Brehm Preparatory School is a not-for-profit

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co-educational

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and

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for students with

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, founded in 1982. Brehm Preparatory School is located in

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. The school enrolls students in grades 6-12+. The average class size is eight in core content classes and 5 in learning cognition classes. Brehm's student-teacher ratio is 6:1.

Program

Brehm offers course work in accordance with Illinois’ State Standards. It was recognized by the

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as a

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in 1992–1993. The school is a member of the National Association of Private Special Educative Centers and the

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(NAIS). The junior and senior high school programs are accredited by the

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and the

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. Brehm uses the Arrowsmith Program.

Governance

A Board of Trustees governs Brehm Preparatory School. This board consists of parents of former and current Brehm students, the Executive Leadership Team, a member of the faculty, and other interested parties. Administrative staff include:

School history

Carol Brehm founded Brehm Preparatory School in 1982. Brehm resided in

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, and was the mother of Tyson Brehm, a high-school student with learning disabilities. She founded the school in order to provide a program which would meet the needs of her son and other children with

. Carbondale was selected largely due to proximity to resources in

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such as

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and

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Recreation

Brehm has a recreation program managed by Carrie Collins (Director of Student Life) and Adriana Coleman (Recreation Coordinator) and staffed by dedicated local college students. The recreational program is designed around tier level and staff input. Weekday activities vary and may include swimming, paintball, Art Club, flag football, Future Business Leaders of America Club, bowling, fishing, basketball, soccer, and volunteer opportunities. Weekend recreation allows for more involved activities such as hiking, trips to St. Louis sites such as the

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, water park (once or twice a year) sporting events, and Southern Illinois University sponsored events (opera, theater, ballet, lectures, and more). Individual programs offered include personal training, dance, fitness, and gymnastics.

Dormitory life

Boarding students are supervised by Dorm Parents and multiple assistants. The Dorm Parent works within the boarding setting to achieve success socially and emotionally. Brehm currently utilizes five on-campus dormitories that house 12-20 students each.

Notable alumni

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(born 1992), Australian-Sudanese basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the

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References

External links

Official site
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