JSB History
The school's namesake and local queer historical icon.
The classes of Creative Activation, Worldview, Community Leadership, Environmental Activism, Personal Identity
What are the five JSB classes?
Clothing may not depict, advertise or advocate the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances.
Clothing may not use or depict hate speech targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation or any classification
Clothing must not pose a threat to the health or safety of any other student or staff
To support those who may have scent sensitivities, we ask that students and staff refrain from using strong or artificial scents (e.g., perfume, cologne, etc.) to maintain an accessible learning environment for all
What is JSB's dress guidelines?
The Head of School
Allison Druin (she/her)
The people a student can ask for support from.
Who is everyone?
The name of our river.
What is the Westfield River?
The time students will spend with Pepper, often outdoors, learning with the land.
What is outdoor education?
Teachers may give special instructions about the use of AI for any specific activity
In the absence of specific instructions, students may use AI to support their work but may not use such tools to do their work. While it may not always be clear where the line is, generally AI may be used to help learn about topics, but AI should not be used to create drafts of assignments.
All use of AI must be cited in any work that a student turns in. This means that there should be a statement at the end of the assignment explaining how any AI applications were used and the sources cited.
What is JSB's policy on AI?
JSB Therapist
Chels Trombley (they/he)
Fidgets, sour candies, weighted blankets, walks, snacks, books, headphones, solo time, to name a few.
What are some physical supports available?
To empower LGBTQIA+ teens to become their most authentic selves.
What is our school's mission?
Who are the JSB teachers?
J.S. Bryant School recognizes that students may get hungry at various points throughout the day and that healthy snacks support wellness and learning. JSB will provide nutritious and nourishing snacks in the kitchen and Great Room. Students may also bring personal snacks from home.
Snacks may be enjoyed at appropriate times as long as any associated mess is disposed of properly. Each person is expected to clean up after themselves. If allowed by teachers and staff, eating in the classroom or at undesignated times is permitted with the understanding that it does not create any distraction to teaching or learning.
What is JSB's snack policy?
The JSB administrative & admissions team
Who are Alex (they/them) and Izzy (she/they)?
The appropriate time to ask for support.
When is anytime at all?
The architectural reason for the school's many bathrooms and showers may be because of the building's former use, when it was called:
What is the Cummington Inn?
The name of our school tortoise.
Who is Terry?
Students are expected to arrive at and remain in school free from the influence or possession of nicotine products, drugs, alcohol or other illicit substances.
What is JSB's substance use policy?
JSB's farm heart and outdoor education teacher.
Who is Pepper (she/they)?
The appropriate method to ask for support (verbally, written, one-on-one, in a group).
What is any available method?
The number of apple trees that were planted in our orchard.
What is 100 trees?
JSB's policy on homework.
What is no homework?
J.S. Bryant School is deeply committed to creating a supportive LGBTQIA+ and gender-affirming environment where students’ gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated. Toward that end, any student may request a name or pronoun change in school records, either during their time as a student or after leaving the school. When requested, J.S. Bryant School will amend the student's record and reissue a high school diploma or transcript with the student's current name and/or gender.
What is JSB's name and pronouns policy?
JSB's Chief Financial Officer and woodworker/table maker.
Who is Ben (he/him)?
The best reason a student could seek support.
What is any reason they might need it?