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Catholic School |
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Location |
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East Boston, MA |
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Grades |
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Elementary School, Middle School, Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool |
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Type |
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Private School, Catholic School |
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Total Students |
Tuition per Year |
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180 |
$6,500 |
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Religious Affiliation |
Coeducation |
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Catholic |
Coed |
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Student-Teacher Ratio |
Hours per Schoolday |
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20.17 |
6.5 |
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Days per School Year |
School Website |
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180 |
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Address |
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69 London St East Boston, MA 02128 |
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Phone |
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617-567-7456 |
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The information above was carefully researched from government data and other sources. However, all data should be verified with any prospective school before making any decisions about attendance, as no warranties about its accuracy can be made. |
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East Boston Central Catholic High School is a Catholic school located in East Boston, serving a diverse student population from 3 years to 8th grade.
The school was founded in 1974 and has been serving the communities surrounding East Boston for over 40 years. The cornerstone of the school’s education is a solid foundation in Catholic values as well as high academic standards.
The school defines its mission as follows:
“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.”
The school prides itself on high academic standards, which are well documented by scoring above average in national and local public school aptitude tests. The special efforts of the school show in many ways, like adding reading specialists to primary grades, providing after-school tutoring, or making computers widely available. For students who are academically proficient, the school offers advanced math and Latin classes.
The major elements of the school's curriculum can be summarised as follows:
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Religion: Religion is an integral part of the curriculum through classroom instruction, prayer services, monthly liturgies, sacramental preparation, and community service.
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Math: Math instructions are supported by manipulatives, games, and workbooks.
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Social Studies: Students are given instruction in history and geography.
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Science: There is a special science lab with a dedicated science teacher where students use a hands-on approach with multi-sensory instructions and experiments.
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Latin: Basic Latin elements are part of the curriculum to give students good tools for spelling.
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Language Art: Language skills are built through classes in English and literature, as well as spelling, phonics, reading, and handwriting.
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Music: A dedicated music teacher gives weekly music instructions. and a school choir is open to children in grades four through six. The school choir performs at Christmas festivities throughout the community.
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Physical Education: Students are building motor skills through exercises, group games, and sports.
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Sports: The junior high basketball programme is available to both boys and girls.
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Technology: A computer lab with a computer teacher is available.
