of the whole child. The school offers a robust academic program that continuously prepares students for higher-level learning, challenging them to think critically, read insightfully, write articulately, and draw empirical and philosophical conclusions about the complex world around them. At the same time, Saint Augustine affirms that true education seeks to form students not only in the intellectual virtues but also in the moral virtues. For this reason, the school embraces the view that education without formation is education without a soul. Just as the soul gives life to the body, the formation of Saint Augustine students through daily religious instruction, the practice of virtue, and weekly worship gives life to our school.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Our family has been a part of the St. Augustine School community for the past 15 years where all of our three children have been educated and very well prepared for higher education both academically and socially. We have developed relationships and friendships that will last a lifetime. We could not have asked for a better school for our family."
  
  - Mercedes and Gary P.
- Saint Benedict Elementary School
  
  South Natick
  
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  Saint Benedict Elementary School
  
  2 Pleasant Street South, South Natick, MA, 01760
  
  508-650-1900
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  School Leader: Jay Boren
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 4 - 6th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Benedict Elementary School is a co-educational independent school that offers a classical education in the Catholic tradition for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6. Located in Natick, Massachusetts, Saint Benedict Elementary strives to cultivate intellectual and moral virtue in the pursuit of academic excellence, in a joyful and faithful Catholic environment.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Benedict Elementary strives to cultivate intellectual and moral virtue in pursuit of academic excellence. We seek to provide each student with a foundation for life, rooted in strong intellect, heart and character, formed in a joyful and faithful Catholic environment.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Benedict’s curriculum is inspired by the classical model, which, while academically robust, tailors subject matter to each child’s natural cognitive development. Instruction begins in the younger grades with strong emphasis on developing mastery over skills in the core subject areas of reading, writing, grammar and math while building a broader framework of knowledge in history, literature, language and science. Students in the older grades build on this foundation as they learn to analyze, question and think critically about topics studied. This progression from learning facts to developing the ability to think analytically, combined with the integrated study of classical subjects, provides young children with the tools to think for themselves and to become independent, lifelong learners.
  
  In uniting the Catholic Faith with a classical curriculum, and integrating into the life of the school the virtues first learned in the family, Saint Benedict helps its students gain not only knowledge but an appreciation of education as a noble pursuit.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “We were drawn to the school for several reasons: the classical elementary curriculum (which I was blessed to receive from 3rd to 8th grade); the friendly community of families; the first-rate faculty...and most of all, for the beating heart of the school- a joyful and devoted love for Christ and the Catholic Church. This joy circulates through and invigorates every class lesson, personal encounter, raucous recess, and field trip excursion to local nature reserves and cultural events. Thank you Saint Benedict’s faculty, staff, and community of families for creating an environment that helps my kids see learning as an adventure, challenges as opportunities, and differences as bridges to forming genuine connections with others.”
  
  - Kate S.
- Saint Brendan School
  
  Dorchester
  
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  Saint Brendan School
  
  29 Rita Road, Dorchester, MA, 02124
  
  617-282-3388
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  School Leader: Maura Burke
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 6th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Brendan School is a Pre-K through Grade 6 Catholic elementary school in the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester. Since 1951, Saint Brendan School has served as a neighborhood parish school, educating and nurturing students in a safe environment rich in Catholic identity and tradition.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Brendan School is a neighborhood parish school that educates and nurtures students in a safe environment rich in Catholic identity and tradition. Our Saint Brendan School community is dedicated to developing the gifts in each child. With a rigorous academic program, we seek to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence our students need to become independent thinkers, effective communicators, and strong practicing Catholics living in service to Jesus Christ.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Brendan School is rooted in academic excellence and Catholic tradition. The faculty and staff at Saint Brendan are committed and dedicated to developing the gifts of each child. With a rigorous academic program, students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to become independent thinkers, effective communicators, and strong practicing Catholics living in service to Jesus Christ.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “I feel so blessed to send my children to Saint Brendan School. My children are thriving academically, socially and in faith. It is a very nurturing environment for young minds!”
  
  - Noreen K.
- Saint Bridget School
  
  Framingham
  
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  Saint Bridget School
  
  832 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA, 01702
  
  508-875-0181
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  School Leader: James Kelly
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  Saint Bridget School is a PreSchool through grade 8 Catholic elementary school, located in Framingham, Massachusetts. For 60 years, Saint Bridget School has provided a classical education blended with traditional Catholic values that make faith-based education so successful. This is truly an environment where families know one another and care deeply about the school and all of the children’s complete education and spiritual development. Families and students experience the curriculum together and benefit from a competitive academic environment.
  Mission Statement
  Saint Bridget School is deeply rooted in the Catholic traditions. Our collaborative environment nurtures academic excellence, social responsibility, and Christian values in a changing and challenging world. Saint Bridget School partners with families and our Church to develop the whole person within a community of faith.
  Program Highlights
  Saint Bridget students are inspired to develop a life-long love of learning, build strong moral character, and cultivate friendships that will last a lifetime. Saint Bridget is well known for academic excellence, where SMARTBOARDS in every classroom enhance students’ learning and growth. Weekly Mass, Virtue of the Month and Community Service projects enrich the academic program, and access to many clubs/extracurricular activities provides many enrichment activities to enhance the curriculum. Our Middle School students take electives each trimester. Mixed by both grade level and interest, the students are taught by teachers, parents and community members a variety of interesting subjects like sign language, video game design, and financial planning.
  Testimonial
  “Saint Bridget School is a school community where your child can enter as a shy 3/4 year old and leave as a confident young adult ready for high school. The strong relationships among the students, faculty , staff , administration and families are present in each and every interaction . Saint Bridget School is a Family.”
  - Cathy C.
- Saint Bridget School
  
  Abington
  
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  Saint Bridget School
  
  455 Plymouth Street, Abington, MA, 02351
  
  781-878-8482
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  School Leader: Matthew Collins
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint Bridget School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Abington, Massachusetts. Since 1961, families have chosen to send their children to Saint Bridget School for its reputation as a leader in education as it fosters in its students both the ability and the desire to make a positive difference in the world. This reputation is based on: excellent teachers, academics, respect, spirituality, leadership and character.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Bridget School: A Catholic community that encourages love of God, respect for all, and academic excellence.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Bridget School offers a strong, updated, sequential curriculum that is in complete conformance with the Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools Office. Every child from kindergarten through grade eight is required to study the following disciplines: religion; language arts: reading, phonics, spelling, composition, vocabulary; science; social studies; mathematics; Spanish, music and physical education. Faith is reflected in every area of the curriculum, with students participating in faith formation exercises throughout the year, with the intention of each student’s being a faith-oriented, moral citizen of good character for the nation and the world.
  
  Testimonial
  
  "Saint Bridget’s has allowed us to find a close-knit community whose focus on faith and education has allowed our daughter to thrive, and we couldn’t be more grateful."
  
  -- Michelle T.
- Saint Catherine of Siena School
  
  Norwood
  
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  Saint Catherine of Siena School
  
  249 Nahatan Street, Norwood, MA, 02062
  
  781-769-5354
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  School Leader: Beth Tanner
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Catherine of Siena is a joyful, Catholic school of dynamic, formative learning for students in grades preschool through grade 8. For over nine decades, Saint Catherine of Siena School has served the children and families of Norwood and surrounding towns by providing them with a superior academic education infused with the light of faith.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  In a personalized, student-centered environment, we celebrate the God-given greatness and unique potential of every child. We help students to develop a deep faith and love of God, and to grow as compassionate, confident, and courageous young men and women, prepared to use their gifts as Christian servant leaders in the world.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Catherine of Siena School is devoted to the teachings of Christ. He is the model for the faculty and the inspiration for the students. Teachers, parents, clergy and staff strive for excellence within the framework of the mission and work of Catholic education and St. Catherine of Siena Parish. All members of this community work together for the overall spiritual and educational vitality of the school, preparing students to be engaged, faith-filled members of the larger community in an ever-changing society. Catholic education at Saint Catherine of Siena School endeavors to create an environment that fosters the development of the spiritual, academic, and physical growth of the child in an atmosphere that enables students to discover what is best in themselves while discovering and reverencing Christ in each other. To be Christian means to be as Christ, to think and love as Christ. Our school motto reflects these beliefs to “See Christ in Others” and “Be Christ for Others.”
  
  Testimonial
  
  “My family joined the St. Catherine of Siena community almost two years ago when two of my children enrolled in the school. Right from the start my children were welcomed and nurtured spiritually, emotionally, and educationally. My middle son entered St. Catherine’s in 6th grade and my youngest son entered the 3rd grade. Entering middle school is a traumatic experience in and of itself, but then throw in entering it at a new school, and that could be a catastrophe. The caring environment my son entered dispelled all of his fears. He quickly found his niche and has flourished. The faculty, both at the middle school and elementary school levels, truly cares about each student and want each of them to find the success they are striving for.”
  
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- Saint Charles Elementary School
  
  Woburn
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  Saint Charles Elementary School
  
  8 Myrtle Street, Woburn, MA, 01801
  
  781-935-4635
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  School Leader: Donna Cargill
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint Charles School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Woburn, Massachusetts. Saint Charles has a storied tradition of excellence. As part of the Saint Charles community, the entire family benefits from a commitment to teaching respect, honor, service, faith and effort. These five core values drive everything the school does, resulting in the development of strong character, good citizenship, and an overall wonderful community.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Charles School, rooted in the Catholic tradition, is dedicated to providing a strong Catholic education which embraces a multicultural and diverse learning environment. We are committed to the academic, spiritual, and emotional growth of each child.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Charles School offers students an exciting, faith-based core curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 8, with rigorous course of study designed to further academic achievement. Using research-based best practices, teachers engage students in units of study that not only build a solid foundation of literacy and numeracy skills but also encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking and sharpen their problem-solving abilities. Saint Charles School offers:
  
  Full-time Preschool Program
  
  Rigorous Academic Program
  
  Family-Oriented Community
  
  Diverse Student Body
  
  Before & After School Program
  
  Full-Time Learning Specialist
  
  Google Chromebook Technology
  
  Enrichment Program
  
  Faith-Based Education
  
  Newly Renovated Gym
  
  Testimonial
  
  “As parents, we know we can’t do it alone. Sending my children to St. Charles School ensures us not just academic excellence for our children but also the peace of mind knowing that our kids are in a safe, supportive and Christ-centered environment.”
  
  - M. B.
- Saint Columbkille Partnership School
  
  Brighton
  
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  Saint Columbkille Partnership School
  
  25 Arlington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
  
  617-254-3110
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  School Leader: Jen Kowieski
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Columbkille Partnership School is a Pre-K through grade 8 Roman Catholic school located in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston. For more than 115 years, Saint Columbkille has been a mainstay within its surrounding community and has educated children for many generations.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Columbkille Partnership School is a community of families, educators, and partners inspired by the values of the Gospel. We are committed to the education of children of all backgrounds in an environment that cultivates respect, mutuality and care. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, we search for the truth with joy, practice the good with conviction, and contemplate the beautiful as we prepare students for lives of faith, service and leadership.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  At Saint Columbkille School, students will learn the key teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church and understand how the Gospel values guide a life of faith, justice, and service to others – especially the less fortunate. Students will acquire in-depth knowledge of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts and will experience a learning environment that emphasizes inquiry, independence, and self-discovery. Through this model, students will develop an understanding of and respect for others, especially for classmates and peers whose background and perspectives are different from their own. Students are also encouraged to live a lifestyle that emphasizes the importance of physical activity, wellness, and healthy development.
  
  Saint Columbkille Partnership School has a long-standing relationship with Boston College that was deepened in early 2018 when Saint Columbkille was formally designated as a laboratory school for Boston College’s Lynch School of Education (BCLSOE). The laboratory school designation—the only such arrangement between a university and an elementary school in the city of Boston— enhances opportunities for teacher training, educational research and professional development. Through this endeavor, Saint Columbkille has developed a rigorous curriculum using evidence-based curricula, while implementing state-of-the-art approaches to teaching from the early childhood program through the middle school.
  
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- Saint Francis Xavier School
  
  Weymouth
  
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  Saint Francis Xavier School
  
  234 Pleasant Street, Weymouth, MA, 02190
  
  781-335-6868
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  School Leader: Charles Kroekel
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Francis Xavier School is a grade 5 through 8 Roman Catholic school located in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Since 1958 Saint Francis Xavier School has prepared students for an exemplary high school career with a rigorous academic curriculum grounded in the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Francis Xavier School provides students from grade five through eight with a Catholic high school preparatory education. Our curriculum is imbued with the Gospel values of Jesus Christ to cultivate the academic, spiritual, virtuous, social and physical development of each student. By embracing Catholic social teaching throughout all facets of learning, Saint Francis Xavier School strengthens the values of faith, academics, and citizenship.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Francis Xavier School has been educating generations of students with an excellent Catholic education since 1958. The school currently enrolls nearly 200 students from many cities and towns in the South Shore area and offers classes in grades 5 through grade 8.
  
  Before and after school programs, beginning at 7:00 A.M. and running until 6:00 P.M., are offered to Saint Francis Xavier students. Spanish is offered to students in grades 5 through 8.
  
  The curriculum offers art, music, physical education and computer skills in all grades. Extra-curricular activities include: music lessons, school band, school choir, theater, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls cross country, and enrichment programs such as Robotics, running club, and cooking class.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Saint Francis Xavier has provided our five children with a strong foundation in academics while nurturing their faith in a living, caring environment. The faculty have been our partners in helping to raise our children with a strong moral base all while teaching them the academic skills they will need to succeed as they further their education. Three of our children have graduated and have moved onto successful high school careers. Our younger two are still attending the school and I have no doubt that they will go on to similar success based on the fine Catholic, academic foundation that Saint Francis Xavier has provided.”
  
  - K. B.
- Saint John School
  
  Boston
  
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  Saint John School
  
  9 Moon Street, Boston, MA, 02113
  
  617-227-3143
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  School Leader: Annmarie Quezada
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  Saint John School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Boston, Massachusetts. Nestled in the heart of Boston’s North End, Saint John School has educated students for bright futures since 1895. Saint John School offers a unique balance of structure, inspiration, and room to fly. While rooted in Catholic tradition, the school community is open to families of all backgrounds who understand the importance of building a child’s character as much as building knowledge. The Saint John approach teaches children to “do the right thing” as they master new subjects, stretch their wings, and develop a critical and curious mind. With the support and guidance of their teachers, they explore their true selves, develop confidence while exhibiting kindness, and push the reaches of their imagination and potential. In a close-knit school that takes full advantage of the vibrant cultural offerings just outside its door, students are prepared to become not just successful learners, but also kind, confident citizens of the world.
  Mission Statement
  Saint John School is a Catholic, value-centered learning community dedicated to fostering the growth of each student in spirit, mind and body. We utilize innovative programs and a standards-based curriculum to educate the whole child.
  Program Highlights
  After graduating from Saint John School, students launch into their high school years with the confidence of feeling one step ahead of their peers. This is due largely to having highly-trained teachers and a rigorous curriculum. Saint John School is in a truly wonderful position to move into the future and provide the best education for its students, so that they achieve their full potential.
  Testimonial
  “Saint John School is a gem! For the past nine years, our children have been challenged academically, and we have watched them become self-confident learners. The community of teachers, parents and children is welcoming, caring and supportive.”
  - Jill F.
- Saint John the Baptist School
  
  Peabody
  
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  Saint John the Baptist School
  
  19 Chestnut Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
  
  978-531-0444
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  School Leader: Valerie Shippen
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint John the Baptist School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Peabody, Massachusetts. In 1893, the Sisters of Notre Dame opened Saint John the Baptist School to educate the children of the parish. Today Saint John School continues to provide a quality, Catholic education for students from Peabody and several other North Shore communities.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint John the Baptist School is dedicated to providing a quality Catholic education that encourages its community to be lifelong learners and leaders, to live their faith with high moral standards, and to grow academically, spiritually, and socially.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint John School educates children from 3 years of age to grade 8. Because of its convenient location in downtown Peabody, families come from over 17 area communities to attend the school, making the school a culturally rich environment. The exemplary educational program offers children the opportunity to develop the critical skills necessary for advancement. Saint
  
  John’s focuses on educating the whole child with hands-on learning, critical thinking, and engaging activities to best prepare students for the next level of learning. The core curriculum of English/Language Arts, math, science, social studies and religion is supported by field experiences that reflect what is being taught in the classroom. Physical education, library, art, music and an amazing technology program round out programs that reflect the school’s diverse methods of instruction and learning. Saint John’s prepares students for an extraordinary life by accepting who they are before what they can do and by making sure that their values, ethics and integrity are more than just a footnote. Saint John’s acknowledges that extraordinary character is the key to having an extraordinary life.
  
