College Courses Coming Soon To Braintree High School

BRAINTREE, MA — It appears likely that college courses are soon to be offered at Braintree High School thanks to a partnership between the town and Massasoit Community College.

According to the partnership, a collaboration and joint study is already underway that has identified classroom space at the high school that meets the needs of students and faculty.

"The space will not only allow students to participate with disrupting any BHS classes and coursework but will also allow the broader community to have access to classes," officials said in a joint statement.

Though Massasoit and Braintree are still in the process of completing the joint study, language from the partnership reads that the courses are close to being offered.

Officials said they are now studying how many courses that the college will provide at the high school. The curriculum is expected to cover "a wide range of topics for high school students interested in exploring new academic interests and careers."

"I'm grateful to President [Ray] DiPasquale for his collaboration and efforts to provide our community with access to higher education courses," said Mayor Charles Kokoros. "This creates a convenient and cost-effective option for those students looking to earn college credits during their time at BHS and better prepare them for long-term, future success."

Officials also hope that courses will be of interest to adults looking to advance in their careers, or pivot to a new one.