Pittsburgh Brookline PreK-8 is a neighborhood school over 100 years old, with deep historical roots within the Brookline Community. Many current parents and grandparents attended the school, and continue to support its educational efforts as important stakeholders in our goal of Promise Readiness for every child. Grades K-5 are housed in the main building while the middle grades are located in air
-conditioned demountable classrooms on the campus just behind the main building. Middle level students travel into the main building to attend Visual Arts, General Music, Health/ Physical Education, Instrumental Music, and Chorus classes. The rigorous learning environment is enhanced by a positive school-wide behavior plan based upon recognition for contributing to a positive school culture. Instruction begins with 30 minutes of Intervention or Enrichment classes that are differentiated to support each child's learning goals based upon individual data. Students attend classes for eight periods each day over a six day schedule-Day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, with one period for lunch and recess. Breakfast and lunch are provided in the cafeteria on the ground floor; students have access to a large grassy field, a basketball court and a kick ball court for outside recess, weather permitting. The core curriculum subjects include Reading or Communications, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Algebra is offered at the eighth grade level to recommended students who are proficient in 7th grade math. Three regional Autistic Support classrooms provide an inclusive teaching and learning environment with a focus on the core curriculum. Learning Support teachers act as a resource to other teachers and provide core curriculum supports based upon individual student data. Technology is widely used to support instructional time. Each classroom has student computers; all students in grades 5-8 have a writing lab and a math lab once a week.