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  “I’ve had three children journey through Saint John the Baptist School. Each child could not be more different, but Saint John’s brought out the best in each of them. Saint John’s passionate teachers cultivate curiosity and an interest in learning, and teach responsibility and leadership. As well as great academics, Saint John’s athletics and clubs teach teamwork and sportsmanship. I could not have selected a more supportive community in which to watch my children grow up.”
  
  - Terri B.
- Saint John the Evangelist School
  
  Canton
  
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  Saint John the Evangelist School
  
  696 Washington Street, Canton, MA, 02021
  
  781-828-2130
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  School Leader: Dr. Christopher Flieger
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint John the Evangelist School is a Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 8 Catholic school located in Canton, Massachusetts. Saint John School was established in 1883 and has educated thousands of saints and scholars. These graduates have gone on to excellent high schools, colleges, and careers and make a daily impact on society.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint John the Evangelist School is a faith-filled community built on tradition, engaged in service, and committed to academic achievement. We follow Jesus and strive for excellence.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint John School believes in a rigorous education that focuses on the whole child. This includes living the Catholic faith and pursuing a challenging academic program as well as robust art, music and foreign language programs. Students also have the opportunity to participate in numerous after-school activities, such as theatre, band, and sports. Technology, as an instructional tool, is essential at Saint John School, with iPads available to lower grades and a one-to-one Chromebook program in the middle school.
  
  While the school is one community of learners, it has three distinct programs. A robust early education program enables the youngest students to grow and learn in a caring environment, creating a strong foundation for future success. Students then move to the elementary grades, where faculty educate the whole child through a demanding academic program and a wide array of enrichment activities. After fifth grade, students move into the Eagle’s Landing. In the middle school, students flourish as they are prepared to enter the high school of their choice. The advanced math and science programs as well as the National Junior Honor Society enhance daily education. Graduates move on to the finest schools in the area and continue on to the best colleges this country has to offer. They then become active citizens in their communities.
  
  Saint John School’s rigorous academic program is demonstrated through outstanding achievement scores (in the top five in the Archdiocese) as well as distinguished high school placements.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “The Saint John school community is truly an extension of our family. We feel so blessed to know that, in addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, our children are being taught the power of prayer, the importance of service and the values of respect and kindness.”
  
  - Siobhaun J.
- Saint John the Evangelist School
  
  Wellesley Hills
  
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  Saint John the Evangelist School
  
  9 Ledyard Street, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481
  
  781-235-0300
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  School Leader: Siobhan Mahoney
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 6th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint John the Evangelist School is a Pre-K (2.9) through Grade 6 Catholic elementary school located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. For more than 50 years, Saint John School has built compassionate global citizens through a unique commitment to educating the whole child. In particular we strive to develop academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum that empowers students with 21st- century skills; faith development by fostering joy, respect, and kindness through meaningful values-based education; and community through service projects and special events, which unite students, faculty, parents, alumni, and community partners alike.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Built on the cornerstones of academic excellence, faith development, and community, the mission of Saint John School is to provide each student with an education that promotes the development of the whole person within an atmosphere of Christian concern, commitment, and dedication to service. The school helps each student grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically in the Catholic tradition. In keeping with the ideals of its patron saint, Saint Julie Billiart, the school values joy, respect, and kindness.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint John School is a vibrant, engaging community that attracts students from communities all around Boston. Saint John School is a parochial school that enjoys the strong support of Saint John Parish. In keeping with its history and mission, it remains committed to the promotion of Catholic values, particularly joy, respect, and kindness to one another and the broader community. In addition, Saint John School possesses other healthy characteristics, such as strong governance, financial wherewithal, and a commitment to contemporary academic excellence and the development of the whole person. Saint John School offers an experiential and mission-driven learning experience in an optimal learning environment to help all students reach their fullest potential.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “As an alum of Saint John School as well as a current parent, I have seen the school grow and evolve over the years in a positive way. I cherish my fond memories of SJS and credit my strong faith foundation back to the school. My children thrive in the close knit community and continue to excel and succeed academically due to the rigorous academic curriculum. An investment in a Saint John School education is an investment in the future of your child.”
  
  - Michael T. ‘76, P’20, ‘24
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- Saint Joseph School
  
  Medford
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  Saint Joseph School
  
  132 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
  
  781-396-3636
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  School Leader: Andrea Sullivan
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  Saint Joseph School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Medford, Massachusetts. Saint Joseph School was established in 1929 to serve the children of the Saint Joseph Parish and educate them on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
  Mission Statement
  We are:
  a diverse, welcoming community
  dedicated to academic excellence
  responsible and productive members of society
  devoted to service
  models of our faith
  Program Highlights
  Saint Joseph School is a nurturing, Christ-centered community where the mission of Jesus, as understood and experienced in the Catholic Church, is the primary focus. Saint Joseph School encourages its students to develop a deep love of God, neighbor, and self. The faculty and staff believe that a supportive academic environment will help to develop self-confidence, pride, fulfillment, and a desire to strive for excellence. A qualified and dedicated faculty and staff, in both the preschool and the elementary school, educate children in an environment that supports, encourages, and nurtures spiritual, intellectual, social, and personal growth in the Catholic tradition. Saint Joseph School is fully accredited and continues to provide quality Catholic education to Saint Joseph Parish, as well as to many surrounding parishes and communities.
  Testimonial
  “Our girls both attend Saint Joseph School and we couldn't be happier. Not only are they challenged and nourished academically but they are taught to invoke and resonate peace, love and kindness. In this world of uncertainty it is our one haven of hope for what our future brings.”
  - Irma F.
- Saint Joseph School
  
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  90 Pickering Street, Needham, MA, 02492
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  School Leader: Kristen Fiumara
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  Saint Joseph School is a Preschool (age 3) through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Needham, Massachusetts. Saint Joseph has a rich history of educating children since the Sisters of Charity in Halifax came to the parish in 1939. At Saint Joseph School, the faculty and staff believe that it is essential to provide students with an education rich in Catholic principles, a challenging curriculum, prayerful and faith-filled liturgies, and the opportunity to serve their school and global community using the gifts and talents God has given each of us. The pillars upon which they build their educational environment are grounded in their mission statement: seek, strive, share, and serve. Through these four pillars, the whole school community (students, parents, teachers, and staff) acquires a foundation in faith, values, knowledge and skills needed to learn and work together daily. Saint Joseph School prepares students through a commitment to high academic standards, the importance of moral responsibility, respect for all, as well as community involvement, and growth based on Catholic beliefs. Through their diverse programs and specialty classes they teach to the whole child.
  
  Mission Statement
  At Saint Joseph School, we SEEK God first, STRIVE for academic excellence, SHARE our gifts and talents, and SERVE each other and the world.
  Program Highlights
  The school is newly renovated to include a STREAMworks Lab (Science • Technology • Religion • Engineering • Arts • Math) where students solve real-world problems and are given the opportunity to build critical thinking skills and to make connections among school, community, and the world, within a hands-on creative environment. In addition to STREAM, students participate in weekly specialty classes including drama/music, art, library, physical education and Spanish. Students are supported by the school’s Learning Center and School Counselor. Extracurricular activities (such as Drama performances, Future Problem Solvers, After-School Clubs) and Community PTA Events (including Family BINGO, Trunk or Treat, and an End-of-Year celebration) round out what’s offered at the school. Affordable Before-Care and After-Care programs, staffed by teachers, are also available.
  Testimonial
  "Saint Joe's School is the perfect choice for our family. I have learned over the past 3 years that it provides a loving and supportive environment that offers a balanced emphasis on developing my children's mind, body and spirit. My two daughters love coming to school every day. I have the utmost respect for the Principal at SJES and I am confident that she is creating a safe place where my kids will be exposed to appropriate and always evolving academic rigor as well as daily learning that promotes positive community involvement and family values. She has been quoted many times saying ‘Saint Joe’s is thriving; however, we are always looking to do more and improve.’ Those words are exactly what we want to hear as parents." --- Marcia M.
- Saint Joseph School
  
  Wakefield
  
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  Saint Joseph School
  
  15 Gould Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880
  
  781-245-2081
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  School Leader: Beth Coppinger
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  Saint Joseph School is a Pre-K through grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. As a Catholic school, Saint Joseph seeks to propagate the message of Jesus Christ and an approach to life rooted firmly in Christian values. Since 1924, Saint Joseph has been providing a quality education, meeting the academic demands of the 21st Century, and guiding students to success in their scholarly endeavors.
  Mission Statement
  The mission of Saint Joseph School is to prepare our students to use their minds well through a system of structured learning experiences that instill graduates with the character, integrity, knowledge and skills necessary for achievement in the 21st Century. To accomplish these results, we foster a supportive, faith-based Catholic learning environment, where instruction is purposeful, engaging, and relevant. We promote positive relationship-building and personal attention while encouraging and supporting self-reliance and problem-solving for life-long success both within and beyond our school and parish communities.
  Program Highlights
  Saint Joseph School Provides Academic Excellence. Saint Joseph School, which is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, is staffed by a certified, dedicated faculty. The administration and faculty promote a stimulating, nurturing environment, which sustains a solid enrollment.
  Saint Joseph School Develops Well-Rounded Students. Saint Joseph School offers a multitude of opportunities for students to further develop their athletic and social skills. The strong faith-based curriculum at Saint Joseph School is enhanced by numerous after-school enrichment programs including STEM/robotics, basketball, cross country, band, ski and snowboard club, drama club, chess club, guitar/ukulele, SportsZone 101 and Kid’s Test Kitchen.
  School field trips, cultural arts and family events help the students to experience and appreciate the world around them.
  Saint Joseph School Cultivates Faith-Filled Disciples. Saint Joseph School strives to ensure that its students believe and live the Goodness of God with all persons they encounter. Formal religious education classes, Monday morning praise & worship, sacramental preparation, First Friday Mass and School Team Masses ensure that the students understand that their Christian faith is at the core of their education and their life. The Middle School includes a service program, which enhances the student's faith development through the active service of others.
  Testimonial
  “Saint Joseph School offers excellent academics in a loving, faith-filled setting. The teachers and staff are truly dedicated to helping every child develop to his or her full potential academically, spiritually and socially. Parents are encouraged to participate in all aspects of their child’s education in a true partnership with teachers and administration. The small size fosters a warm, supportive and vibrant community. Our family feels blessed to be a part of Saint Joseph School.”
  - Siobhan M.
- Saint Mary of the Annunciation School
  
  Danvers
  
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  Saint Mary of the Annunciation School
  
  14 Otis Street, Danvers, MA, 01923
  
  978-774-0307
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  School Leader: Erica Gabbianelli
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Combining the best of classical education methods with modern teaching techniques, Saint Mary of the Annunciation School provides a rigorous academic program for students age 2,9 - grade 8. Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, Saint Mary’s has collaborated with Bishop Fenwick High School on a strategic partnership in order for students to have a positive and continuous Catholic school educational experience through 12th grade. With a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, an experienced, dedicated faculty blend experiential learning methods, leadership programs, and structured routines so that students develop ownership and a love for learning.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Mary of the Annunciation School creates a welcoming atmosphere for students Prek3 - 8, where knowledge and faith meet to provide a sound foundation for lifelong learning. We empower each child to reach his or her full potential, encouraging scholarship, service, and self-discipline.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Classical curriculum includes math, science, religion, social studies and language arts that integrates grammar, vocabulary, and cursive with reading and writing. Spanish and Robotics instruction are provided in Pre K through grade 5. To round out instruction in the Middle School Academy, Latin is provided in grades 6 through 8, as are biweekly Enrichment classes that focus on specific projects.
  
  Extra-curricular programs include Theatre Club, Math League, Ski Club, Student Council, and National Junior Honor Society. Athletic programs include cross-country, basketball, cheerleading, and softball. Middle School Academy students are also eligible to participate in several Bishop Fenwick athletic programs.
  
  All students participate in monthly Mass or prayer services, and conduct service that benefits Saint Mary’s school, its community and the larger world.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “My education at St. Mary’s was invaluable. Not only the exceptional academics, but also a solid foundation of Christian values, both of which enabled me to excel in high school, where I quickly surpassed my peers, especially in writing. St. Mary’s offers a rigorous academic environment and fosters a strong work ethic.”
  
  - Riley, St. Mary’s School Alumna
- Saint Mary of the Annunciation School
  
  Melrose
  
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  Saint Mary of the Annunciation School
  
  4 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
  
  781-665-5037
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  School Leader: Christopher Beza
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint Mary of the Annunciation School in Melrose, Massachusetts, is a Pre-K through grade 8 Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Boston. When the school first opened its doors in 1909, it was staffed by the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus. For more than a century, Saint Mary’s School has provided its school community with faith formation, academic excellence and a rich history of tradition.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Mary of the Annunciation School is a Catholic community of learners living the way of Christ. We instill discipleship, integrity and academic excellence in a safe, caring environment. Our mission is to educate faith-filled leaders for the future.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Mary of the Annunciation School is a faith-based environment that provides a strong foundation to its young learners. Within a diverse and welcoming community, Saint Mary’s offers a rigorous academic program with high expectations, teaching the whole student through arts and humanities. The school's curriculum stresses academic achievement within a Christian community where each child feels loved and respected by his/her peers and teachers. Saint Mary's strives to "teach as Jesus did." There is an emphasis on principles rather than fact, and on learning through problem-solving rather than by precept, offering a program that makes use of many sources of reading materials, a wide variety of audio-visual and technology tools, and a differentiated, data-driven instructional approach in all content areas. Saint Mary’s students participate in thoughtfully organized service that meets the needs of the community.
  
  Testimonial
  
  "My husband and I feel blessed to have found St. Mary’s School for our children. We are not only pleased with the academic rigor of the school, but also with the school’s emphasis on Christian faith, compassion for others, and the importance of service to the community.”
  
  - Julia D.
- Saint Mary of the Assumption Elementary School
  
  Brookline
  
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  Saint Mary of the Assumption Elementary School
  
  67 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02445
  
  617-566-7184
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  School Leader: Dr. Christine Nadjarian
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Welcome to Saint Mary of the Assumption School—Brookline’s only Catholic school for children in grades PreK–8. Saint Mary’s balances a personal, values-based curriculum with foundational academic disciplines. Saint Mary of the Assumption School was established as a parish school in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1899. During its early years, the school was staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and later by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The school population consisted of students of mostly Irish and Italian descent from Brookline and area neighborhoods in Boston.
  
  Today, the school has a faculty of full-time lay teachers as well as learning support specialists. The school staff also includes classroom aides, a librarian, and instructors in art, music, drama, world languages, and physical education.
  
  Saint Mary’s builds on a rich tradition of Catholic education. We serve a diverse population among which a total of over 20 different languages and 25 different communities are represented. Our culturally diverse community enriches and strengthens students who are guided by the pursuit of a virtuous life.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Mary of the Assumption School is a richly diverse Catholic community serving students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Eight.
  
  We are dedicated to providing each child with a strong foundation academically, socially, and spiritually.
  
  We strive to create an environment that is characterized by living our faith, achieving excellence, and acting responsibly.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Mary’s teachers know that if a student’s first educational experience is a positive one, then children will be set up for success of all kinds—in both school and life. They will love to learn, and they will take on new challenges with enthusiasm and confidence. As such, every day is an adventure in the Saint Mary’s PreK and K1 classrooms. As students receive instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and religion, the emphasis is on building academic and emotional readiness. Practicing both independent and collaborative learning skills, children start to develop their sense of personal identity as well as see themselves as part of a community and consider how they connect to others. Daily lesson plans have just the right amount of structure and predictability, so children always know what to expect and what is expected of them. Children come to appreciate school as a place to love and be loved, ask questions, find answers, and have fun.
  
  The Saint Mary’s Early Childhood Program focuses on critical developmental milestones, competencies, and concepts—from social-emotional skills to the beginnings of numeracy, literacy, and critical thinking. The school's partnership with the Lynch Foundation Early Childhood Initiative offers a progressive, research-based curriculum that supports all areas of growth, including self-regulation and social development.
  
