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Schools at a Glance
cambridge public schools 2020 – 21
School District
Childhood
Early
Rigorous, Joyful & Culturally
Responsive Learning and
Elementary
Personalized Support
Schools
Schools
Upper
School
High
Resources
SUPERINTENDENT’S WELCOME
Dear Families & Community,
It is my great honor and privilege to welcome you to Cambridge Public Schools
(CPS) - a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive school community.
In the midst of the global pandemic, the CPS community - including students,
educators, families, and staff - have demonstrated great resilience, flexibility,
creativity and strength.
CPS’s shared vision of providing a rigorous, joyful and culturally responsive
learning experience and personalized support for every student is even more
important in the current context, when every student may need something
different to be successful.
CPS also continues its journey to become an actively anti-racist school district and organization, by working towards
instilling inclusive principles across our hiring and retention practices for staff, culturally responsive teaching and
learning for students, and meaningful partnership with our families, out-of-school time partners, and community
members.
In this Schools-at-a-Glance, you’ll find information about our schools, programs, and key contacts to help you
navigate your journey with CPS.
We greatly value our relationship with families as we work together to support our students academic, social,
emotional, and developmental needs. We look forward to many years of collaboration and partnership.
Thank you and welcome to the CPS family!
Sincerely,
Kenneth N. Salim, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Disclaimer: Information presented in Schools at a Glance refers to normal operating procedures.
Some information may differ during the 2020-21 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 Registration
8 Early Childhood
& Preschool Programs
OVERVIEW 5 Map of Schools
PRESCHOOL & 12 Elementary Schools
OF CPS ELEMENTARY
7 District Overview
cambridge public schools
DISTRICT PLAN
VISION
Rigorous, Joyful, and Culturally Responsive Learning + Personalized Support
Builds Postsecondary Success and Engaged Community Members
Cambridge Public Schools, in partnership with our families and community, will provide all students with rigorous,
joyful, and culturally responsive learning as well as the social, emotional, and academic supports each student needs to
School District
achieve their goals and post secondary success as engaged community members. CPS students and staff, as members of a
learning organization engaged in continuous improvement, will demonstrate a growth mindset and embrace risk taking
and innovation.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
EQUITY AND ENGAGING WHOLE PARTNERSHIP IMPROVEMENT
ACCESS LEARNING CHILD EXPAND AND Improve
Provide equity Provide engaging Support the strengthen implementation and
and access to learning for whole child as family partnerships progress monitoring.
increase opportunity students and staff an individual. and community
and achievement. to strengthen partnerships.
instruction for all
types of learners.
OUTCOMES
The District plan defines 22 Strategic Initiatives that will help CPS to realize our vision. To measure the impact
of this work, the School Committee will consider the following outcome measures:
Grade 3 Literacy School Climate Survey
Grade 8 Mathematics Students’ Meaningful Connections with Adults
Advanced Placement and Honors Enrollment Chronic Absenteeism
Percentage of Teachers of Color
27 Upper Schools 36 Family Engagement,
Student Support
GRADES 31 High School
Programs
INFORMATION 40 Food & Nutrition,
Transportation
6-12 FOR FAMILIES
42 CPS Leadership
Registering for School
Hours Age Eligibility & When to Register
8:30am – 3:30pm | Monday – Friday
All year long, except holidays Child’s Eligible to enter in When
Birth date September 2021 to Register
All visits to the SRC must be by
appointment only. If you wish to
April 1, 2017 – Tobin Montessori, October 2020
make an appointment, please email
August 31, 2018 Special Start, 3-Year-Old Lottery
welcome@cpsd.us or call 617.349.6551.
FMA Scholar College (limited seats available)
Location: September 1, 2016 Junior Kindergarten January 2021
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School – March 31, 2017 JK/K Lottery
459 Broadway, 02138 September 1, 2015 Kindergarten January 2021
– August 31, 2016
JK/K Lottery
Tel: 617.349.6551 | Fax: 617.349.6552
Email: welcome@cpsd.us September 1, 2014 First Grade On or after
– August 31, 2015 January 2, 2021
Website: September 1, 2003 High School On or after
– August 31, 2007 October 1, 2020
www.cpsd.us/administration/src
Note: Students transferring from an American school with different age
eligibility guidelines are assigned based on their prior grade level. Families
seeking other exceptions to CPS grade level policy may make their request
to the School Principal after they receive their school assignment.
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Save Time - Register Online
The Student Registration Center offers the
option of submitting your application online
using our Registration Gateway System.
Upload required documents and complete
all forms through this convenient online
registration tool.
School District
IMPORTANT:
In-person registrations are by appointment
only. Please e-mail welcome@cpsd.us to
request an appointment or call 617.349.6551.
Easy as 1-2-3
1. Gather the required documents (listed on the
front page of the application or requested in
the registration system).
2. Fill out the registration form - online or paper.
If you use paper forms, you may scan or e-mail
them along with the required documents to
welcome@cpsd.us.
3. A SRC staff member will process your registration,
contact you with confirmation, and inform you
About Controlled Choice of additional steps that may be necessary for
completion.
Cambridge does not have neighborhood
schools. Under the Controlled Choice
Please Note: If families wish to visit the SRC, they must
policy, school assignments are based on:
make an appointment by emailing welcome@cpsd.us or
calling 617.349.6551.
• Parent preferences
• Open seats
• Socioeconomic (SES) balance as
measured by the percentage of
students who do, and do not, qualify
for free or reduced price meals
• Combined enrollment and SES
balance of the schools that feed
into each Upper School
During the lotteries held in October and
January, Controlled Choice also considers
priorities such as siblings, proximity
and/or program language.
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 4
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAP 5 cambridge public schools
School District schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 6
SCHOOL DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Early Childhood Programs (limited space available)
Special Start Tobin Montessori Fletcher Maynard
Does not feed into an Children’s House Scholar College
elementary school.
