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The John Pierce School serves the Brookline Village neighborhood. An emphasis on community, equity, and achievement are the guiding principles that give us our unique, close-knit and cooperative spirit. Our diverse population is made up of approximately 725 students, one fourth of whom speak English as a second language.
A wide socioeconomic range is represented among the 400 families (725 students) at Pierce.
Absence Line for all students (617) 730 - 2572
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Main Office (617) 730 - 2580
Main Office Fax (617) 264 - 6468
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Main Office (617) 730 - 2581
Main Office Fax (617) 265 - 6468
All pierce students in grades k-8 should read as much as they can this summer, however, they are required to read at least three books: one fiction, one nonfiction, and one of their choice. The Public Schools of Brookline's summer reading lists are a wonderful selection of new and old titles appropriate for each grade level.
Click here to learn about all the Best Books lists and to access fun way to track books your student reads.
As part of Pierce’s continuing efforts to focus on math, we are once again offering students in grades Kindergarten through fifth an opportunity to continue working on their math knowledge and skills over the summer, through the summer math calendar. Brookline’s summer math calendar has been updated, once again, to include a variety of websites, apps and activities. We hope you enjoy the activities, extend them, create new ones, and have fun!
Click here to find the math activities for your student(s).
Locations and New Building Updates: Two Buildings, One School
Design of new Pierce and the process
Submit your own questions here
For more information about the building project, click here.
K - 2 students - Some teachers use Seesaw, a portfolio management tool and student engagement system that is designed for younger students. Seesaw creates a powerful learning loop that brings together students, teachers, and families to deepen student learning. Your child's teacher will notify you if they use Seesaw in their classroom.
Overview of Seesaw
Grades 3 - 5 - Some teachers use Google Classroom, a tool used to streamline assignments, boost collaboration, and foster communication. Students login to Google Classroom using their PSB Google account; they receive instruction how to do this in school. Families can receive weekly email summaries from their child's Classroom. Your child's teacher will let you know if guardian summaries is something they have active in their Google Classroom.
Support for using Google Classroom can be found here.
Grades 6 - 8 - Middle school teachers use Canvas, the recommended LMS (learning management system) for all Brookline students and teachers in grades 6 through 12. Students are taught in sixth grade how to login, navigate, and use Canvas. Parents can choose to become an observer to view class assignments, students' submission history, and teacher comments.
Support for students using Canvas is here.
Information about the parent app with instructions
PSB Tech Support site - contains information about accessing your child's virtual classroom (Seesaw, Classroom, or Canvas), Zoom tips, and ChromeBooks
PSB Student Tech Support - Helpful tips on tools used in online learning and for ChromeBook issues
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The Public Schools of Brookline do not discriminate in its programs, facilities, employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, pregnancy, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Pierce at OLS (K-5)
194 Boylston Street
Office: 617-730-2580
Fax: 617-264-6468
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Pierce at Fisher Hill (6-8)
150 Fisher Ave
Office: 617-730-2581
Fax: 617-265-6468
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Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: 617-730-2580
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