  When students start their formal school experience in the Saint Mary’s Early Childhood program, they enthusiastically enter K2 knowing that school is an exciting portal to discovery. If K2 is their first year at Saint Mary’s, students learn right away that all questions are welcome, learning is a process, every student is cherished, and shared values guide our daily life. From K2 through Grade 5, the academic subject areas of English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion, technology, and Spanish are taught sequentially with a curriculum that inspires inquiry and aligns to the Common Core State Standards and Massachusetts Frameworks.
  
  Middle school students are in a state of constant growth—physically, emotionally, and intellectually. It is not a consistent or predictable trajectory, and no two children are navigating the same set of circumstances at the same time. During this time of growth, students thrive in a rich learning environment with abundant opportunities for increasing self-awareness and creative expression.
  
  Saint Mary's teachers know their students well due to small class sizes that allow for individual attention, so students are always guided along the right path. From Grades 6–8, the academic subject areas of English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion, technology, and Spanish or French are taught sequentially with a curriculum that inspires inquiry and aligns to the Common Core State Standards and Massachusetts Frameworks.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “The math education at Saint Mary's is top-notch. Over the years, my daughter has transformed from a student who was scared of math to one that excels at it and finds it fun. She recently started tutoring in pre-algebra to firm up her math foundation. Her tutor has told us on more than one occasion how impressed he is with what she already knows from school. We will be forever grateful to Saint Mary’s for helping her realize her potential.”
  
  - Dr. Molly M-D.
- Saint Mary of the Hills School
  
  Milton
  
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  Saint Mary of the Hills School
  
  250 Brook Road, Milton, MA, 02186
  
  617-698-2464
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  School Leader: Suzanne Banach
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Mary of the Hills School is a Preschool through grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Milton, Ma. For many years, Saint Mary of the Hills School has offered a strong spiritual and academic foundation for students in its community and beyond.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Mary of the Hills is a diverse Preschool through Grade 8 Catholic School inspired by our love of Christ. By valuing excellence in education, our programs promote spiritual growth, personal academic achievement, and social development in a safe and nurturing environment.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Mary of the Hills prides itself on being an adaptable, collaborative, innovative, and connected community. As a result, in addition to a one-of-a-kind learning experience, the school is facilitating meaningful relationships that can last a lifetime. Faculty prepare and work with passion, hard work, commitment, and a deep personal pride in seeing each student succeed. Saint Mary's inspires your child to love learning. This newfound love kindles imaginations and fuels curiosity. Students are also taught how to do the right thing, how to accept all people of different backgrounds, and how to believe in themselves.
  
  Saint Mary’s advanced curriculum and diverse extracurricular activities specially nurture your child’s ability to think creatively. At Saint Mary’s, students apply their knowledge to see and solve problems in different ways, ultimately leading to young men and women who know how to think, not just what to think. Whether he or she laughs loudly or smiles shyly, excels in the classroom or needs extra help now and again, every child feels unconditionally accepted. Saint Mary’s encourages your son, and/or daughter, to focus on what they are learning and not worry about what others may think of them.
  
  Saint Mary of the Hills 8th grade graduates are consistently accepted into the very best high schools in Massachusetts – from elite Catholic high schools to world-class independent schools – thanks to teachers who challenge and prepare them; classmates who accept and encourage them; and parents who love and support them.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “What a wonderful school. Phenomenal education. A culture that is caring, respectful and inclusive. So thankful my children had a chance to attend this very special school.”
  
  - Jed D.
- Saint Michael Elementary School
  
  Lowell
  
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  Saint Michael Elementary School
  
  21 Sixth Street, Lowell, MA, 01850
  
  978-453-9511
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  School Leader: Gabrela B.P. Twaalfhoven
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  Saint Michael School is a Pre-K (3 & 4 year old) through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Lowell, MA. Saint Michael’s was founded in 1889 by the Dominican Sisters, to educate children and instill the knowledge and appreciation of Catholic tradition.
  Mission Statement
  Saint Michael School strives to provide PreK - 8th grade students with a strong academic foundation in a structured Catholic environment. Our students will become lifelong learners through teamwork, mutual respect and responsibility.
  Program Highlights
  Saint Michael School prides itself on its dedication to academic excellence and commitment to Christ in the classroom. Students receive curriculum options in all the accepted academic disciplines that offer the best opportunities to soar intellectually as they prepare for high school and beyond. At every step of the journey, they receive the spiritual guidance and support needed to apply their knowledge in ways that will help them make decisions that benefit not only themselves and their classmates but others in the community as well. Technology is integral to the curriculum. Through use of technology, students improve individual academic achievement and thereby increase academic opportunities. Students who graduate from Saint Michael School are well-prepared for their next academic journey and go on to prosper at renowned high schools such as Lowell Catholic, Central Catholic in Lawrence, St. John’s Prep in Danvers, Notre Dame Academy in Tyngsboro, Bishop Guertin in Nashua and others.
  Testimonial
  “Saint Michael School has made my son want to learn! So grateful to them.”
  - Alis C.
- Saint Michael School
  
  North Andover
  
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  Saint Michael School
  
  80 Maple Avenue, North Andover, MA, 01845
  
  978-686-1862
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  School Leader: Susan Gosselin
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Michael School is a Pre-K through grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in North Andover, MA. Saint Michael School promotes gospel values through prayer, religious instruction and community outreach, striving to carry on the spirit of faith and love initiated by the Sisters of Charity of Halifax. The Saint Michael staff is committed to offering a quality education in a safe, caring and friendly atmosphere. In addition to the strong academic foundation your child will receive at Saint Michael’s, he or she will develop friendships, leadership skills, responsibility, a Catholic identity, and self-discipline.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Michael School offers an exceptional Catholic education to our students, nurturing their desire to achieve academic excellence and encouraging spiritual, artistic and athletic development in a caring, family environment. We motivate our students to become well-rounded, moral young men and women who are prepared to live a faithful life with intellectual rigor and spiritual awareness.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Michael School is an entity of love, faith and exemplary education. Saint Michael School seeks to create lifelong learners on a solid academic foundation where students can seek personal and academic growth. Faculty focus on teaching a coherent, specific, and shared sequence of knowledge. Teachers have clear, specific learning goals, as well as the sense of mutual accountability that comes from the shared commitment to help all children achieve those goals. The curriculum ensures that each student who enters a class at the beginning of the year is ready to gain new knowledge and skills to be taught in the coming year. The students at Saint Michael School will be prepared to be responsible citizens, productive workers and successful lifelong learners, as they will acquire essential skills and a strong foundation of knowledge.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “I’m often asked, why did you send your kids to SMS. It’s an easy question to answer. There is a quote in the school that says: ‘Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever present teacher in the classes. He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.’ This is so apparent to anyone who is paying attention…My older children are turning out to be the type of people that we always hoped our children would be, and they need no reminders of St. Mike’s role in their growth. Their proud participation in our Catholic faith is the highest measure of success.”
  
  - Jim C.
- Saint Monica School
  
  Methuen
  
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  Saint Monica School
  
  212 Lawrence Street, Methuen, MA, 01844
  
  978-686-1801
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Donna Henderson
  
  Gender:  Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Notre Dame, Saint Monica School has been serving the Methuen, Massachusetts, community for over six decades. Today, Saint Monica School offers a strong, Catholic education for preschoolers through grade eight students throughout the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. Saint Monica school is a home away from home to its faculty and scholars, demonstrating the rich, diverse, and tightly woven community that it is.
  
  Saint Monica School has evolved over the years, answering the call to serve all scholars while remaining true to the tenets of Saint Julie and the Catholic faith. Saint Monica School offers a rigorous academic program through traditional and innovative practices rooted in Scripture, Spirituality, and Service. The administration and teachers are committed to work diligently to carry on the longstanding tradition of preparing students for success in high school and beyond.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Monica School is a distinctively Catholic school, a faith community of the Catholic Church. Our mission is that of the Church: to spread the Gospel and prepare students for their state in life. In our striving for academic excellence, we keep in focus that this is a Catholic school, where religious and moral formation are the first hierarchy of values. In fostering leadership in our students, we prepare them to take their place in the Church and society as leaders who will be prepared to serve all with respect, dignity, and justice.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Monica School is dedicated to nurturing the whole student: spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. The Catholic faith is integrated in all that the school does in and out of the classroom. The rigorous, vertically articulated curriculum prepares students to challenge themselves in high school and beyond. Academic partnerships with Merrimack College, and Notre Dame Cristo Rey provide support and opportunities for all our students. Lawrence Math and Science Collaborative provides weekly STEM instruction each semester. Blessed with a Special Education Instructor and Literacy Interventionist, Saint Monica’s is able to meet most students’ individual academic needs and promote personal growth. Saint Monica School has partnered with Pets & People to visit monthly with therapy dogs for emotional support as well as provide an opportunity for emergent readers to practice their skills and fluency.
  
  Saint Monica School collaborates with and serves organizations within its parish community and beyond. Service through time and talent reinforces the school’s dedication to the Catholic faith. Each day is begun with prayer. Students embrace the liturgical seasons through traditional First Friday Masses and prayer services. Saints come to life during the annual Parade of Saints program. The Nativity and Stations of the Cross, and Living Rosary are also annual programs. Saint Monica School is committed to the preparation of the Sacraments and providing penance services throughout the year. The year culminates with the Crowning of Mary and celebrating the first communicants. Through all these components woven together with faith, true Catholic discipleship is alive and well at Saint Monica School!
  
  In the Early Childhood Program, faculty and staff take a hands-on approach to learning, while encouraging fun. Interactive lessons coupled with promoting independence ensure all students’ growth and development. Students are given tools that develop skills necessary to further their education and to meet academic and developmental milestones, while participating in faith-based curriculum. Small groups allow personalized evaluation and focus on academic and social needs. Whole-class instruction promotes collaboration, enhanced social skills, and overall development of each individual student.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Not only are our children receiving a wonderful education, they are learning how to be great citizens. The maturity and knowledge that the children of St. Monica’s have upon graduating is outstanding. The biggest asset that the school has are the teachers. They are constantly going above and beyond for their students, to make sure they have a fantastic school experience, whether it's during class time or extracurriculars.”
  
  - Kristin C.
- Saint Patrick School
  
  Stoneham
  
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  Saint Patrick School
  
  20 Pleasant Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180
  
  781-438-2593
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  School Leader: Allison Schmidheiser
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Patrick School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Saint Patrick School is the place where tradition meets innovation. Saint Patrick School is committed to the social growth of its students. Families value Saint Patrick’s safe environment that educates students while teaching them devout faith every day they are there.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  It is the mission of Saint Patrick School to teach our students to act justly, love and serve one another, and walk humbly with God. We are a Catholic faith community committed to teaching and nurturing its values by focusing on the life of Christ, prayer, and the sacraments. Our goal is to develop the spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, and social attributes of our students so that they will become service-oriented citizens prepared to meet the challenges of a complex society.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Patrick School helps students get prepared both academically and spiritually for High School. The faculty of Saint Patrick School create a safe, loving and disciplined learning environment, where students learn how to be well-rounded individuals. The crux of the school is the community feel, which creates a sense of family for all involved. The community atmosphere, a challenging curriculum, and the teaching of personal responsibility all help children to prepare themselves for a life of learning. Saint Patrick’s has an inclusive atmosphere, where teachers are dedicated to the formation of students who are kind, compassionate and caring, in addition to being academically prepared for life.
  
  True to its mission of innovation, Saint Patrick School started a STEAM program this year. Grades K-8 meet each week using critical thinking and inquiry-based skills in a collaborative environment to research, design, and build. The content emphasizes real world application with an additional focus on math and science skills. Through this approach failing is nothing more than an incentive to try again.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “The school, and everyone working in it, for it, with it, are doing great things. I have to say, I’ve been very impressed with the school so far and the direction it’s going. We are new this year, but will be around for a while with Nicholas just being 5. I’m excited with what’s to come, and I feel there’s a vision, a strong, solid vision.”
  
  - Maria D.
- Saint Patrick School & Educational Center
  
  Lowell
  
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  Saint Patrick School & Educational Center
  
  311 Adams Street, Lowell, MA, 01854
  
  978-458-4232
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Mary Kelly
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 4 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Patrick School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Saint Patrick School and Educational Center is a family of students, teachers and parents who share belief in God and form a community of welcome and respect for all. The school is committed to excellence in education. Saint Patrick believes all children are learners and recognizes that they have different styles of learning. Saint Patrick faculty make conscious efforts in instruction and evaluation to recognize and respond to these differences.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Inspired by the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, St. Patrick School and Educational Center makes known the goodness of God by providing for the educational needs of children, youth and adults within a caring, culturally diverse environment based upon Gospel values.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Being a Catholic School, Saint Patrick’s teaches as Jesus did, by building community, teaching the Gospel and giving service. In learning these values, students practice them in the school and neighborhood setting. This approach will enable them to be caring and responsible members of the wider community in which they live. In fidelity to the Catholic Church’s stated concern for poor people as they struggle for adequate means for human life and dignity, Saint Patrick School works with others to transform unjust structures and systems, creating new ways of relating which enable all to experience more fully the goodness of God.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “The education is amazing, but the connection they have with each and every child goes above and beyond."
  
  - Debbie K.
- Saint Paul School
  
  Hingham
  
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  Saint Paul School
  
  18 Fearing Road, Hingham, MA, 02043
  
  781-749-2407
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  School Leader: Lisa Fasano
  
  Gender:  Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Paul is a Pre K through grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Hingham, Massachusetts. Saint Paul School is a community in which love of God, neighbor and self are foremost. Saint Paul’s provide a challenging curriculum promoting academic excellence infused with Catholic traditions and values.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Paul School is a Catholic community in which love of God, neighbor and self
  
  are foremost. We provide a challenging curriculum promoting academic excellence
  
  infused with Catholic traditions and values.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Paul School provides a safe and nurturing environment for all students with a commitment to manners and mutual respect for all. At Saint Paul School, the Early Childhood Programs strive to foster a love of God and a love for learning in the youngest students. Through hands-on experiences, young children are encouraged to learn by exploring the world around them through a balanced program of structured, guided activities and free play opportunities. Saint Paul School provides a well-rounded program of study that is mission-driven and nurtures the whole child, with a focus on the academic, social-emotional and spiritual development of each child. The Saint Paul Middle School model is based on a personalized program of study that is mission-driven and nurtures the whole child, with a focus on the academic, social-emotional and spiritual development of each student.
  
  Kindergarten – Grade 1
  
  Our Kindergarten-Grade 1 program is focused on the whole child, with learning experiences designed to promote growth in the areas of: fine motor and gross motor development, language and literacy skills, social-emotional development, fine art skills and self-help skills. Students learn through play and learning centers that are integral parts of the classroom experience.
  
  The KIBO Robotics program enables our Kindergarten students to learn about coding and technology. Our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students enjoy interacting with their "buddies".
  
  Grade 2 – 3
  
  The focus of the whole child continues, but students delve deeper to discover through project-based learning activities that are integral parts of the classroom experience. Special to Grade 2 and 3 is the study of cursive writing and the goal of becoming more independent thinkers and learners. Language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are all taught daily.
  
  Our Grade 2 students look forward to preparing and receiving the sacrament of Holy Communion, while our Grade 3 students are exposed to the musical instrument – recorder – in music class.
  
  Grade 4 – 5
  
  The Grade 4-5 Saint Paul School student is one step closer to middle school. The Grade 4-5 Program includes the “changing of classes” with two specialized core content area teachers. In addition to daily instruction in all content areas, students are exposed to learning various note-taking, organizational, and study skills.
  
  Students in Grade 4 increase their Instructional Technology class to twice a week to balance keyboarding skills with curriculum. Grade 5 students increase their Spanish language instruction to twice a week.
  
  Testimonial
  
  "We are thrilled at the way our daughter has thrived at St. Paul School over the past three years. A better education goes without saying, but she is also learning how to be a respectful, motivated, caring member of this world. She currently has opportunities available to her that were not an option for our older son until Middle School. I think she may actually have a more vast Spanish vocabulary than him! The teachers and staff at Saint Paul truly care about their students and are making sure they are provided with the best possible foundation for their education and entire lives!”
  
