It is clear that the teacher truly care about their students. The communication is good, the expectations are high, and the administration is very efficient.
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
Wonderful, friendly atmosphere. Principal and teachers go out of their way to provide both excellent education and loving environment
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/08
As a new parent to the school, I am very disappointed with the level of learning that is taking place. My child transferred from another public school and is bored. The teacher and principal have not met my requests for supplemental work. My child finishes before everyone else and is forced to sit
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Posted by a parent on 11/30/07
I have every confidence in the leadership, faculty, and staff at GAB. My children love their school! From the moment they step out of the car, they are greeted with a smile, followed by a cup of warmth;-} When you enter the school, you can just feel the excitement of learning new things in the atmosphere.
... Read more From the principal, to the staff, to the children, it just exudes happiness and comfort. Even the custodians greet you in a positive manner. I truly love walking into GAB just for the spirited lift!! Go Cougars!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/07
To quote B.A. 'It's all good!' This is the end of my fourth year at Grady Brown and I feel blessed to be there! GAB has an outstanding staff and amazing teachers. Can't wait to have my second child enter Kindergarten next year. Grady Brown....is in a category of it's own.
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
I would just like to tank all of the wonderful teachers at Grady brown. You do a wonderful job and I am sad to be leaving.
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Posted by a parent on 05/16/07
We LOVE Grady Brown so much that when we were looking for land on which to build our home, we only searched for land within the Grady Brown school district. The teachers are awesome; they are always willing to talk with you about your child's needs. We've been impressed with the education that our sons
... Read more are receiving -- academically, as well as with the music, art, physical education and Spanish classes. And our children are involved in extracurricular activities as well: Battle of the Books, Geography Bee, Chess Club. We've had a child at Grady Brown for 6 years now, and every year has been wonderful. Not one bad experience in 6 years? Now, that has to be a record! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/07
I moved my daughter from a private school to Grady Brown in the middle of 3rd grade. The excellent faculty and staff made my daughter and family feel welcome and she has had great academic success there. Very supportive and responsive school environment.
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/04
We are very pleased with the quality of teaching at Grady A. Brown Elementary school. Educational programming both in the regular classes and for special programming (music, reading, computer lab, media center, gym) is excellent. The Afterschool staff are outstanding! Staff needs to know what an
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School Profile for Grady A Brown Elementary School
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EOG* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2008
Grady A Brown Elementary School
Orange County School District
North Carolina
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Hillsborough schools — Grady A Brown Elementary School is located at 1100 New Grady Brown Rd, Hillsborough NC 27278. 1100 New Grady Brown Rd is in the 27278 ZIP code in Hillsborough, NC The school district for Grady A Brown Elementary School is the Orange County School District. Grady A Brown Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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