Family Resources

Boston Renaissance helped pioneer the full-service school model and proudly carries on that tradition today.

That means that in addition to our well-rounded academics, arts and enrichment programs, BRCPS also provides an extensive range of non-academic programs and services on-site to support our families, and every student’s physical, emotional and social development. Full information about all our programs and services is available in the drop down menus below.

Boston Renaissance also now has a FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER located at the school which is run by our Family Services Liaison, Mrs. Muhammad, and is available for parents and guardians of Renaissance students between 8:00 – 1:00, Monday – Friday during the school year. The Center has several Laptop Computers and Wi-Fi access, Coffee and we have information for many local programs and referral services.

BRCPS Family Center

The Center is located in one of our temporary offices near the rear of the building. Just look for the structure with the bright yellow paint and large “Family Resource Center” banner on the side.

Family Resources & Forms
  • Understanding Student Grades & Report Cards

    At BRCPS, report cards are issued three times per school year. We envision report cards that reflect a scholar’s individual path towards meeting grade level standards (as outlined by the Massachusetts/ Common Core State Standards).  Please click here to learn more:  

    Parent Guide to Standards-Based Grading

     

  • Health & Medical Care

    Boston Renaissance offers Dental and Vision services.  If you are interested in your child receiving these services for your child, you can print one or both forms out, fill them out and make sure to sign them, and up-load them into the system.

    As a reminder, all medication that is going to be given in school requires a medication order form from your child’s primary care physician and can be uploaded into Care Flow.

    If at any point you have questions, you may contact Care Flow to assist you through the process.

    Please contact the BRCPS Health Office at 617-357-0900 ext 1104 if you have any questions.

    Completion of all the Health Office information should be completed before the start of the school year.

     

    PHYSICIAN ORDER AND PARENT PERMISSION FORM MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN SCHOOL

    BOSTON RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL MEDICATION POLICY

    BOSTON RENAISSANCE CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION POLICY

  • Vision Services
    Boston Renaissance Vision Services 
    The New England College of Optometry screens each student annually at the school and provides eye exams and vision correction therapy and services for students and families.
  • Dental Services
    Boston Renaissance & Tufts Comunity Dental Services
    Our on-site dental clinic screens each student annually and provides teeth cleaning, dental exams, fillings, fluoride treatments, sealants and referrals. After years of a partnership providing off-site dental care for a limited number of students, Boston Renaissance’s on-site dental clinic opened in 2007 and has continued to serve hundreds of students each year since.

     

    For more information, contact the Dental Clinic at (617) 357-0900 x 1103
  • Bullying Prevention

    Bullying Prevention & Intervention

    Social and emotional competence is a fundamental part of the Renaissance mission because BRCPS believes students progress when they feel positively about themselves and have the skills to deal with conflict and difference in a variety of social situations. BRCPS has established community programs within classrooms to build students’ self esteem, leadership, and commitment to and ownership of academics.

    Strategies implemented in this area include:

    • Extensive professional development for teachers in character education, including Responsive Classroom, Open Circle, behavior management techniques to maintain a strong and safe classroom environment, and work on BRCPS core values.
    • Development of a more unified, pro-active approach to student discipline issues by BRCPS Climate and Culture team, focusing on prevention rather than punishment.
    • Development of a more unified approach to all student services, including anti-violence programming, reading and math intervention services, speech and language, occupational therapy, and Special Education services.
    • Development of Leadership Programs with specific goals for leadership to self, to school community, to local community, and to world community

    Please take time to read our official bullying prevention plan, attached below.

    If you are concerned about your child being a victim of bullying or displaying bullying behavior, please speak with your teacher immediately.

    BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION Policy

    BRCPS Bullying Incident Report Form

  • After School Program

    After School Program

    The After School Program of the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School offers a safe educational and social environment for children from kindergarten through grade six. The program operates from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. each school day, and commences with nutritional snacks, socialization, and a rest period. Students receive tutoring and homework assistance from staff, as well as direct instruction or review of skills taught during the academic day. Varied recreational activities such as Big Brother, Big Sister, Girl Scouts, table tennis, computer lab and gym time are also offered. Parents pay a monthly fee. The program is run by a full-time director and staffed by Renaissance staff and college students.

    For more information, please call the After School Program Coordinator, Lisa Augustin, at (617) 357-0900 ext. 3122 or laugustin@bostonrenaissance.org

  • School Supplies For the New Year

    BRCPS K1 Supply List 2019

    BRCPS K2 Supply List 2019

    BRCPS Grade 1 Supply List SY19-20

    BRCPS Grade 2 Supply List SY19-20

    BRCPS Grade 3 Supply List SY19-20

    BRCPS Grade 4 Supply List SY19-20

    BRCPS Grade 5 Supply List SY19-20

    BRCPS Grade 6 Supply List SY19-20

  • Summer Program

    Summer Scholars Program

    The BRCPS Summer Scholars Program is designed to be a fun-filled, rewarding and exciting experience. BRCPS is committed to providing a vibrant educational experience for all Boston children who are interested in joining our program. We strive to nurture and develop children academically, socially and emotionally, in a stimulating supportive environment.

    Breakfast and lunch are provided on a daily basis. If your child is allergic to specific foods or you have concerns about snack time, please let us know. Your son/daughter has the option to bring his or her own and lunch/snack.

    Transportation is not provided by the school.

    We are an approved childcare provider through Child Care Choices of Boston (617) 542-5437. Please be advised that our policies apply to all voucher recipients. Please contact Mrs. Lisa Augustin, if you are making any outside arrangements for payment.

    Campers will explore the Boston/Hyde Park area in many different daily activities including:

    • Chinese Classes
    • Basketball, Soccer, other Sports
    • Cooking
    • Aquarium
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Castle Island
    • Movies
    • Plaster Fun Time
    • Boston Children’s Museum

    Summer 2020 enrollment forms will be posted in the spring.

    For questions about the program, please contact Summer Program Coordinator, Lisa Augustin, via email, or by phone.

    Lisa Augustin

    617-357-0900 x1191

    laugustin@bostonrenaissance.org

  • IEP Meeting Parent Survey

    BRCPS IEP Meeting Parent Survey

  • Substance Use Prevention

    Substance Use Prevention & Intervention

    Drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden on the BRCPS campus. Students found to be in possession of, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol will receive support services and be subject to disciplinary consequences, as articulated in the Family Handbook.

     

    BRCPS teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff are trained on identifying potential symptoms of student substance use. We have a school-wide plan for working with students and families when students have engaged in the use of drugs or alcohol.  Please see our plan attached below, and please speak with your teacher, administrator, or a member of our counseling team if you have any concerns about substance use and your child.

    BRCPS Substance Use Prevention Policy