In-class and Out-of Class Intervention Blocks
At Boston Prep, we are dedicated to ensuring that all students reach their full academic potential. To support
learning acceleration, we offer both in-class and out-of-class intervention blocks designed to address individual
student needs. These intervention blocks may be teacher-planned, focusing on targeted instruction to reinforce key
concepts, or they may utilize online learning suites that provide personalized practice and enrichment opportunities.
Whether through direct instruction or adaptive technology, these interventions are aimed at helping students close
gaps in understanding and accelerate their progress toward academic success.
Teacher Office Hours
At Boston Prep, teacher office hours provide a valuable opportunity for students to receive additional academic
support outside of regular class time. All students are encouraged to attend office hours to ask questions, review
material, or seek clarification on assignments. Additionally, specific students may be required to attend based on
their class performance, missed work, or need for extra support. These sessions allow for personalized attention,
helping students overcome challenges and stay on track with their learning goals.
Homework Assignments
At Boston Prep, we develop the habits that will help students find success in life. One habit that we develop is
doing nightly homework well. Doing homework each night requires students to be organized, manage their time,
and be accountable for themselves. Homework is checked during academic classes. Students can expect to have
roughly 30-60 minutes of homework each night in each class. Students are also assigned homework over long
breaks, and they should be prepared to show the homework when they return from break.
Special Education
- Boston Prep strives to include every student, including students with disabilities, in the general education program to the maximum extent possible. Because we believe in preparing all students for college, we offer all students access to a rigorous curriculum. We recognize that some students may require special education or related services in order to make meaningful educational progress and develop socially and emotionally. Accordingly, when appropriate, Boston Prep will evaluate a student to determine if he or she has a disability that would render such special education or related services necessary. This evaluation may result in the development and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan (504 Plan).
- A student’s IEP or 504 Plan may call for various methods of delivery, including co-teaching, push-in support, and pull-out support. It may also call for additional support, such as counseling, speech-language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social groups. Federal and state laws require appropriate services to be administered in the “least restrictive environment.”
- A parent may request that his/her child be evaluated to determine if the child is a child with a disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A parent may request such evaluation by submitting a written request to the Director of Support Services via email.
English Language Learners
Boston Prep is dedicated to supporting all English Language Learners (ELLs) in the general education classroom. The goal of
the English Language Development (ELD) program is for students to become proficient in the English language so that they
can better participate in their academic classes. ELD service delivery is provided through both push-in and pull-out services as
determined by WIDA language levels and ACCESS data. Our ELD Coordinator works with ELD and general education
teachers to ensure our classrooms are sheltered to support the building of academic vocabulary and language proficiency.
Instructional Support Team (IST)
The IST is a group of grade-level educators who meet on a regular basis to discuss the needs of general education students
who are struggling within the classroom. The IST is the school’s pre-referral committee that collaborates to develop
appropriate interventions, supports, and strategies. The goal of IST is to gather data in order to identify obstacles to student
learning and minimize or eliminate these obstacles on a regular, data-driven cycle. In some cases, the IST may recommend an
evaluation; however, not all students referred to the IST will be evaluated and not all evaluations will lead to additional
services or support.
