Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School

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:
 * Arts
 * Music
 * Physical fitness
 * English
 * History
 * Math
 * Science
 * Spanish (high school only)
 * Collegiate skills and junior/senior seminar

Sports
BART has a cross country running team, girls and boys soccer and basketball teams, and a co-ed Ultimate 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.