September 14 update

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Our last SEPAC Meeting of the Year will be held on Thursday, June 13 from 5:30PM-6:30PM via Zoom. Topic: Meet our New Director of Special Education and get informed regarding our New IEP Form!

Zoom link found here: https://bostonprep-org.zoom.us/j/3226707343

Hope you can join us!

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participant to pay for food using SNAP benefits.

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!

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.

6th Grade EOY Field Trip: Museum of Science for their end of year field trip on Tuesday, 6/18/24.

Eligibility Requirements:

In order to be eligible for EOY events, all 6th grade students must:

• Show respect to the community and community members. Students earning 5+ detentions or 3+ referrals will be ineligible.

• This will be tracked 6/3 – 6/17

• Be in strong academic standing. Students must be passing all classes with a 70% or higher.

7th Grade EOY Field Trip: New England Aquarium for their end of year field trip on Tuesday, 6/18/24.

Eligibility Requirements:

In order to be eligible for EOY events, all 7th grade students must:

• Show respect to the community and community members. Students earning 5+ detentions or 3+ referrals will be ineligible.

• This will be tracked 6/3 – 6/17

• Be in strong academic standing. Students must be passing all classes with a 70% or higher.

8th Grade EOY Field Trip: Overnight trip to New York City

Eligibility Requirements: While all 8th grade students were invited to this trip, it has been communicated to students that they are required to meet academic and behavioral criteria in order to maintain eligibility to attend.

• The 8th grade will be taking an overnight trip to New York City from Thursday, June 13th to Friday, June 14th, 2024. The purpose of this field trip is to celebrate our 8th grade students for their hard work throughout middle school!
• Students will have the opportunity to visit the Statue of Liberty as well as tour Times Square and see a musical on Broadway! The cost to attend this trip is $75 per student; this price includes admission to the Statue of Liberty, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, and the theatre as well as transportation, lodging, and all meals. If you have any questions or concerns about this fee, please reach out to VaLonda Harris at the number provided below.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica: Congratulations to over 25 of our students who were inducted into the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica! The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish/ and or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

This is the first year Boston Prep has started a chapter of Spanish National Honor Society! Bravo!

A BIG congratulations to our elected officers:

• President: Betsy Carbajal (Class of SY25)

• Vice President: Jennifer Parada (Class of SY25)

• Tesorera: Maddison Ramdehal (Class of SY25)

• Secretaria: Alondra Tirado (Class of SY25)

• Historiadora: Rania Vasquez Guerrero (Class of SY26)

A BIG SHOUT OUT TO: Senor Clavel for leading and executing such an important, beautiful and memorial event for our students!

Boston Prep's high school graduation policy requires 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 (linked here) 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!

Work Permit Process and Information (Before & After June 20th)

Before June 20th, Ms. Fontes will be able to provide work permits to youth who complete the following steps.

1. To apply for and receive a work permit, youth must have a job offer.

2. Then, complete the Youth Employment Permit Application (linked here for you).

• Youth’s employer will need to complete the first page.
• If youth is 15 or younger, youth will need to have a physician complete the second page.
• Youth and their parent/guardian must complete the second half of the second page.

3. When both pages are completed, youth will submit the completed application and a document that proves your age, such as your birth certificate, passport, or immigration record to me.

4. Once all materials are submitted, Ms Fontes will follow up with the work permit.

After June 20th (the last day of school), youth will need to contact the Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) office for a work permit by following similar steps.

1. To apply for and receive a work permit, youth must have a job offer.

2. Then, complete the Youth Employment Permit Application (linked here for you).

• Youth’s employer will need to complete the first page.
• If youth is 15 or younger, youth will need to have a physician complete the second page.
• Youth and their parent/guardian must complete the second half of the second page.

For information about where to turn in the form, please refer to the contact information on the Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) office.

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

Thursday, June 13: SEPAC Meeting 5:30-6PM - via zoom

Friday, June 14: Senior Graduation

Monday, June 17: End of Q4

Tuesday, June 18: 8th Grade Step Up Ceremony 6PM

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