Elementary Schools (Grades JK – 5)
Amigos JK - 8 Kennedy-Longfellow Baldwin School Tobin Montessori Fletcher Maynard
School School School Academy
Dr. Martin Luther Peabody School Graham & Parks Cambridgeport
King, Jr. School School School
Morse School Haggerty School King Open School
Upper Schools (Grades 6 – 8)
Putnam Avenue Rindge Avenue Vassal Lane Cambridge Street
Upper School Upper School Upper School Upper School
High School (Grades 9 – 12)
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School ■ High School Extension Program
& Rindge School of Technical Arts
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Childhood
Early
Early
Childhood
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 8
the Early Years
Project
The Early Years Project supports children,
infants through preschool, by working with
their early childhood educators and families.
Our child development specialists work
with child care centers and family childcare
providers to create welcoming communities for
www.cpsd.us/b3 all children, and address the needs of individual
and/or groups of children about whom
providers have concerns.
VISION: We collaborate with educators and families
All children in Cambridge receive high quality early to understand the child and to support them
education and care from birth through third grade. in the classroom and at home. We reflect on
As a result, all children enter school ready to thrive teaching practices, routines, curriculum, and
academically, socially, emotionally, and continue the environment to promote wellbeing, healthy
to do so through third grade and beyond. development, and learning. We share articles,
handouts, and resources, as well as referrals
for specialized services.
Children start learning as soon as they are born Our work is strengths-based and grounded in
and their overall early development has a profound respect of the cultural norms practiced within
impact on their future success. To ensure a good each center and family. We have Spanish and
start in life, all children need high quality early English-speaking specialists on our team.
education and care, access to physical and mental Our services are offered free of charge to any
health care, and strong family support. childcare center or family childcare provider
in the City of Cambridge. The Early Years
The Birth to 3rd Grade Partnership works to Project is a collaboration that includes
strengthen the early childhood and care network in Cambridge Public Schools, Riverside
Cambridge so that all children can access programs Community Care, the City of Cambridge,
that are affordable, high-quality, and meet the needs Birth to Grade Three Partnership, and the
of working families. It also supports efforts to im- Cambridge Health Alliance.
prove access to quality healthcare, and to strengthen
family engagement practices in early education and Dr. Fran Roznowski
care programs. 135 Berkshire Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
The Partnership is a city-wide initiative led by over 617.349.6485
45 parents and community-based providers. With froznowski@cpsd.us (September – June)
an office at the CPS Administration Building the
Early Childhood Director reports to the CPS
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary
Education and to the Assistant City Manager for
Human Services. Together with two early childhood
specialists, the program seeks to improve early
childhood experiences for all children.
9 cambridge public schoolsPROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Home-Based Early Childhood Special Start
Education Program https://www.cpsd.us/special_start
Located at Haggerty School Shelagh Kelly Walker, Coordinator
110 Cushing Street n Cambridge, MA 02138 skellywalker@cpsd.us
Liz Rollins, Lead Teacher
Childhood
The Home-Based Early Childhood Education
erollins@cpsd.us n 617.349.3251
Program supports parents in their role as their
Early
children’s first teachers. For over 40 years, the
Special Start classrooms offer an inclusion-
program has provided trained Home Visitors to
ary educational experience where children
families of children between the ages of 18 months
with disabilities are educated with children
and 3.5 years old. Certified by the ParentChild+
without disabilities. Students who do not
Home Program (PCHP), a research-based national
have disabilities serve as peer models for
program, this program encourages parents to use
learning, and are enrolled through the lottery
play, everyday items, and the world around them
process. Students with disabilities are assigned
as tools for learning.
through the Team Evaluation Process and have
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Home visits last one hour per week and follow
a thematic curriculum based on the interests of
Special Start classrooms use innovative curricula
young children and is designed for the way young
with individualization for every student based on
children learn best: through active involvement.
each child’s growth and development. The
Home Visitors share skills, ideas, resources, and
classroom provides a higher student teacher ratio
activities related to the curriculum theme.
than traditional preschool classrooms. Our goal
is to meet the needs of all children in our learning
Each week, the Home Visitor brings a new book
community by meeting or exceeding state and
and an educational toy or activity. The materials
federal requirements for early childhood education.
are given to families free of charge, so they can be
used again and again. Parents are encouraged to use
Special Start offers a half day program, operating
the books and other materials as often as possible
four hours each weekday. The program is not an
during the time between home visits. Families who
entry point for any elementary school, and
wish to participate must live in Cambridge, have an
children who participate in Special Start must
age-eligible child, and be available to participate in
re-register during the Kindergarten Lottery to
the learning activities provided by the Home Visitor
receive an elementary school assignment.
during the weekly visit and throughout the week.
Enrollment is ongoing on a first-come, first-served
basis.
To learn more please contact:
Tamara Joy Harper Peggy Beucler
Program Coordinator Assistant Coordinator
tharper@cpsd.us pbeucler@cpsd.us
617.349.6849 617.349.6724
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 10PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Fletcher Maynard Scholar College Tobin Montessori Children’s House
https://fma.cpsd.us https://tobin.cpsd.us
Maisha Rounds, Principal Jaime Frost, Principal
Daniel Skeritt, Family Liaison Zakkiyya Witherspoon, Family Liaison
225 Windsor St. n Cambridge, MA 02139 197 Vassal Lane n Cambridge, MA 02138
mrounds@cpsd.us n 617.349.6588 jfrost@cpsd.us n 617.349.6600
School Hours School Hours: 7am - 2pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays | Afterschool programs are available.
7:45am - 3:45pm; Wednesdays | 7:45am - 2pm Tobin Montessori is the first public school in
the United States to achieve accreditation by
Scholar College is an early point of entry into the American Montessori Society.
