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Welcome to Match Charter Public School!<\/h1>\n
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Match serves grades pre-kindergarten (K1) through 12 and accepts lottery applications through grade 10. We select students through an electronic random public lottery. Students who are not accepted in the lottery will be placed on a waiting list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We encourage all families in the city of Boston to learn more about Match and submit an application for our lottery.<\/p>\n

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Questions about student enrollment?<\/h2>\n

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Please contact the Match Admissions office at<\/p>\n

Admissions@matcheducation.org<\/strong><\/p>\n

or call\/text 617.935.7575<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Se habla espa\u00f1ol<\/p>\n

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Match graduates embody skills and values that help them earn degrees and go on to rewarding careers, at levels that far surpass their peers in other urban schools.<\/p>\n

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The Match Student Success Profile<\/h2>\n

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Identity<\/span><\/h3>\n
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A deep knowledge of yourself, strong self-esteem, and the ability for self-advocacy. The ability to love and know your purpose in life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Intellect<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Prepared for success in college and beyond. The ability to think critically and creatively. Technologically savvy with great communication skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ubuntu<\/span><\/h3>\n
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A strong sense of humanity. \u201cI am because we are.\u201d The ability to collaborate with others and advocate for your commuity. Oriented towards the good of all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cMatch definitely focuses on the students first, and they give you the tools and resources you need to be successful. I was very fortunate to have amazing teachers and staff members throughout my time at Match. I was well prepared to take on the real world.\u201d<\/p>\n

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