Information
Contact: Sr. Patricia McCarthy, CSJ
Gate of Heaven School
609 East Fourth Street
South Boston , MA 02127
Telephone: 617-268-8431
Fax: 617-268-5131
E-Mail spat.gatey@verizon.net
Students
Enrollment for 2004-2005: 340 students from South Boston and surrounding towns.
2005 Graduates
80% ~ Enrolled in Catholic/Private High Schools
Areas of Study
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Religion
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Language Arts
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Reading/Literature
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Math
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Science
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Social Studies
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Spanish – Middle School
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Physical Education
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Art
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Music
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Computer Literacy/Library Skills
GATE OF HEAVEN
SCHOOL
609 East Fourth Street
South Boston, MA
02127
HISTORY
Gate of Heaven School, originally St. Agnes School for Girls, was founded by Fr. Higgins in 1879. The present school facility was constructed in 1922, and serves the community of South Boston by providing Total Catholic Education to students in Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades One through Five, and Middle School (Grades 6-8).
Currently, the school building houses fifteen student classrooms along with a networked Computer Laboratory, a Learning Center, a Music room, an Art room, a Health room, and a Lunch-room.
The school’s staff includes the Principal, Vice Principal, an administrative assistant, an office assistant and fifteen homeroom teachers, librarian, art, music, physical education and Learning Center computer instructors, Chapter One technician and plant custodian. Gate of Heaven School is accredited by the Archdiocese of Boston and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Standardized Testing
Students in Grades 2-8 participate in the Archdiocesan testing program each fall. Students in grade 1 testing in Spring. Students consistently score above the 50% percentile.
Fundraising/Development
Tuition at Gate of Heaven School accounts for 90% of program costs. The remaining 10%, along with capital development expenditures, derives from fund raising efforts, private gifts/bequests, and grants.
Continuing goals:
Accomplished since 1995:
Special Programs
- Sacrament Preparation (First Communion/Reconciliation)
- Learning Center (Individualized Learning)
- Literacy Collaborative
- Chapter I (Tutorial/Enrichment)computer assisted
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After School Program
- Student Council
- CASPAR/DARE–Drug/Alcohol Education, Boston Police Dept.
- Safety Awareness – Officer Friendly Boston Police Dept.
- Fire Safety – Boston Fire Dept.
- RAINBOWS – Peer support group for students suffering loss from death, separation or divorce;
- School Based Counseling Program
- Drama Club
- Reading Recovery
Parent Organizations
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Home and School Association
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School Board
Community Outreach
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Oxfam America (hunger outreach)
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St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
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Walk for Hunger
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Pine Street Inn
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Christmas Sharing/ Action Center
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Jimmy Fund Walk
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Cancer Prevention Walks
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Alzheimer Walk