Brehm Preparatory School
School Notes Overview:
Brehm's mission is to empower students with complex learning disabilities to recognize and optimize their full potential. By fostering a family environment where educational, social, and emotional needs of each student are addressed in a focused, holistic program, through partnership among staff, students, parents, board, and the community. Brehm provides a support system, allowing for the development of individual transition plans that encompass realistic options for higher education, career development, and independent living skills, leading each student to a productive, fulfilling life in his/her community. Our philosophy is that our students' issues affect the whole family, not just the child. Each member of the family is impacted by the struggles of students with LD/ADHD issues....
School Overview:
Brehm Preparatory School |
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| School Type | Special Education School | ||
| School Membership(s) |
Council for Exceptional Children National Association of Private Special Education Centers Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Learning Differences Supported | Dyslexia, AD/HD, Language-based Learning disabilities | ||
| Year Founded | 1982 | ||
| County | Jackson County, IL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 97 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 31% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 5 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 27 students | |||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 5 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 4 | ||
| Average ACT score | 13 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Dress appropriately - no rips, tears, or inappropriate slogans) |
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This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 185 days | 178 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $59,000 | ||
| Head of School | Richard G. Collins Ph.D | ||
| Admissions Director | Donna Collins | ||
| Admissions Associate | Heather Brady | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 2 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Soccer | ||
School Notes:
- Brehm's mission is to empower students with complex learning disabilities to recognize and optimize their full potential. By fostering a family environment where educational, social, and emotional needs of each student are addressed in a focused, holistic program, through partnership among staff, students, parents, board, and the community. Brehm provides a support system, allowing for the development of individual transition plans that encompass realistic options for higher education, career development, and independent living skills, leading each student to a productive, fulfilling life in his/her community. Our philosophy is that our students' issues affect the whole family, not just the child. Each member of the family is impacted by the struggles of students with LD/ADHD issues.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- SWIC upends Brehm (Belleville News-Democrat)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 08:20:01 am
Held in check for nearly 35 minutes, Southwestern Illinois College sophomore Mykel Cleveland came to the rescue in the nick of time Tuesday against the Brehm Preparatory School Bears. - Prep boys basketball: Ex-Gulf Coast player Liabo signs with Division I UNC-Greensboro (Naples Daily News)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:02:00 pm
Former Gulf Coast High School guard Mike Liabo has signed with North Carolina-Greensboro.The 6-foot-6 Liabo played last year for Brehm Preparatory School in Carbondale, Ill. He averaged 15 points per game."This is a great opportunity for him, especially academically," Brehm Prep head coach Aaron Lee said in a press release. "UNC-Greensboro has a very competitive schedule and he will be able to ... - Megahurts put the hurt on competition (The Southern Illinoisan)
posted on April 7, 2009 at 05:43:36 am
CARBONDALE - The Brehm Preparatory School robotics team, known as the Megahurts, has accomplished much in its three-year history.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (62901) | School Zip (62901) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 30,069 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 54% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 26 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $19,873 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.3 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 36 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 39% / 61% | 61% / 39% |
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