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Title I Program


Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our nation's schools.  The goal of Title I grant is to provide quality education for every child.  Title I funds are specifically allocated to provide extra help to students that need it most.  Children are selected for the Title I Program after a screening process that usually occurs in the spring. The screening provides an opportunity for Title I staff to assess a child's strengths and weaknesses relative to their peers.  The result is shared with families and eligibility is based on the greatest need.   Any child who lives in Melrose and is four years old by September 1st of the entering school year is eligible to be screened for the Title I Program.


Click HERE for Title I Program Application Form

Important Dates:

Pre-Registration for new families 
for the 2012 - 2013 school year:  On-line pre-registration is open now until 11:00 pm on Sunday, January 29th.  Why pre-register?  Pre-registering will expedite your visit during the registration process as there will be no registration forms to fill out.  Please note that pre-registration does not guarantee a spot for your child.

Wednesday, February 1st:  Registration for incoming families at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School from 4:00 - 7:00pm.   

Monday, February 20 - Friday, February 24th:  School is closed for the February Break

March 15:  Tuition Due

Friday, April 6th:  School closed for Good Friday observance.

Monday, April 16th - Friday, April 20th:  School is closed for the April break.

Monday, May 28th:  School closed in observance of Memorial Day.



School Closing/Delayed Openings:  If there is inclement weather that causes a delayed opening in Melrose, school will open two hours later than the usual start time.  In that event there will be no classes that normally meet from 9:00 - 12:00 (Preschool, five day Pre-K or 1/2 day multi-age).  All day Multi-Age and four day Pre-K classes will be held.  Multi-Age (8:25 - 2:10) classes will start at 10:25 and four day Pre-K classes will start at 11:00.  All will end at their regular times.  If school is canceled for inclement weather, information is communicated through our Connect-Ed system.  It can also be found on the following Radio and TV stations:  Radio:  WBZ, WRKO, WCVB.  TV:  4, 5, 7 and 25.  Updated information can be found on the Melrose Schools home page. 

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