Our Program
Academics
BART teaches a college preparatory curriculum with a focus on building the creative and technological skills that are necessary to successfully navigate and be valued in today’s world.
College from Day One
BART prepares all students for success in college by promoting the mastery of academic skills through a rigorous, individualized program. Our standards-based curriculum requires that all students study Math, English, Science, History, and Arts & Technology.
Student-focused Teachers
Students benefit from a small student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. Through frequent and ongoing assessments, teachers target instruction to meet the learning needs of each individual student. Meet our teachers.
Extended Day and Year
BART students receive more academic time than their peers in local school districts. The extended day, which runs from 8:10 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., and extended year gives students more time for learning, engaging projects, and participation in Arts & Technology.
Caring and Individualized Support
Each student has a faculty advisor with whom they meet regularly to discuss their individual progress. Tutoring and enrichment opportunities are available through supported study and homework help. A team of qualified professionals supports students who have specific educational needs such as English language learners or students with disabilities. Parents are supported as well with information sessions aimed at helping them foster their child’s academic and college goals.
Senior Year
BART is a rigorous program with high graduation standards. Graduation requirements include:
● Student demonstrates competency (a final grade of at least 70%) in all classes described below, or passing grades in equivalent courses from other high school programs or approved college courses.
○ 4 years of English (as part of humanities or as a separate course)
○ 4 years of mathematics, including Algebra II or equivalent 13
○ 3 years of lab-based science, two of which are physical and natural science
○ 3 years of history/social studies, including US History and World History
○ 3 years of a world language, two of which must be the same language
○ 3 years of arts and technology (6 semester-long courses)
● Student passes a senior seminar course that encompasses the supports for all of the “non-academic” graduation requirements and college-preparedness activities.
● Student attends BART according to Commonwealth law and DESE attendance requirements.
● Student successfully creates a Gateway Portfolio containing the components prescribed by the Portfolio Document.
● Student successfully presents the Gateway Portfolio to a committee composed of BART faculty and staff, as well as external representatives from postsecondary institutions, businesses, or other community organizations.2 ● Student receives a passing grade in at least one college course by the Spring of their senior year.
● Student successfully completes work-based learning experience, centered upon assessment according to rubric, during their junior or senior year.
● Student is accepted into a two- or four-year college.
● Student meets all requirements of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System according to Commonwealth law and DESE.