Mission Hill K8 School

Mission Hill K-8 School is a public school located in Roxbury, Massachusetts. With two employees, the school serves approximately 170 students in grades K-8. Founded in 1997, the school is democratically-run, with the principal, Ayla Gavins, at its helm. The school's core faculty are responsible for curriculum, staffing, and scheduling decisions. The school offers a progressive educational model that features multi-age classrooms, typically with no more than 20 students. Students often spend two years with the same teacher, fostering strong relationships. The curriculum emphasizes inclusive learning environments and thematic work, which may encompass reading, writing, research, art, construction, and practical mathematics applications. The school day at Mission Hill School begins and ends with classroom meetings to set the agenda and review work. Brief whole-class mini-lessons are interspersed throughout the day, with most learning taking place individually or in small groups. Dedicated time is allocated for read-alouds, silent reading, writing workshop, and mathematics instruction. Community service is also a vital component of the curriculum, with middle school students participating in internships in the local area. For more information about Mission Hill K-8 School, please visit their website at missionhillschool.org.