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Schools
in Milton
 Kindergarten
Elementary Schools
Middle School
High School
Private Schools
Public Schools
KEDS
Kindergarten Enrichment Day Sessions
Keds is a Milton Community Schools enrichment program offering daily
activities and ongoing projects in such subjects as creative arts,
music, science, Spanish and drama. Our current program sites
are the lower level of the Kidder Building (for Tucker and Glover
students), and the lower level of the East Milton Branch Library
(for Collicot and Cunningham students). KEDS classes are limited
to 18 students per class (36 each site), instructed by two teachers
each day.
This program provides a kindergarten day that lasts from 8:00 a.m.
through 2:50 p.m., and provides both academic and enrichment subjects,
and structured as well as child-initiated activities. Each site
is led by a full-time certified kindergarten teacher; and daily
specialist teachers bring music, Spanish, art, science , and drama
enrichment to our program. When kindergarteners switch sessions
at mid-year, they also switch KEDS sessions.
PM kindergartners: Parents drop students off at 8:00 a.m. for the
AM KEDS session; following the day’s activities, students
eat lunch, and are transported by a kindergarten bus to their school
for the PM kindergarten session. Parents who want their children
to stay beyond the end of the school day can register them at the
MCS Children Learning After School Program, which is offered at
each elementary school. These programs run until 5:45 p.m. every
school day.
AM kindergartners: Students are transported by bus from their AM
kindergarten schools to our program site, where they will eat a
home-packed lunch and attend the PM KEDS sessions until the 2:50
p.m. pick up by parents. Parents of Kidder KEDS students who need
to stay beyond 2:50 p.m. may enroll them in the AfterKEDS program
at the Kidder Building; Collicot and Cunningham parents can use
one of many private child care facilities (including South Shore
Day Care, operating next door to the East Milton Library).
Yearly KEDS tuition is $2,800 payable with a $800 deposit at registration
in April, and monthly payments of $250 due September through April.
Enrollment is limited, and registration is at the Milton Community
Schools office, Kidder Building, 101 Blue Hills Parkway. Due to
enrollment limitations, the first 36 students registering for each
site will be assigned those slots. Once those slots are filled,
additional registrants will be offered available slots at future
KEDS sites as the site(s) are developed and confirmed. The slots
will be offered to families in the order in which they registered.
We continue working to expand KEDS so that we can accommodate all
registrants.
Elementary Schools
Collicot
Cunningham
Glover
Tucker
Milton elementary schools provide an outstanding academic opportunity
for all students in grades K-5.
These opportunities include:
- Class size of 25 or less in all classrooms except 8.
- A support staff including a Guidance Counselor, Reading Specialist,
and Learning Disabilities teacher assigned to each school.
- The option of participating in a French Immersion program beginning
in grade one.
- A computer in every classroom and a Computer Lab in every school.
- A Librarian and Library/Media Center in each Elementary School.
- A dedication to the “Arts” with art and music teachers
in each school, and the option to participate in an elementary
orchestra or band. All fourth and fifth graders participate in
Chorus in addition to their regular music curriculum.
- A Physical Education and Health Instructor in each elementary
school.
- A well-educated and creative instructional staff at each elementary
school and two Elementary Curriculum Coordinators system wide.
- Two system wide part-time Enrichment Specialists and enrichment
opportunities including ACE (Artistic and Creative Enrichment)
in grades 4 and 5, Future Problem Solving in grades 4 and 5, and
enrichment math and language arts groups in grade 4.
- Participation/Recognition in nationally recognized contests:
WordMasters (grades 3-5), Continental Mathematics League (grades
2-5), Future Problem Solving Teams (grade 5).
- Participation/Recognition in locally recognized contests: Science
Poetry Contest, Lincoln Essay Contest, MWRA poster and essay contest.
- Projects of special interests at the elementary schools including
a 3 year Elm Tree Study, a Pond Study, and school gardens.
- Partnerships with Boston College, The New England Aquarium,
MWRA, and CESAME which help the schools enrich and extend
their curriculum offerings.
- Recipient of competitive grants including 5 years PALMS grant,
Academic Support Services grant, Gifted and Talented grant, Massachusetts
Performance Assessment grant, and Technology grants.
- Locally funded grants through the Milton Foundation for Education
and Education Fund to support and extend the curriculum and provide
opportunities not funded through the regular school budget.
French Immersion Program
A French Immersion Program began in the Milton Public School System
at the Mary A. Cunningham Elementary School in 1987 with two
classes in grade one. Each year, a new grade with two or three classes
was added at the Cunningham School. In 1991, a first grade class
began at the Glover Elementary School. In 1992, a first grade class
was added to both the Tucker and the Collicot Elementary School.
Since 1992, all four elementary schools have added at least one
class per grade level each year and the program has expanded into
the middle school and the high school.