  - Traci S.
- Saint Paul's Choir School
  
  Cambridge
  
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  Saint Paul's Choir School
  
  29 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  
  617-868-8658
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  School Leader: Patrick Moran
  Gender: Boys
  Grade: 3rd Grade - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  Saint Paul’s Choir School (SPCS) provides boys in grades 3-8 an incomparable foundation for a life of achievement, virtue, and service to others. Founded in 1963, SPCS embraces the great cathedral school tradition, uniting a classical academic and musical curriculum with the Catholic moral tradition. Within this community of camaraderie and high expectations, students build the habits of mind and heart to rise to all of life’s demands and thrive in a world characterized by constant change. This extraordinary educational experience takes place in the heart of Harvard Square, one of the world’s great centers of learning, ideas, and diversity.
  Mission Statement
  Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church, Saint Paul’s Choir School works in partnership with committed parents and inspirational teachers to form the faith, character, and intellectual and musical abilities of our young men. Our goals are to help students pursue their highest God-given potential, prepare them to excel in the strongest secondary schools and beyond, and equip them to become virtuous leaders who serve God and the world.
  Program Highlights
  At Saint Paul’s Choir School, classes are small and motivation is high among both students and teachers, making for a focused, energetic, and creative classroom environment. As a school for boys, we share an appreciation for the intensity and complexity of boyhood, and we celebrate and value everything it means to be a boy. Music and choral singing form the heart of an SPCS education: In addition to singing at all the major liturgies of Saint Paul’s Church, the Choristers frequently tour around the United States and internationally, performing with such world-class ensembles as the Boston Symphony Orchestra. SPCS also offers a “Chorus” track for boys who want the full benefit of the school’s outstanding academic offerings and choral musical faculty and training with a lesser commitment. Many SPCS graduates go on to attend all-boys secondary schools such as Roxbury Latin School, Belmont Hill School, Boston College High School, Xaverian Brothers High School, and Catholic Memorial School, while others attend institutions such as Phillips Academy Andover, Portsmouth Abbey, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, and Boston University Academy.
  Testimonial
  “Since I came here, I have come to appreciate the Catholic liturgy and beautiful music that enhances it. To my surprise, the school allowed me to learn how to play the organ and take organ lessons. However, music isn’t all that the school offers. There are talented teachers who support you in your endeavors, whether it be academic, musical, religious, sports or anything of the like. Strong friendships emerged shortly after I arrived at the Choir School, and they have lasted throughout my time here.”
  - Forrest E.
- Saint Peter School
  
  Cambridge
  
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  Saint Peter School
  
  96 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  
  617-547-0101
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  School Leader: Evan Kristiansen
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 4 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Peter School serves girls and boys in K1 (Pre-K) through grade 8 and offers a rigorous academic program to a diverse student body, which includes many international students. Graduates of Saint Peter School go on to excel at many local and international high schools.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Peter School, a Roman Catholic elementary school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, teaches students in Pre-K through grade 8. Saint Peter School was established in 1901 by the Sisters of Notre Dame. Saint Peter School lives and nurtures the Catholic faith while embracing multiculturalism. Saint Peter’s educators believe in teaching to the heart, mind and soul of each child.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Peter School maintains consistently high standards for all students. The Saint Peter faculty is talented and dedicated, with many having Masters degrees, as well as two teachers with doctorates. Saint Peter’s MAP scores are consistently among the highest in the Archdiocese year in and year out. The school has a balanced literacy program with guided reading and phonics, Saxon Math leading up to either pre-algebra or algebra, and an inquiry-based science program in a new lab, where project-based learning experiences enhance the curriculum. There are many enrichment opportunities as well as extracurriculars such as volleyball, floor hockey, chess, choir, cooking club, robotics club, and Lego club, among others. The Saint Peter After School Program is designed to expand children’s horizons in a safe environment. Partnerships with local universities also extend learning beyond the classroom.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Our daughter joined Saint Peter School for seventh and eighth grade, and it has been an absolute blessing for us, particularly given such a short transitional period. She has been able to make wonderful friendships, is excelling at school and most importantly is happily adjusted. We can’t thank the school enough for the wonderful experience that it has been for our daughter."
  
  - Barbara B.
- Saint Pius V Elementary School
  
  Lynn
  
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  Saint Pius V Elementary School
  
  28 Bowler Street, Lynn, MA, 01904
  
  781-593-8292
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  School Leader: Mary Beth Noe
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Pius V School is an Age 3 through grade 8 Catholic school located in Lynn, Massachusetts. For over 70 years, Saint Pius V School has welcomed students to a place of Catholic values, diversity, and strong curriculum, always seeking to meet the needs of every student.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Pius V School...a "Lived Experience" focused on developing the whole child according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ...providing a unique, comprehensive, quality education with particular emphasis on Catholic values, fundamental skills, critical thinking, technology, and the fine arts...promoting personal responsibility, appreciation for diversity, family involvement, a spirit of unity, and Christian stewardship...encouraging each child to do his or her best and to be kind to others...adding immeasurably to the stability and integrity of our parish,the wider community, and the city of Lynn.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Pius V School continues to carry on the traditions of The Sisters of Saint Joseph, who originally founded and staffed the school, by providing consistent and continual growth in fundamental skills while employing innovations, which are aligned with the school's mission. The school is continually seeking to enrich its Catholic identity as an integral ministry of Saint Pius V Parish. The school seeks to provide positive student/teacher/family relationships and excellent learning standards. The administration works to ensure professional growth for its faculty, and thereby for the students, in a community of all-around learning. The school remains true to its common mission with the Church by promoting a simple translation of the Law of Love, "Do your best, and be kind to one another."
  
  Testimonial
  
  “St. Pius does an amazing job shaping a well-rounded child, with strong faith and good values.”
  
  - Amanda S.
- Saint Raphael Parish School
  
  Medford
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  Saint Raphael Parish School
  
  516 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
  
  781-483-3373
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Diane Guarino
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Raphael Parish School is an Early Childhood through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Medford, Massachusetts. Saint Raphael is part of a vibrant Catholic parish school community, where each student is nurtured and valued as a child of God. Children are inspired to grow spiritually, intellectually, morally and socially as they build the knowledge, character and faith to become leaders within and beyond our community.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  As part of a vibrant faith community, Saint Raphael School is a Catholic environment where each student is loved and valued as a child of God. Our EC-Grade 8 school offers the opportunity for our children to grow intellectually and spiritually.
  
  In partnership with our families, we strive to develop in our children an appreciation for diversity, a capacity for compassion toward others, and an awareness of the importance of service to those in need.
  
  We provide all students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill their potential, preparing them for success in challenging secondary school programs. Our ultimate goal is that our children will go from here as reflective, lifelong learners who are selfless individuals committed to making a positive contribution to an ever-changing society.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessments are continually developed with the growth mindset that all students and staff can exhibit growth
  
  School day professional development for all teachers includes instructional coaching, aligning assessment data, analyzing student performance, and planning effective instructional practices
  
  School day academic support plan for all students includes reading intervention and numeracy support when needed
  
  Reading specialist support for students develops foundational reading skills and strengthens College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading; Numeracy builds mathematical fluency through repetition rooted in Standards For Student Mathematical Practice
  
  High School Readiness Block for all middle school students addresses individual needs of students
  
  Executive functioning supports include use of the Master Notebook System, Google Classroom, and other resources
  
  Student leadership opportunities include participation in our mentor-mentee buddy program, Middle School Student Council, service learning projects, Parish Food Pantry, altar servers, school open house tour guides
  
  Research-based homework policy includes links to at-home math and reading practice programs
  
  Full-time school counselor supports students with social-emotional wellness, safety, and positive peer relationship curriculum and provides school-based counseling to groups and individuals
  
  Full-time nurse supports wellness and health awareness initiatives
  
  Kitchen staff provides Early Childhood through Grade 8 students with nutritious daily lunch options, as well as access to free and reduced lunch for families who qualify
  
  Students attend weekly Mass
  
  Core classes include English Language Arts/Literacy, math, science, social studies, religion, and middle school Spanish
  
  Compulsory STEM program for all students incorporates elements from the Arts
  
  Specialist classes include EC-Grade 5 Spanish, art, physical education, library, and music
  
  Technology is appropriately embedded into daily classroom experiences, culminating with the middle school 1:1 device program
  
  Gospel Values are embedded in all classes, and their practice is assessed in middle school
  
  After School Programs include cross country, track, basketball, drama, band, choir, piano, yearbook, Quiz Bowl, literary magazine, 3D printing club, science club, kids chefs, street hockey, and many more
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Saint Raphael Parish School is a place my family loves. The school community, teachers, administrators and parish families are welcoming and supportive of one another. In the short time our children have been attending the school, we have made countless close and lifelong friendships. The school's moral teachings combined with its strong academic performance through the partnership between Principal Mark Bedrosian and Pastor Paul Coughlin set a course for success for our children and the school community.”
  
  - Elise K.
- Saint Theresa of Avila School
  
  West Roxbury
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  Saint Theresa of Avila School
  
  40 St. Theresa Avenue, West Roxbury, MA, 02132
  
  617-323-1050
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Thomas Doherty
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Toddlers - 6th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Theresa of Avila School is rooted in the Catholic tradition and serves students of diverse populations. As a member of the system of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Boston, Saint Theresa School fosters the practice of tolerance, social justice and charity for all within the framework of traditional Catholic values. To further these practices, the school community pledges to preserve a peaceful atmosphere. This leads to a caring and respectful school community that both promotes and protects the dignity and self-worth of each child. The primary goal for students is to strive for both academic excellence and positive social skills within this faith filled environment. Saint Theresa School is committed to teaching students through various pedagogical methods and strategies. Through these challenge students develop a thirst for knowledge, develop critical thinking skills and acquire an inquisitive nature for future studies and endeavors.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  We, at Saint Theresa of Avila, follow the example of Jesus every day to reach our full potential through praying, learning, serving, and succeeding in our school, in our families and in our communities.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Theresa School is pleased to announce an affiliation with The Lynch Foundation. The focus of this initiative is to support high quality each childhood classrooms by:
  
  Providing direct funding and grants for new classrooms to expand capacity
  
  Supporting educators and administrators through coaching and professional development
  
  Promoting school readiness and positive outcomes for children with effective ELA and math curricula that are developmentally appropriate
  
  Establishing environments that support social and emotional growth and competence for young learners
  
  Ensuring maximum access and parent choice through state issued vouchers
  
  Academic Offerings include: Spanish grades KI-6, Public Speaking, Religion, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Computer, Library, and Physical Education.
  
  YMCA All-Star Program, Reading Buddies, Seismograph, Literacy Collaborative School, Reading Recovery, Collins Writing, Lexia, IXL, RazKids, Reading A-Z, Scratch and Scratch Jr.
  
  School wide activities include: Spring Show, Christmas Show, Talent Show, Trunk-or-Treat, Mother-Daughter Tea, Father-Son event, Christmas Bazaar, Travel Basketball, Enrichment Classes, Field Trips, Field Day.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “My four children attend Saint Theresa's & absolutely love it! The staff & principal are amazing. They are the kindest, most caring people that go above and beyond what I would expect. My family & I are grateful to be a part of the Saint Theresa's family.”
  
  - Carolyn B.
- Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic School
  
  Somerville
  
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  Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic School
  
  192 Summer Street, Somerville, MA, 02143
  
  617-666-9116
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  School Leader: Troy Norman
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Theresa Catholic School is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic school located in Somerville, Massachusetts. For over 90 years the school has provided students with the same standards of excellence through a rigorous academic life and a rich faith life. Saint Theresa's student population enjoys a very diverse mix of students, thereby promoting acceptance and community building in a conducive learning environment.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Theresa Catholic School builds a strong foundation of academic excellence while embracing the Catholic faith, respecting diversity and fostering community.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Theresa School teaches students about neighborhood and community, and it is a place where children not only how to work hard and to give back but also how to be their true selves. Benefits of attending Saint Theresa include the exposure to top-tier technology, academic knowledge, the Collins Writing Program and the cultivation of spiritual strength, which is necessary for the 21st-Century child. While at school, students have access to an on-site gymnasium and a new STEM Center courtesy of Price Waterhouse Cooper. Technology is available in every classroom. Students also have the ability to participate in many extracurricular options, such as Student Government, ROLA Language Program, Title One tutoring in reading and math, Twinkles Program, Girl Scout Program, Homework Help, Chess Club, Coding, International Day and after-school band. Students have the option of being in the choir or becoming altar servers, along with their academic spiritual life, which includes a weekly rosary group, Mass, and prayer services. Students also receive free after-school tutoring and weekly math practice through IXL, Prodigy and Khan Academy. Saint Theresa has a 1:1 Chromebook program as well as a Mandarin enrichment program.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “As a parent I cannot praise the school enough. My son came to Saint Theresa School in second grade. When he walked in the door, he was immediately welcomed by all the children at Saint Theresa's; he told me from the first day he was very excited to go back. My son is now in 3rd grade and loves school. He is a PL Scholar and feels like this school is his second home. My husband and I are very happy with the decision we have made to place our son in a Catholic School.”
  
  - Michele G.
- South Boston Catholic Academy
  
  South Boston
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  South Boston Catholic Academy
  
  866 East Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127
  
  617-268-2326
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  School Leader: Helenann Civian
  Gender:  Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 3 - 6th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  South Boston Catholic Academy is a Pre-K through Grade 6 Catholic elementary school located in South Boston, Massachusetts. For many years South Boston Catholic Academy has served the Boston area community with a focus on faith, family and academic excellence.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  South Boston Catholic Academy is an urban Catholic school in South Boston. We embrace excellence in education and a firm belief in the uniqueness of the individual. Inspired by the traditions of our Catholic faith, family spirit, and academic excellence, we are committed to meeting the spiritual, academic, physical, and social needs of individual students within a learning environment that is both stimulating and supportive. We strive to develop within our students the skills and values needed to become successful, morally conscious members of society.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Inspired by the traditions of the Catholic faith, family spirit, and academic excellence, South Boston Catholic Academy (SBCA) is committed to meeting the spiritual, academic, physical, and social needs of individual students within a learning environment that is both stimulating and supportive. SBCA is a special place, where faculty positively impact the lives of students each day. SBCA staff strive to make it an ideal school environment where students feel safe, comfortable, challenged, and engaged in class. Students and staff celebrate core values and one another. Teaching and assessments are standards-based, instruction is data-driven, and collaboration is purposeful.
  
  Early Childhood program, in partnership with the Lynch Early Childhood Project, serves over 150 students.
  
  Literacy Collaborative (Lesley University) supports Literacy Instruction in grades K2-6
  
  Instructional coaches are on staff for math, literacy, and STEM
  
  Partnerships with ANET, City Connects, Engineering is Elementary, LEAF (Literacy Early and Forever) bolster our curriculum and programs
  
  Full-time nurse and guidance counselor are on staff
  
  Expansive before and after-school programming is available, including BOKS, Running Club, Basketball teams, Fine Arts, Cooking, STEM/Robotics, Drama, Choir, Instruments, Tap Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Cheerleading, Student Council, Service Clubs and more.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “What drew our family to South Boston Catholic Academy was the strong academics and the proven track record for acceptance into Boston Exam Schools. Why we stayed at SBCA for all of our children’s years of elementary school is the community. SBCA is truly our family, and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.”
  
  - SBCA Parent
- St. John Paul II Catholic Academy - Columbia
  
  Dorchester
  
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  St. John Paul II Catholic Academy - Columbia
  
  790 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA, 02125
  
  617-265-0019
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Kate Brandley
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Toddlers - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located near the Uphams Corner and Savin Hill sections of Dorchester, Massachusetts. The unique location also borders South Boston. Every student at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy is known and loved. As a result, children are prepared spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially to lead a rich, meaningful life in service to others. The Academy is open to families of all faiths and backgrounds. The education, rooted in Catholicism, focuses on the universal values of love, kindness, compassion, equality, justice and service to others.
  
  With three campuses, the Academy is big enough to serve you, but small enough to know you. Each campus is a loving, close-knit community where students, parents, teachers and staff all look out for one another. Students grow and thrive in a safe, structured environment grounded in a culture of discipline, respect and equality.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy encourages students to grow in faith and knowledge in a safe, nurturing, structured and culturally diverse environment. Our challenging and rich academic and fine arts curriculum helps our students to develop the essential skills to become productive, responsible global citizens and positive young men and women who possess a love of God, of learning and of service to others.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint John Paul II Academy’s demanding curriculum exposes early childhood, primary and middle school students to a rich variety of subjects, including the fine arts and enhanced faith formation. Mindful of how each child learns, the Academy regularly measures growth and achievement and adapts teaching approaches accordingly. Extra support is provided for English Language Learners. The Academy offers affordable tuition and significant financial assistance for families in need. The Academy’s Lolek Leadership Society, which honors its patron saint, recognizes the traits of leadership and concern for others in its students. It is comprised of ten middle school students from across the four campuses of the Academy that possess leadership characteristics and are committed to expanding these traits. Saint John Paul II also has before-and-after-school programs available for the convenience of busy and working parents.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “My daughter is in her second year at SJP2CA. She comes home every day with a little more dirt, glue and paint on her, so I know she’s had an active, full day of hands on learning disguised as fun. She is making friends, learning her letters and numbers in a fun way with songs, projects and every day objects. Her teachers, both this year and last have been kind, loving and firm about being kind to others. She visits church with the community in a small chapel each month and is learning about the Bible in small, age appropriate steps. I cannot recommend SJP2CA enough. We have been welcomed with open arms and open hearts.”
  
