Seven Hills Charter Public School

Seven Hills Charter Public School is located in Worcester, MA. The school offers a family-oriented environment based on the belief that the school-home partnership is an integral component for the academic success of each child. Family involvement is strongly encouraged and expected.

We offer a full range of support services for students and families including guidance counseling, enrichment programs, special education and related services, and English language learning supports.

We offer cutting edge educational technology.

Drama club, Stomp team, Show Choir, Ensemble and competitive basketball teams are only a few of our highly acclaimed extra curricular programs.

parking lot on site; other parking available with prior arrangement

We have a mandatory uniform policy, which can be found in our Student Handbook and on our school website.

The mission of Seven Hills Public Charter School is to prepare a diverse cross-section of Worcester children for success as students, workers and citizens by providing them with a high-quality education at prevailing public school costs.

Preparing children for success from Kindergarten to College, Career and Beyond!

Seven Hills Charter Public School was founded in 1996 by a group of private citizens who partnered with Edison Schools, Inc. to provide an alternative mode for public education in the city of Worcester. The doors opened to 524 students in grades K-7 on September 11, 1996. Since then, the school has grown to hold 665 children in grades K-8, and maintains a waitlist of approximately 300 students. In May of 2005, the state board of education approved a charter amendment allowing Seven Hills to operate independently of Edison Schools. In February of 2011, the school's charter was renewed, with probationary conditions, for another five year term.

- a safe and nurturing learning environment.
- a staff that puts children and families first by maintaining strong communication and access to support services.
- a highly qualified staff that is committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration.
- a school schedule and calendar that provides more dedicated learning time.
- a curriculum that is guided by clear and ambitious academic standards.
- well rounded instructional programs that integrate art, music, technology and character education into everyday learning.
- foreign language, health and fitness instruction starting in Kindergarten.
- ongoing authentic assessment that allows teachers to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
- a daily emphasis on our core values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, Hope, Respect, Responsibility and Integrity.

-- Seven Hills Charter Public School is governed by the Board of Trustees and school administration. The school is organized into four small "academies." Each academy has its own Head of School who works with the teachers and school leadership team to provide high levels of support and accountability for all students, teachers and families.

-- A School Advisory Council, comprised of equal representation of staff, students, parents and community members, meets monthly to develop and monitor an annual school improvement plan and related initiatives.

-- Seven Hills maintains an atmosphere where every voice counts and all members of the school community work together to better serve our children. We are committed to celebrating the diversity of our student body and making parents feel welcome and connected.

-- Each child's intellectual capacity is respected and nurtured through Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Students are challenged to excel in rigorous but absorbing programs of study featuring: direct instruction in phonics, composition and comprehension skills; immersion in various genres of classic and contemporary literature, math experiences that cultivate an intuitive sense of numbers and mathematical processes; and intentional inquiry into the Earth and its inhabitants.

-- Through Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, World Language and Character Education, students' creative capabilities are enhanced in an environment that prizes each one's unique strengths and talents through a quest for personal excellence. An emphasis is placed on cooperation, perseverance, self discipline and confidence; Spanish language and cultural awareness, and especially the joy of creation and the elation of performance.