Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School (BART), located in Adams, United States is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public school serving 6th through 12th grade students in Berkshire County. Students may enter in 6th through 10th grade, no new students are accepted in the 11th or 12th grade year.
BART primarily serves students in Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, Lanesborough, North Adams, Pittsfield, Savoy and Williamstown. Students from other towns may enroll if space is available.
Curriculum BART students take courses in the following disciplines:BART Student Handbook 2015-16 Pages 1-2. Arts Music Physical fitness English History Math Science Spanish (high school only) Collegiate skills and junior/senior seminar
Sports BART has a co-ed cross country running team, soccer team, Ultimate team, Volleyball team, and basketball team, in addition to a girls basketball team. The cross country team is open to students in the 6th through 12th grade, all other teams are available to students in the 8th grade and above. BART is a member of the River Valley Athletic League (RVAL), which comprises independent and charter schools in the greater Pioneer Valley region. Students must have passing grades (70% or higher) in all classes in order to participate in school athletics to promote the idea of the scholar-athlete.BART Charter Student Handbook 2015-16 Pages 18-19
References
External links Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School BArT Charter Public School Application Massachusetts Charter Public School Association Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education