Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School

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Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School
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Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School
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United States
Information
Type Charter Public
Established2004
PrincipalErin Hattaway
DirectorJames C. White II
Grades6–12
Number of students203 Middle school
151 High school
Total: 354, as of 2017
Color(s)   
Purple, gold, black
AthleticsCross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Ultimate
Website www.bartcharter.org

Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School (BART), located in Adams, United States is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public school serving 6th through 12th grade students in Berkshire County. Students may enter in 6th through 10th grade, no new students are accepted in the 11th or 12th grade year.

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BART primarily serves students in Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, Lanesborough, North Adams, Pittsfield, Savoy and Williamstown. Students from other towns may enroll if space is available.

Curriculum

BART students take courses in the following disciplines: [1]

Additionally, students at BART have Community Meeting (a weekly grade-level meeting of students and their advisors often headed by an administrator), Advisory, Independent Reading Time (IRT), and Individual Learning Time (ILT). Qualifying students are able to take an enrichment course (either drama, music, or art) instead of ILT.

Technology

Arts

Sports

BART has a cross country running team, girls and boys soccer and basketball teams, and a co-ed Ultimate team. [2] The cross country team is open to students in the 6th through 12th grade, all other teams are available to students in the 8th grade and above. BART is a member of the River Valley Athletic League (RVAL), which comprises independent and charter schools in the greater Pioneer Valley region. Students must have passing grades (70% or higher) in all classes in order to participate in school athletics to promote the idea of the scholar-athlete. [3]

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References

  1. BART Student Handbook 2015-16 Pages 1-2.
  2. "Athletics Programs | BART". www.bartcharter.org. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
  3. BART Charter Student Handbook 2015-16 Pages 18-19

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