As of October 1998, 55 classes in grades 1-12 are in the French
Immersion Program. The Cunningham School has 11 classes in grades
1-5 for a total of 230 students. Collicot and Glover each have two
classes in grade one and one class from grades two through five
for a total of 162 and 148 respectively. Tucker has one class in
each grade from one through five for a total of 106 students. In
June 1999 our first French Immersion students will have graduated
from High School.
The curriculum for the French Immersion Program is based on the
guidelines of the Milton Public School Curriculum and the Curriculum
Frameworks of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Instruction in
the program in grades one and two is entirely in French for language
arts, math, science, and social studies. Art, music, and physical
education are taught in English at all levels.
In grades three and four, one half of the total instructional time
is in French and one half is in English. Social studies and science
are instructed in French. Math is taught in English. The language
arts curriculum which includes comprehension, silent and oral reading,
handwriting, spelling, creative writing, grammar and vocabulary,
is taught both in French and English, each for one half of the instructional
time allotted to language arts.
In grade five, thirty percent of the instruction is in French
and seventy percent is in English. Science and a portion of the
language arts block are taught in French. Math and social studies
are taught in English.
Pierce Middle School
451 Central Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
The Pierce Middle School has about 970 students in Grades 6, 7 and
8. In order to properly accommodate the developmental differences,
the grades are divided into teams. The teachers on the teams instruct
the students in the Core Subjects (English, Math, Science and Social
Studies.) Those teachers all have the same time available in their
schedules to meet together to plan instruction and meet with parents.
In addition to the Core Subjects just identified, all students take
a World Language and have a wide array of Exploratory Subjects to
take. Among them are: Art, Band, Chorus, Computer, Drama, Electronic
Music and Music Appreciation.
Programs include:
Art
The Art Program at Pierce provides opportunities for students
of all levels to study various techniques and art styles. A unique
aspect of the program is the ACE (Artistic Creative Enrichment)
Program for highly talented students. Admission to the program
is based upon an assessment, by a team of art teachers, of a students’
portfolio of art work. Students involved in that program study
sophisticated art techniques in a studio setting.
In the Spring of 1998, a team of Pierce art students developed
a plan to paint a hallway mural to improve the school environment.
They chose a theme of the significant occurrences of the 20th
century. Because of the social significance of the work, as well
as its artistic excellence, the school was chosen as the recipient
of a $3,000 grant for its art program by the Fleet Bank.
Drama
The Drama Program at Pierce is a highly unique feature of the
school. All students have the opportunity to study Drama in courses
such as Set Design, Acting Techniques and Musical Production.
Related to the classroom programs, students have the opportunity
to perform in three evening productions to which the public is
invited.
World Language
All students entering the Pierce Middle School in Grade 6 who
have not been enrolled in the French Immersion Program since the
First grade choose a language that they will study for 5 days
a week for the three years that they will attend the school. They
will choose French, Latin or Spanish. Related to the language
program, the school conducts an annual celebration of World Language
Week in March with an International Festival that culminates with
a potluck dinner for the school community.
Music
The Music Program of the Pierce School is unique and very extensive.
Among the offerings in the program are the following:
Band: Students who wish may participate in
the band program if they agree to take lessons outside of the
regular school day. As a result of the excellent opportunities
provided in the band classes, the school has an Honors Band
of more than 100 members. Each year the band students win numerous
top performance awards at a New England Competition that takes
place in Andover, MA.
Chorus: More than 300 students take part in
the Pierce Chorus Program. Each year they have two major performances
for the general public. They are recognized for their excellent
performances as indicated by their annual domination of festival
competitions that draw choruses from all over New England.
Strings: The Pierce Strings Program
is a small but critical aspect of the Pierce Music Program.
Students in the 25 member ensemble take instruction in and out
of school. They study all techniques needed to perform with
excellence. Two students from the Strings Program have received
awards to recognize their performances at a New England Competition.
Science
All students take Science for three years. Among the distinctive
features of the Science Program is the Grade Six relationship
with the Christa McAuliffe Space Center that is located at Framingham
State College. Each Sixth Grader takes part in a simulated flight
that is directed by the staff at the Center. The students spend
four weeks preparing for the trip. They study Astronomy, Physical
Science and Life Science in preparation for the trip. Additionally,
they write compositions and read extensively about the NASA Space
Program. The culminating activity of the program is a News Conference
to which families and other community members are invited to be
the reporters who ask questions of the flight teams.
Another aspect of the Science Program is the relationship of
the school with the Blue Hills Weather Observatory that is in
close proximity to the Pierce School. Related to that partnership
is the opportunity to take part in practical hands-on science
activities involving the environment.
Extended Day Program
As a result of the Education Reform Act of 1993, it became necessary
for public school systems to increase the amount of time that
students are engaged in classroom instruction to 990 hours. Pierce
Middle School fell short of that by 27 hours. Instead of simply
adding that amount of time to the daily schedule in small increments
of 15 minutes, it was decided to provide a set of unique and meaningful
courses that students could take. Among the courses are:
Freeing the Writer Within:
A course in Creative Writing in which students study different
authors that are not in the standard curriculum. After the study
of an author, the students write their own creations in the style
of that author.
