Monatiquot Approved as Full-Day Kindergarten Option for 2013-2014
Some members had concerns about security at the former Braintree elementary school.
As many as five more classrooms will be available for full-day kindergarten next fall with the use of Monatiquot School. The School Committee approved a plan Monday night to re-open the portion of Monatiquot not being used by Meeting House Montessori, despite concerns from some members about a potential lack of security at the building. As officials continue to discuss a long-term approach to space needs, the committee made the decision to use the former elementary school because demand for full-day kindergarten had far exceeded the space available at Braintree High School and in home schools. Prior to the committee's decision, there were potentially only 100 spots available (60 at BHS and 20 each at Hollis and Morrison) for the families …
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Kathleen DeWitt
8:55 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013
I'm glad the school committee took the initiative to open 5 more classrooms for the FDK program. It affords a lot more 5 and 6 year olds to benefit from the all day program. I'm sure ALL the kinks will be worked out before opening day in Sept. With everyone putting their ideas and suggestions on the table things will work out just fine. Thank you school committee. Kathleen DeWitt more ›