Insights
How Arrupe Middle School Students Spent Their Summer
The school year ends in June, but BC High’s "men for others" formation doesn't stop there. This summer, three middle school students found...
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A 7th Grader, a Town Manager, and What Jesuit Education Actually Looks Like
Picture a 7th grader sitting across a conference table from the Town Manager, the Chief of Police, and the Superintendent of Public Works....
What Would a Student-Designed Boston Olympics Look Like? BC High Weighs In
Experiential learning high school programs get talked about a lot. What they actually look like varies enormously. At BC High, it means a...
How BC High Builds a Community Where Every Student Belongs
The name says everything. Imago Dei (the image of God) is the theological conviction at the heart of BC High's Jesuit, Catholic identity:...
What BC High Students Bring Home from Immersive Service Trips Abroad
Lawrence H. Hyde '42 traveled to every member country of the United Nations. He believed that experiencing other cultures wasn't a luxury...
BC High’s Approach to Youth Leadership Programs: The Center for Emerging...
Most schools have leadership programs. A student government. A club president. A senior who gets to speak at graduation. At BC High,...
What Does Social-Emotional Learning and Contemplative Education Look Like...
Social emotional learning for high school students has become one of the most discussed topics in education. Jesuit schools have been...
How BC High Supports Intellectual Well Being
Intellectual well being is a central part of cura personalis at BC High and reflects the school’s commitment to educating the whole person....
Why Middle School Feels Especially Challenging for Students
Middle school often represents a turning point in a student’s life. Academic expectations increase at the same time that students are...
How BC High Supports Emotional Well Being for Students
At BC High, student emotional well being is central to both academic success and personal growth. We know that pre-teen and teenage boys...
Advice for Parents of Sons Transitioning to Middle School in Boston
The transition from elementary to middle school can feel like a big leap for boys—and their parents. Academic expectations increase, social...