All Freshmen Academy students receive two periods every day in Math and English. Dorchester High School is divided into the Freshmen Academy and four small learning communities for students in grades 10-12. Each has common planning time so teachers can meet together to discuss student needs, look at student work, and plan curriculum and events. We have worked very hard to align our curriculum with the Citywide Standards. This year, the emphasis is upon the classroom.
Every teacher has a copy of The Skillful Teacher as a resource and standard for instruction.
Supervisors work with even the most veteran teachers to improve instructional practice. In addition, our staff is working hard to incorporate literacy strategies into all classrooms so that a DHS graduate is proficient in reading and writing. The BoysTown FAME curriculum is being offered throughout the Freshmen Academy, including SPED and bilingual classes, as a support for reading. In addition, DHS is committed to full inclusion for all students. Teams of teachers are working together this year to provide equal educational access to all students.