Update | August 22nd, 2022

Dear Families,  

Please see below for the announcements for our first SY22-23 family newsletter!

  1. Welcome Back!

  2. Updates for the First Day of School for Each Grade Level

  3. COVID Mask Policy for SY23

  4. 9th & New 10th Grade Student Grade Orientation

  5. 9th & New 10th Grade Student & Family In-Person Welcome Event

  6. MBTA Update: Orange Line Service Paused

  7. Yellow School Bus Information

  8. Summer Assignments

  9. Community Events/Announcements

Stay safe and be well!
Sincerely,
Madelyn Ruizdeporras
Family Operations Manager

I. Welcome Back!

On behalf of Boston Prep, we are super excited to welcome all existing and new Boston Prep students, families and teachers to the 2022-2023 school year! We are looking to form and continue a productive partnership with you to ensure your children reach their highest potential. 

Please click on the following links (Middle School Welcome Packet) (High School Welcome Packet) and take some time to read these documents carefully with your student. There are important changes for the upcoming school year. In each link you will find the following:

  • Welcome Principal Letter

  • School Dates and Times

  • School Administrators at Boston Prep

  • Attendance Policy

  • Transportation

  • Powerschool, Meal and Technology Information

  • School Uniform

  • Sports and Extracurricular

  • Cell Phone Policy

You can also Visit the Family Resource Center now where you can find all of this information and daily updates.  

II. Updates for the First Day of School for Each Grade Level

Middle School

High School

Doors open at 7:30 AM and school begins at 8:00 AM.
8:01 AM is considered tardy! Please plan accordingly to ensure your child is in school and on time ready to start a successful new year!

Students in the partial inclusion program start on August 29th and will continue through the remainder of the week.

III. COVID Mask Policy for SY23

Low risk level: Masks are not mandated at this time and are optional for all students and faculty. We will continue to support community members who choose to wear a mask for whatever reason.

  •  If a community member is in close contact with an individual who recently tested positive for COVID-19, they need to wear a mask for 10 days after exposure.

  • If a community member has recently tested positive for COVID-19 and is returning from isolation, they need to wear a mask for 10 days after the date of the positive test.

COVID rapid testing: We will release a COVID testing waiver next week for families. We will be rapidly testing students if they have symptoms of COVID.

IV. 9th & New 10th Grade Student Grade Orientation

FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY

  • 9th & New 10th Grade Student Grade Orientation –T hursday, August 25 from 8 AM to 12 PM (breakfast starting at 7:30 AM)

  • 9th & New 10th Grade Student Grade Orientation –F riday, August 26 from 8 AM to 12 PM (breakfast starting at 7:30 AM)

 An opportunity for students to get familiar with high school, the space, and their teachers, as well as to receive their chromebook and important documents to be signed.

 You will receive a UNIQUE RSVP link by email for your student. Please complete the RSVP by Friday, August 19, 2022 end of day. Yellow buses will be available for students who qualify. Please make sure your student is in uniform and arrives on time!

V. 9th & New 10th Grade Student & Family In-Person Welcome Event

FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS

  • 9th & 10th Grade Welcome Event–Saturday, August 27 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM
    In-person student and family welcome at Boston Prep

Families of 9th and 10th grade students are invited to attend Boston Prep’s welcome event on Saturday, 8/27/22. This is an opportunity to learn about goals for the upcoming year, understand our systems and structures, and meet your students’ teachers. 

The event will start at 11:30 AM and end at 1:00 PM and will be fully in-person.  Light refreshments will be served.  You will receive a UNIQUE RSVP link by email for your student. Please complete the RSVP by Monday, August 22 by end of day. 

  • Yellow buses will be available for students who qualify. 

  • Uniforms are required on this day. Please make sure your student is in full uniform. 

  • Make sure your child arrives on time!

VI. MBTA Update: Orange Line Service Paused: Service Suspended: 8/20-9/18

The MBTA will be pausing all Orange Line services for four weeks (8/20-9/18/2022). While this maintenance schedule will undoubtedly impact our students and families right at the beginning of the school year, up to 200 Shuttle buses will be provided free for all riders. MBTA officials have not decided exactly what route the shuttle buses will run or at which Orange Line stations they will stop. Please stay tuned for additional updates from the MBTA. As we continue to discover more about these options, we will continue to communicate with our families. We thank you for your patience during this challenging time. We do not anticipate an impact with our yellow school busing except for some possible delays due to traffic.

In the meantime, you can:

  • Expect delays – decreased public transit access means increased road traffic.

  • Please plan accordingly and well in advance

  • Email any questions/concerns to: transportation@bostonprep.org Monday-Friday from 8 AM -4 PM.

It is our greatest hope that during this time, the MBTA will swiftly address the systemic issues that impact our students, staff and all public transportation travelers. Please expect updates over the next several weeks. Thank you for your continued partnership as we navigate what lies ahead. 

VII. Yellow School Bus Information

This week, bus assignments will be emailed and mailed home to families of all 6th grade students and students with IEPs that require door-to-door transportation.  Please expect letters to arrive in your mailbox by Friday or Saturday.  If you have questions, please email transportation@bostonprep.org.

VIII. Summer Assignments

All Boston Prep students have summer assignments to complete to continue growing their skills over the summer months.  Assignments are available on the Boston Prep website throughout the summer. Students have different assignments based on their grade level.

  • Rising 6th graders: Summer Reading

  • Rising 7th graders: Summer Reading & Math

  • Rising 8th - 12th graders: Summer Reading, Math, & History

Note that “rising” indicates the grade the student will be entering in the Fall.  For example, rising 6th graders are students who just completed 5th grade and will enter 6th grade in the fall. 

View Summer Assignments

Please make sure your students come to school with their completed assignments and materials for the first week of school!

IX. Community Events/Announcements

  • Back to School Jamboree: Community Event for the children and families of the City of Boston. Check out the flyer below for more details.

  • Mayor Michelle Wu’s Movie Nights: Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August and September. Click here for flier; Hyde Park Movie Night Info

    • Movie: ENCANTO

      Date: August 22, 2022

      Time: 7:45 PM-9:00 PM

      Location: IACONO PLAYGROUND:   150 READVILLE ST.   HYDE PARK, MA 02136

      Price: FREE

APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Upcoming Dates

  • Thursday, August 25th - 9th Grade and New 10th Orientation

  • Saturday, August 27th - 9th & 10th Grade Welcome Event

  • Monday, August 29th - First day of school (Grades 6,9,10,11,12 + Students in the Partial Inclusion program)

  • Tuesday, August 30th - First day of school (Grade 7)

  • Wednesday, August 31st - First day of school (Grade 8)

  • Monday, September 5th - No School (Labor Day)

  • Saturday, September 17th - Middle School Back to School Potluck (Grades 6-8)

Have questions?

Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out with questions!  You can contact your child’s advisor or utilize any of the emails/websites below.