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Baker School.
345 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Phone 617.713.5471 Fax 617.713.5495
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EARLY EDUCATION OPTIONS
BEEP Pre-kindergarten
Pre-kindergarten serves three and four year olds in a mixed age group. Children who enter as three-year olds
continue for a second year as four-year olds prior to kindergarten entry. Children who enter as four-year olds attend for one year prior to kindergarten.
BAKER SCHOOL
Baker Pre-kindergarten (ages 3.3-4.11)
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 8:00 am - 12:15 pm
Class Size: 16-17
Staff: Teacher, assistant and an aide
Baker School Extended Day
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 12:15 pm - 2:20 pm
2 or 3 day options available.
Contact Sharon Corliss at 617-323-6661 for more information.
Enrollment 2006-2007
Grades Offered: PK, K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
No Child Left Behind Report Card .
| Baker School | Brookline | State | |
| Students | 664 | 6,142 | 968,661 |
| Teachers | 55 | 556 | 73,176 |
| Student - Teacher Ratio |
12.1 : 1 | 11.0 : 1 | 13.2 : 1 |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.9% | 48.6% |
| Female | 55.4% | 51.1% | 51.4% |
| White | 58.4% | 62.0% | 71.5% |
| Asian | 27.7% | 17.8% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| African American or Black | 4.5% | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Multi-race, Non-Hispanic | 2.7% | 3.6% | 1.7% |
| Native American | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.3% | 7.2% | 5.6% |
| Low-Income | 8.3% | 12.2% | 28.9% |
| Special Education | 13.9% | 18.0% | 16.9% |
| First Language Not English | 37.8% | 28.3% | 14.9% |
Enrollment 2006-2007
Grades Offered: PK, K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
No Child Left Behind Report Card .
| Baker School | Brookline | State | |
| Students | 664 | 6,142 | 968,661 |
| Teachers | 55 | 556 | 73,176 |
| Teachers Licensed in Assignment | 100% | 97.5% | 95.4% |
| Teachers in Core Academic Areas | 49 | 491 | 60,604 |
| Highly Qualified Teachers in Core Academic Subjects | 100% | 98.1% | 95.1% |
EARLY EDUCATION OPTIONS
BEEP Pre-kindergarten
Pre-kindergarten serves three and four year olds in a mixed age group. Children who enter as three-year olds
continue for a second year as four-year olds prior to kindergarten entry. Children who enter as four-year olds attend for one year prior to kindergarten.
Residents & Students 1990-2006
| Year | Elementary | High School | Town Residents |
| 1990 | 3,648 students | 1,990 students | 54,718 |
| 1995 | 4,265 students | 1,708 students | |
| 1990 Comparison | +617 students | -282 students | |
| 1990 Comparison | +17% students | -14% students | |
| 2000 | 4,220 students | 1,771 students | 57,107 |
| 1990 Comparison | +617 students | -282 students | +2,389 |
| 1990 Comparison | +17% students | -14% students | +4% |
| 2007 | 4,062 students | 1,840 students | 60,255 |
| 1990 Comparison | +414 students | -150 students | +5,537 |
| 1990 Comparison | +10% students | -8% students | +10% |
The Town of Brookline
The Town of Brookline enjoys a unique reputation as an urban/suburban community of 60,255 residents (2007 Brookline Census) in a geographic area of just over five square miles, surrounded by Boston on three sides. The proximity to the city and a history of educational excellence attracts a diverse population to Brookline. the Town of Brookline website at: town of brookline website
The Schools
The Public Schools of Brookline provides education to pre-school through Grade 12 students in eight elementary schools and one comprehensive high school. In addition to traditional academic programs, The Public Schools of Brookline offers continuing education courses, summer school, enrichment programs, and numerous athletic opportunities. For additional information visit The Public Schools of Brookline website at: brookline schools website
PTO Co-Presidents
Ginny Friedman
239 Beverly Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-553-0999
Kathy Gardner
132 Beverly Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
PH (617) 325 - 7077
E-mail: kathy.gardner10@verizon.net
PTO Newsletter Editor
Daniela Inbar
30 Intervale Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
PH (617) 469 - 5124.
E-mail: danielainbar@gmail.com
Extended Day Director
Sharon Corliss, Director
205 Beverly Rd.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02167
PH (617) 323 - 6661 Lower
PH (617) 879 - 4540 Upper
E-mail: sharon_corliss@brookline.k12.ma.us
E-mail: danielainbar@gmail.com
Baker School Web Sites
school system site: www.baker.brookline.k12.ma.us
school site: http://www.bakerschool.org/
pto site: http://www.bakerschoolpto.org/
extended day site: http://bsed.org/
E-mail: Dr. Mary Brown, Principal
BEEP Information
The Early Childhood Program provides comprehensive, developmentally appropriate , inclusive educational opportunities to the children of Brookline. The Brookline Early Education Program (BEEP) consists of 20 programs serving 285 children. BEEP Pre-kindergarten programs are two year programs and serve children ages 3-5. The BEEP Pre-school programs are one year programs that serve children ages 2.6 to 3.5. All programs follow the same Profile of Developmental Goals and Curriculum Content to design the early childhood experience. The inclusive preschool and pre-kindergarten classrooms typically have a teaching staff of one early childhood master teacher and two support staff for 15-17 students. Each classroom is designed to meet the individual needs of young children with and without an identified special need. Therapists work with teachers to provide appropriate services within the classroom and to enrich the learning opportunities for all.
