Finding Civility in an Eighth Grade Civics Classroom
8th Grade Civics Teacher Zavon Billups addresses the challenges and opportunities of teaching in one of Boston's most diverse schools.
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BCCS Graduate Promotes Healthy Relationships in Her Community as a Peer Counselor
Through the Boston Public Health Commission's Start Strong Program, Kanilla Charles (BCCS '19) shares her experience as a peer counselor to teenagers in Boston to promote healthy relationships.
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Two BCCS Students Earn $10K Scholarships as Red Sox Scholars
Ayden and Jaleel Cardoso, both rising 8th graders, were named two of the Red Sox Foundation's latest 12 Red Sox Scholars. The Red Sox Scholars Program focuses on participating in community service activities, encouraging strong academic habits, and navigating the high school application process.
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BCCS Executive Director Named a 2019 Barr Fellow
BCCS Executive Director Shannah Varon was selected as one of 12 exemplary civic leaders to join the 2019 Class of Barr Fellows. This prestigious honor is given on the basis of personal qualities, organizational impact, and commitment to collaboration to advance Greater Boston's community and civic agendas.
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Innovation of BCCS's Fund for Teaching Excellence Highlighted
BCCS's newly established Fund for Teaching Excellence was highlighted in The Boston Globe as a unique approach to creating a more sustainable, teacher-centered workplace
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Fund for Teaching Excellence Featured on WBZ's Eye on Education
BCCS's Fund for Teaching Excellence was featured on WBZ's Eye on Education
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BCCS Student Work Featured at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
After researching the causes and effects of wealth inequality in Boston, the work of BCCS 9th and 10th graders was unveiled at Edward M. Kennedy Institute as a part of the Humanities Workshop's exhibition.
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BCCS's Innovative Approach to Teaching History Featured on WGBH
Learn about the innovative approach BCCS High School History Teacher Maureen O'Hern is taking to make her history curriculum more interesting and memorable for students.
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BCCS Alumni Graduating College at over Four Times the National Average
National education publication, The 74, released an article highlighting the success among charter schools in supporting low-income students through to college graduation and cited Boston Collegiate Charter School as the only single-site school.
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Senior Sarah P. Advances August Wilson Monologue Competition National Finals
BCCS senior Sarah P. competed in the regional finals for the August Wilson Monologue competition on January 28, 2019. Her performance earned her a spot at the competition's national finals, which will be held in New York City this May. Congratulations, Sarah!
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates BCCS's Upper School Campus Expansion
Approximately 125 community members, including Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Congressman Stephen Lynch, and City Council President Andrea Campbell gathered to celebrate the official unveiling of our Upper School campus expansion.
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BCCS Featured in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Annual Report
BCCS is honored to be featured as the only charter school in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's 2017/2018 Annual Report. BCCS is included in the report's section about improving standards, instruction, curriculum, and assessment.
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Celebrating Diversity in its 20th Year
After 20 years, BCCS celebrates some major milestones, including a newly expanded campus and a diverse student body.
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