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Newcomers Academy

Location

100 Maxwell St.

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 16' 52.32" N, 71° 4' 51.24" W

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Phone:

617-635-7993

Email:

newcomers@boston.k12.ma.us

Website:

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/newcomers

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Mission:

* Deliver high-quality education
* Accelerate English language acquisition
* Develop academic content vocabulary and higher level thinking skills
* Promote the development of social and academic skills students will need when entering district high schools
* Build a foundation for long-term academic and socio-cultural success
* Serve as a learning site for best practices in educating secondary school English language learners with interrupted schooling or gaps in their formal education.

Key Partners:

* University of Massachusetts Boston
* Boston University
* Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians
* Local social service agencies

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

All students new to the Boston Public Schools must visit a Family Resource Center with the appropriate paperwork to begin the registration process. English Language Learners are identified through a home language survey and testing provided at the Newcomer Assessment and Counseling Center. Students who meet the criteria for Newcomers Academy will be informed about the program. All students will complete a choice form to select a diploma-granting high school as well.

Students may attend Newcomers Academy for one semester or up to two calendar years, depending on the academic need, before enrolling in a diploma-granting high school. Newcomers Academy staff will continue to monitor students’ progress after they have left the program.

Key Programs Offered:

All students engage in rigorous coursework, including:
* Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) and Literacy development; and
* Sheltered instruction in English, Math, Science, Technology, Social Studies, Arts and Physical Education.

Students participate in field trips and community service to support their transition to life in Boston. Instruction takes place during the school day (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), with additional support available on Saturdays and during the summer.

Student progress is assessed through a variety of measures, including:
* MCAS exams, such as MELA-O and MEPA to assess reading, writing, speaking and listening skills;
* Math notebooks;
* Reading and writing assignments;
* Community service participation; and
* Exit portfolio.

Last Updated:

04/16/2010

Sarahcare Vietnamese Senior Center

Location

1225 Dorchester Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 29.0412" N, 71° 3' 30.0384" W

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Phone:

617-265-0200

Website:

http://www.sarahcarefranchises.com/

Family Resource Center, East Zone

Location

1216 Dorchester Avenue (Behind the Burger King)

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 30.96" N, 71° 3' 24.12" W

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Phone:

(617) 635-8015

Website:

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/node/815

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

M-F: 8:30am to 5:00pm

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Families with a child new to the Boston Public Schools can register at one of several Family Resource Centers (FRC). Feel free to visit whichever center is most convenient; you are not limited to the center in your zone of residence.

Dorchester House Multi-Service Center

Location

1353 Dorchester Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02122

United States

42° 18' 15.48" N, 71° 3' 36" W

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Phone:

617-288-3230

Website:

http://dorchesterhouse.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Monday-Thursday
8:00am-9:00pm

Friday
8:00am-5:00pm

Saturday
9:00am-1:00pm

Mission:

Our Mission:
To be an essential resource for our community in its efforts to achieve the highest levels of health, well-being and quality of life for its residents.
To provide affordable, accessible and exceptional health care and other essential services in an environment that respects our consumers, staff and diverse community.
To be a leading force for change in the health, economic and social well-being of our community

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Joel Abrams

Key Partners:

Codman Square Health Center, DotWell, SCI

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester: Walter Denney Youth Center

Location

270 Mount Vernon Street

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 19' 9.318" N, 71° 2' 46.0356" W

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Phone:

617.822.3701

Email:

Office Manager Tara Lewis, tlewis@bgcdorchester.org

Website:

www.bgcdorchester.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

September 8 - July 1
Bantams/Cadets/Juniors – Monday – Friday 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Intermediates/Seniors – Monday - Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

July 7 - August 15
Bantams/Cadets/Juniors – Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Intermediates/Seniors – Monday – Friday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Mission:

To inspire and enable all young people, from diverse circumstances, to realize their full potential by providing opportunities for personal growth to become contributing, caring and responsible members of the community.

Our Boys & Girls Clubs Provide
A safe place to learn and grow.
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals.
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
Hope and opportunity.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Bob Scannell- President & CEO; Katherine Parker- Director of Resource Development

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Membership in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is open to all children between the ages of 6 and 17. Our Club has an "open door" policy. Members are well supervised while in the program areas, but may come and go as they please. The membership fee for all ages is just $5.00 per year, or $10.00 per year for immediate family members registering at the same time. All members must furnish proof of age when signing up.

Bantams: ages 6 - 7 (limited membership; no drop-in, programmed activities only.)
Cadets: ages 8 - 9
Juniors: ages 10 - 12
Intermediates: ages 13 - 15
Seniors: ages 16 – 17
Orientation
After registering, members must attend a member's orientation. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. The orientations are held according to the following schedule:

Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 (September 8 – July 1)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
4:00 – Monday - Friday

Summer 2008 (July 5 – September 8)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
9:15 – Friday
9:30 - Monday & Wednesday
4:00 – Monday - Friday

Charge for services:

$5

Key Programs Offered:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester offer club members the chance to participate in programs that foster the intellectual, artistic and athletic interests of its members. Each program is age appropriate, supervised, structured and most importantly - designed to accommodate the wide variety of learning styles, social skills and intellectual abilities that our children bring to the Club each and every day. Members are grouped according to age and interests with activities falling into the following categories:

Triple Play – A comprehensive wellness program that weaves physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, healthy lifestyle choices together by drawing upon the 200+ programs that take place at the Club

The Arts – Painting & drawing, sculpture, photography and digital design

Music - Comprehensive music program including instruments, voice, and dance lessons. Partnership with Berklee College of Music

Education - Daily homework help, one-on-one tutoring, reading & writing enrichment, MCAS & SAT preparation

Life Skills - Leadership groups for 13-17 year olds (Keystone Club) and 10-13 year olds (Torch Club) teach civic responsibility and pride

Technology - Three computer learning centers, each with 10 computers, are available to members for educational and research purposes

Athletics - Basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, track, volleyball, gymnastics, Judo and more

Aquatics - Organized swim teams, swimming lessons and drop-in swimming for all ages and levels

Social Recreation - Chess and other strategic board games, puzzles, pool, foosball, and movies

Career Service – Career preparation, placement and guidance for teens seeking employment support

Child Care - Licensed care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers; after-school care for children ages 6-12

Scholarships available:

Yes

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

501-1000

Community Meeting Space Available:

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Private Building

Last Updated:

10/23/2009

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester: Paul R. McLaughlin Youth Center

Location

1135 Dorchester Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 43.1208" N, 71° 3' 26.8236" W

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Phone:

617.288.7120

Email:

mjoyce@bgcdorchester.org

Website:

www.bgcdorchester.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

September 8 - July 1
Bantams – Programmed activities only; Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cadets - Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Juniors/Intermediates/Seniors – Monday - Friday 3:00 PM – 8:45 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

July 7 - August 15
Cadets & Juniors
Session 1– July 7– July 25; 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Session 2 – July 28 – August 15 ; 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM

Bantams
Session 1 Morning – July 7 – July 25; 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 1 Afternoon – July 7 – July 25; 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Session 2 Morning – July 28 – August 15; 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Session 2 Afternoon – July 28 – August 15; 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Intermediates/Seniors
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM – 10:45 PM; Saturday 5:00 PM – 10:45 PM