Mission Statement

The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science is a diverse, supportive community of learners that engages in a rigorous and comprehensive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program integrated with Humanities. Our college-preparatory exam school enables our students to reach their full potential and become leaders who will shape the direction of society.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Students Entering Grade 8 - Science Summer Readings (Summer 2010)

In addition to the ELA and Social Studies assignments found on the link to the right, students entering the 8th grade must also read one of the following books:
Chew On This by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson
Close To Shore by Michael Capuzzo
Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson
Life As We Knew It by Susan Bell Pfeffer
Dr. Art’s Guide to Science: Connecting Atoms, Galaxies and Everything in Between
by Art Sussman
Dr. Art’s Guide to Planet Earth: For Earthlings Ages 12-20 by Art Sussman
If you have any questions concerning the Summer Assignments for Science please contact Mr. M. Sullivan at msullivan4@boston.k12.ma.us.

O'Bryant Middle School Astronomical Adventures !

This summer, follow Ms. Mendillo (O'Bryant middle school science teacher) as she visits 12 of the major astronomical observatories in the Southwestern United States.

See the link to her Astronomical Adventures Blog on right.

Summer 2010 - Middle School Readings and Assignments

All Middle School students are required to complete summer readings and assignments for their ELA, History, and Science classes. There are no required readings or assignments for math class.

Please see the Links section of this Middle School Blog or the O'Bryant website for a description of these assignments.