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Weekly Update | September 13, 2024

Dear Boston Prep Families,


Our family newsletter has tons of important information for our families. It is our main source of communication with families for critical announcements & recent updates. Please take some time to carefully read our weekly Family Newsletter.


  1. BPS Exam Schools

  2. Free Breakfast and Lunch Letter

  3. School Breakfast and Lunch Menu

  4. Metro Uniform

  5. PowerSchool

  6. Middle School Announcements

  7. High School Announcements

  8. Athletics Corner

  9. Enrichment Corner

  10. Nurses Corner

  11. CCO (College Counseling Office) Corner

  12. Family Resources


Sincerely,

Madelyn Ruizdeporras
Family Operations Manager

1. BPS Exam Schools

Students currently in grades 6, 8, or 9 and residing in the City of Boston are eligible to apply to one of the exam schools for September 2025:

  • Boston Latin Academy

  • Boston Latin School

  • O'Bryant School of Math and Science


Please attend one of the virtual events to get additional information and details on the current admission season.


Join an upcoming information session!

Wednesday, October 16 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. click here for: ZOOM

Monday, November 4 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. click here for: ZOOM


For the 2025-26 admissions cycle, the requirements are:

  • Test scores from the MAP Growth admissions test offered by BPS

  • GPA of a B or higher

  • Residence in the City of Boston


Students have two opportunities to take the test and use the higher score for the application. The second and final test administration date is Saturday, December 7, 2024. A Sunday test date will be offered on December 8th for students with religious observances.


Next Steps for Families:

  • Register for the December 7th admission test by submitting an online registration form (preferred) or submitting a paper registration form by fax or email. Both registration options will be available on the this website beginning October 15th.

  • Families are required to complete the residency verification process at a BPS Welcome Center between October 15 and November 8, 2024. The list of required documents is linked here, and available on this website(under Step 2).

  • Families are encouraged to attend a virtual Information Session on October 15 or November 4 to learn about the admission requirements (flyers available here).

2. Free Breakfast and Lunch Letter

3. School Breakfast and Lunch Menu

4. Metro School Uniforms

We ask all students and families to commit to the Middle School and High School dress codes at all times when on our campus. Families can purchase uniforms through Metro School Uniforms.


Middle School: https://metroschooluniforms.com/collections/boston-prep-grades-6-8

High School: https://metroschooluniforms.com/collections/boston-prep-grades-9-12


Address: 745 Dudley St, Dorchester, MA 02125

Hours: Monday - Saturday: 11am - 6pm and closed on Sunday’s

Phone: (774) 500-4085

Website: https://metroschooluniforms.com

5. Powerschool

What is Powerschool?

  • PowerSchool is an app that provides student information. The software is used by schools, teachers, administrators, and families to improve student outcomes. PowerSchool provides information on schedules, attendance, and helps students and parents access information
  • A guide, username and password for Powerschool will be available. Check your emails and for this important and useful information.
  • Make sure to download this app for easy access to your phone.

6. Middle School Announcements

Middle School Culture Team

7. High School Announcements

  • Important message from the High School Culture Team: Accountability system, updated dress code and important “needs to know” for the school year 2024-2025.
  • Cell Phone Use: Students are not allowed to use their cell phones to communicate during school hours. Boston Prep is a cell phone free school, if you need to reach your child, please contact the front desk directly.
  • Dress Code: Students must be in full uniform every day. Please note that crocs, slides, bonnets, and durags are not permitted.
  • Please remember to regularly check your emails for important updates and information about your child.

8. Athletics

Please use this link to register for fall sports: https://students.arbitersports.com/boston-prep-athletics.


An updated physical MUST be submitted to the school nurses to participate in sports. Please make sure we have an updated one on file.


Upcoming Games in September:


Football

  • Footbal vs. OBryant: Friday, September 13, 2024 5:00 PM-6:00 PM

  • Football vs Keefe Tech: Friday, September 20, 2024 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

  • Football vs Atlantis: Friday, September 27, 2024 6:30 PM-7:30 PM


MS Soccer

  • MS Soccer Game vs. New Heights: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:30 PM-5:30 PM

  • MS Soccer vs .New Heights: Friday, September 20, 2024 4:30 PM-5:30 PM


Varsity Boys Soccer

  • Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Codman: Thursday, September 12, 2024 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

  • Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Match: Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

  • Varsity Boys Soccer vs. NHCS: Friday, September 20, 2024 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

  • Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Roxbury Prep: Monday, September 23, 2024 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

  • Varsity Boys Soccer vs. New Heights: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

  • Varsity Boys Soccer vs South Shore: Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:30 PM-7:30 PM


Varsity Girls Volleyball

  • Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Roxbury Prep: Monday, September 16, 2024 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

  • Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Match: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

  • Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Brooke: Monday, September 23, 2024 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

  • Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Argosy: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:30 PM-6:30 PM

  • Varsity Girls Volleyball vs South Shore: Monday, September 30, 2024 4:30 PM-6:30 PM


Varsity Cross Country

  • Varsity Cross Country: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:30 PM-5:30 PM

  • Varsity Cross Country: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

9. Enrichment

Sophomore Students and Families: Summer Search free program that supports high school students with professional mentoring, experiential learning, and college preparation.

Upcoming Prospective Student Open House, specifically designed for current 10th graders.


Save the Date, Event Details:

Date: September 20th

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Summer Search Boston Office - 3840 Washington St, Boston, MA 02130

The RSVP Form from Summer Search will be released soon (check back next week).


10. Nurses Corner

Updated physical and Immunization Record: An up-to-date physical exam and immunization record for your student must be submitted to the school. It is a yearly requirement that must be completed for every student! Students will not be able to participate in a fall sport if their physical is not up-to-date.

Please submit documents to: our front office or email nurses@bostonprep.org

11. College Counseling Office (CCO)

None at this time.

12. 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

  • Sunday, September 15 - Tuesday October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Monday, October 14: Indigenous People’s Day - No School
  • Friday, October 25: One Team PD Day - No School for Students

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.


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