  - SJP2CA Parent
- St. John Paul II Catholic Academy - Lower Mills
  
  Dorchester
  
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  St. John Paul II Catholic Academy - Lower Mills
  
  2214 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02124
  
  617-265-0019
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Kate Brandley
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Lower Mills Campus is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in the Lower Mills section of Dorchester and close to Mattapan. Every student at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy is known and loved. As a result, children are prepared spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially to lead a rich, meaningful life in service to others. The Academy is open to families of all faiths and backgrounds. The education, rooted in Catholicism, focuses on such universal values as love, kindness, compassion, equality, justice and service to others.
  
  With three campuses, the Academy is big enough to serve you, but small enough to know you. Each campus is a loving, close-knit community where students, parents, teachers and staff all look out for one another. Students grow and thrive in a safe, structured environment grounded in a culture of discipline, respect and equality.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy encourages students to grow in faith and knowledge in a safe, nurturing, structured and culturally diverse environment. Our challenging and rich academic and fine arts curriculum helps our students to develop the essential skills to become productive, responsible global citizens and positive young men and women who possess a love of God, of learning and of service to others.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint John Paul II Academy’s demanding curriculum exposes early childhood, primary and middle school students to a rich variety of subjects, including the fine arts and enhanced faith formation. Mindful of how each child learns, the Academy regularly measures growth and achievement and adapts teaching approaches accordingly. Extra support is provided for English Language Learners. The Academy offers affordable tuition and significant financial assistance for families in need. The Academy’s Lolek Leadership Society, which honors its patron saint, recognizes the traits of leadership and concern for others in its members. It is comprised of 10 middle school students from across the four campuses of the Academy that possess leadership characteristics and are committed to expanding these traits. Saint John Paul II also has before-and-after-school programs available for the convenience of busy and working parents.
  
  Testimonial
  
  "There is no better feeling than knowing that your child is part of a community that truly loves her and does everything they can to not only make her feel comfortable but to instill the importance of education into her life. From the first day she started we have felt the love and sincerity from every teacher, faculty member, and parent at that school. It truly is a family and I am very honored for my daughter and myself to be a part of this family."
  
  - Grade 4 Parent
- St. John Paul II Catholic Academy - Neponset
  
  Dorchester
  
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  St. John Paul II Catholic Academy - Neponset
  
  239 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02122
  
  617-265-0019
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Kate Brandley
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 8th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy Neponset Campus is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in the Neponset section of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Every student at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy is known and loved. As a result, children are prepared spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially to lead a rich, meaningful life in service to others. The Academy is open to families of all faiths and backgrounds. The education, rooted in Catholicism, focuses on such universal values as love, kindness, compassion, equality, justice and service to others.
  
  With three campuses, the Academy is big enough to serve you, but small enough to know you. Each campus is a loving, close-knit community where students, parents, teachers and staff all look out for one another. Students grow and thrive in a safe, structured environment grounded in a culture of discipline, respect and equality.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy encourages students to grow in faith and knowledge in a safe, nurturing, structured and culturally diverse environment. Our challenging and rich academic and fine arts curriculum helps our students to develop the essential skills to become productive, responsible global citizens and positive young men and women who possess a love of God, of learning and of service to others.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint John Paul II Academy offers enhanced faith formation curriculum in the Catholic tradition, while welcoming children of all faiths. The school has a standardized curriculum for all grade levels across all campuses and provides extra support for English Language Learners. The Academy offers affordable tuition and significant financial assistance for families in need. The Academy’s Lolek Leadership Society, which honors its patron saint, recognizes the traits of leadership and concern for others in its students. It is comprised of 10 middle school students from across the four campuses of the Academy that possess leadership characteristics and are committed to expanding these traits. Saint John Paul II also has before-and-after-school programs available for the convenience of busy and working parents.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “We transferred our 3rd grader to SJP2CA this year and we couldn’t be happier. The school is comprised of a hardworking, dedicated staff whose number one priority is their students. It is a warm and welcoming community and by far the best decision we made for our son’s education.”
  
  - Sadie A.
- The Saints Academy
  
  Beverly
  
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  The Saints Academy
  
  111 New Balch Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
  
  978-922-0048
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  School Leader: Kelly Fernald
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 4 - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  The Saints Academy is a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Beverly, Massachusetts. The Saints Academy is a product of the unification of two Catholic school communities in Beverly - St. Mary Star of the Sea School and St. John the Evangelist School in order to bring Catholic education in Beverly to the next generation of children and families on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  The Saints Academy provides a rigorous academic program through innovative teaching practices that prepares students for the world in which we live. We offer a strong spiritual foundation, based in the teachings of the Catholic Church, for students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. We endeavor to provide an environment that promotes our five core values of Discipleship, Partnership, Scholarship, Leadership, and Citizenship throughout the school day and into the lives of our students and school community.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  A Catholic School community is made of people - (students, teachers, staff, priests, nuns, church members, and parents) who are all working as a unified team to help children build a foundation of faith, academics, civic responsibility, and service for others. The Saints Academy, through its five core values of discipleship, partnership, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship, endeavors to provide an environment that fosters each of these values into the daily lives of its students. As instructors in a STREAM school (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math), teachers at SA integrate the academic and spiritual curriculum in order for students to develop as whole persons. Students learn that the process is just as important as the result, and that mistakes are part of learning.
  
  Testimonial
  
  "The Saints Academy prepares the whole child for what lies ahead. We do not regret our decision of sending our kids there for one minute. By the time we have put our last one through, our tenure at The Saints Academy will be 21 years! We are confident that the faculty and staff will continue to teach and guide our youngest as vibrantly in these last five years, as they have in the past sixteen. With The Saints Academy, you just can’t lose."
  
  - Joan O.
- Trinity Catholic Academy - Lower Campus
  
  Brockton
  
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  Trinity Catholic Academy - Lower Campus
  
  631 North Main Street, Brockton, MA, 02301
  
  508-583-6231
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Dr. Jennifer Roy
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 2.9 - 4th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Trinity Catholic Academy (TCA) is an age 3 through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a lower Campus on North Main Street and an upper campus on Erie Avenue. Trinity Catholic Academy was founded in 2007 and has a partnership with Stonehill College to enhance curriculum and provide professional teacher development.
  
  As the only Catholic elementary and middle school in Brockton, Trinity Catholic Academy provides a highly structured, safe environment combined with an excellent academic program, emphasizing math and language arts.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  At Trinity Catholic Academy, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence for every member of our educational environment. In a diverse, urban Catholic school community, we promote the spirit and teaching of the Catholic faith while offering a challenging academic curriculum enriched with the arts, music, technology, and athletics. We empower our students to be motivated, curious scholars of strong character who continually strive to reach their fullest human potential in the classroom and beyond.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Trinity Catholic Academy seeks to educate the whole child. TCA is committed to academic excellence, exceeding traditional Common Core standards by invigorating the curriculum with innovative approaches to learning. At TCA, students are given access to great academic resources, including paraprofessional aides, TItle I, and Read 180. Full-time paraprofessionals support teachers by giving specialized or concentrated assistance to preschool - kindergarten students. The curriculum is based on 180 days, with 1,071 hours of instructional teaching, surpassing the Massachusetts 900 education requirement by 19%. Every day in Kindergarten through Grade 5 there are 120 minutes of uninterrupted time in English Language Arts (ELA), and 90 uninterrupted minutes in math.
- Trinity Catholic Academy - Upper Campus
  
  Brockton
  
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  Trinity Catholic Academy - Upper Campus
  
  37 Erie Avenue, Brockton, MA, 02302
  
  508-583-6225
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Dr. Jennifer Roy
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: 4th Grade - 8th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Trinity Catholic Academy (TCA) is a Toddler through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school located in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a lower Campus on North Main Street and an upper campus on Erie Avenue. Trinity Catholic Academy was founded in 2007 and has a partnership with Stonehill College to enhance curriculum and provide professional teacher development.
  
  As the only Catholic elementary and middle school in Brockton, Trinity Catholic Academy provides a highly structured, safe environment combined with an excellent academic program, emphasizing math and language arts.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  At Trinity Catholic Academy, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence for every member of our educational environment. In a diverse, urban Catholic school community, we promote the spirit and teaching of the Catholic faith while offering a challenging academic curriculum enriched with the arts, music, technology, and athletics. We empower our students to be motivated, curious scholars of strong character who continually strive to reach their fullest human potential in the classroom and beyond.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Trinity Catholic Academy seeks to educate the whole child. TCA is committed to academic excellence, exceeding traditional Common Core standards by invigorating the curriculum with innovative approaches to learning. At TCA, students are given access to great academic resources, including paraprofessional aides, TItle I, and Read 180. Full-time paraprofessionals support teachers by giving specialized or concentrated assistance to preschool - kindergarten students. The curriculum is based on 180 days, with 1,071 hours of instructional teaching, surpassing the Massachusetts 900 education requirement by 19%. Every day in Kindergarten through Grade 5 there are 120 minutes of uninterrupted time in English Language Arts (ELA), and 90 uninterrupted minutes in math.
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- Good Shepherd Early Childhood
  
  Charlestown
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  Good Shepherd Early Childhood
  
  20 Winthrop Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129
  
  617-242-8800
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Jessica Maxwell Gender: Co-Ed Grades: PreK - K2
  
  School Overview
  
  Good Shepherd Early Childhood Center is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and serves families with children aged 2 to 5 in a faith-based environment. The Good Shepherd School was formed through the leadership of Father James Ronan, Ph.D., Pastor of St. Mary-St Catherine of Siena parish in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and a Board of parents, citizens, and friends who saw a great need for a Catholic preschool in its Charlestown neighborhood. The Good Shepherd School officially opened its doors in October of 2009.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Good Shepherd School prepares its students for a life of joy by growing in the love of Jesus. We seek to integrate this belief into all aspects of our educational programs.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Good Shepherd School provides excellence in Catholic Preschool Education. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment and encourages inquiry, independence, and self-discovery. The school works to develop spiritual and emotional well-being, and respect for all. Good Shepherd employs faculty who are highly trained Early Childhood Educators. The school prepares students for Kindergarten by the use of a variety of academic enrichment programs across all domains.
  
  Students at Good Shepherd School receive a faith-based Catholic education and begin to understand the value of a life of faith, justice, and service to others – especially the less fortunate. Good Shepherd children experience a learning environment that emphasizes curiosity, fun, discovery, and independence and that supports developmentally appropriate practices enhancing each child’s preparedness for Kindergarten. Faculty engage in a blend of purposeful play that supports a child's curiosity to explore math, science, language arts, and social studies following the educational frameworks of the Commonwealth. Faculty guide children to develop an understanding of and respect for others, especially for classmates and peers whose background and perspectives are different from their own. Good Shepherd school participates in and benefits from a dynamic school community as evidenced by collaboration and mutual support.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “I couldn’t be happier with our experience at GSS. We’ve seen our son blossom over the past year and develop a real love for learning. He can’t wait to get to school every morning, and the teachers are absolutely wonderful. We can’t wait for his little brother to start at GSS next Fall!”
  
  - Erin D.
- Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center
  
  Kingston
  
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  Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center
  
  251 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA, 02364
  
  781-585-2290
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Susan Butzbach
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2 - Kindergarten
  
  School Overview
  Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center includes full and half-day preschool options, and full-day Pre-K, located in Kingston, Massachusetts. The Early Childhood Center is the first stepping stone on the path to an outstanding private Catholic education. Built in 2007, on its own dedicated piece of Sacred Heart’s 120-acre campus, the ECC is the ideal environment for the development and growth of Preschool and Pre-K.
  Mission Statement
  Sacred Heart School, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, is a private, Catholic, co-educational learning community. The school welcomes students in preschool through grade twelve to a respectful community that is academically challenging, and rooted in the Gospel. Students develop critical thinking skills, engage in service to those in need, broaden their awareness of global perspectives, and make God’s Providence visible.
  Program Highlights
  Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center is the first step towards a rich Catholic education, one that teaches students how to cultivate a personal commitment to service to the school, community, nation, and world, and guides students to demonstrate compassion for the greater good of all peoples. Sacred Heart School seeks to help students of all ages develop critical thinking skills, engage in service to those in need, broaden their awareness of global perspectives, and make God’s Providence visible. Sacred Heart School’s educational vision nurtures trust and confidence in God’s faithful presence. The school provides its students with a rigorous curriculum supported by evolving teaching methods, advances in technology, and a diversified liberal arts program designed to inspire and educate the whole person. Students follow the core values of faith, scholarship, integrity and service.
  Testimonial
  “My family has sent five (very different) children through Sacred Heart starting at the Early Childhood Center and running right through high school. We couldn’t be happier. It amazes me how all of our children with such differing personalities have come away prepared both for their next steps as students but, much more importantly, as good, caring people. My kids sincerely care for other people, and so much of who they are has come from the teachers, the friends and the families at Sacred Heart.”
  - Scott H.
- Saint Joseph Academy
  
  Medway
  
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  Saint Joseph Academy
  
  145 Holliston Road, Medway, MA, 02053
  
  508-533-7771
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Lynne Sheehan
  Gender:  Co-Ed
  Grade: Age 2.9 - Age 4
  School Overview
  
  Saint Joseph Academy (SJA), a Catholic school, is located on a spacious campus in Medway, MA, offering three half-day programs for preschool age children 2.9 through 5 years of age.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Joseph Academy provides all children with a strong spiritual foundation and a sense of caring and concern for others.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Children thrive in SJA's safe and nurturing environment. Children learn how to be a good friend, to engage in cooperative play, to listen and follow directions. SJA also emphasizes creative and problem solving skills by exposing children to many different mediums in an open-ended way. The professional staff both provides an atmosphere that encourages all learning styles and has the highest commitment to the success of young children. Classrooms are designed to serve young children and promote growth in all areas of development - intellectual, creative, social, physical, spiritual, and emotional. There is ample safe parking for drop-off and pick-up, and the large fenced-in playground offers plenty of room for children to run, climb and play year-round. The school is handicapped accessible throughout. Community service is also a part of the activities in the Saint Joseph Academy Five Day Program. There are many enrichment programs throughout the year such as our on-site library and monthly cooking and music programs. There is always opportunity for parents to be involved in the school. The staff provides all children with love and kindness in all interactions and communications. The children and families inspire faculty to give their best each day.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “I knew from the moment we walked in the door that Saint Joseph’s would be the perfect spot for my daughter. The bright, cheerful classrooms are led by some of the most loving, compassionate teachers, who are truly like family. There is a wonderful sense of community at this hidden gem preschool. If you ask my daughter her favorite things about school, she would say 1. Her teachers 2. The School Library 3. The playground! She looks forward to going to school every day and has made some wonderful friends. I recommend SJA with my whole heart and am so thankful we found them.”
  
  - E. M.
- Saint Mary's School
  
  Winchester
  
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  Saint Mary's School
  
  162 Washington Street, Winchester, MA, 01890
  
  781-729-5515
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Nancy Riley
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - Kindergarten
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Mary’s School opened its doors 105 years ago to serve the educational needs of the Catholic community of Winchester, Massachusetts. Saint Mary's is a licensed early childhood center through the Department of Early Education and Care. The school serves ages 3 through Kindergarten. The school celebrates diversity and welcomes students from many cultures and religions. Saint Mary's School is a place where education, faith, and acceptance empower young minds to be leaders for tomorrow. The curriculum focuses on the STREAM Model for education: Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Mary’s School of Winchester is a Catholic school that nurtures and educates young children to develop a strong academic, faith-filled foundation for our students to become compassionate, and responsible leaders for tomorrow.
  
