What is the cost to attend BACS?
BACS is a free public charter school of choice. There is no cost to attend.

Is there an entrance exam?
No. Admission is by lottery in the spring.

Is admission based on academic performance?
No. Admission is by lottery in the spring. Once accepted, students do need to supply past transcripts so that they can be appropriately placed in courses.

Where is BACS located?
BACS is located in Pawtucket. Our address is 334 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket RI, 02860. BACS is within walking distance from downtown Pawtucket. Central Falls students attending BACS are bused to and from school with a bus provided by the Central Falls School Department.

What is the average class size?
The average class size is 18, with a range from 8 to 23.

Are you affiliated with Blackstone Academy in Georgia?
No.

What are the other charter high schools in the area?
There are no other charter high schools in Pawtucket or Central Falls. There are four other charter high schools in Rhode Island.

What is an advisory?
An advisory consists of a small group of students (13 or less) and a faculty or staff member who serves as the advisor. The role of the advisor is to provide another level of guidance and support for the students throughout their career at BACS. Advisories meet twice a day, once in the morning prior to the start of classes and again after lunch. On some Wednesdays advisories meet for the remainder of the school day after lunch.

What after-school programs does BACS offer?
BACS, through the generous support of Twenty First Century Schools, offers a variety of after-school activities. Examples include chess club, robotics, knitting, dance, graphic design, and ski club. After-school activities start at 4 p.m. From 2:45 to 4 p.m. students are expected to be in homework club where teachers are available to assist with daily assignments and portfolio work.

What sports does BACS offer?
Sports are offered through the studentís home district. For example, a student from Pawtucket who wishes to play basketball may do so with either Tolman or Shea, depending on which school he/she would have attended if he/she were not enrolled at BACS. Many of our students play sports with Tolman, Shea, and Central Falls High. In addition, BACS students have organized intramural teams for basketball and soccer.

Does the school provide transportation for students?
There is no transportation for students from Pawtucket. The city of Pawtucket does not normally provide transportation for its high school students. A bus is provided for Central Falls students. The bus departs from the Central Falls post office on Dexter Street at 7:45 a.m. The bus leaves BACS for the post office at 2:45 p.m. The bus drops all students off at the Central Falls post office; it does not make individual stops.