John Marshall Elementary School
Principal's Vision
“My vision is that all students will be proficient in all the academic areas. In addition, my ideal school would offer all students a wide array of experiences in both sports and the arts. I would like them to be able to develop the traits of persistence, diligence, and self-confidence through extra-curricular activities so that they are then able to apply these same traits to academics. It is important that they develop skills needed to be happy, competent adults.”
Overview
The Marshall is a large school, serving over 600 students. A resource-rich environment, the school has a community center, diverse array of OST partnerships, and broad vision of the comprehensive programs and services they would like to provide. In recent years, the Marshall has implemented a variety of creative strategies to address the major challenges that its students face.
PSS is assisting the Marshall with assessing the match between needs and available resources, and aligning in-school and out-of-school learning activities. For example, the after-school program currently includes writing activities that reinforce in-school learning
Through PSS, the Marshall has expanded their out-of-school time offerings. The OST program
- Academic Tutoring/SES
- A new before-school program combining academics and fitness
For more information about this program, please contact:
Kevin Sibley, Manager of Extended Learning Services at the Marshall, at (617) 635-8810, x 115