Fletcher Maynard Academy (FMA) for a small
number of children. Students attend an 8 hour Montessori Children’s House is the name for the
school day, 4 days per week—with early release classrooms for children between the ages of 3 - 5
on Wednesdays. years old. In the unique Montessori model,
children spend three years in the same class with
The philosophy of Scholar College is that childhood the same teacher in order to foster maturity and
is a joyful time and that children need to be free independence. By age five, children have
to explore the world, practice skills, and learn to experienced the spiral Montessori curriculum.
navigate and develop social interactions. Our
participatory learning curriculum is student- Concrete, self-correcting materials help children
directed and relies on hands-on experiences with develop abstract concepts by exploration in math,
people, objects, events, and ideas. literacy, geography, social studies, science,
practical life, sensorial exploration, art, music, and
Scholar College students will go on to complete physical education. Children’s House students are
Grades 1-5 at FMA, and may not participate in enrolled at Tobin Montessori through fifth grade
the Kindergarten lottery. The school embraces and may not participate in the Kindergarten Lottery.
diversity and celebrates the international roots
of our students and families. Children are Learn more about Tobin Montessori School
introduced to Spanish world language study on page 26.
starting in preschool. As students get older,
families can elect to go on an all-school trip and
experience international travel destinations that
have included Spain, Morocco & India.
Learn more about Fletcher Maynard Academy
on page 19. Limited seats are available in these
programs. Please apply during the
3-Year-Old Lottery, which takes place
annually in October.
11 cambridge public schoolsElementary
Schools
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Fletcher Maynard Academy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School
Graham & Parks School
Haggerty School
Kennedy-Longfellow School
King Open School
Morse School
Peabody School
Tobin Montessori School
Every Elementary School offers:
• CitySprouts Garden • Educational field trips and assemblies
• Responsive Classroom • Alignment to the Massachusetts
• DHSP “Community Schools” Curriculum Standards
enrichment classes • Local partnerships that offer enrichment
• Farm-to-Cafeteria, nutritious,
multicultural school meals
13 cambridge public schoolsLANGUAGE STUDY IN CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Options for Learning a World Language Classes
New Language American Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS),
Sign Language High School Extension Program (HSEP)
Language study provides an opportunity
Arabic CRLS
to explore what it means to live in a global
community. There are two models for language French Cambridge Street Upper School (CSUS)
study in Cambridge Public Schools: Putnam Avenue Upper School (PAUS)
Rindge Avenue Upper Campus (RAUC)
• World Language classes teach Vassal Lane Upper School (VLUS)
language fundamentals while building CRLS
appreciation for another culture. All
students are required to study a World Latin CRLS
Language starting in 6th Grade. In Chinese Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School
addition, several of our elementary PAUS
schools offer world language classes. CRLS
• Two-Way Immersion offers a more Spanish Fletcher Maynard Academy
intensive approach. All teaching takes Morse School
place in two languages. Students learn Peabody School
reading, writing, math, science, and CSUS, PAUS, RAUC & VLUS
social studies in both of the languages. CRLS & HSEP
Immersion is the most effective way to
learn a language, second only to living
in another country.
Two-Way Immersion Opportunities
There are many benefits to language study,
including boosting critical thinking flexibility, Chinese & English Chinese Immersion Program
memory & problem-solving skills. Language at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School
programs also build cultural pride, as students & Putnam Avenue Upper School
who speak the language see their culture Portuguese & English Olà Program at King Open School
represented in the classroom. Finally, Colleges & Cambridge Street Upper School
and employers especially seek out applicants Amigos School / Escuela Amigos
Spanish & English
who can speak more than one language. & Honors Program at CRLS
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 14AMIGOS SCHOOL Grades JK – 8
More Information la escuela amigos está dedicada a una sólida
tradición de excelencia en la educación bilingüe
Amigos School
15 Upton Street, 02139 del inglés y el español .
617.349.6567
https://amigos.cpsd.us The Amigos School is committed to a Located in the Cambridgeport
strong tradition of excellence in a dual neighborhood, Amigos is a
Sarah B. Marrero
Principal language education of English comprehensive Junior K – 8 school.
and Spanish. Two-way immersion
Marco Curnen holds great promise for developing Amigos welcomes students from
Assistant Principal diverse neighborhoods and cultural
high levels of academic achievement,
Lillian Rater bilingualism, and cultural backgrounds. Latinx Heritage
Family Liaison competencies among students. Celebration is an annual highlight
617.349.6315 of the school year, bringing families,
lrater@cpsd.us teachers and students together for
Two-way immersion education
Hours: 8:55am – 2:55pm contributes to long-term preparation food and music performances.
Early Drop-off: 7:30am of students for the global economy.
Amigos Bringing culturally diverse students Through school-community
together in situations in which each collaborations, Amigos strives to
has equal status spurs motivation provide quality out-of-school-time
Cambridge
Rindge & Latin and promotes cohesion, community programs that foster linguistic and
building, and cooperation. cultural connections.
amigos.cpsd.us
15 cambridge public schoolsBALDWIN SCHOOL
Elementary
More Information baldwin ’ s vision drives our work with students
Schools
Baldwin School every day . we believe in joy , belonging , challenge
85 Oxford Street, 02138 and growth for every baldwin student , every day .
617.349.6525
https://baldwin.cpsd.us Baldwin lives by its core values of: technology and creative expression
Joy, Growth, Effort, Care, and to learn and explore. Our school
Heidi Cook
Principal Community. This supports every student enjoys strong relationships with the
in taking risks, learning, and reaching Harvard Museum of Natural History
John Roderick his or her full potential; while building and the Harvard Art Museums. These
Assistant Principal partnerships form the basis of integrated
community, individual responsibility,
Susan Tiersch and self-confidence. interdisciplinary projects that take
Family Liaison student learning out of the classroom
617.349.6525 x105 Every class starts the day with Morning and into the community.
stiersch@cpsd.us
Meeting, which sets the foundation
Hours: 8:55am – 2:55pm for a positive environment where Beginning in Grade 2 our students have
ownership of learning and personal the opportunity to go on overnight
Baldwin
responsibility are the focus. Student- camping trips to Cape Cod and New
Peabody directed All-School Meetings support Hampshire. These overnight experiential
the ideal that children are responsible education camping trips are a tradition at
Rindge Avenue for building our school culture. the Baldwin School. We offer our students
Upper School free before and after school programs
Technology and expanded arts including basketball, French, STEM club,
instruction are integrated into teaching and sewing.
