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United States, Boston
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The school values inclusion and belonging. It draws on the energy of surrounding neighborhoods and the diversity of its students to create a vibrant learning center. The IB World School framework supports inquiry-based, student-centered learning and a diverse, inclusive community. The mission and vision emphasize preparing students to be contributing global citizens.
General Education, Inclusion-General Education, Early Intervention (K0/K1), Inclusion-SEI Chinese, Learning Disability, Multiple Disabilities, and SEI Chinese Language Specific.
Starting in K1 in September 2025, the Mandarin Bilingual Education Program builds on the heritage language program, maintaining native language capacity while attaining English proficiency. Languages of instruction are English and Mandarin/Chinese. Math is taught in Mandarin. Heritage classes are taught two times a week. Students are expected to remain through 5th grade, with an option to continue Mandarin through 12th grade at Josiah Quincy Upper School, prioritizing access for students whose home language is Chinese.
Mental wellbeing is supported by a School Psychologist and a Social Worker. A Family Liaison engages with families to support student and family wellbeing. School Nurses provide health services for students. FIRE Values (Focus, Integrity, Respect, Empathy) guide behavior and contribute to a caring school climate.
Code of Conduct guides student behavior. Medication Policy governs how medications are administered at school. School Nurses' Office provides medical services. The handbook covers safety-related policies and procedures.
Josiah Quincy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boston, United States, serving students aged 4 to 11. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and has been an IB World School since September 2022. It is the first Boston Public Elementary School to earn accreditation for the PYP, with a guaranteed pathway to the Josiah Quincy Upper School (IB-accredited). Beginning in September 2025, a Mandarin Bilingual Education Program starts in K1, with instruction in English and Mandarin and Math taught in Mandarin. Heritage classes are held twice weekly. Students are expected to remain in the program through fifth grade and may continue Mandarin through 12th grade at the Upper School. The program prioritizes access for students whose home language is Chinese. The school has educated Boston's children since the mid-1800s, within Boston Public Schools, reflecting a long tradition in the district. It anchors multilingual education district-wide today.
