Coordinates: 38°15′1.02″N 85°45′10.37″W / 38.2502833°N 85.7528806°W / 38.2502833; -85.7528806
The J. Graham Brown School, or The Brown School as it's usually called, is a small public school located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It has approximately 700 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and attracts students (and teachers) from all over Louisville. It is a part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) system. The mission of the J. Graham Brown School is to recognize, respect, and foster the unique potential of each student in an informal environment which reflects the diversity of our community.
One of the distinguishing characteristics of this school is the "informal" and relaxed atmosphere. Students can call their teachers by their first names, and every Friday the principal escorts the seniors to lunch at Fourth Street Live, a nearby entertainment facility. The school's location facilitates numerous learning opportunities including attending on-site college classes, job shadowing, community service, and walking field trips. Some of the other unique features are extensive community interactions, cross-age groupings, and a highly diverse student population.
Brown School is the only school in JCPS to fully implement Springboard, the College Board's official Pre-Advanced Placement curriculum in both English language arts and mathematics classes, beginning in the sixth grade. All students in the school are enrolled in an "advanced-level" curriculum. All high school students are required to take Advanced Placement classes. Moreover, there are several dual-credit classes offered on campus, and many students walk to Jefferson Community and Technical College for additional tuition-free college courses.
Read more about The Brown School: Recognitions, Shared Values of The J. Graham Brown School Community, History, Notable Alumni
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