and learning at Baldwin, so that students
can become experts in using
baldwin.cpsd.us
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 16CAMBRIDGEPORT
More Information at cambridgeport , we believe that learning unfolds
Cambridgeport School when we provide conditions in which children can
89 Elm Street, 02139 explore , inquire , and shape their own understandings .
617.349.6587
https://cambridgeport.cpsd.us
Cambridgeport teachers and families that has a specific purpose and an authentic
Genteen Lacet Jean-Michel work as a community toward assuring audience. Examples might include
Principal success for every child. The school exploring the life cycle and importance
values the culture and beliefs that of butterflies or the role of fables within
Audrey Sturgis
Assistant Principal each child brings to the classroom, a culture or society.
and teachers believe that children
Kristen Emack must engage with their world in order The structure of looped classrooms
Family Liaison to make sense of it and build their supports the Cambridgeport philosophy.
617.349.6587 x111
kemack@cpsd.us knowledge. Each student is expected Beginning in 1st grade, teachers stay with
to take responsibility for his/her own their class through the end of 2nd Grade.
Hours: 8:25am – 2:25pm learning, while collaborating, Students have a new teacher for 3rd and
Cambridgeport supporting, and respecting others. 4th grade, and spend one year with their
5th grade teacher. The strong bonds that
Fletcher Maynard Teachers provide learning experiences form between teacher and students
that guide and capture our support a deeper level of understanding,
King Open
student’s interests while at the same learning, and engagement.
time helping them to develop literacy
Cambridge Street and math skills, think critically,
Upper School
problem solve, and engage in rich
scientific and historical inquiry.
Learning expeditions allow students to
investigate a topic and produce work
cambridgeport.cpsd.us
17 cambridge public schoolsDR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Elementary
More Information the dr . martin luther king , jr . school is an
Schools
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School innovative public school where every student
102 Putnam Avenue, 02139 learns mandarin chinese .
617.349.6562, https://mlk.cpsd.us
The King School provides two enrichment and more time on core
Gerald Yung, Principal
options for pursuing Chinese subject areas.
Carmen Cohen language study. Students may pursue
School Operations Manager a sequential two-way immersion The extended day offers teachers the
option focused on the development flexibility to set the pace and intensity
Marguerite Hicks-Gyewu
Family Liaison, 617.349.6454 of biliteracy in both English and of learning based on student needs
mhicks-gyewu@cpsd.us Mandarin Chinese. Or, students may and interests. This time also enables
choose to balance daily Chinese lessons us to offer enhanced enrichment that
Hours:
with other core content. For Grades captures students’ curiosity.
7:55am – 3:55pm | M, Tu, Th, F
7:55am – 1:55pm | W JK – 2, classrooms follow two learning
strands, which merge together for The King School recently moved
Kennedy-Longfellow English and Chinese instruction for into a brand-new, state-of-the-art
Grades 3 – 5. and environmentally sustainable
Martin Luther King new school building located at
We believe our programs prepare, 100 Putnam Avenue. Housed
Morse
enrich, and challenge our students for alongside Putnam Avenue Upper
success as global citizens and scholars. School, our students benefit from
Putnam Avenue Thanks to a grant from the state of this wonderful new facility for their
Upper School
Massachusetts, students benefit from entire K – 8 experience.
an expanded learning day, which
provides opportunities for increased
mlk.cpsd.us
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 18FLETCHER MAYNARD ACADEMY
More Information
fletcher maynard academy is committed to building and
Fletcher Maynard Academy nurturing a community of caring citizens who are life
225 Windsor Street, 02139
long learners .
617.349.6588
https://fma.cpsd.us Fletcher Maynard is a welcoming This performance-based music education
Maisha Rounds community with a global perspective. system brings music to life through
Principal We celebrate the diversity of our students multicultural folk songs, dances, singing
mrounds@cpsd.us and families through our weekly whole games, art, jazz, and classical music. Each
school community meetings, multiple year, the community works together to
Deborah Hood-Brown
Assistant Principal cultural events, and our International raise funds so that every student can
dhood-brown@cpsd.us Dinner of Thanks held each November. travel abroad with the school if they
The diversity of our students’ learning choose to participate. Past trips included
Daniel Skeritt needs is also embraced with a tiered England, Mexico, Costa Rica, China, Italy,
Family Outreach and
Engagement Liaison system of supports for both academic Senegal, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Morocco,
Office: 617.349.6589 and social learning. and India.
Mobile: 857.270.3351
dskeritt@cpsd.us Fletcher Maynard’s extended learning
Hours: time provides increased opportunity
7:45am – 3:45pm | M, Tu, Th, F for academic engagement and special
7:45am – 2pm | W enrichment programs. All of our students
study Spanish and take Kodaly music
classes four days per week.
Cambridgeport
Fletcher Maynard
King Open
Cambridge Street
fma.cpsd.us
Upper School
19 cambridge public schoolsGRAHAM AND PARKS SCHOOL
More Information
Elementary
at graham and parks alternative school , you ’ ll find
Schools
Graham and Parks School a multicultural learning community built upon a
44 Linnaean Street, 02138
profound respect for every student and every family .
617.349.6577
https://grahamandparks.cpsd.us
From our founding, we’ve provided a Our school prides itself on our
Tony Byers child-centered, project-based approach international diversity; our families
Principal that imparts necessary academic skills speak over 30 different languages. Our
Claudie Jean-Baptiste while nurturing the curiosity and school is home to a Sheltered English
Assistant Principal intellectual excitement that drives all Immersion program, which serves
cbaptiste@cpsd.us worthwhile learning. students whose primary language is
other than English.
