Mission Hill School Snapshot

Small School 235 students
Small Classes 13 classrooms with approximately 20 students per class
Two adults per classroom Lead teacher working with a paraprofessional
Multi-Age A two-year age span in most classrooms
Inclusion Model classrooms consist of a variety of diverse learners
Graduation by Portfolio Review Graduation requirements based on demonstration of student ability to handle high school work and using Habits of Mind
Child-Centered & Project-Based Learning Curriculum and pedagogy built around interdisciplinary projects, using active, inquiry-based learning
Emphasis on the Arts Full-time art teacher and dedicated art room as well as instrumental and vocal music instruction
School/Family Collaboration Family involvement and mutual respect are integral to school community
Multi-Cultural, Anti-Racist, and Anti-Homophobic Culture Understanding of diversity and concern for fairness are at the core of MHS philosophy
Multiple Assessments Assessment consists of observation of students and student work in multiple settings-standardized testing is not used as a primary tool for assessment
Strong Community Partnerships City Connects, Simmons College, Northeastern University, Tufts University, Harvard University, New England Baptist Hospital, The Farm School, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 826 Boston, The Boston Nature Center, New England Conservatory, Coalition of Essential Schools, and many others, including individual volunteers
Boston Pilot School Network The school’s status within BPS allows for greater freedom and flexibility in staffing, curriculum development, and budget allocation
Shared Space with Margarita Muñiz Academy A small, dual-language high school opened in fall of 2012, serving 320 students