Philosophy At Kellman Brown Academy we are committed to educating the whole child by focusing on academic excellence, teaching of Jewish values and mitzvot, and developing leadership skills. Through the arts and athletics we strive to build a healthy self-esteem in each individual student. The soul of all our programs is our faculty most whom have earned masters degrees and continue to grow and to learn. Our academic program is an intellectually challenging program that maintains high standards for the class while paying attention to the needs of the individual child. Differentiated instruction – meeting the needs of students with a wide variety of academic levels, learning styles, interests, and talents – is a cornerstone of our approach to education. Cooperative learning with flexible and fluid learning groups is a regular part of classroom life, alongside opportunities for full-class instruction and discussion as well as experiences in which students are able to work on their own. Kellman Brown Academy is affiliated with the Conservative Movement and accredited by the Solomon Schechter School Association. Our curriculum and religious practices are a product of Conservative ideology, in which Judaism is studied in its historical perspective and is viewed as a living religious and cultural heritage. We teach our students the major features of American civilization and Western culture and foster pride in the United States and an interest in actively promoting its welfare. The Academy affirms its commitments to Judaism and to the United States; as such it seeks to integrate the two in its programs, staff and students. In keeping with the religious outlook of the Conservative Movement, we emphasize that Mitzvot Maasiyot, the norms of traditional observance, are a necessary part of the fullest expression of Jewish life and daily forms of observance such as Kashrut, Tefillot and Brachot are incorporated into the school day. We work to instill Jewish moral values in our students including respect and concern for others, honor of parents, honesty, hospitality, care of animals and nature, and love of learning. The creation of the State of Israel is one of the seminal events in Jewish history. Recognizing the significance of the State and its national institutions, we seek to instill in our students an attachment to the State of Israel and its people as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare. While emphasizing an involvement in the Jewish community and the State of Israel, we attempt to develop an attitude of respect and concern for America and its values and to promote understanding and good will toward those of other faiths. We view the Hebrew language as both a second language and an essential key to be used to open the door to Jewish culture and history.    History Kellman Brown Academy, a Solomon Schechter Day School, was established in 1958 with programs offered from the age of 2 through grade 8. The school is founded upon the principle of integrated general and Judaic studies provided in a challenging and supportive environment. The dual curriculum's goal is to produce well educated ethical individuals who will enjoy success in future study and who will become valuable contributors to the American and Jewish communities.