We have a diverse and dedicated group of highly qualified teachers that reflect the diversity of our student population.  Most of the Otis staff speak two or more languages. Most have their ESL license in addition to their primary license.

The Otis is one of few select schools that employ a full-time Community Field Coordinator.  This position plays a vital role in communicating with families on school policies and student progress.

We always end our year on a high note with our fifth graders' annual full-scale production at the East Boston High School Auditorium. As a result, our students enjoy a full complement of art, music, theater, science, and computers.

Special Features

• First Family Friendly accredited school in BPS in 2014
• Full-time community field coordinator
• Diverse, multilingual staff
• Specialist teachers for art, music, dance, science, and computers
• Music, art, science, computers, physical education, keyboard lab
• Extended Learning Time School, 8:30-3:10
• Interactive Polyvision whiteboards in most classrooms.
• Afterschool ESL classes for parents
• Active Parent Council, with representatives on our School Site Council

Special academic programs

• Special Education: Integrated Early Childhood program, K0/K1
• English Language Learners: Sheltered English Instruction (SEI); multilingual program

Before and after-school programs in our building

• Before school, 7:30-8:15 am: BOKS fitness program; tutoring
• After school: program for children of parents enrolled in an on-site ESL school program, Monday-Thursdays, 2:30-4:45 pm; tutoring by Otis teachers for select students; YMCA program, 2:30-6:00 pm