Classroom Norms
This is strictly not allowed in Ms. Kate's room to help keep our learning space clean and safe.
Food
A hallmark of Brown School's history and mission is its dedication to this specific type of learning environment, where students are empowered to drive their own educational journey.
SDL (Self-Directed Learning)
This stop-motion animated film, directed by Wes Anderson, is Ms. Kate's all-time favorite movie.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
This ancient network of trade routes connected the East and West, allowing goods, ideas, and even diseases to travel between places like China, India, and the Roman Empire.
This pop superstar, known for hits like "Espresso" and "Short n' Sweet," won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2025 Grammys.
When you have papers or handouts to turn in, you should always place them here at the back of the room.
Student Resource Table
Beyond just academic subjects, Brown School helps students develop four important habits of mind and character, which are known by this collective term.
Four Dispositions
Before moving to Kentucky for the end of High School and all of college, Ms. Kate spent her childhood growing up on this side of the United States.
West Coast
This vast empire, centered around the Mediterranean Sea, eventually fell due to a combination of economic problems, political instability, and invasions from Germanic tribes.
Roman Empire
This animated movie, based on a popular video game, was one of the highest-grossing films of 2025.
The Minecraft Movie
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The J. Graham Brown School first opened its doors in this specific year, making it Kentucky's very first magnet school.
1972
Ms. Kate received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from this local Louisville university.
Bellarmine University
This period in European history, lasting from about 500 to 1500 CE, is often called the "Dark Ages" by some, but it also saw the rise of powerful kingdoms and the building of magnificent cathedrals.
Fans eagerly awaited the return of this Netflix hit series in August 2025 featuring retro aesthetics and super-powered teens.
Stranger Things
You cannot leave the classroom for the restroom or other needs during these specific timeframes at the beginning and end of class.
First and last 15 minutes of class
This visionary educator was the founding director of The J. Graham Brown School, leading its establishment with a focus on innovative and diverse learning.
Martha Ellison
Ms. Kate has this visual condition, which is much rarer in women, affecting only about 1 in 200 females compared to 1 in 12 men.
Colorblindness
This system of government and land ownership in medieval Europe involved lords granting land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service, creating a strict social hierarchy.
In June 2025, this NBA team from won their second championship in franchise history, defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder
When Ms. Kate counts down, everyone in the classroom should immediately reach this specific voice level.
Voice level 0
When it first opened, the J. Graham Brown School didn't have its own school building; instead, classes were held in the ballrooms and meeting spaces of this famous Louisville landmark.
The Brown Hotel
Ms. Kate loves books in this genre, where authors often break traditional storytelling rules, mix different styles, and might even question what's real or true within the story itself.
Postmodernism
Led by Genghis Khan, this fierce group of nomadic warriors from Central Asia built one of the largest land empires in history, conquering vast territories across Asia and Eastern Europe.
The Mongols
This popular animated sequel, released in 2024 and nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Oscars.
Inside Out Two