Peirce Elementary International Studies School

My daughter just started at Peirce this fall and we couldn't be happier. Her teacher is amazing - and even has his own blog that helps keep the parents in the loop. The kids are fantastic - we've even attended our first birthday party with one of her classmates. And the parent involvement is top rate - We are volunteering for our first fund raiser in two weeks. We are so excited to be in this neighborhood school.
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My child attended PK at Peirce during the 2010-11 school year. The teacher was kind and sweet with the children and my daughter thrived socially but experienced very little in the way of any academics. The curriculum is play-based and I appreciate that it is designed to develop social skills, curiosity and creativity. However, when implemented thoughtfully, children should also be gaining early literacy, language and math skills. There were few structures in place to make the play meaningful which helps translate into early learning. Even more disconcerting was the attitude of the administration. As parents, we did not feel that our thoughts or concerns were at all welcome by the principal and there appeared to be a lack of clear communication between the school leadership. The parent involvement in the school is exceptional and I hope that in time, they are able to improve school leadership.
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We love Peirce. Teachers, activities and parents have all been great for our daughter. It is so wonderful to have a neighborhood school with a dedicated focus on doing the best for the students.
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I love Peirce school! I am always amazed by the dedication of the teachers and the entire staff. Lots of parental involvement, too, which is key. Peirce is a hidden gem of a school.
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Daughter in Kindergarden. Excellant communication between teacher and parents. My daugher is so thrilled by learning. Problems seem to be delt with promptly and fairly.
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A great neighborhood school that is improving leaps and bounds every year. It has a group of intensely passionate parents committed to bettering the entire school. Amazing teachers and staff.
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Peirce is an exceptional school for our family. We have 2 children at Peirce with another attending next year. The teachers we have had are excellent, attentive and energetic. Most teachers at Peirce are involved with extracurricular activities and are present at Peirce events. It feels like they all have a vested interest and genuine concern for the school and work hard to make it so good. The parents are very passionate about Peirce. Everyone is working hard to continue to build the school up and it shows.
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My daughter (K) and son (PK) both attend Peirce school. The school is clean, new, and well maintained. Most every teacher we have had interactions with have been very helpful and go out of their way for the kids. My kids love the school. Great parent involvement. Extracurricular activities for PK include an optional (parent paid)Spanish or Mandarin/Chinese class which my son took last year. My daughter took an after school (parent paid)drama class that she loved. Upper grades seemed to be very conscientious and disciplined from my interactions w them in hallways and from volunteering to help with a history fair. Be sure to find out when the open house is--and GO. The principal is my biggest complaint. The rest of the school is great...
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i don't like Peirce school. My daughter and son go to Peirce and they dont get enough help in the area that they need help with . Some of the teachers are mean and my daughter is always complaining that the teachers are sometimes mean to her.
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I am grateful to be part of such a hard-working, caring bunch of folks.
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