Lauren Morse
Family Liaison Students conduct hands-on research,
617.349.6577 x115 investigation, fieldwork, and At Graham & Parks, teachers view parents
lmorse@cpsd.us interviews. By collaborating with their as colleagues. Our community values
Mildrid Gédéon peers to apply academic skills to differences of opinion and perspective
Sheltered English Immersion real-world problems, they build so that our school can meet the needs of
(SEI)Family Liaison connections between different subjects all families. We believe in educating the
617.349.6577 x120
and between one another. Learning whole child. For this reason, the social
mgedeon@cpsd.us
culminates with final projects that are curriculum is as much of a priority as
Hours: 8:25am – 2:25pm shared with the larger community. academic content and skills.
Graham & Parks
Haggerty
Tobin Montessori
Vassal Lane
grahamandparks.cpsd.us
Upper School
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 20HAGGERTY SCHOOL
More Information the haggerty school offers a multi - cultural learning
environment where students learn through mutual
Haggerty School
110 Cushing Street, 02138 respect and cooperation .
617.349.6555
https://haggerty.cpsd.us Our school motto, “Everyone is Our goal is to foster the love of learning,
Different, Everyone Belongs” reflects our scientific discovery, artistic expression
Nancy Campbell commitment to diversity and inclusion. and justice-seeking among our students.
Principal
We believe that all students can achieve at The arts, sciences, and technology are
Sue Mapel high levels and seek to address educational integrated into collaborative projects, and
Assistant Principal inequity through conversations about the we offer Kodály-inspired, frequent music
impact of racism, implicit bias, and white classes for our youngest learners.
Lissa Galluccio
privilege in education. We welcome you
Family Liaison
617.349.6555 x208 to join us in this crucial endeavor for the Our non-profit Friends of Haggerty creates
lgalluccio@cpsd.us success of all students. many special opportunities to learn as
a community. Highlights include Race
Hours: 7:55am – 1:55pm
All staff work to make sure that all Matters, our annual Peace Day Concert,
Graham & Parks students feel a sense of belonging and see International Potluck, Family Folk Dance
themselves represented in our curriculum, Night, Arts and Talent Show, and
Haggerty classrooms, and school culture. We believe STEAM Night.
that student work is the most important
Tobin Montessori
data that drives instruction and improves
outcomes for students.
Vassal Lane
Upper School
haggerty.cpsd.us
21 cambridge public schoolsKENNEDY-LONGFELLOW
kennedy - longfellow school provides students with
Elementary
More Information
Schools
hands - on projects and field experiences that expand
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 Spring Street, 02141 learning and promote awareness of each individual ’ s
617.349.6841 role in a global community .
https://klo.cpsd.us
At Kennedy-Longfellow, the medium equipment. Kennedy Community
Christine Gerber
Principal of technology transforms learning School also offers after-school classes
on a daily basis. Our students aren’t such as Scratch programming and
Phanenca Babio “Mad Science.”
Assistant Principal consumers of information, they are
“Makers” who actively engage in
Nancy Wyse imagining, building, and creating. Combined with our research-based
Family Liaison social-emotional curriculum, our
617.349.4865
All K – 5 students have access to approach promotes creativity, flexible
nwyse@cpsd.us
their own classroom-based iPad, thinking, and leadership skills.
Mildrid Gédéon loaded with grade-level apps—as well Student generated service projects
Sheltered English Immersion are just one example of the way that
as laptops and a huge array of tools
(SEI)Family Liaison
that are available in our MakerSpace. Maker philosophy has empowered our
617.349.6577 x120
mgedeon@cpsd.us Teachers collaborate with fine arts and students to express themselves and
technology specialists to create project- take ownership of the learning process.
Hours: 7:55am – 1:55pm
based curricula utilizing SmartBoards,
Kennedy-Longfellow digital cameras, Green Screen
technology, programming tools and
Martin Luther King
games, digital printers, and robotics
Morse
Putnam Avenue
Upper School
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schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 22KING OPEN
HAGGERTY SCHOOL
SCHOOL
More Information king open school is dedicated to dr . martin luther king , jr .’ s
dream of equal opportunity for all children .
King Open School
850 Cambridge Street 02141
Our inclusive learning community King Open is home to the Olá
617.349.6540
https://kingopen.cpsd.us supports academic achievement and English-Portuguese two-way immersion
equity through culturally responsive program. Olá students develop academic
Darrell Williams learning experiences exploring excellence through proficiency in reading,
Principal
in-depth themes and projects. Our writing, and speaking in both languages.
Waleska Landing Rivera students pursue themes such as the Portuguese study continues through 8th
Assistant Principal U.S. Constitution, the Charles River, grade at Cambridge Street Upper School.
Resistance to Slavery, and Immigration.
Neusa DaCosta
Students read nonfiction, historical King Open Extended Day (KOED) is
Family Liaison
857.235.2961 fiction and primary sources; and our unique afterschool program, made
ndacosta@cpsd.us create projects such as map-making, possible through collaboration with the
playwriting, and mock citizenship tests. Department of Human Services. Extended
Hours: 8:55am – 2:55pm
Day creates explicit links between
Our students extend their learning in-school and out-of-school learning
through curriculum-driven field trips. experience. Academic supports are offered
Recent examples include attending a within a more holistic focus on children’s
Cambridgeport
Mock Boston Massacre Trial at Faneuil social and emotional development.
Fletcher Maynard Hall, traveling to Plimouth Plantation,
exploring the battlefields of Lexington
King Open
and Concord, and taking hikes along
the Charles River.
Cambridge Street
Upper School
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23 cambridge public schoolsMORSE SCHOOL
Elementary
More Information we are one heart , we are one hand , we are the children and
Schools
people of many different lands . we ’ re a neighborhood filled
Morse School
40 Granite Street, 02139 with hope and pride , a belief in walking side by side .
617.349.6575 - the morse school song
https://morse.cpsd.us
At the Morse School, we work in Our expanded visual and performing
Dr. Chad Leith partnership with our parents and arts offerings include Kodaly Music
Principal
caregivers to provide a safe, nurturing and Art Studio Drawing Labs. 4th and 5th
Samantha Headley and stimulating learning environment. graders also learn Spanish. Morse students
Assistant Principal Our aim is to provide all children with regularly enjoy outdoor learning in our large
a sense of belonging and access to school garden.