  Saint Mary’s School:
  
  ● Provides a safe, nurturing environment for every student to excel
  
  ● Recognizes and intellectually challenges every student
  
  ● Fosters critical thinking
  
  ● Celebrates spiritual and community values
  
  ● Develops and calls well-prepared Catholic citizens to leadership and social action
  
  ● Empowers life-long learners to participate in an ever-changing world
  
  NURTURE, EDUCATE, EMPOWER
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Mary’s School is one of the only early childhood centers in this area, public or private, that offers a foreign language program. For years students have been learning the Italian language, and most recently, a Mandarin program was added. Both of these progressive programs are offered to all Pre-Kindergarten students, as young as age 3 and continue through Kindergarten. The goal is to expose students to the language, culture, history, and traditions. This exposure will prepare students and give them the experience necessary for the growing and ever-changing world they live in.
  
  Saint Mary’s School has a fantastic After-School Program for students PreK3 through Kindergarten that runs from 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This program provides children with a safe place to learn and play. The After-School Program provides enrichment programs such as band, chess club, rosary club, computer and creative arts classes, and the newest program, the newspaper club. The After-School Program is open to all members of the parish community.
  
  At Saint Mary’s Parish School, faculty and staff believe in the premise that every child has the right to a Catholic education. No family is turned away based on financial need. Students benefit from this safe space to learn and explore their faith. When students learn that they are loved by God, they learn to see others in the same way and learn to listen and respect others. A Catholic education at Saint Mary’s School of Winchester is one of the best gifts you can give to your children.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “A child’s first experience at school can put into motion a lifelong love of learning. Both my daughters attend Saint Mary’s and are thriving there. The teaching staff genuinely care about the students and have set the standards high. The environment is friendly, and the entire student body interacts with one another in such a positive way. Being a working mom, I’m very particular about my children’s care and daytime experience while I’m not with them. At St. Mary’s, I have the great assurance that they are learning, having fun, and truly being cared for. It’s the best decision I’ve made for them and for me.”
  
  - Claudine B.
- Walnut Park Montessori
  
  Newton
  
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  Walnut Park Montessori
  
  47 Walnut Park, Newton, MA, 02458
  
  617-969-9208
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  School Leader: Stephanie Marcucci
  
  Gender: Co-Ed
  
  Grade: Age 3 - Kindergarten
  
  School Overview
  
  Jackson Walnut Park Schools, founded in 1967 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, is a Montessori early childhood program and a Catholic, growth-centered elementary school located in Newton, close to Newton Corner. Walnut Park Montessori, serving children ages 18 months to six years old, instills joyful learning and excitement for learning in peaceful, respectful, multi-age classrooms. Jackson School educates students Kindergarten through Grade 6 in a dynamic and nurturing academic environment that is serious in its purpose to invigorate imagination, enhance confidence, and build leadership. An expansive after-school program offers children ages three to grade 6 a wide array of enrichment activities.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Animated by the values of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, the mission of Jackson Walnut Park is to inspire children to love learning, love God, and love one another. An inclusive Catholic school community committed to the flourishing of the whole child, Jackson Walnut Park pursues academic excellence, promotes service to others, and fosters peace.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Walnut Park Montessori cultivates independence, concentration, and a sense of order and peace in a richly diverse and inclusive community. Focusing on the child as an individual, teachers guide discovery and exploration, and encourage purposeful activity in an environment that meets the developmental needs of each learner. Jackson School offers a comprehensive curriculum in world languages - Mandarin, Spanish, and Latin, STEAM, the arts, humanities, religion, and physical well-being. Working collaboratively, students develop a capacity for critical and creative thinking, strengthen competence and resilience, and embrace a global vision and a sense of environmental responsibility. In school settings where every child is known and loved, Jackson Walnut Park enriches students in the Gospel values of faith, integrity, forgiveness, and social justice and prepares them for academic achievement at the most selective Catholic and public middle and independent secondary schools in the Boston area.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Jackson Walnut Park has a tremendous, positive impact on our son. He comes home happy about going to school and enthusiastic about learning. He has made friends and gained confidence in himself and his abilities. It is clear the teachers care about all their students and instill in them the desire to improve themselves and their community.” - Kent and Allison F.
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- Academy of Notre Dame High School
  
  Tyngsboro
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  Academy of Notre Dame High School
  
  180 Middlesex Road, Tyngsboro, MA, 01879
  
  978-649-7611
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  School Leader: Vittoria Pacifico Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 9th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  The Academy of Notre Dame (also referred to as NDA) is a private, Catholic co-educational Pre-K through Grade 8 and college-preparatory Upper School sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and located in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. Situated along the Merrimack River just eight miles from Lowell on the southern NH border, the Academy's 200-acre campus offers pristine fields, ponds, and forests in which to explore, learn and play. The natural environment provides seclusion and security unique to the area while also being in close proximity to local emergency services. For more than 150 years, students of all backgrounds have attended the Academy for a rich academic and religious education.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  The Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsboro was established in 1854 based on the educational philosophy of St. Julie Billiart, foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The mission of the Academy focuses on educating the whole person for life through a curriculum rooted in spiritual formation and academic excellence. It nurtures a belief in the goodness of God and the dignity of each person and is committed to community-building, diversity, global justice and service to those in need.
  
  Students follow the hallmarks of the Notre Dame de Namur learning community which proclaim the following: that God is good; that each person has dignity and sacredness; that education and action should be made towards justice and peace; that students should have a commitment to community service; that students should embrace diversity; that students and faculty should create a community; and that the development of holistic learning communities should educate for life.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  The Academy offers a rigorous, college preparatory education with empowering opportunities and real-life applications
  
  Students represent a diverse blend of cultures, economic backgrounds and faiths and come from more than 30 communities in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Faculty and administrators value each student as an individual and challenge her to achieve, encourage students to speak their mind and empower them to lead.
  
  The curriculum provides outstanding STEM and humanities-focused academics, placing a high priority in developing leadership skills. Students far exceed national and state averages on AP exam test scores.
  
  Academy graduates are critical thinkers and problem solvers, lifelong learners, effective and thoughtful communicators, engaged global citizens and respected leaders. The school has a 100% college acceptance rate. More than 90% of students report acceptance to their first choice or high interest schools and collectively graduates earn millions of dollars every year in renewable, merit scholarships.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “My life is rich with blessings that I attribute to the strong foundation I built as a student at the Academy. Fast forward 20+ years to the present, and I now have 4 children all of whom attend the Academy and have the same love for it that I developed many years ago. I have seen a profound transformation in my older 2 daughters who have advanced to the Upper School. They have grown in confidence due to the support and genuine affection they feel from faculty, staff, and the new friends they have found along the way. They perceive the world through a lens of compassion and empathy that will be critical to their success in the world they will face when they graduate.”
  
  - Jennifer M.
- Archbishop Williams High School
  
  Braintree
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  Archbishop Williams High School
  
  80 Independence Ave, Braintree, MA, 02184
  
  781-843-3636
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Dennis Duggan Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 7th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Archbishop Williams High School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory, grades 7 through 12 school located in Braintree, MA. Archbishop Williams strives to educate the whole student. Using Catholic values as a guide, AWHS encourages all students to achieve excellence not only in the classroom but on the playing field, as well as through extra-curricular activities, and as members of society.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Archbishop Williams High School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory, grades 7-12 school. We endeavor to educate young men and women spiritually, intellectually, ethically, and physically. Driven by the love of Christ, in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we integrate learning with faith. We strive to graduate socially aware, morally responsible citizens prepared to succeed and to serve their local and global communities.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  The crest of Archbishop Williams High School bears the motto, “Caritas Christi urget nos,” most commonly translated as “the love of Christ drives us on.” The Latin word “Caritas” means something more poignant than love. It signals a dearness and a level of caring almost exclusively found in families. Spend a few moments in the halls of Archbishop Williams High School and you will understand how the familial connotation of its motto is more than just an exercise in semantics. Archbishop Williams teachers develop relationships with students to help them meet high academic standards. In addition, students have the opportunity to pursue a host of interests outside of the classroom—from the athletic field to the stage. The school’s Catholic mission embraces all who enter.
  
  Curriculum is offered on a variety of levels, which are designed to prepare students for college and beyond, and the faculty consists of caring, highly qualified professionals. With a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and average class size of 22, students are able to work closely with faculty to help reach their full potential in a challenging and supportive environment.
  
  Testimonials
  
  “I feel very fortunate to have my children enrolled at Archbishop Williams. They are receiving a well-rounded education complete with rigorous academics to prepare them for college and beyond. They have been given so many opportunities to continue to pursue interests that they love outside of the classroom, while trying new extra-curricular activities in a safe and supportive environment. For me, it is the perfect balance of challenge and fun.”
  
  - Brett M.
- Arlington Catholic High School
  
  Arlington
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  Arlington Catholic High School
  
  16 Medford Street, Arlington, Arlington, MA, 02474
  
  781-646-7770
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  School Leader: John Graceffa Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 9th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  Arlington Catholic High School, combined with Saint Agnes School, is a Pre-K through grade 12 Catholic School in Arlington, Massachusetts. Founded in 1960, Arlington Catholic joined forces with Saint Agnes School in 2017, combining the rich history of both schools. Arlington Catholic High School/Saint Agnes School fosters strong individual academic achievement and character development, centered on the Catholic faith. The co-educational Pre-K through Grade 12 school nurtures a community of critical thinkers dedicated to integrity, service, and living the Gospel message of Christ in the twenty-first century.
  Mission Statement
  Saint Agnes School was established in 1888 and is rich in history and tradition. For over 125 years, we have committed to teaching the Gospel message of Christ; to building a community of faculty, staff and students that is characterized by sharing, educating and believing; and to serving through prayer, worship and social action.
  
  Arlington Catholic High School was founded in 1960 under the direction of Monsignor Oscar O’Gorman. It was built by the parishioners of St. Agnes Parish in Arlington, and originally staffed by the congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Since its inaugural class of 1964, Arlington Catholic has graduated over 9,000 students. Our alumni share the common experience of excellent preparation for study beyond high school and for making a difference in the world. This tradition remains strong today.
  
  In 2017, Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School joined forces to take two strong schools and make one stronger school with a continuous, unified program for students in Pre-K through Grade 12.
  
  There are currently over 800 students at the school, coming from more than 47 cities and towns near Arlington and representing more than 50 parishes in the archdiocese, as well as eight countries. 100% of students who apply to post-secondary programs are accepted and pursue higher education at prestigious Catholic and Ivy League colleges including Boston College, Columbia University, Fordham University, Providence College, St. John’s University, Salve Regina University, University of Notre Dame, and Case Western Reserve University.
  Program Highlights
  At the high school level, Arlington Catholic provides an academic atmosphere in which students are challenged to think critically and creatively. Whether working independently or collaboratively, students are inspired by a dedicated faculty to reach their fullest potential. Student participation in athletics also plays an integral part of school life. We offer a comprehensive athletic program with 24 varsity sports to students in Grades 7-12. Students are also encouraged to develop new interests in all the various clubs and service organizations in the school.
- Austin Preparatory School
  
  Reading
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  Austin Preparatory School
  
  101 Willow Street, Reading, MA, 01867
  
  781-944-4900
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  School Leader: Dr. James Hickey Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 6th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Founded in 1961 by the Augustinian Fathers of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova and located in Reading, MA, Austin Preparatory School is a Catholic Independent school in the Augustinian tradition serving young men and women in grades 6 through 12.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  To inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Austin Preparatory School boasts many features, including a writing lab and center, updated science labs, a large library and media center, an 1,100-seat athletic stadium complex, a recently renovated fitness center, basketball court and theatre, and brand new state of the art dining hall.
  
  With an average class size of 15 students, a student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1, and a 1:1 iPad program, the administration and faculty at Austin work tirelessly to foster an environment where young men and women develop as lifelong learners, are engaged citizens, and are equipped to succeed in life after Austin Prep
  
  In addition, Austin Prep also offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, 23 interscholastic athletic programs, and 75 clubs.
  
  An education at Austin Prep is an investment in your child's future. It is an investment that is immediate and tangible, as Austin graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities at a rate of 100% each year.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “The faculty and staff of Austin Prep create an environment where children can thrive academically, learn values of truth, unity and charity, and develop the skills they need to be successful students and responsible citizens.”
  
  - Bob T.
- Bishop Fenwick High School
  
  Peabody
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  Bishop Fenwick High School
  
  99 Margin Street, Peabody, MA, 01960
  
  978-587-8300
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Thomas Nunan Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 9th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Bishop Fenwick High School, established in 1959 in Peabody, Massachusetts, is recognized as one of the finest college preparatory high schools in the area. Maintaining its original mission, Fenwick remains co-ed and exclusively secondary, attracting families from over 40 North Shore communities to its 60-acre campus.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Bishop Fenwick High School is a Catholic, academically rigorous, and supportive co-educational college preparatory school. Bishop Fenwick is dedicated to creating an environment where all students can strive for and achieve excellence intellectually, spiritually, and creatively, as well as recognize their responsibility to serve others.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Bishop Fenwick High School provides each student a solid foundation for greater achievement and the ability to reach his or her personal best. Students have the opportunity to grow in character and faith, while also getting leadership training opportunities. Last year, students contributed over 5,000 hours of service, making a difference in the world around them. Uniting service and faith formation, students have many opportunities for reflection and service to others. The Campus Ministry program challenges students to recognize and develop their God-given gifts and talents in order to serve others in need, putting Catholic social teaching into action. Bishop Fenwick has a challenging but flexible academic curriculum that fosters life-long skills of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and independent judgment. Fenwick also has a fine arts curriculum that awakens a sense of creativity, nurtures imagination, and develops technical skills.
- Boston College High School
  
  Dorchester
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  Boston College High School
  
  150 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA, 02125
  
  617-436-3900
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  School Leader: Grace Cotter Regan Gender: Boys Grades: 7th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Boston College High School is a grade 7 through grade 12, all-boys Catholic high school. Located in the heart of Boston and known for its challenging curriculum, BC High combines contemporary learning models with reflective spirituality to prepare students for the future.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory school.
  
  We strive to challenge our students to become young men of integrity, educated in faith and for justice, committed to academic excellence and service to others. As a Jesuit, Catholic high school, we strive to reflect the diversity of our Church and community.
  
  Our mission since 1863 has been to form leaders of competence, conscience and compassion who seek to do all things ad majorem Dei gloriam – for the greater glory of God.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  As a world-class, independent Jesuit preparatory school, BC High has formed leaders across every field - and every walk of life - for more than 150 years. Starting in 7th grade and continuing throughout high school, BC High students tackle complex, relevant subject matter within an academic environment that celebrates collaboration, creativity, and multidisciplinary thought.
  
  The challenging curriculum combines the best contemporary learning models with a reflective spirituality that fosters students' knowledge - both of the wider world and of themselves. The school’s location in the dynamic city of Boston plays a vital role in exposing students to a variety of experiences; the school’s extensive Jesuit network expands their horizons across the globe.
  
  BC High students graduate fully committed to succeed at college and in their careers. More importantly, they emerge as caring and compassionate citizens of the world, committed to justice. They are members of a brotherhood who act in the spirit of the school’s Jesuit founders: for the greater glory of God.
- Cardinal Spellman High School
  
  Brockton
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  Cardinal Spellman High School
  
  738 Court Street, Brockton, MA, 02302
  
  508-583-6875
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  School Leader: Daniel Hodes Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 9th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Cardinal Spellman is a Catholic college-preparatory co-educational high school for grades 9 through 12, located in Brockton, Massachusetts. Cardinal Spellman is dedicated to providing opportunities for its students to maximize their potential within a Catholic environment. A Spellman education strives to prepare young men and women to achieve academic success, to embrace Gospel values, to respect themselves and others, and to be of service to their community, to their Church, and to the world.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Excellence in education, rooted in a vibrant lived Catholicism, inspiring students to maximize their unique potential as learners and leaders, serving their community, their Church, and the world.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  The academic program at Cardinal Spellman High School has been carefully designed to offer its students an educational experience that is rigorous, challenging, and engaging in the context of a Christian community. Required core courses are offered at a variety of levels including College Preparatory, Honors, and Advanced Placement. The program is enhanced with expansive elective and exploratory course options in every subject area. Spellman’s skilled and experienced teachers present the curriculum in a holistic approach, teaching to the mind and spirit of each student, maximizing their strengths and gifts while emphasizing a desire for service. With the support of their teachers, college counselors, and parents, all students are urged to pursue a program that is as motivating and challenging as possible in order to develop their God-given talents to the fullest, prepare them for admission and transition into college, and expand their options and potential for success in college and life.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “Spellman provides the perfect balance of academics, extracurricular activities, and commitment to service. It is this environment that gives my girls every opportunity to thrive and to become the best versions of themselves — something I believe all parents hope for their child. Spellman’s rigorous curriculum, as well as its continued dedication to balance new and innovative teaching strategies with more traditional approaches, more than meets our academic standards. Equally important to academics, however, is our girls having the opportunity to discover their passions and flourish outside of the classroom. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, is for our girls to learn the importance of service, not only within high school, but also within the greater community."
  
