programs

The BHS 21st Century Fund provides funding for model programs that are designed to improve academic achievement for all students. Hundreds of students and teachers benefit from our programs each year. In addition to the quantitative and qualitative measures of the effectiveness of a 21st Century Fund program, we view adoption of the initiative into the high school’s operating budget as a key indicator of success. It is worth noting that of the sixteen model programs initiated by the organization, eight have been wholly or largely absorbed into the school’s budget.

21st Century Fund Programs (full descriptions available by clicking on program name)

Academy for Global Leadership - preparing students to be compassionate, resourceful and effective leaders in a rapidly globalizing and interdependent world  (new for the 2010-2011 school year, more info coming soon)

Arts Infusion - building confidence and expressive capacity in under-involved students through art activities

BHS Writes - cultivating a culture in which writing is an integral part of who we are, how we interact and how we contribute to society (new for the 2010-2011 school year, more info coming soon)

Enhanced Tutorial - providing a more comprehensive academic network to support an even broader spectrum of students with diverse learning challenges

Ithaka Project - fostering the intellectual and social journey that all students take in high school by encouraging students to form connections with adults and to take ownership of their own education

Social Justice Leadership Program - training a youth corp of social justice advocates through group activities and internships in local social justice organizations; aiming to nuture life-long leaders for social change

Engineering By Design - inspiring student interest in the field of engineering through a hands-on, project-based curriculum

Family Partnership - helping families fully engage in their childrens' education

Freshman Tutorial -helping freshman adapt to the increased demands of a high school setting

The Teachers Mentoring Teachers Program - supporting and retaining a world-class faculty at Brookline High

The African-American Scholars Program - elevating and supporting students of color to achieve academic success

The Good Citizen in a Good Society Senior Seminar - promoting greater awareness of social justice and the responsibilities of democratic citizenship

BHS Tutorial - individualized content-based support to enhance the academic performance of students with mild learning difficulties