ABOUT DORCHESTER ACADEMY - MANY PATHWAYS TO LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVEMENT

The mission of Dorchester Academy is to educate, empower and inspire our students to act and be responsible today for distinctive achievement, contribution and success tomorrow.

At Dorchester Academy, we cultivate students'resolve to excel by challenging and developing their academic skills, interpersonal tools and critical thinking perspective.  This work is embraced through reflective instruction, collaboration, family and community partnering and our living example. One school, many pathways to leadership and acheivement.

All programs ensure that graduates are college-ready with opportunities for dual enrollment in local colleges and universities. Dorchester Academy signature courses are essential to the mission and goal.  Incorporating citizenship, financial literacy and employability skills across the curriculum is expected.

Students have an opportunity to choose from a variety of college and career pathways to excellence that include Business Administration, with a strong focus on Community/Public Service, and Law and Justice. Information

Technology will be integrated into all teaching and learning. Teachers will use computer technology, including laptops, graphing calculators, Personal Digital Assistants, Smart Boards, and response pads as primary learning and studying tools.

Involvement of partners individually and collectively in the instructional practices and course syllabi of Dorchester Academy signature courses are essential to the mission and goal.  Incorporating citizenship, financial literacy and employability skills across the curriculum is expected, All students will engage in community-based work experiences, service learning and mentorships while at the Dorchester Academy.

The goal of Dorchester Academy is to graduate socially conscious students who are skilled in business and public service. A Dorchester Academy graduate will be empowered to attend college, start a business or career, and support the economic and neighborhood development needs of the communities in which they live.