School
Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy will open in September 2008 offering Pre K to 8th grade at each campus.
Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy will have five campus locations throughout Dorchester and Mattapan.
The plan is that 4 of the campuses will be thoroughly renovated and one of the campuses will be rebuilt. All of the campuses will become state-of-the-art facilities which will support the outstanding curriculum offered.
The facility work is in two phases:
Phase I - The Cornerstone
Planned from January 2008-June 2009, includes:
- Columbia Campus renovations completed in September 2008
- Neponset Campus renovations by September 2009
Phase II - The Beacon
Planned from June 2009-January 2011
- Dorchester Central Campus rebuilt and completed by September 2010
- Mattapan Square Campus renovations completed by September 2010
- Lower Mills Campus renovations completed by September 2010
Campus Locations
Neponset Campus
239 Neponset Avenue
Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122
617-825-6262
Lower Mills Campus
2214 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124
617-296-1210
Dorchester Central Campus
197 Centre Street
Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124
617-282-2577
Columbia Campus
790 Columbia Road
Dorchester, Massachusetts 02125
617-265-7110
Mattapan Square Campus
120 Babson Street
Mattapan, Massachusetts 02126
617-296-1161
The School Day Hours
All 5 campuses will have the same school day hours. Current plan is that the school day will run from 8:05 am to 2:20 pm but this will be confirmed by April.
Extended Day Program
A Before-school and After-school program will be available at each campus. The details and the costs will be announced this spring.
Transportation
Student transportation will be provided by the Boston city school district for those students who meet the guidelines for eligibility for the transportation requirements.
Financial Assistance
There will be financial assistance to all qualified families based upon income levels. The Catholic Schools Foundation and a new Pope John Paul II Scholarship Fund will be committed to increasing the amount of financial aid for the September 2008 school year. Our hope is that with this additional aid, we can continue to make a strong Catholic education affordable for all children who want to attend Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy.
How to apply for Financial Aid
Uniforms
The new uniform for the school will be voted on by the students and parents this spring. Once a new uniform is selected the details on ordering them will be announced.
Please note: Existing uniforms will be accepted at the new school for the 2008 school year.
For more information on any of the programs above, please contact your current principal or call the Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Office at 617-265-0019.