Pittsburgh Southbrook 6-8

Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is a neighborhood middle school located in Pittsburgh's Brookline community that serves the neighborhoods of Brookline, Bon Air, Carrick and Overbrook. A comprehensive middle school program is offered, including a 90-minute ELA block, a 90-minute mathematics block, science, and social studies. The program is enhanced by classes in visual art, music, instrumental music, and physical education. An extensive Special Education program is offered, including gifted services and full inclusion for learning support students. Support services include a Guidance Counselor, Student Assistance Program (SAP), and a partnership with TCV (offering student groups). We will hold ourselves accountable for preparing all children to achieve academic excellence and strength of character to have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life. We believe that all children can learn at high levels and teachers have a profound impact on student development. Education begins with a safe and healthy learning environment, and families are an essential part of the educational process.

R.A.I.S.E is South Brook's PBIS program to promote citizenship, academics, attendance, honesty, and responsibility in school. Students are recognized for following school rules, maintaining good attendance, and achieving academically with Titan Points. Students will have the opportunity to use earned Titan Points at the School Store to buy items including snacks, drinks, reward/ privilege coupons. 

Extracurriculars at South Brook include: Student Council/Student Envoy, newspaper club, chorus, instrumental music, mentoring, cheerleading, GSA (Gay Straight Alliance), National Junior Honor Society. Sports include after-school intramurals and interscholastic sports teams, including: volleyball, soccer, basketball, co-ed cross country, co-ed flag football and co-ed wrestling.