Denise Sullivan
the academic, social, and emotional
Family Liaison
617.349. 6679 resources they need to attain their full We nurture not only our children’s
desullivan@cpsd.us potential and to become successful, intellectual curiosity and artistic skills,
independent, and culturally-proficient but also their healthy social and emotional
Hours: 8:25am – 2:25pm
members of our community and our growth. We view positive engagement
Kennedy-Longfellow
world. and respectful behavior as skills that can
be taught. Through our Positive Behavior
Martin Luther King We are proud to serve families from Intervention and Support program (PBIS)
every Cambridge neighborhood and and Responsive Classroom approach, we help
Morse
from nearly 30 different countries. our students develop a respect for self and
Our proximity to the Charles River, others, a sense of civic responsibility, and an
Putnam Avenue to local universities, and to Boston’s appreciation for people with diverse origins,
Upper School
cultural and historical landmarks identities, beliefs, and learning styles.
allows our teachers to enhance learning
through partnerships and field trips.
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schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 24PEABODY SCHOOL
More Information the peabody school is an inclusive community connected
by a passion for the pursuit of academic excellence and
Peabody School
70 Rindge Avenue, 02140 a commitment to the arts .
617.349.6530
https://peabody.cpsd.us Community is an important value at Peabody has been recognized by Boston
the Peabody School. In addition to Magazine on their list of the 100 best
Jennifer Ford daily morning meeting, our monthly public elementary schools in Eastern
Principal
“All School Share” provides a vehicle Massachusetts. Learning continues
Catherine Serrano for each grade level to come together beyond the school day through
School Operations Manager and share what’s happening in each extracurricular opportunities such
classroom. Our weekly newsletter, as BOKS - Build Our Kids Success,
Nicole Sullivan
Family Liaison The Peabody Planet, is an important curriculum-linked learning clubs,
617.349.6530 x1141 communication point for our families. Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and
nsullivan@cpsd.us our National Geographic club with a
We are especially proud of our music nationwide Bee at the end of each year.
Hours: 8:55am – 2:55pm
programs at Peabody. Our school was
Baldwin the first in CPS to implement a Kodaly Peabody families are vital to our school
Peabody music program, and we embrace the community. Our active Friends of
Kodaly philosophy that,“Music is for Peabody organization sponsors
everyone.” In addition to extra music enrichment events such as author
Rindge Avenue
Upper School classes during the week, students who visits, anti-bullying presentations,
especially love music are also welcome and educational trips.
to join our before-school music group,
The Early Bird Singers.
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25 cambridge public schoolsTOBIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Elementary
More Information tobin montessori school is a tight knit community of
Schools
learners , devoted to integrating the best practices
Tobin Montessori School
197 Vassal Lane, 02138 of montessori philosophy and public education .
617.349.6600
https://tobin.cpsd.us In 2015, Tobin achieved Students at Tobin are engaged in a rich
accreditation by the American Montessori curriculum that
Jaime Frost is fully aligned to the Common Core
Montessori Society (AMS), making
Principal
us the first AMS-accredited public standards. Our highly collaborative
Joseph Huber school in the United States! Our school provides an environment where
Assistant Principal teachers hold Massachusetts licenses diversity is respected and celebrated.
as well as Montessori Certification. Children not only learn how to be
Zakkiyya Witherspoon
Family Liaison independent learners, but they also
617.349.6600 x153 The Montessori method is based gain the skills necessary for working
zwitherspoon@cpsd.us upon Dr. Maria Montessori’s collaboratively inside our classrooms
observation of children’s ability and beyond the walls of our school.
Hours: 7:55am – 1:55pm
to absorb knowledge from their
Graham & Parks surroundings, and their tireless Although there may be some seats
interest in manipulating materials. available for older children, the typical age
Haggerty
Her belief was that children possess of entry for Tobin Montessori is three years
Tobin Montessori the intrinsic motivation and ability old. Our Montessori classrooms are divided
to teach themselves. into three learning communities:
Children’s House (ages 3 – 6)
Vassal Lane
Lower Elementary (ages 6 – 9)
Upper School
and Upper Elementary (ages 9 – 11)
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schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 26Upper
Schools
27 cambridge public schoolsAbout Our Upper Schools
Schools
Upper
CPS Upper School Program reflects a thoughtful In addition to the core curriculum, students have
balance between providing students with greater the opportunity to make choices in their study
freedom and choice as they enter early adolescence, while of world language, visual and performing arts,
preserving the closeness and community that is so vital electives, and more.
at this stage in their development. With approximately
88-100 students per grade level, these four Upper Schools Students enjoy out-of-school time options including clubs,
and Amigos Upper School program are united by a shared citywide arts and intramurals, and access to community-
curriculum and structure that facilitates consistent academic based resources, facilitated by a shared daily schedule,
excellence and equity for all students. 8:55am to 2:55pm.
The Upper School curriculum was designed by
administrators and expert teachers from within CPS,
bringing together the best that each of our elementary
schools can offer. Rigorous academic expectations are
enriched by fine arts, humanities, environmental, health
and wellness, and social justice themes.
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 28Upper School Netwo
Amigos Cambridge Street Putnam Avenue
SCHOOL SENDING SCHOOLS FAMILY LIAISON
amigos school Amigos School Lilian Rater
15 Upton Street ■ Cambridge, MA 02139 lrater@cpsd.us
617.349.6567
Website: https://amigos.cpsd.us
cambridge street upper school
Cambridgeport School Will Adams
840 Cambridge Street ■ Cambridge MA 02141
wadams@cpsd.us
617.349.3050 Fletcher Maynard Academy
Website: https://cambridgestreet.cpsd.us King Open School
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Kunjal Shah
putnam avenue upper school
School kshah@cpsd.us
100 Putnam Avenue ■ Cambridge, MA 02139
617.349.7780 Kennedy-Longfellow School
Website: https://putnamavenue.cpsd.us Morse School
Baldwin School Julia Ho
rindge avenue upper school
jho@cpsd.us
70 Rindge Avenue ■ Cambridge, MA 02140 Peabody School
617.349.4060
Website: https://rindgeavenue.cpsd.us
Graham & Parks School Obi Carrion
vassal lane upper school ocarrion@cpsd.us
Haggerty School
197 Vassal Lane ■ Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.6550 Tobin Montessori School
Website: https://vassallane.cpsd.us
29 cambridge public schoolsork Overview
The Upper School Program offers
students in grades 6 – 8:
Rindge Avenue Vassal Lane
• A challenging math curriculum
that engages students in math-
ADMINISTRATION ematically rich investigation.
