Forest Park Middle School

46 Oakland St - Springfield MA - 01108
Type of autonomy arrangement: Empower Schools partnership model
Basic Profile

Opened In

2013

Grades

6-8

Environment

Urban

Type

District
Autonomies

Program

Determine learning program
Set school-level policy
Determine professional development
Determine authorizer assessments
Determine state assessments

Personnel

Select colleagues
Evaluate colleagues
Transfer or terminate colleagues
Determine tenure policy
Select leaders

Administrative

Determine school budget
Set staff pattern
Determine compensation
Determine teacher workday
Set schedule
Teacher Authority Is...
De Jure and De Facto

About the Learning Program

Redesigned in 2021 to create a smaller, more personalized learning experience for students in grades 6-8, Forest Park fosters an environment where students can be focused, prepared, motivated, and safe.

Beyond the school day and year, Forest Park offers engaging co-curricular opportunities for students to expand their learning.