  - Steven S.
- Cathedral High School
  
  Boston
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  Cathedral High School
  
  74 Union Park Street, Boston, MA, 02118
  
  617-542-2325
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  School Leader: Karl Danso Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 7th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Cathedral High School is Boston’s only Catholic coed school serving grades 7 through 12. Situated at a beautiful and safe campus in the historic South End neighborhood, Cathedral engages students in a rigorous and high quality STEAM-based and faith-guided education using an applied learning model.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Cathedral 7-12 High School is a philanthropy-based, urban, independent, Catholic, STEAM-based, applied learning school in Boston’s historic South End serving boys and girls of all faiths from grades 7 through 12.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Cathedral ensures every student reaches his or her potential with a STEAM-based curriculum and applied learning model. Students are engaged in project-driven work tailored to the unique way each student learns.
  
  As a Catholic school, Cathedral is more than just academics and athletics. The school’s “Teaching Values. Building Leaders” tagline highlights our approach to advancing the moral and spiritual development of all students. The school’s values are more than the academic foundation learned in theology classes — they are values that students live out in the school and in the community.
  
  Newly opened in September 2018, the 15,000-square foot Applied Learning Center added state-of-the-art, STEAM-focused facilities to Cathedral High School, including a makerspace and innovation lab, an area dedicated to visual and performing arts and cultural activities, and seven additional collaborative learning spaces.
  
  Testimonial
  
  "I love Cathedral High School because as a parent all of my child's needs were met. Through the loving staff and faculty, faith was taught and often restored to my child. Cathedral High School uplifted parts of the community that are often left forgotten. My child received the best education on an academic, social, and spiritual level. Students who attend Cathedral have a different purpose and willed spiritedness that I witness grow within my child. Cathedral will now be a part of a distant family who nurtured my student the best way possible."
  
  - Judith B.
- Catholic Memorial School
  
  West Roxbury
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  Catholic Memorial School
  
  235 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132
  
  617-469-8000
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Peter Folan Gender: Boys Grades: 7th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Catholic Memorial School (CM) is a college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7 through 12. Since 1957 Catholic Memorial’s faith and learning community has been dedicated to transforming boys' lives through academics, arts, athletics, and campus ministry. Students are challenged to pursue excellence, embrace Gospel values, and lead through service.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Catholic Memorial, the Christian Brothers School of Boston, prepares boys for college, manhood, and a world full of unknown challenges, ambiguity and complex problems, and the importance of relationships.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  There is no school in Greater Boston like Catholic Memorial. At CM, teachers do not just teach. They transform lives, ignite passion, and unlock potential so that boys become leaders: in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the community. CM offers young men a unique educational experience based on Gospel values and dedication to excellence. CM family and staff invest time and interest in every boy by being both caring and dedicated. Catholic Memorial boys not only strive to excel academically, athletically, artistically, but also have the desire to help others. CM faculty are here for the same reasons. The close interaction between CM boys and teachers allows young men to learn and mature in a school that is often referred to as “home.”
- Central Catholic High School
  
  Lawrence
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  Central Catholic High School
  
  300 Hampshire Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841
  
  978-682-0260
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Christopher Sullivan Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 9th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory high school of excellence in the Marist tradition. Founded by the Marist Brothers in the heart of Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 1935, Central Catholic High School enrolls 1,200 students from over 60 cities and towns. Students come from diverse backgrounds to form a caring community of faith, learning, and service. They advance to college in overwhelming numbers (nearly 100%) and move on to successful careers and positions of leadership in government, business, industry, academia, and other professions.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Central Catholic High School makes Jesus known and loved.
  
  We educate the whole person for college and for life, with particular care for the least favored and those in need.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  The purpose of Central Catholic High School is threefold: to have students develop a relationship with Jesus and bear witness to His message; to build a community that respects and promotes the dignity of every person; and to help students develop their God-given talents and use them in the service of others.
  
  The school, inspired by the spirit of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers, seeks to emulate the role of Mary through the nurturing of youth by a caring faculty and in the showing of a special concern for the less fortunate. To achieve these ends, Central Catholic's college preparatory curriculum and its extra-curricular activities are designed to foster the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and physical growth of the whole person.
  
  Central Catholic promotes a respect for democratic ideals and recognizes the value of a student body that respects cultural, ethnic, and social diversity. Moreover, recognizing that learning is a lifelong process, the school encourages students to think critically and exhibit a willingness to help create a world that is just and respectful of all God’s creation.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “The benefits of the Central Catholic High School education that our children received are immeasurable. CCHS provided them a first-class education, excellent character development through their involvement with athletic teams and extracurricular activities, and a solid spiritual foundation through their interactions with Campus Ministry and the overall mission of the school. Every day that they spent at CCHS helped them to develop into better students, as well as better people, and they left the school not only extremely prepared for college but prepared for life. The Central Catholic High School experience was one of the greatest gifts we as parents have given our children.”
  
  - Kristi L.
- Cristo Rey Boston High School
  
  Dorchester
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  Cristo Rey Boston High School
  
  100 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125
  
  617-825-2580
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Thomas Ryan Gender: Co-Ed Grades: 9th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Cristo Rey® Boston is a Catholic high school for Grades 9 through 12, located in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Firmly grounded in the Roman Catholic faith, Cristo Rey was founded in 2004 and serves young people who come from a variety of religious traditions. The full experience of Cristo Rey® Boston – work, spirituality, service opportunities, academic rigor, exposure to professionals at work, and the support of faculty and staff – teaches students to live a life with a purpose.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Cristo Rey® Boston is a Catholic high school exclusively serving families of limited economic resources. By offering a rigorous curriculum, a unique work-study experience, and the support of an inclusive community, we prepare our students to succeed in college and beyond with the core values of dignity, perseverance, growth and generosity.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Cristo Rey® Boston educates young people to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service by offering a rigorous curriculum, unique work-study experience, and support of an inclusive school community. The capacity to serve others is developed formally through service projects, but is first–and perhaps most formatively–acquired by students coming to know the faculty, staff, volunteer tutors, AmeriCorps members, coaches, and others who work tirelessly on their behalf. Cristo Rey® is a school where the staff works with passion and commitment to support the students, and they learn to model this approach to life.
  
  By senior year, Cristo Rey® Boston students have a sense of gratitude for their educational experience that is rare among adolescents. They understand, as St. Ignatius of Loyola taught, that “recognition and gratitude for the good things and gifts in life is greatly esteemed both in Heaven and on earth.” It is this gratitude, which is noted by staff and visitors alike, that allows Cristo Rey® students to become young men and women of faith, purpose, and service.
- Fontbonne Academy
  
  Milton
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  Fontbonne Academy
  
  930 Brook Road, Milton, MA, 02186
  
  617-696-3241
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Maura Spignesi Gender: Girls Grades: 9th - 12th grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston is a Catholic high school serving girls in Grades 9 through 12 in Milton, Massachusetts. Since its inception in 1954, Fontbonne has sought to instill in young women, qualities of leadership, intellectual openness, social connection, and spiritual strength that will support them personally and professionally.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Fontbonne, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, is an early college and college preparatory high school for young women. Fontbonne fosters Gospel values and educational excellence. This inclusive community embraces diversity in many forms. Through the values of respect, responsibility, reconciliation and reverence, Fontbonne promotes growth in spirituality, scholarship, and leadership of young women in our changing world. The school is a place where young women can find their voice and are encouraged to develop their full potential on all levels. The students are challenged to be their best selves and grow into women of courage made strong.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Fontbonne’s Early College model is designed around a student-centered learning environment that is collegiate in (1) curriculum, (2) pedagogy, (3) culture and (4) student life experience. Faculty work exclusively with each student to set specifically designed learning goals. Utilizing strategies such as project-based learning and interdepartmental curriculum development, they empower students to be the architects of their own learning. Fontbonne provides high-caliber instruction and attentive, individualized academic support that allows students to discover the true reach of their abilities and enables students to integrate learning in ways that derive from and apply to real world contexts. Early College emphasis will enable Fontbonne to maximize the student’s ability to attain transferable college credit while cultivating those distinct characteristics, attributes, and skills she would not have acquired until her first years in college. The school empowers students to claim their identity and voice as women and develop qualities of leadership that they may live fully and courageously in a challenging world.
- Lowell Catholic High School
  
  Lowell
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  Lowell Catholic High School
  
  530 Stevens Street, Lowell, MA, 01851
  
  978-452-1794
  [email protected]
  School Leader: Maryellen DeMarco
  
  Gender: Co-Ed Grade: 9th Grade - 12th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Lowell Catholic School is a Pre-K through grade 12 Xaverian Brothers sponsored Catholic school, within the Archdiocese of Boston. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, Lowell Catholic is committed to providing a challenging Catholic education to students with diverse academic, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Lowell provides a safe, caring environment where students can excel, prepare and live.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Lowell Catholic challenges students to:
  
  EXCEL
  
  in their academic efforts and hold learning in high esteem.
  
  PREPARE
  
  for productive lives as active members of their future communities.
  
  LIVE
  
  Jesus' message to love God, our neighbors and ourselves.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  As a Xaverian Brothers sponsored school, Lowell Catholic focuses on educating the whole child in a faith-based environment, complementing a rigorous and engaging academic program in the STREAM curriculum with religion, fine arts, athletics and co-curriculars, helping to prepare students to be successful 21st-Century learners. Lowell Catholic’s academic program allows students to progress from one developmental stage to the next with confidence. The faculty instills in children a genuine love of learning by allowing students to be active participants in the learning process. Committed to teaching to the whole child, the school environment allows children to discover their gifts and talents while providing them with strategies to reach their potential.
- Malden Catholic High School - Girls Division
  
  Malden
  
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  Malden Catholic High School - Girls Division
  
  99 Crystal Street, Malden, MA, 02148
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: John Thornburg
  
  Gender: Girls
  
  Grade: 9th Grade - 12th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Malden Catholic High School is a codivisional, college-preparatory Catholic high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers and located within the Archdiocese of Boston in Malden. Since 1932, Malden Catholic has been dedicated to maintaining a family-like community that forms student-leaders of strong faith and character. Malden Catholic prepares students to achieve excellence in the classroom, on the field, in their extracurricular activities, and in their college and career pursuits.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Malden Catholic High School, a private Catholic school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, creates a community of faith that promotes the dignity and respects the diversity of all through Gospel values and an environment that fosters the love of God, of self and of others. Dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, creative, social, and physical development of its students, Malden Catholic offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, sensitive to individual needs. It prepares students for life in a Catholic, familial atmosphere.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Codivisional education is an educational model that offers students the best of both worlds: rigorous, single-gender academics and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. A unique model among Catholic schools in the greater Boston area, codivisional education means that Malden Catholic offers two separate academic divisions, the School for Boys and the School for Girls, with their own single-gender classes. Students will have opportunities for socialization and collaboration before and after school, but not during school hours. Malden Catholic is not a “Co-ed” school, because academic classes will not integrate boys and girls together. Offered: Single-gender classes, modern academic facilities, separate learning common spaces, competitive athletics, 30+ extracurricular offerings, school and college counseling services, specialized learning programs, leadership formation, Catholic worship opportunities, retreats and service programs, nursing, transportation, and dining services.
  
  Testimonial
  
  “My daughter is a freshman at Malden Catholic, following in the footsteps of her two older brothers. Our experience with the School for Girls has been amazing so far. I have never seen her more enthusiastic and motivated to learn. The curriculum is extraordinary and unique, exposing her to coursework in areas such as leadership and service to others, while also offering Advanced Placement classes starting freshman year. I am certain her time at Malden Catholic will help her develop into a confident, caring young woman.”
  
  - Linda M.
- Malden Catholic High School-Boys Division
  
  Malden
  
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  Malden Catholic High School-Boys Division
  
  99 Crystal Street, Malden, MA, 02148
  
  781-322-3098
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: John Thornburg
  
  Gender: Boys
  
  Grade: 9th Grade - 12th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Malden Catholic High School is a codivisional, college-preparatory Catholic high school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers and located within the Archdiocese of Boston in Malden. Since 1932, Malden Catholic has been dedicated to maintaining a family-like community that forms student-leaders of strong faith and character. Malden Catholic prepares students to achieve excellence in the classroom, on the field, in their extracurricular activities, and in their college and career pursuits.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Malden Catholic High School, a private Catholic school sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, creates a community of faith that promotes the dignity and respects the diversity of all through Gospel values and an environment that fosters the love of God, of self and of others. Dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, creative, social, and physical development of its students, Malden Catholic offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, sensitive to individual needs. It prepares students for life in a Catholic, familial atmosphere.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Codivisional education is an educational model that offers students the best of both worlds: rigorous, single-gender academics and integrated social and extracurricular opportunities after school. A unique model among Catholic schools in the greater Boston area, codivisional education means that Malden Catholic offers two separate academic divisions, the School for Boys and the School for Girls, with their own single-gender classes. Students will have opportunities for socialization and collaboration before and after school, but not during school hours. Malden Catholic is not a “Co-ed” school, because academic classes will not integrate boys and girls together. Offered: Single-gender classes, modern academic facilities, separate learning common spaces, competitive athletics, 30+ extracurricular offerings, school and college counseling services, specialized learning programs, leadership formation, Catholic worship opportunities, retreats and service programs, nursing, transportation, and dining services.
  
  Testimonial
  
  "Malden Catholic has provided my children a foundation for success through a challenging academic program, varied extracurricular offerings, and a strong sense of community. Most impactful are the many caring and talented adult role models in the School for Boys who demonstrate daily the qualities I want my children to emulate."
  
  - Mary Beth B.
- Newton Country Day School
  
  Newton
  
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  Newton Country Day School
  
  785 Centre Street, Newton, MA, 02458
  
  617-244-4246
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Sr. Barbara Rogers
  Gender: Girls
  Grade: 5th Grade - 12th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Established in 1880, Newton Country Day School is one of the oldest independent Catholic girls' schools in New England. In its 137th year of educating "the whole woman with a view to the age and circumstances in which she lives," Newton welcomes students who may choose from over 120 different courses (including 21 that are Advanced Placement) offered in nine academic departments. Newton’s academically rigorous programs, together with robust athletic, artistic and other extra-curricular offerings, provide for our girls the opportunity to identify what inspires each of them.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Newton Country Day educates young women to assume leadership positions.
  
  Founded in 1880, Newton Country Day, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is an independent, college preparatory school for highly motivated girls who wish to pursue a serious course of study.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  The curriculum at Newton Country Day offers a full range of courses through the Advanced Placement level in the arts, humanities, modern and classical languages, mathematics, religion and sciences, as well as strong programs in athletics and wellness, and extracurricular activities. Newton Country Day students are expected to act with integrity, to learn to think critically, to communicate clearly, to deepen their intellectual curiosity and creativity, and to develop and apply scientific and technological knowledge and skill.
  
  Through the Religious Studies curriculum, the encouragement of personal prayer and public worship, and a strong emphasis on ethics and community service, Newton Country Day fosters in its students reflection, a commitment to social action, and a critical sensibility toward materialism. Nurturing the student’s personal relationship with God and an understanding of the evolving tradition of the Catholic Church, the program also inculcates to a knowledge and appreciation of other expressions of religious belief.
  
  In a society characterized by diversity, Newton Country Day commits itself to inspire in each student a desire to build just and enriching relationships. Newton Country Day seeks to be a community that both embraces differences and celebrates the fundamental unity of the human family and the dignity of the human person. Both in the classroom and through programs in community service, students are educated to an awareness of economic, political, and social problems and are made aware of their responsibility to work for a more just and peaceful world.
  
