How do we enroll in BGA?

BGA does a lottery-based admission, we require an application to enroll. Please rank us in your school choice forms. To view our admission policy and application, click here.

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I was offered a seat but I'm waiting to hear back from another school, what do I do?

Please accept the seat if you are interested in our school, we only give a two-week period to accept or decline offers. You can rescind your seat if you are accepted to another school. Please notify us if that happens.

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How many seats are available?

We enroll a new 7th grade class every fall, offering approximately 100 seats. We typically offer 30 - 40 seats in our 9th Grade, and availability in other grades varies. Please contact Enrollment with questions.

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We accepted a seat for next school year, what can we expect over the summer?

BGA hosts an Accepted Students night in the spring as well as an orientation in August that is mandatory for all incoming students. 

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Orientation covers student schedules, technology assignments (HS), school tour and locker assignments and is a great  way for students to meet their fellow peers and do community building. Family workshops are also available to irient families to ASPEN and parent square. 

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BGA also requires summer reading and summer math work which will be on our website and available for pick-up for any incoming students. 

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How big are the class sizes?

Class sizes range from 22-25 students. Students who receive C-grid services based on their IEP will be placed in classes with no more than 12 students

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Do you offer Substantially Separate / Inclusion?

We are a full-inclusion school. While we serve students of all abilities we do not have the following strands: ABA, SAR and EI. 

 

If your student is offered a seat, you are required to submit IEP and/or 504 Plans to ensure proper placement within two weeks of acceptance otherwise your offer will be rescinded. 

 

We do have a Learning for Independence Program for students with cognitive disabilities who are focusing on life skills such as cooking, laundry and shopping.  Students eligible for that program must be on an MCAS Alt track and would not receive a high school diploma. They would receive a certificate of completion once they reach the age limit of 22.

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BGA encourages families to share their student's IEP if they have specific questions about our inclusion model or services that we offer 

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What time does school start?
Our school hours are 8am-­3pm every day except for Wednesdays, when all students are dismissed at 12pm. Classes begin promptly at 8am

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How early can my student arrive and be granted access to the building?
School buses arrive at BGA by 7:15am. Students are welcome to eat breakfast in the cafeteria and auditorium. The library is also open for students to study or complete homework. 

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How can I keep track of my child’s grades/progress in class?
BGA utilizes ASPEN to track grades, attendance and conduct. Most communication will be done through the Parent Square App where families will receive whole school updates as well as direct communication with their student's teacher. 

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How can I arrange a meeting with my child’s teacher(s) if I have a concern?
Every student will be assigned an advisor and he/she will help you arrange meetings with teachers.

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Are uniforms required?

We do not have a uniform policy. Students are able to wear clothes that make them feel comfortable as long as it aligns with the school dress code policy. Please refer to the BGA Student and Family Handbook for more detail.​

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Will BGA students have access to after school programming?
Yes! BGA offers homework club M, T, W & TH with school staff and our parter City Year.  We also have a great partners with the West End Boys and Girls club in Brighton, a short walk from school. At a very low yearly cost, your student will receive dinner, homework help and choice of fun activities to do. You can contact them at 617-­787-­4044 for more information.

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Click here for directions to BGA

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Questions?

Contact our admissions office at  enrollment@bostongreenacademy.org or call 857-891-1742

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