TechBoston Academy

2010/11 TBA Orientation

TechBoston — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:56:53 +0000

TBA Lower Orientation:

All grade 6, new grade 7, 8, and 9 graders have a mandatory orientation on September 2nd from 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Location: TechBoston Academy Lower- 18 Croftland Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124 map

TBA Upper Orientation:

All new grade 10, 11, and 12 students have a mandatory orientation on September 7th from 10:00 am-11:30 am
Location: TechBoston Academy Upper- 9 Peacevale Rd, Boston, 02124 map

Parents are Welcome to attend!

Academic and Discipline policies will be reviewed
Student IDs taken,
Meet & Greet with the Staff
Talk with current TBA students

Class of 2010 Yearbook

TechBoston — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:44:26 +0000

The official TechBoston Academy Class of 2010 yearbook is now available. A 30-page preview is shown below so that you can check out what you are buying… click on the link to blurb when you are ready to order your copy!

If for any reason you can’t see the flash preview below, you can order the book by clicking here: http://www.blurb.com/books/1530113

Class of 2010 Yearbook by TechBoston Academy | Make Your Own Book

2010 Summer Reading Assignments

TechBoston — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:56:57 +0000

Below are links to your 2010 summer reading assignments. Remember these assignments weigh heavily towards your Q1 English grades, so if you are determined to start the year off right, you should take a few days of your two months off, and complete the assignment fully. Your assignments are due the first week of classes during the coming school year.

Be sure to download and complete the correct version of the TBA summer reading! Assignments are in the PDF file format. If you are unable to open them, download the free Acrobat Reader here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Middle school summer reading assignment: Click to download

9th Grade summer reading assignment: Click to download

Grades 10-12 summer reading assignment: Click to download

TechBoston Webmail

TechBoston — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:51:52 +0000

Looking for TechBoston webmail? We have made some changes to our servers, so if you are having difficulty accessing webmail, you can access it using the following link: http://webmail.techboston.org/exchange

Students Interview Member of “Little Rock 9″

TechBoston — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:26:26 +0000

Terrance Roberts was one of the “Little Rock Nine” that tacked racism and segregation in the Arkansas school district during the 1960′s. Several TBA seniors got the opportunity to interview him earlier this spring; you can check out a video of the interview below…

Students Lunch With Mayor

TechBoston — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:58:37 +0000

Several students from TechBoston Academy lunched with Mayor Menino to discuss ways in which Boston Public Schools and the City of Boston could come together to combat the growing problem of cyber-bullying.

The Mayor and BPS Superintendent Carol Johnson heard from students first-hand about their experiences with cyber-bullying, as they work to craft the city’s response to the issue. Mayor also viewed a PSA created by TBA students, and announced that a new city hotline that was in the works that will allow Boston students to report cyber threats anonymously. The city has also created a website dedicated to the issue, it can be viewed here.

Students Featured on Fox News

TechBoston — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:39:17 +0000

Students from TechBoston Academy sat down recently with reporters from Fox News 25, to share their insights and experiences with cyber bullying. With growing fears in the light of several recent tragedies, and proposed state legislation pending, TBA students tackled the issue head-on in a frank round-table discussion. Several students have since recorded a PSA on the issue which will be posted shortly.

The entire Fox 25 article can be viewed here:

http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/special_reports/cyberbullying-what-words-on-the-web-really-mean-to-teens

Biotechnology Students Visit City Lab…

TechBoston — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:59:07 +0000

TechBoston Academy Biotechnology Students went to BU Medical School City Lab on a field trip on Wednesday January 20th, 2010. There, they assumed the roles of doctors and discussed a patient’s symptoms. They applied their understandings of genetics to trace the ancestral lineage of the patient’s symptoms.Then, they explored the molecular basis of sickle cell anemia. Finally, they resulted at using gel electrophoresis as a diagnostic tool to differentiate sickle cell hemoglobin from normal hemoglobin. In the lab, students were given the opportunity to refine their micropippetting skills, their gel making skills, their sample loading skill etc…

TBA Students Featured for Summer Rwanda Experience

TechBoston — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:03:35 +0000

The Bay State Journal has written a story that focuses on the community building efforts of nine TechBoston Academy students that ventured to Rwanda this past summer as part of an exchange program that was coordinated and planned with the help of Facing History & Ourselves, and the U.S. State Department.

The Article contains interviews with TBA students and can be read here

The students also kept a blog throughout their journey, that also contains photos, videos from their 3-week long trip, you can read it here.

TechBoston Lower Academy Uniform Info!

TechBoston — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:59:37 +0000

As you may already know, the TechBoston Lower Academy will have a mandatory uniform policy next year. You have the option to either purchase clothing from TechBoston or to wear your own dress shirt/polo/blouse with collar (maroon, grey, or white) and khaki, beige, or navy bottoms.

Below you will find an order form with instructions to purchase clothing from TechBoston. You will also find the TechBoston Lower Academy Uniform Policy that we urge you to read. This uniform policy is mandatory for all 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders.

**The final deadline for ordering uniforms is Monday August 10th 2009. Please make sure your order is in by 3:00pm on that day**

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD UNIFORM POLICIES AND ORDER FORM (Microsoft Word Format)

Please send your check or money order payable to TechBoston Academy addressed as the following:

Attn:
Uniform Ordering Form
TechBoston Academy
9 Peacevale Road

Dorchester, MA 02124

**Please note we will only accept cash payments in person. Please do not send cash.

Please make sure your payment is returned with your order form or it will not be processed. If you have any questions, please call us at 617-635-1615.

Enjoy your summer and see you in the fall!