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Submitted by Mr.Cronin on Mon, 06/25/2007 - 11:22.

Apply for School Year (2009-2010)

Currently we are at full enrollment for the 2008 - 2009 school year. We are now accepting applications for the 2009 - 2010 school year until February 15, 2009. 

Open Houses are scheduled for both Saturday, January 10th and January 31st from 12 - 2PM

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MCCPS students and families benefit from:

  • A free, public education in a small setting
  • Teaching teams at each grade level with a 12/1 student/teacher ratio
  • Whole-child educational philosophy focused on intellectual, social and emotional growth
  • Web-based 24/7 grading and school-home communication system
  • Authentic project based learning environment
  • Tri-annual public Exhibitions of Student Work
  • 1 hour per day of physical exercise for all students
  • 90 minutes per week of art and music for all students
  • Community Service Learning activities at all grade levels
  • Very active Parent/Teacher Association
  • Volunteer opportunities for all parents
  • Individual achievement plans for all students
  • Healthy breakfasts and lunches all prepared on site
  • Three season athletic opportunities for all
  • Standards based education following Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks resulting in consistently high MCAS scores

MCCPS Admission Policy

The Marblehead Community Charter Public School is is committed to creating an alternative public school that actively meets the unique needs of each and every student MCCPS does not discriminate on any basis. Admission policies adhere to all state and federal regulations including Public School Regulation 603CMR26.00 and MGL c71/89, which states in part:

Charter Schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, ages, ancestry, athletic performance, special needs, proficiency in English language or academic achievement.

MCCPS admits students on space available basis in the following order as required by law:

  1. Siblings of currently enrolled students residing in Marblehead
  2. Siblings of currently enrolled students from surrounding communities
  3. Children of Marblehead residents
  4. Children from surrounding communities

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available slots, a lottery is held at the school to determine a waiting list for each grade.

All applicants must be Massachusetts residents