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Updates | May 22, 2024

1. Memorial Day - No School

Reminder Boston Prep will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. All students are expected in class on Tuesday, May 28th.

2. Updated Last Day of School - Thursday 6/20

There has been a recent update to our last day of school. This update has been made to accommodate dates that were not used as snow days. Our NEW last day of school for all students (except Seniors) is on Thursday, June 20th with dismissal at 12pm. If students ride the yellow bus, transportation will still be provided.

**Please also note that students DO NOT have school on June 19th due to the Juneteenth holiday.

3. Uniform Compliance During Warm Weather

As the weather becomes warmer and we approach the end of the school year, we want to remind everyone that our uniform policy remains in effect. Students have not been approved or earned any sort of dress down. If and when they do, they will be notified. Otherwise, all students are still expected to be in full uniform.

It is important to continue wearing the required uniform to maintain the standards and unity of our school community.

While we understand that the heat can be uncomfortable, please ensure you are in compliance with the dress code at all times while at school. Boston Prep does have AC and water is available throughout the school.

Boston Prep is a uniform school and as students, they are expected to be in uniform! For students out of uniform compliance, you will earn a detention referral automatically!

4. Intent to Return Survey

We are at the time of the year when we need families to identify their school plans for the next school year (SY24_25).

Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL7OeXR3MGqbfSz-OT16IRQ7WMQHSKPv8kCL-x3jQmG_gaQw/viewform is the link to a brief survey that asks if you intend to have your child continue at Boston Prep next year (SY24_25).

We use this information to plan class assignments and to make new enrollment offers for families on our waitlist. Your answer has no impact on your child's enrollment for the current school year SY23_24.

A couple of things to know:

Any family that has multiple children enrolled at Boston Prep must respond for each student.
If you are not yet sure of your plans, please complete the form and select "unsure." We are asking all Boston Prep families to submit this survey by May 28th at the latest. The survey will only take a minute or two of your time.

Please reach out to Madelyn Ruizdeporras (Family Operations Manager) at: 617-910-5333 or email: mruizdeporras@bostonprep.org if you have any questions.

Thank you and we are excited to start planning for the next school year!

5. Spring Arts Night

The Arts Department would like to invite you to our Spring Arts Night on Wednesday May 22nd from 5pm-7pm.

5:00-5:30: Opening/ Art Show + Piano performances from our HS students
5:40-5:50: Recorder Performance from our 8th grade music students
5:50-6:20: HS play “Malkema” the story of MLK and Malcom X
6:20-6:40: Awards Ceremony
6:40-7:00: Closing, students can bring their artwork home

Please make time to show up for our Arts Community and celebrate all of the hard work we have put into the year!

6. MCAS Testing

We are currently in the middle of state testing for MS and HS students. Upcoming testing dates are below. Save the dates!

High School MCAS Testing dates:

Science: June 4 - 5 (Grade 9 and select 10th graders)

7. Uniform Donations

Uniform item donations for families of seniors or 8th graders. If your rising freshman student or soon-to-be Boston Prep graduate (current 8th and 12th graders) have any Boston Prep uniform items that you are looking to get rid of, please consider donating them to the school so that they can be given to students in need. Any clean, gently used uniform items (polos, shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, khaki pants) should be dropped off at the front desk. Boston Prep will provide them to students who may need additional items.

8. BPS Exam School Admissions

BPS will use the MAP Growth test and grade point average (GPA) as admission criteria. Students in grades 5, 7, and 8 living in Boston can apply to BPS exams schools:

Boston Latin Academy
Boston Latin School
O’Bryant School of Math and Science

For BPS students currently in grades 5 and 7:

Testing will take place between May 28 and June 7 during the school day.
No registration required.

For all non-BPS schools & homeschool students in grades 5, 7, 8; BPS students in grade 8; & grade 7 exam school students who wish to apply to a different exam school:

Testing will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024 across five BPS locations.
Registration is required. Test registration opens on April 8th at noon.
Register for the June 1 test by May 5, 2024 at bostonpublicschools.org/exam

9. Athletics Corner

Spring Sports

Family ID Link is now open for Spring registration!. Please take some time to click on the link below and stay tuned for more details to come. Below are some details for Spring Sports.

Questions regarding Spring sports or any athletics? Reach out to Mr. Henry at: athletics@bostonprep.org

10. Enrichment Corner

High School Summer Enrichment Requirement Reminder: Boston Prep's high school graduation policy requires that high school students participate in a summer enrichment opportunity each summer of high school, for a total of 3 summer enrichment credits. Students earn one summer enrichment credit per year, the summer after 9th, 10th, and 11th grade after participating and providing proof of your summer enrichment activity to Ms. Fontes via email. Examples of summer enrichment opportunities include

Enroll in a precollege program
Enroll in leadership training institute
Complete an internship program
Obtain summer employment through SuccessLink, ABCD, or other organization
Volunteer a minimum of 40 hours

