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The Fletcher-Maynard Academy is committed to building and nurturing a community of caring citizens who are lifelong learners. With perseverance and courage, this community fosters respect for cultural and social diversity family, and education.
Fletcher-Maynard Academy School Improvement Plan 2006-2010
English Language Arts
- Students will produce quality work through consistent expectations in ELA.
- Students will benefit from a unified and effective approach to Differentiated Instruction in ELA.
- Students will be provided with instruction that reflects consistent application of the State ELA frameworks.
- Students will be provided with increased opportunity for building and practicing oral language.
- Teachers will effectively limit classroom disruptions and students will have more time on task through a revised discipline policy.
- Design a sustained silent reading program in 7th and 8th grade.
Mathematics
- Increase teacher proficiency in delivery of a balanced math program CMP/TERC) in grades K-8, utilizing hands on experience, discussion, problem solving and mastery of math facts.
- Students will develop stronger conceptual thinking and computational skills at all grade levels.
- Students will benefit from a unified and effective approach to Differentiated Instruction in Mathematics.
- Utilize all available student data to discern where language/reading problems are interfering with success in mathematics.
- Students will benefit from increasing emphasis on test-taking strategies in mathematics.
School Climate
- Continue to improve and strengthen the school climate so that all parents, students, and faculty are in a safe, respectful environment and are welcomed and encouraged to be actively involved in the life of the school.
- Increase parent participation in both the educational and social activities within the school.
- Encourage students in their roles as peacemakers, and engender an atmosphere free of bullying, harassment, or intimidation.
Portfolios/Presentations
Portfolios require students to collect samples of their work over the year, review it with teachers and parents, keep a record of their actual progress, and begin creating a resume for college and career efforts.
Progress Reports
Progress reports are a mini-report card that communicates to students and their parents the progress of their child at the half way point of the marking term. while progress reports differ from cluster to cluster, they are a valuable communication between home and school. They serve to update parents and caregivers on student progress and warn of any impending course failure.
Report Cards
Report cards are issued two(2) times per year-- in January and June. Report card provide a general picture--when combined with family/teacher conferences of students progress.
This year, the Community School program of the Department of Human Services will be operating the school's after school program, from 3:45-5:30 MTThF, and form 2-5:30 on Wednesdays. The program will serve Junior Kindergartners to 6th graders and will cost $60 a month for Fletcher Maynard students.
The program offers homework help, supplementary academic support, snack, and enrichment activities through our on-site staff, Science Club for Girls and other programs offered through local non profits and neighboring universities. The FMA also maintains a close relationship with both MIT and Harvard Universities which provide the after school program, and the school at large, with volunteers that serve in many capacities in the program--from classroom volunteers to big siblings for our students.
The Community School program has an exciting year planned. We have exciting classes and lots more in store. If you have any questions please contact Yuliya Goncharov at 617-3496295 or email to ygoncharov@cambridgema.gov; or Uche Amaechi at 617-575-9301 or amaechi@me.com.
The Fletcher-Maynard Academy is part of the Cambridge Public Schools and serves students from pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. During the 2010-2011 school year, the school day is extended to eight hours. All students begin school at 7:45 A.M. and continue classes until 3:45 P.M. Mon,Tue, Thurs, and Friday. Wednesdays 7:45 - 2pm. This expanded time provides students with more learning experiences in the core content areas: Language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science, and in enrichment areas like drama, dance, art and music.
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Fletcher-Maynard Academy's Mission Statement
The Fletcher-Maynard Academy is committed to building and nurturing a community of caring citizens who are lifelong learners. With perseverance and courage, this community fosters respect for cultural and social diversity, family, and education.
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FMA School Rule: Respect Yourself, Respect Others, and Respect Property
FMA 2009-2010 School Motto: Is this your best work? Make your grandparents proud!
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Did You Know That The Fletcher Maynard Academy is NAEYC Accredited?
The Fletcher Maynard Academy is NAEYC Accredited. Accreditation of Programs for Young Children is the mark of quality in early childhood education, with thousands of programs currently accredited nationwide. Visit the NAEYC Website to find out more about the program's benefits, or Click Here to watch a 90 second video about the programming.
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Please follow the links above to learn more about Fletcher-Maynard Academy. Please do not hesitate to contact us to schedule a school tour or to ask questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
MAIN OFFICE: TEL. 617-349-6588, FAX 617-349-6595 Principal: Robin Harris, 617-349-6591 Assistant Principal: Deborah Hood-Brown, 617-349-6588 Family Center: Phyllis Newton, 617-349-6588, ext. 112
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