  Newton Country Day educates young women to assume leadership and to take initiative in the school and in the world. The school promotes the hope, zeal, compassion and commitment necessary to meet the challenges of a complex society. The entire educational program has as its end the formation of balanced and self-assured women who possess the courage and confidence to respond generously, competently, and responsibly to the demands of their lives and to the needs of the world.
- Notre Dame Academy
  
  Hingham
  
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  Notre Dame Academy
  
  1073 Main Street, Hingham, MA, 02043
  
  781-749-5930
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Annemarie Kenneally
  Gender: Girls
  Grade: 7th Grade - 12th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Notre Dame Academy (NDA) located in Hingham, Massachusetts, is a Catholic school for young women in Grades 7 through 12. Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic, college-prep learning community that guides young women in shaping their personal faith as they pursue academic excellence and social responsibility.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic, college-preparatory learning community, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation,challenges students to pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  NDA faculty and staff believe unequivocally in the gifts and talents of every student. The school provides its students with a rigorous curriculum and places great emphasis on the development of the whole student. Students are encouraged to take risks, nurture their curiosity, and be open to the values and traditions of others. It is the goal of faculty to help the young girls who pass through the NDA doors to graduate as confident and compassionate women ready to impress the world, cultivating women of impact! By offering a diverse range of courses and co-curricular activities, NDA aims to encourage and empower students to become bold, creative, and thoughtful artists.
  
  NDA’s campus REALLY comes alive when the final bell rings at 2:20 p.m. Student life extends far beyond the classroom. From co-curricular clubs and athletics to campus ministry opportunities and the arts -- young women are encouraged to create new experiences. An integral part of the Notre Dame Academy educational experience is growth in one's relationship with God. It is the hope that all members of the NDA community, especially its students, grow in an understanding that they are created in the image of God and will reflect God's goodness in all that they do. Faculty teach a life skill of theological reflection, which means that students examine their choices and decisions in the light of scripture, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the needs of the world community.
- Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
  
  Methuen
  
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  Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
  
  203 Lawrence Street, Methuen, MA, 01844
  
  978-689-8222
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Sr. Maryalyce Gilfeather
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: 9th Grade - 12th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, located in Methuen, Massachusetts, is a Catholic, college preparatory high school serving low-income, predominantly minority youth in Grades 9-12. The school offers students the opportunity to earn a portion of their tuition through its Corporate Work Study Program while also preparing them for higher education through a college preparatory curriculum.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  In the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School provides a Catholic, affordable, culturally sensitive, college preparatory education enhanced by professional work experience for young men and women from families with limited income.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (NDCR), is a not-for-profit corporation sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur US East-West Province, a division of the international community of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
  
  NDCR is a member of the Cristo Rey Network. Cristo Rey Network Catholic schools bill themselves as "schools that work." This is, quite literally, the truth. The bedrock of a Cristo Rey model high school is the Corporate Work Study Program, which places students with low income status into entry-level administrative positions and generates much needed revenue for the school. At full enrollment, Cristo Rey Network high schools are able to cover nearly 80% of their operating expenses through the work program and a modest tuition.
  
  Established in 2004, NDCR has provided an opportunity for hundreds of youth in the Lawrence, MA area to be educated through a rigorous Catholic, college preparatory curriculum. Through the work of highly dedicated faculty and staff, the high school continues to celebrate 100% college acceptance of its students into four-year colleges and universities.
- Saint Mary's High School
  
  Lynn
  
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  Saint Mary's High School
  
  35 Tremont Street, Lynn, MA, 01902
  
  781-595-7885
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Dr. John Dolan
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: 6th Grade - 12th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Saint Mary’s High School, located in Lynn, Massachusetts, is a college-preparatory school serving students in Grades 6 through 12. Saint Mary’s offers rigorous academic and co-curricular programs that encourage young men and women to reach their spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical and creative potential. Their four pillars of Catholicity, Excellence, Integrity and Respect are the foundations of the school.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Saint Mary's is a Catholic, college-preparatory school developing students in grades 6-12 from more than 30 communities on Boston's North Shore. It is dedicated to shaping authentic men and women of talent and faith.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Saint Mary's strives to form leaders who love God, work hard, and are compassionate toward others. We enable our students to develop their intellectual, moral and physical talents to acquire a more perfect sense of individual responsibility, a correct use of freedom, and a capacity for productive participation in society.
  
  Saint Mary's program of studies encompasses a complete seven-year integrated curriculum that has been designed to prepare students for a rigorous college experience, beginning in Grade 6 and continuing through their Senior year. Saint Mary's offers students a variety of opportunities to excel in the classroom, through emphasis on the four pillars, academic integrity, academic rigor and technology. Students are encouraged to find their authentic self by challenging themselves to explore new learning opportunities and methods. Saint Mary's embraces the use of technology in the classroom through Digital Citizenship, which incorporates 1:1 iPad learning, STEM courses beginning in Grade 7, and Virtual High School (VHS) opportunities.
  
  The school seeks to create an environment that is both nurturing and challenging. Using Christ as their example, faculty strive to provide a high-quality education. Teaching and learning are central to the school’s mission.
  
  Led by talented student-athletes and highly qualified coaches, the Saint Mary's Athletic Program is considered one of the best in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Spartans have captured 21 team state championships and have won at least one title in each of the last nine years. Saint Mary's teams play in the highly competitive Catholic Central Large while also playing numerous local schools in non-league games.
- Saint Sebastian's School
  
  Needham
  
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  Saint Sebastian's School
  
  1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492
  
  781-449-5200
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Dr. William Burke
  
  Gender: Boys
  
  Grade: 7th Grade - 12th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Saint Sebastian’s School is a Catholic independent day school located in Needham, Massachusetts. Saint Sebastian’s embraces Gospel values in a nurturing community, inspiring intellectual excellence, and seeking to engage young men in the pursuit of truth through faith and reason. Founded in 1941, the all-boys school serves young men in Grades 7 through 12 in an effort to actively develop the body, mind and soul of its students, with a strong emphasis on cultivating and deepening each student’s spiritual life.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  A Catholic independent school, Saint Sebastian’s seeks to engage young men in the pursuit of truth through faith and reason.
  
  By embracing Gospel values in an inclusive, nurturing community and by inspiring intellectual excellence in a structured liberal arts curriculum, Saint Sebastian’s strives to empower students for success in college and in life.
  
  The ideal Saint Sebastian’s graduate will be a moral and just person, a gentleman of courage, honor, and wisdom, a life-long learner who continues to grow in his capacity to know, to love, and to serve God and neighbor.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Hosted on 26 acres, the campus has a church, science, art & academic center, hockey rink, gymnasium and four athletic turf and grass fields per season and a six-court outdoor tennis facility. Recent enhancement includes the 32,000-sq/ft. Science, Math and Library Center, featuring eight science labs, eight math classrooms, three computer rooms, and a library expansion.
  
  With an average class size of 11 and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1, Saint Sebastian's offers a program of academic rigor and spiritual depth with excellence in the arts and athletics. Committed to the pursuit of truth through faith and reason, the School’s spiritual mission continues to be at the heart of a Saint Sebastian’s education. The school boasts numerous achievements in athletics, academics, art, extracurriculars and college matriculation. Members of the last five graduating classes have most commonly enrolled at Boston College, College of the Holy Cross, Harvard College, Providence College and Georgetown University.
- St. John's Preparatory School
  
  Danvers
  
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  St. John's Preparatory School
  
  72 Spring Street, Danvers, MA, 01923
  
  978-774-1050
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Dr. Edward Hardiman
  Gender: Boys
  Grade: 6th Grade - 12th Grade
  School Overview
  
  Grounded in the traditions of Catholic education, and inspired by the vision and values of the Xaverian Brothers, St. John’s Prep in Danvers, Massachusetts, strives to open the doors to endless possibilities for students. Teachers foster intellectual and spiritual growth, inspire a commitment to servant leadership, and nurture the gifts and talents of all of our students. This growth, commitment, and nurturing happen with sixth graders all the way to the college-bound seniors.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  St. John's Prep, an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers-Sponsored school for young men in grades 6 through 12, is committed to educating the whole person. Our rigorous academic and extensive co-curricular program encourages students to develop their spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and creative potential, and inspires them to honor the diversity that enriches both our school community and the world beyond St. John's. We challenge our young men to grow in faith and wisdom, to promote human dignity, to act with compassion and integrity, to pursue justice and peace, and to live lives of service to society.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Students have come to St. John’s from different cities, towns, and countries since 1907. Each of them brings unique gifts and talents that enliven the exchange of ideas on this campus.
  
  Through their experiences here—in classrooms, clubs, teams, and Campus Ministry programs—students explore what it means to live in a global community and why they are called to live lives of service to society. This legacy of service to others is the most important contribution the Danvers-based school can make to local communities and to the wider world.
  
  The spiritual values of the Xaverian Brothers – humility, compassion, simplicity, trust and zeal – inspire the St. John’s Prep community and call community members to lives of faith and service. This year, a special focus has been put on TRUST and ZEAL.
  
  The Xaverian values of trust and zeal call on the school’s members to mutually help, encourage, and edify one another. To grow as servant leaders, students must embrace a contemplative stance, seek to become their best selves, pursue excellence in all endeavors, and open their hearts and minds to transformational encounters with diversity of people and experiences. In daily journeys, students are asked to strive to live the core belief of the Xaverian Way—Omnia cum Deo, nihil sine Deo. All with God, nothing without God.
  
  Testimonial
  
  "The Prep didn't necessarily teach me what to think, but how to think. Teachers from all departments emphasize thinking through problems, finding strong sources to support as well as challenge your point of view, and to complete broad-based research to educate yourself on a range of topics. St. John's fostered my intellectual curiosity."
  
  - Kevin D., SJP '16 Tufts '20
- Ursuline Academy
  
  Dedham
  
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  Ursuline Academy
  
  85 Lowder Street, Dedham, MA, 02026
  
  781-326-6161
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Kathleen Levesque
  
  Gender: Girls
  
  Grade: 7th Grade - 12th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Ursuline Academy, an independent Catholic school founded in Boston in 1946, inspires students “to grow in faith, explore their academic potential, lead with confidence, and help those in need.” In a tradition combining the best of all-girls and Catholic schools, Ursuline students flourish in an environment that encourages them to become women who make a difference: women who build lives of purpose, discovering who they want to be as individuals while discerning who they are meant to be as global citizens.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  An independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7-12, Ursuline Academy fosters respect, compassion, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to service. Inspired by the legacy of Saint Angela Merici, our students grow to be women of integrity who engage in their communities with purpose and presence.
  
  We live with faith, courage, and joy.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Ursuline Academy challenges young women with a rich and vibrant curriculum centered in a strong community supporting the whole student, as she learns to inquire, research, risk, persist, and succeed. The school follows the model of Saint Angela Merici, to guide the mission “to inspire young women to grow in faith, explore their academic potential, lead with confidence and help those in need.”
  
  A hallmark of an Ursuline Academy graduate is her preparation for higher education. Ursuline students learn how to manage their time, interact with faculty, advocate for themselves, and utilize the resources available to them. Faculty members sharpen students’ skills through curriculum, engagement, and mentorship. Ursuline Academy sets the groundwork for students with a study skills/writing course implemented throughout the 7th, 8th and 9th grades; the course meets with a frequency matching their cognitive and academic development. This intentional engagement with college preparation is also supported by the School Counseling Department, which has scheduled class time with each grade level along with one-on-one opportunities.
  
  Teachers at Ursuline are more than instructors; they are mentors, coaches and club moderators invested in students' growth as scholars and young women. They are committed to developing the whole person and to providing a well-rounded education for each student. As one long-serving Ursuline Academy teacher put it: "You are not just a student in my class; you are a person, and it is my responsibility to help you become the best person you can be."
- Xaverian Brothers High School
  
  Westwood
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  Xaverian Brothers High School
  
  800 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood, MA, 02090
  
  781-326-6392
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  School Leader: Jacob Conca
  
  Gender: Boys
  
  Grade: 7th Grade - 12th Grade
  
  School Overview
  
  Xaverian Brothers High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12, located in Westwood, Massachusetts, established in 1963, and sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers. The campus boasts 36 acres serving a community of students from over 90 cities and towns. At Xaverian, young men discover the true meaning of strength in an inclusive community where the dignity of each person is respected so that all can thrive. Students are empowered to achieve beyond their expectations and share their gifts with a world in need.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Xaverian Brothers High School cherishes its identity as a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School. Drawing on the traditions of the past, living in the strength of the present, and preparing for the needs of the future, Xaverian is a community of faith and learning that is committed to developing the integration of spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, and social dimensions within each young man. Through participation in academic, extracurricular, athletic, and campus ministry programs, a Xaverian graduate will be prepared to meet the demands of higher education, to contribute to society, and to answer the call of Christian service.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  94% of Xaverian faculty members hold graduate degrees, with many holding either multiple masters degrees or their Ph.D.
  
  Any student can meet with teachers in the nine academic department centers during his daily unstructured block.
  
  100% of last year's graduating class who applied to 4-year colleges were accepted. 98% of the class enrolled.
  
  21 Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered; 2 are available in grade 9
  
  More than 81% of students received a 3 or higher on AP exams, compared to the global average of 61%.
  
  Did you know? Xaverian offers Multivariable Calculus and Data Structures and Algorithms, courses that exceed the AP level.
  
  Students have access to state of the art technology in six science labs.
  
  Six programs offer students international immersion opportunities through the world language and campus ministry departments.
  
  The average class size for grades 7-8 is 20 students.
  
  17 sports are offered to all students in grades 7-12.
  
  All sports offer non-cut teams in grades 7-8.
  
  Hawks have earned 10 Division-1 Team State Championships since 2008, in addition to 23 team league championships in that same period.
  
  More than 40 extracurricular activities are offered to students in grades 7-12.
  
  There are 48 formal community service opportunities each academic year.
  
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  “Choosing Xaverian was the best decision I ever made. It not only helped me get into the college of my dreams but provided me with so much more. I feel both incredibly lucky and blessed to call myself a proud graduate.”
  
  - Ryan P., Harvard University ’19
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- Cardinal Cushing School
  
  Hanover
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  Cardinal Cushing School
  
  405 Washington Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
  
  781-826-6371
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  School Leader: Michelle Markowitz Gender: Co-Ed Grades: Ages 6 - 20
  
  School Overview
  
  Cardinal Cushing School in Hanover, Massachusetts, is a special needs school that supports students age 6 to 22. Class size ranges from five to seven students. All classrooms have a licensed teacher and at least one full-time educational assistant, with some classrooms having more assistants as needed. Some students attend school for the day, while others elect to board and participate in the residential program.
  
  Mission Statement:
  
  Cardinal Cushing Centers is a place where people of all ages and abilities find possibility, opportunity, and hope.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  Cardinal Cushing School recognizes the importance of helping students self-determine how they want to live, work, and form relationships in their community. This goal is achieved through self-advocacy development and empowerment in these essential components: individualized academics; all inclusive community-based employment and transition services; technology instruction and assistive skill development; communication and language development; community recreation and adaptive physical education; music and art education; occupational and physical therapy; counseling and school-wide positive behavioral interventions and support; nursing services; and parent support and training.
  
  Cardinal Cushing Centers is a caring, intergenerational community where people live full and meaningful lives at home, at work, at school and at play. Individuals with intellectual disabilities are an integral part of our community and are provided supports to achieve independence and fulfilling relationships while honoring the founding values of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi and Cardinal Richard Cushing, whose extraordinary vision encompasses all people, all faiths, and all abilities.
- Saint Coletta Day School
  
  Braintree
  
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  Saint Coletta Day School
  
  85 Washington Street, Braintree, MA, 02184
  
  781-848-6250
  [email protected]
  
  School Leader: Michelle Markowitz
  Gender: Co-Ed
  Grade: 3rd Grade - Adults up to age 22
  
  School Overview
  
  The Saint Coletta Day School (a Cardinal Cushing Center), in Braintree is a Massachusetts Approved Private Day School, providing quality special education services to students age 8 to 22. Saint Coletta’s operates within a small, unique school environment that includes an innovative partnership with the Meeting House Montessori School. The program centers on helping students self-determine how they want to live, work, and form relationships in their community by teaching them self-advocacy development and empowerment in these essential components.
  
  Mission Statement
  
  Cardinal Cushing Centers is a place where people of all ages and abilities find possibility, opportunity, and hope.
  
  Program Highlights
  
  At the Saint Coletta Day School, students learn the values of community, creativity, stewardship and accountability, while receiving a comprehensive school and community-based curriculum that includes academics, supportive employment, recreation, social skills and community living. Saint Coletta provides an environment that facilitates healthy emotional, personal and physical growth for all students with mild to severe special needs including autism, intellectual disabilities and other multiple challenges. Students are encouraged to learn and work cooperatively and independently within their abilities. Positive attitudes, habits of mutual respect, self-esteem, self-expression/advocacy, decision-making, and tolerance are stressed. Learning activities are integrated into all areas of the program and are designed to build and enhance the productivity, knowledge and self-esteem of each student.

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