The Nativity School of Worcester, MA, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The school is an independent Jesuit school that strives to provide a quality, all-scholarship education to underserved boys (of all faiths) in Grades 5-8.
Drawing upon four pillars (strength, scholarship, character, and service ), the school strives to inspire self-discovery, responsibility, spiritual growth, and a lifelong dedication to learning. The structured learning environment includes an 11-hour school day, individual tutoring, and small classes. It also includes a a mandatory summer program and
The school does not received financial assistance from the College of the Holy Cross (some of whose staff members were instrumental in launching the school), the Diocese of Worcester, or the state or federal government. To meet its operating expenses, the school relies instead on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Although the school does not charge tuition, families pay a book and activity fee of $200.00 or $250.00 a year.
Among the school’s achievements in its first ten years:
- One-hundred percent (100%) of the school’s 86 current graduates were accepted into and received sufficient financial aid to attend private high schools.
- Ninety percent (90%) of the school’s graduates are on track to graduate high school in four years’ time (compared to the national average of 68% for low-income students).
- 83% of the school’s high school graduates have been accepted into a four-year college or university.
- 100% of the school’s graduates who are attending a four-year undergraduate college or university are on track to finish their degree in four years.
Media reports:
NECN: Tuition-free private school marks 10 years in Worcester, Mass. (9 OCT 13)
Telegram & Gazette: Nativity School celebrates 10 years (1 AUG 13)
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