Information For Families

Our school offers a challenging academic program, with a 190-day school year, an 8½ hour school day, and a mandatory Saturday program for students who are failing core academic classes.

Students receive several hours of homework each night. Our school is safe and strict, with a required student uniform and serious disciplinary consequences for frequently overlooked misbehaviors such as disrespect and repeated class disruptions. We are pleased to report that 100% of BPCPS seniors in the founding class are now enrolled in college.

BPCPS is a free, public school. While there is no entrance exam for BPCPS, students and families must share the school's commitment to high expectations and hard work. Before the start of each school year, families, students, and school staff sign the BPCPS Contract for Excellence. To read the Contract for Excellence, click here.

To read a copy of the BPCPS Family Handbook, click here.

Enrollment Process
Families interested in applying to BPCPS for enrollment in the 2012-2013 in the 6th grade, and limited opportunities in the 7th and 8th grades, may contact Courtney Griffin at 617-333-6688 ext. 116.

To view a student application, click here

For a student recruitment brochure, click here

Below is a list of information sessions being held currently for students applying for the 2012-2013 school year. Students and families are encouraged to attend information sessions to learn about the school.
  • Thursday, December 8, 6:00PM
  • Wednesday, January 4, 6:00PM
  • Saturday, January 21, 1:00PM
  • Saturday, February TBD, Charter School Showcase, Boston University, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
  • Thursday, March 1, 6:00PM

New students for the 6th grade, as well as limited spaces in the 7th and 8th Grade Classes for the 2012-2013 school year will be selected in an independent public lottery held at BPCPS on March 14, 2012. All applications are due by 5:00PM on March 13, 2012.

To learn more about enrolling other Massachusetts public charter schools, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website. Families can find information about all Massachusetts charter schools at:http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/search/search.aspx?leftNavId=11238

To learn more about enrolling in other public schools in Boston, please visit the Boston Public School registration page at:http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/how-where-and-when-register

Bullying Prevention Plan
At BPCPS we strive to provide an environment which is extraordinarily safe, physically and emotionally. If you have concerns you would like to share anonymously with the school’s Principals—especially allegations of bullying—please forward them to concerns@bostonprep.org.

To view BPCPS's Bullying Prevention Plan, click here

BPCPS Athletics Program
Please visit our Athletics page by clicking here

Ordering Uniforms
Families wishing to order additional uniform pieces can download a BPCPS Uniform Order Form by clicking here.

Ordering a Yearbook
Families wishing to order a Yearbook please click the link below

2011-2012 School Holidays & Important Dates
  • Tuesday, August 28: Student Orientation, Grades 6, 9 and all new middle school students - 6:00pm-8:00pm
  • Wednesday, August 29: Student Orientation, Grades 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
  • September 5: Labor Day - School Closed
  • September 6: First day of school for students in grades 6, 9 and all new students
  • September 7: Classes Resume - All grades
  • October 10: Columbus Day - School Closed
  • November 11: Veteran's Day - School Closed
  • November 23: Early dismissal 12:30pm (for Thanksgiving)
  • November 24-25: Thanksgiving Break - School Closed
  • December 23-January 2: Winter Break - School Closed
  • January 3: Classes Resume - All grades
  • January 13: Martin Luther King Potluck - 6:00pm
  • January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - School Closed
  • February 20-February 24: February Break - School Closed
  • April 16-20: April Break - School Closed
  • May 28: Memorial Day - School Closed
  • June 29: Last Day of School - 3pm dismissal

News & Events

BPCPS Juniors Raise Over $4,000 For Roman Empire Trip
This fall, the 11th grade class organized several group and individual fundraising efforts to help defray the costs of their Roman Empire Trip

BPCPS Founding Class Makes Decisions Final
100% of those students graduated from BPCPS, and are now in college

BPCPS Students Post Amazing 2011 MCAS Scores
Congratulations to the students, teachers and families of BPCPS for showing once again that effort determines success

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