Boston Middle School Academy
Location
617-635-1534
middleacad@boston.k12.ma.us
http://www.altedbps.org/school.asp?schooltype=middle&recordid=BMSA1
Hours:
7:20am-1:30pm M-F
Boston Middle School Academy (BMSA) is an alternative education program designed to help students reduce the negative behaviors that prevented them from achieving academic success in other Boston middle schools. BMSA is focused on developing the educational, social and behavioral skills of the student. The goal of this program is to successfully transition students to an appropriate middle school or high school at the end of the school year.
Program Director: Yvonne V
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students who have repeatedly violated the Code of Discipline at the Boston Public School in which they are currently, are referred to BMSA by the BPS Office of Alternative Education. Students are educated at BMSA for one year before they transition to another middle or high school.
The BMSA provides:
A safe, structured and supportive learning environment
Small class size
Greater accommodations for individual student needs
Positive staff/student relationships
Counseling and crisis intervention
Improved student communication skills
Opportunities for improved social skills
Opportunities for parental involvement
School-to-career opportunities
Community resources and partnerships
