Family Resources & Forms
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Dress Code/Purchasing School Uniforms
BRCPS has a mandatory uniform and dress code policy. (Details below.)
All students are required to wear a BRCPS logo shirt every day.
Students may also wear the BRCPS sweat suit.
Uniform shirts and more may be purchased from either store listed below.Metro School Uniforms
Order Online: metroschooluniforms.com
Store location:
745 Dudley Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
774-500-4085Donnelly’s School Uniforms
Order Online: donnellysclothing.comIn-store shopping BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:
Donnelly’s Clothing, 70 Tolland Street, East Hartford, CT. 06108, 800-498-0045
Donnelly’s Clothing at Howard Industrial Park, 50 Sharpe Drive, Cranston, RI. 02920, 401-942-5202, 800-498-0045
Donnelly’s Clothing at Sullivan Square, 260 Marion Road, Wareham, MA. 02571, 508-291-2975, 800-498-0045
Donnelly’s Clothing, 39 Cummings Park, Woburn, MA. 01801, 800-498-0045
Donnelly’s Clothing, 1471 Main Street, Weymouth, MA. 02190, 800-498-0045
Parents also have the option to purchase a sweat suit directly from the school (pants and jacket) for $25 (CASH ONLY) which must be worn with the light blue polo shirt with school logo beneath the jacket.
Parents may purchase other items without the school logo, navy pants, skirts, and jumpers at a retailer of their choice.
Parental cooperation is essential for the success of our dress code policy.
BRCPS Dress Code
All students: Light blue polo BRCPS logo shirt, BRCPS sweat suit, rubber soled shoes or sneakers.
Boys: Navy blue trousers and/or sweatpants
Girls: Navy blue slacks, skirt, dress/jumper or sweatpants Shorts may be worn in September and June
Navy sweaters may be worn over a collared shirt in cold weather. Please note that no hooded sweaters or sweatshirts are allowed.
Consequence for Coming to School out of Uniform
Students who do not comply with the dress code policy will be subject to the following consequences:
- Parent Notification
- Lunch Detention (grades 1-6)
- Other consequences deemed appropriate by school administration
For more information about the school uniform policy, please refer to the BRCPS Family Handbook.
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Well-Being Resources for Families
In an effort to support our Renaissance families, we have created this document of resources that may be helpful during this difficult time. We recognize that even the most exhaustive list of supports may not fully address the unique challenges families are facing, and as a whole school community, we are united to promote the well-being of our students and their families.
Well Being Resources for Families_English
- School Supplies
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Tech Support
BRPCS Families, for Tech Support with computers – email us at Homesupport@brcps.school
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Grade Level Learning Standards - Guides for Families
The MA Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education has created guides to help families understand what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of each grade. BRCPS uses curricula and teaching strategies that are aligned with these standards. These guides are designed to help families and teachers work together to support learning. We encourage you to talk to your child’s teacher about the standards and your child’s progress in learning and applying these skills.
These documents are also available in Spanish:
Standards for Families_Spanish_PreK
Standards for Families_Spanish_K
Standards for Families_Spanish_1st Grade
Standards for Families_Spanish_2nd grade
Standards for Families_Spanish_3rd Grade
Standards for Families_Spanish_4th Grade
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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:
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Special Education Parent Advisory Council
The Boston Renaissance Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is comprised of volunteers who dedicate their time to act as a resource for parents. The intention of SEPAC is to advise the school on matters that pertain to the education, health, and safety of students with special needs and disabilities in grades K1- 6.
To learn more, please see the brochure attached below, and feel free to contact the BRCPS Director of Unified Student Services, Sarah O’Connor, at soconnor@brcps.school.
For more information regarding MA special education law and the establishment of a SEPAC, please see this document: Communication to BRCPS parent community re_ SEPAC waiver application
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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
Cold vs. Flu – Health Tips for Winter
Boston Renaissance Vision ServicesThe 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.Boston Renaissance & Tufts Community Dental ServicesOur 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 Health Office. -
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 Student Support Team, focusing on prevention over consequences
- 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
To learn more about BRCPS bullying prevention and intervention policies and procedures, please see the Student and Family Handbook*. BRCPS Family Handbook
If you are concerned about your child being a victim of bullying or displaying bullying behavior, please contact the school immediately.
BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PLAN SY 24-25
BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PLAN SY 24-25 Spanish
BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PLAN SY 24-25 Haitian Creole
Bullying Incident Report form
BRCPS Bullying Incident Report Form
BRCPS Bullying Incident Report Form Spanish
BRCPS Bullying Incident Report Form Haitian Creole
Anti-Bullying Resources
https://www.secondstep.org/families
https://www.pbis.org/topics/bullying-prevention
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After School Program
The After School program application for school year 25-26 is available as of 6/6.
Download the After School Program Application
You may also pick up an application at the main office. Please keep the following information in mind when applying:- We are accepting applications on a first come first serve basis. We strongly encourage you to submit your application prior to June 30th.
- We are ONLY ACCEPTING HARD COPY applications. Applications can be returned to the front office.
- Deposits will be required to secure your slot once we have confirmed staffing and classroom set up. (expect a confirmation about your acceptance by mid August).
- Summer Hours to submit applications are: Tuesday – Thursday, 9 – 2pm.
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 and play time are also offered. Parents pay a monthly fee. The program is run by a full-time director and staffed by Renaissance staff members.
For more information, please call the After School Program Director, Ms. Trench, at (617) 357-0900 ext. 1125 or itrench@brcps.school
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Summer Program
Summer Program
There will be no summer camp here at BRCPS. If anything changes, we will be sure to let you know.
Here are other summer program options in our community.
- IEP Meeting Parent Survey
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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.