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Seaport Academy

seaportacademy.org

285 Commandants Way, Chelsea, MA 02150

Admissions Contact
  • Alex Tsonas
  • Director
  • 617-241-3871
  • atsonas@seaportacademy.org
Primary Approved Populations
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Emotional Disability
  • Executive Function Disorder
  • Non-Verbal Learning Disability
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Day Program

9:1:1 Student:Teacher:Aide Ratio

Age Range Served: 13 - 22

Age At Admission: 13 - 21

180 Days of Daytime Operation

28 Maximum Enrollment

< 25% Students Taking MCAS ALT

Seaport Academy is a small, specialized 766-approved school for boys in Grades 8 to 12 who have not achieved their goals in a traditional school setting. Our size, unique maritime curriculum and Boston-Waterfront location make this a highly desirable program for experiential learners.KEY PROGRAM AREAS:ACADEMIC: Project-based with intensive learning supports CLINICAL SERVICES: Focusing on personal growth and self-regulation COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING: A partnership-approach to conflict resolution RESTORATIVE PRACTICES: A partnership-approach to conflict resolution TRANSITION SERVICES: Intensive preparation for life after high schoolOur students have experiences they may have missed previously–from excelling in math to becoming a leader in a community that values their ideas and achievement. They integrate learning with web-based tools, and hands-on learning from experimenting with aquaculture to community projects.With a curriculum aligned with the goals of the Mass. Curriculum Frameworks, we help students advance successfully to college or careers.