Kelly School Mission

Dr. Marcella R. Kelly School is a “Community of Learners” where:

• all students receive high quality, standards-based instruction in all subject areas;
• all teachers focus their instruction on high quality student work that meets state standards;
• all students thrive in a just, fair and caring learning environment that fosters confidence and a sense of belonging;
• all students study a challenging curriculum that applies their learning to everyday situations, thereby enhancing students’ social, emotional and ethical development and deepening their commitment to values and good citizenship.

Kelly School Vision

Dr. Marcella R. Kelly School assures that every student will be prepared for success in high school and beyond. To achieve our vision, we make certain that:

• Each student, regardless of their academic level when they enter our school, will leave the eighth grade:
  • having met or exceeded MA state standards in all subject areas;
  • proficient in reading and writing.