• Social Science exploration
Principal anchored in programs such
Sarah B. Marrero as History Alive! and Facing
History and Ourselves.
Assistant Principal
Marco Curnen • English Language Arts classes
that encourage students to
understand themselves as
readers and writers through
the exploration of genres and
writing for outside audiences
Head of Upper School such as literary contests,
Manuel J. Fernandez journals, and websites.
Assistant Principal • A choice of language:
Christen Sohn French or Spanish at
all Upper Schools, plus
Portuguese at CSUS and
Chinese at PAUS.
• Introductory visual and
Head of Upper School performing arts for all,
Mirko Chardin and advanced electives
in technical theater, band,
Assistant Principal orchestra, chorus, and drama.
Pamela Chu-Sheriff
• An interactive science
curriculum supported by field
experiences at Harvard, MIT,
Schools
Upper
and area technology firms.
• Robust technology for
Head of Upper School learning, including
Julie Craven Eno-boards, Chromebooks,
and ThinkPads.
Assistant Principal
Teresa Sanchez • Enriching afterschool
programs such as school plays,
intramural sports, city-wide
music and theater groups,
Debate Team, and Model
Head of Upper School United Nations.
Daniel Coplon-Newfield
Assistant Principal
Tanya Bacci-Benzan
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 30High School
Programs
31 cambridge public schoolsCAMBRIDGE RINDGE & LATIN
In addition, the Block Schedule
provides more time to think and
engage in active learning, and
students appreciate having fewer
classes to prepare for each night,
with fewer books and materials
to manage.
Whatever a student’s interests
or priorities, the CRLS Course
Catalogue contains an engaging
Cambridge Rindge and Latin array of learning opportunities.
School (CRLS) is among the The curriculum proceeds through Our Mission
most diverse high schools in core requirements into many
Massachusetts, with 83 different exciting and diverse options. The Cambridge Rindge and
countries represented within Just a sampling of available course Latin School is an inclusive
its halls. Within this vibrant offerings includes: Computer learning community that
community, students experience Science, Literature in Religion, challenges and supports all
Statistics & Society, African students. Through academic,
a challenging, rigorous,
social and civic engagement,
and supportive educational American History, Leadership
our students are preparing to
environment. & Community Action, Sociology, contribute to a just society.
Digital Film & TV Production,
The high school is divided into Robotics, African Literature, CRLS has three core values
four learning communities of Oceanography, Brain & Behavior, that underlie our beliefs about
about 450 students each: C, R, Modern Dance Company, and learning: Opportunity,
L, and S. Students remain in the Playwriting. Diversity, and Respect.
same Learning Community of
the course of their high school Due to the Block Schedule, students More Information
experience, which allows them may choose to pursue up to six
to get to know their Learning sequential courses in Spanish or Cambridge Rindge
French. CRLS offers a four-course & Latin School
Community Deans, Guidance
459 Broadway, 02138
Counselors, Social Worker, sequence in Arabic and Mandarin
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School Psychologist, and Clerk. Chinese, a three course sequence in https://crls.cpsd.us
Latin, and American Sign Language
For most students, the Learning 1 and 2. Damon Smith
Community serves as a smaller Principal
academic home where they Embedded within CRLS are our
can find information, seek career and technical education Robert Tynes
encouragement, and receive program, the Rindge School of Assistant Principal
support. Technical Arts; and our smaller
non-traditional high school option, Greta Hardina
Family Liaison
One way that academic rigor is the High School Extension Program,
ghardina@cpsd.us
supported at CRLS is through which is located a few blocks away,
the school’s 4x4 Block Schedule, at 359 Broadway. Hours: 8:05am – 2:30pm
which consists of four 84-minute
School
High
periods per day. The Block
Schedule allows for unique
scheduling opportunities, such as
“doubling up” to take two classes
during the same year that would
Opportunity,
be offered over consecutive years Diversity,
in other school districts.
and Respect
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 32Beyond the School Day
Whether academic, creative or “just for fun,” there’s something for everyone...
SPORTS TEAMS & ATHLETICS AND MORE...
Many CRLS sports teams are highly competitive at
the local and state level. The diverse array of options Academics: Math Club, Student Government,
invite students to participate, whether they have profes- French Club, History Club, Latin Club, National Honor
sional aspirations or are just curious to try something Society, and Spanish Club.
new. Current teams: Basketball, Baseball / Softball,
Affinity Groups: Asian Club, Black Student
Cross Country, Fencing, Football / Cheerleading, Golf,
Union, Club 1 - Feminists, The Habashan Club (formerly
Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Learn to Row, Orienteering, Ice
Ethiopian Club), Haitian Club, Henna Club, Jewish
Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming/Diving, Track,
Heritage Club, Latino Club, Muslim Culture Club, and
Volleyball, and Wrestling.
Project 10 East (Gay-Straight Alliance).
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS For Writers: Register Forum (award-winning
CRLS is known for our outstanding visual and student newspaper), student Literary Magazine,
performing arts programs. During any given week, Poetry Club, Yearbook, and Scholastic Writing Awards.
students can be found rehearsing, performing and
Government & Politics: International and
creating modern dance, jazz band, step team,
Sustainable Development Club, Junior State of America,
photography, video, ceramics, orchestra, a capella,
Model United Nations, Massachusetts High School
improv, play-writing, and musical theater--just to
Democrats Organization, Speech & Debate Team, and
name a few.