Ms. Fontes will provide students with information about summer enrichment opportunities by email weekly. Summer enrichment opportunities are listed on the Enrichment Opportunities Sheet (linked here). Please know that students and their family are exclusively responsible for finding and enrolling in a summer enrichment opportunity. Some programs (precollege programs, summer camps) will have an associated cost. Boston Prep does have a scholarship fund for summer enrichment programs that provide students with valuable experiences on a college campus; students may apply for this scholarship to be considered for assistance with these costs. This scholarship fund is limited so students are encouraged to apply early. Students can access Boston Prep's Summer Enrichment Scholarship Application from the link. For questions about summer enrichment, please email Fina Fontes at ffontes@bostonprep.org

futureBOS Employment/Internships for Youth Ages 14 - 18 & Young Adults Ages 19 - 24: The futureBOS summer youth jobs application is live! Boston youth and young adults ages 14 - 24 can now apply for summer job opportunities on FutureBOS, the newly redesigned youth jobs catalog created to help young people secure summer jobs. Youth can apply for jobs in arts/entertainment, community/social assistance, education and childcare, environmental health care, government and advocacy public administration, STEM, sports and recreation, and more! Data from past years shows that if youth apply to at least three jobs by April 30, youth have a 70% chance of getting hired. Many jobs are competitive, and positions fill quickly - be sure to check futureBOS to see which jobs are still hiring before applying.

Join Neighborhood Pop Up Fairs & Learn about Youth Summer Jobs: To bring youth employment opportunities to all parts of Boston, the Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity is hosting neighborhood pop-up fairs! This event will connect young people citywide to local youth employers, foster their professional development, help them complete their applications, and assist with the onboarding process. Click here to register.

Locations

Mattapan: BCYF Gallivan, Thursday, May 30 at 3pm - 6pm
Roxbury: BCYF Shelburne CC, Tuesday June 4 at 3pm - 6pm

10. Nurses Corner

Seasonal Allergies: If your student suffers from seasonal allergies and takes daily allergy medication (i.e. Claritin, Zyrtec, etc.), please remember to give it before sending them to school. The nurses’ office does not provide medication for seasonal allergies.

11. Middle School Announcements

8th Grade Step Up Ceremony: Join us as we celebrate our current 8th graders as they Step Up into High School on Tuesday, June 18 from 6-7:30pm in the Boston Prep gym.

12. High School Announcements

Seniors and Families, Congratulations! We are just a few weeks away from your student’s high school graduation. This is an exciting time to celebrate your child’s successes—of which there are many. As we get closer to the end of your student’s last year of high school there are a few items that we would like to share with you.

Instructional Materials: all instructional materials (including textbooks, athletic uniforms and calculators) must be returned, and other outstanding school fees paid in full, by Monday, June 5th, and before graduation on June 14th.
Senior Chromebooks: will be collected on June 5th or after a student's last exam. Students will not receive their cap and gown until they have turned in their Chromebook and charger or paid any damage fees.

Academic and other requirements: Students who do not complete all academic and other requirements will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. Additional information regarding graduation requirements are below:

13. College Counseling Office Corner

Junior Events

Junior Family Info Night: We invite all juniors and their families to attend our Junior Family Info Night on Wednesday, May 29th from 5pm – 7pm. This event will kick off our work with juniors as they begin the college process. More details, including the RSVP form, to follow. Dinner will be provided.

Senior Events

Class of 2024 Senior Signing Day: Enjoy some pictures as we recognized and celebrated our seniors as they announced their post-high school plans.

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Senior Dinner: On Wednesday, June 12th, we will be holding our annual senior dinner in the HS Café. Each year, the dinner marks the beginning of graduation week. Please join us to share a meal and gratitude with your senior and the larger school community. To RSVP, please have your senior complete the RSVP form that they were emailed. Dinner will be provided and the event will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

14. Family Resources

For information about resources, please familiarize yourselves with our Boston Prep Resource Page: https://www.bostonprep.org/resources

If you need further assistance, please reach out to our Family Operations Manager, Ms. Ruizdeporras @ mruizdeporras@bostonprep.org or call 617-910-5333

APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

School Calendar

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, May 22: Spring Arts Night
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day - No School
Thursday, May 30: ELPAC Meeting 5:30PM-6:30PM
Friday, May 31: Seniors Last Day (Finals after)
Thursday, June 13: SEPAC Meeting 5:30PM-6PM - via zoom
Friday, June 14: Senior Graduation
Monday, June 17: End of Q4
Tuesday, June 18: 8th Grade Step Up Ceremony
Wednesday, June 19: Juneteenth - No School
Thursday, June 20: Last Day of School - dismissal at 12pm

Have questions?

Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out with questions! You can contact your child’s advisor or utilize any of the emails/websites below.

For questions about buses, MBTA passes, and transportation: transportation@bostonprep.org
To report an absence or tardiness or any attendance related matters: attendance@bostonprep.org
To submit a physical exam record or to discuss health-related topics: nurses@bostonprep.org
For questions or documents related to enrollment: enrollment@bostonprep.org
For information about resources, please familiarize yourselves with our Boston Prep resource page: https://www.bostonprep.org/resources
For other questions: info@bostonprep.org

September 14 update