Future Problem Solvers
Students work to develop higher-level thinking skills on a team
basis. They attempt to solve highly sophisticated and challenging
problems by going beyond the standard parameters of solving problems.
As a culminating activity, the students take part in a regional
competition at MIT. In the Spring of 1998, one Pierce team had
such a high level of success that they went to the Annual International
Future Problem Solvers Competition at the University of Michigan.
Italian and Russian
Students study the languages and culture as well as sample foods
and drama of the countries.
Mock Trial Competition
Students learn the techniques of actual trial work and as a culminating
activity enter a regional competition.
Pierce Cable News
Students produce and direct school news program that is shown
on public access television.
Where There’s a Will There’s a Play
Study of Shakespeare with role playing techniques utilized in
classes.
Milton High School
25 Gile Road
Milton, Massachusetts
Milton High School has been cited by the United States Department
of Education as an excellent high school through their Secondary
School Recognition Program. Milton High School was evaluated on
the fourteen criteria of effective schools. As a result of this
evaluation Milton High School was awarded the flag for Outstanding
Progress in Excellence in Education.
Milton High School is accredited by the New England Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Milton High School is a comprehensive
high school with an enrollment of approximately 850 students in
grades 9-12. It is located on Central Avenue and Brook Road and
can be reached from Route 95(128) to the Route 28 Milton exit which
intersects Central Avenue and Brook Road.
Curriculum
The educational program affords students the opportunity to select
courses from the applied arts, business, college preparatory,
the fine arts, and physical/health education. A complete listing
of courses is available by calling 617-696-4475.
To graduate from Milton High School, students must accumulate
a minimum of 100 credits based on course work completed in grades
9-12. This includes taking and passing four years of English and
Physical/Health Education, two years of Social Studies, one year
of U.S. History, three years of Mathematics, three years of Science,
one semester of Speech, one course in Computer Literacy, a total
of five credits in the Applied/Fine Arts and a four year Community
Service obligation. A year long course that meets every day is
worth five (5) credits.
Advanced Placement college level courses are available in English,
French, Spanish, Calculus BC, Calculus AB, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, and U.S. History. Honor courses are offered in English,
French, Latin, Spanish, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
Class Rank
Class rank is a cumulative computation of a student’s academic
standing in his/her class. It is a weighted ranking system where
both the levels and course grades are used to determine class
standing. Junior Class Rank is based on six semesters and Senior
Final Class Rank is based on seven semesters.
Admissions Testing Program
Approximately ninety percent of each MHS graduating class take
the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of The College Board.
Co-Curricular
The Cranberry School-to-Career Partnership provides career awareness
services, including a career center, and sponsors an annual career
day to promote long term planning.
Future Business Leaders’ Club acquaints students with the
wide array of available post-secondary and career opportunities.
Student cultural exchange programs with France, Costa Rica, Russia,
and Japan provide unique learning opportunities.
Academic Decathalon Team competes in state-wide competition, with
students earning individual medals and team honors for outstanding
performances.
Strong anti-substance abuse policy with active participation in
the Milton Takes Action Committee, P.T.S.F.O. Safe Homes Program,
Smoking Education Program, and parenting workshops continue to
support home efforts to reduce teen substance use.
Evening drama productions, music concerts and cabarets showcase
students’ talents.
The Community Service Learning program provides opportunities
for students to develop personal and social responsibility, enhance
interpersonal and leadership skills, explore career possibilities,
and learn the principles of citizenship.
Health education classes are reinforced by real-life presentations
like The Yellow Dress, Living With HIV, and a mock accident.
Students participate in leadership and decision making through
such organizations as School Site Council, School Committee, Health
Advisory Council, Athletic Advisory Council, Community Service
Advisory, Student Government, State Board of Education, and Cranberry
School-to-Career Partnership.
Extra-Curricular
Eighty percent of students participate in extra-curricular activities.
Participation in athletics has increased 9 percent since last
year.
Amnesty International, Human Rights Team, and Volunteens help
our students show their commitment to local and global community
service projects.
Recent state championships include golf, girls’ cross country,
boys’ and girls’ outdoor track, an boys’ basketball.
Annual Drama Club presentations include a Shakespeare play and
modern works.
Supervised weight training and conditioning programs are available
to all students after school.
Chorus, band, and string ensemble compete in national festivals,
where they rate “superior” or “excellent.”
Private Schools
Curry College
1071 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
617-333-0500
Delphi Academy
564 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
617-333-9610
Fontbonne Academy
930 Brook Road
Milton, MA 02186
617-696-3241
Milton Academy
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
617-898-1798
Montessori School
1425 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
617-361-2522
St. Agatha School
440 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
617-696-3548
St. Mary’s School
250 Brook Road
Milton, MA 02186
617-698-2464
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