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In the News

News Clip Channel 5 News video on "Soda Free Summer" campaign (5/10)
BNN Video, Boston Network News video on "Hope for Haiti" art installation (5/27/10)
Harvard Gazette, Harvard Gazette features Thabiti Brown on AskWith Forum (5/10)
Winsor Bulletin, Winsor Bulletin features Penny Lawrence in her role at CACPS (5/6/10)
Boston Globe Article, Dr. H. Jack Geiger discusses Community Health Centers and the importance of Education (4/12/10)
REDUCING INCOME INEQUALITY, NECN special report featuring Codman Academy and Codman Square Health Center (3/14/10)
THE WORLD'S A STAGE by Yvonne Abraham (Boston Globe, 12/16/09)
DANCING ACROSS GENERATIONS CCTV video profile by Joan Green, Saturday art teacher (11/12/2009)
CODMAN STUDENTS GET HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE by Mallika Marshall, WBZ-TV (6/12/2009)
THE DATING GAME, ADMISSIONS STYLE by Peter Schworm (5/16/2009)

Our Mission

Our mission is to prepare students for full participation in the intellectual, economic and civic life of society by ensuring their full preparation for and access to further education, by developing the skills and vision to undertake a rewarding career and the motivation and character needed to engage deeply and productively in community life. We view parents and community members as integral partners in this endeavor.

Codman senior named Posse Scholar to Bryn Mawr College

Codman Academy senior Midley Theork has been named a Posse Scholar (Posse Foundation) to Bryn Mawr College. Congratulations to Midley and her family!

1st Mayoral Prize in Innovation in Health Care Awarded to our partnership!

Codman Square Health Center recently received the first Mayoral Prize in Health Care Innovation for their ground-breaking partnership working with Codman Academy Charter Public School. All Codman Academy students complete on-site two week internships in the health center; we have a comprehensive approach to mental and physical health and nutrition and fitness.

$7.95 million awarded to Codman Square Health & Education Center

Health and Human Services has awarded $7.95 million to Codman Square Health Center for the Health & Education Center which includes Codman Academy Charter Public School. We have already raised $4.8 million in private funding, bringing the total to $12.75 million. This new wing will be Dorchester's first Gold LEED certified green building with wind turbines, solar panels and a green roof. It will be located at the corner of Epping and Norfolk, adjacent to the current health center.

Codman Unveils Hope for Haiti Public Art Exhibit

Hope for Haiti is a public art installation honoring Haitian culture and history created by Codman Academy students in Joan Green's studio art class. 14 colorfully painted panels inspired by Haitian art are on display outside The Great Hall on Washington Street in Codman Square. There is a ribbon of text in Haitian Creole and English. Check out the feature video on Boston Network News! BNN Video

This project was created in response to a request from The Codman Square Health Center to create a public art exhibit to honor Haiti. Students decided to focus the project on “Hope for Haiti” rather than the destruction of Port au Prince. Students interviewed Haitian neighbors, including Health Center staff and students’ families, to learn about Haitian culture. They also looked at Haitian intuitive art and borrowed stylistic elements.

Codman Academy Charter Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or sexual orientation. This nondiscrimination practice extends to employees, parents and students.

College

100% of Codman's six graduating classes have been accepted to college. Our Dean of Alumni actively supports our graduates. 73% of our Alumni, including Gates and Posse scholars have graduated from or are currently attending college, including:

Bates College
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brandeis University
Cedar Crest College
College of the Holy Cross
Denison University
Hamilton College
Mills College
Mount Holyoke College
Northeastern University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Suffolk University
Southern Vermont College
Trinity College
Union College
University of Virginia
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Apply to Codman for Grade 9!

Currently in 8th Grade? Then apply for the 2011-2012 School Year.
2011-2012 English Application
2011-2012 Spanish Application
Currently in 9th Grade? Apply now for the 2010-2011 School year.
English Application,
Spanish Application,
Haitian Creole,
Chinese Application

Awards

2009 Commonwealth Award, the state's highest award in arts and culture from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for our partnership with The Huntington Theatre Company. Codman Academy is the first public school to receive this award.

2009 Above & Beyond Awards by Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council awarded to science teacher Carrie-Anne Sherwood for her Energy and Our World learning expedition.