Summary
Contact Info
British School of Boston
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain
, MA
02131
www.britishschool.org
Tel:
(617) 522-2261
Fax:
(617) 522-0385
Director:
mdowning@britishschool.org
Admissions Director:
Millie Downing
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Meeting with parents and class visit for child |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
3 years |
| School year |
Year round program |
Kindergarten Placement
Survey Information
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
The British School of Boston aims to offer the best elements of a UK Primary Education, embracing the most successful practices from the Foundation Stage and National Curriculum for England. We follow a broad and balanced curriculum that draws on a wide variety of teaching and learning styles.
Our aim is to provide a secure, happy, and stimulating learning environment where children are encouraged to develop to their full potential. We also endeavour to help children to become caring, independent, and self-motivated individuals, aware of themselves, others and the diverse world in which they live.
We provide an atmosphere where children learn how to work, play and co-operate with others and function as a group outside the family.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Work and activity in each class is structured over the week based on a timetable that inlcudes activities such as literacy, numeracy PE, Library, music, French and interactive whiteboard resources.
Quality of Teaching
Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Individualized Teaching
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
One of the strengths of the Foundation Stage (and upwards) curriculum is the differentiation that is at the core. There is no glass ceiling placed on allowing a pupil to excel, and equally we support children requiring additional support with learning that meets the child by means of differentiated work in the classroom or small group support. Parents will of course be informed and involved at all stages if their child or children have additional learning needs and will be offered the opportunity to discuss their child's programme with the ALN coordinator.
Home School Connection
Director's Comments
There is an Informational Evening for parents at the beginning of the school year. There are several opportuniites to enable parents to discuss their child's progress with the class teacher.
In additional there are 'communication' books that travel between School and home each day for teachers and parents to comment.
We believe that children feel most secure and learn best when all 'significant adults' are working together for their benefit. Partnership between School and home is of paramount importance and is a strong feature of our philosophy. This partnership grows if there is regular, two-way communication, contact and discussion between home and School.
Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Small group sessions
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
During the admissions stage, we offer class visits for prospective pupils to familarize themselves with the teacher, classroom and other pupils. If the child is anxious then we do not force the child to separate but instead encourage them to 'join in' on the fun and suggest a 2nd class visit, which typically enables the child to be more comfortable - by knowing what to expect during their next visit. This approach is less stressful for a child who is hesitant to separate. Equally, our teachers are well trained in encouraging children to come in to the classroom and reassure the child that their parent will rejoin them soon.
Discipline, Health and Safety
Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
Our teachers follow a standard of describing to a child what is expected. If a child is disruptive or hurtful to a classmate, it is explained to the child 'how their behaviour' made the other person feel. If the behaviour would continue to be disruptive, the teacher would contact the parents to have further discussions towards resolution.
Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario
Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'
Our teachers would encourage the child who is being excluded to broaden their 'friendship circle' by joining in with others that they may not typically play with. Whilst also explaining that they have not done anything wrong, it is just that sometimes our friends like to see/join in with what others are doing or playing with.
Food Allergies
Medications
Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
3 years
to
3 years
11 months
|
16 |
|
$12280/Year |
From
3 years
to
3 years
11 months
|
16 |
|
$22325/Year |
From
4 years
to
4 years
11 months
|
20 |
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$22325/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
The After School Care programme begins at school day dismissal (3.15pm) and pupils are able to stay until 6.00pm. The programme has a designated Director of ASC.
Calendar Year
School Year