Issues in Education Club.
ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & Volunteering & Service: Habitat for
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION Humanity, UNICEF, Sisters on the Runway, Club 4,
Students exercise their ingenuity through a range of Peer Mentors, and Falcon Friends.
competitions and clubs that focus on solving problems
through engineering and sciences. Over 100 students Just for Fun: Dungeons & Dragons, Henna Club,
participate annually in the city-sponsored Glocal Chal- Hip Hop Culture Club, and K-Pop Club (Korean Pop).
lenge--proposing actionable solutions to local and global
environmental challenges. The team with the winning
idea is invited to an international the Global Student
Leaders Summit. Other options: Underwater Robotics,
A Sampling of Colleges and Universities
Ocean Science Bowl Team, Aerospace Engineering,
Welcoming CRLS Graduates in 2020:
Environmental Action, Computer Science, Girls
Who Code, FIRST Robotics Competition, and Bard College Spelman College
Biotechnology Club. Bentley University Suffolk University
Colby College Temple University
Dean College Tufts University
Emmanuel College UCLA
Hampton University University of Chicago
Harvard University University of Massachusetts
Lesley University University of Michigan
Loyola University University of Rhode Island
MIT University of Vermont
Middlebury College Vassar College
Oberlin College Wesleyan University
Pace University Wheaton College
Rice University Williams College
Smith College Yale University
33 cambridge public schoolsRINDGE SCHOOL OF TECHNICAL ARTS
Dr. Michael V. Ananis, Executive Director
459 Broadway, 02138 ■ 617.349.7782 ■ https://rsta.cpsd.us
Our biotechnology laboratory features state-of-the-art
equipment used for college-level projects such as split-
ting genome cells. A recent $100,000 grant from the
Mass Life Science Center was used to upgrade computer
equipment, fund an in-house mammalian cell culture
facility, and expand the program’s technical capability
to include high performance liquid chromatography.
RSTA offers 12 Career and Technical Education
(CTE) programs of study: Automotive Technology,
Biotechnology, Carpentry, Computer Science, Creative
Design, Culinary Arts & Hospitality, Early Education
and Care, Engineering, Health Assisting, Information
The Rindge School of Technical Arts offers career and Technology, Media Technology, and Print & Production.
technical education to Cambridge Rindge and Latin RSTA also offers courses in Business Education
School students. With state-of-the-art equipment and and Bank Operations. Our popular Freshman Technical
highly trained staff, RSTA prepares students for post- Arts Exploratory exposes CRLS 9th graders to a variety
secondary education and careers in some of the fastest of careers as they begin to think about their future
growing professions in the world today. educational and career goals.
In recent years, RSTA students have garnered numerous
awards in areas including engineering, automotive
technology, and information technology. Our college
admissions rate exceeds the rate for CRLS as a whole,
and recent RSTA majors have gone on to colleges
including Boston College, Boston University, and MIT,
among others.
The City of Cambridge and its surrounding communities
are rich in technology, and we have designed our
programs to reflect our commitment to prepare young
School
High
people for continuing education experience at post-
secondary institutions or to enter the workplace upon
Our Vision
graduation. For instance, RSTA’s Media Arts Studio
The Rindge School of Technical Arts aims to
features the same state-of-the-art equipment found at
provide the best technical education for high
CNN and ESPN studios, including a three-camera
school students in the Commonwealth of
production studio and control room, master control room
for transmission of three community cable channels,
Massachusetts. In a high-tech environment, we
an editing lab, and field production equipment. will deliver curriculum that connects knowledge
development with its application in the workplace.
schools at a glance | 2020 - 21 34HIGH SCHOOL EXTENSION
HSEP has introduced a College and
Career Center with a focus on goal-
setting, post-secondary planning and
a comprehensive internship program.
It will also feature integrated social-
emotional learning in all classrooms
in an effort to provide students with
strategies in executive functioning,
coping with stress, and time
management.
The High School Extension Program Rooted in the core values of Our Mission
(HSEP) provides a rigorous academic dynamic thinking, self-awareness,
The High School Extension
program for 60 – 100 high school professionalism, goal-setting and
Program provides students
students who have had difficulty being a positive community member, with compelling learning
achieving academic success in a more HSEP is dedicated to advancing experiences to enhance their
traditional setting. Modeled on other student achievement and developing curiosity, creativity, critical
thinking and social-emotional
successful nontraditional high school habits of mind that lead to critical
skills in a personalized learning
programs, HSEP’s rigorous academic thinking and analytical skills needed environment.
program incorporates skills-based to be competitive in the 21st century.
learning in 9th and 10th grade and Students in the 9th and 10th grades
authentic project-based learning in follow the same core courses as CRLS Our Vision
11th and 12th grade. Students are (English, History, Math, Science,
The High School Extension
regularly given the opportunity to World Language, Health, Physical Program, our community and
collaborate on real-world problems Education, Art), while students in stakeholders, believe that, in
facing their community and use 11th and 12th grade participate in order to be prepared for college
and career, all graduates will be:
research and collaboration to solve interdisciplinary projects designed to
these issues. Students regularly meet the core requirements needed 1. Self-Aware
participate in community service for graduation. 2. Professional
opportunities and during their 3. Dynamic Thinkers
4. Future-Focused
junior year are expected to plan two Many of our students participate
5. Community Members
community service experiences. in CRLS’s afterschool and club
activities. We also provide the
opportunity of college dual More Information
enrollment to our seniors. The goals
High School Extension Program
of HSEP include our students earning
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their CRLS high school diploma, https://crls.cpsd.us/academics/hsep
graduating from a four-year college 617.349.6880
or trade school and becoming
Ryan Souliotis
successful in their careers and change Principal
agents in their communities. Our
students’ special circumstances may Hours: 8am – 2:20pm
present challenges, but they possess
the commitment and potential to
graduate and reach their academic,
professional and personal goals.
Ultimately, the graduates of HSEP
will be able to successfully contribute
to an ever changing, diverse global
society.
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