The School

H.A. Brown is a local, public K-8 school in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Did you know that H.A. Brown offers all K-8th Grade students Art, Music and Physical Education every week? 

H.A. Brown also offers a wide array of specialized programming, including:

Advanced Placement Classes, Student Government, Art Enrichment Club, Chorus, Orchestra, Physical Education Clubs, Yearbook, News Broadcast Club (WHYY sponsored), School Newspaper, Chess Club, Robotics Club, Kensington Soccer Club, Reading & Math Enrichment, STEAM theatre, Dance, Art & Music classes, Karate, Claymobile, and so much more!

After School Programing

  • FREE After school care for K-8th Grade through Visitation B.V.M Church

  • On site FREE After School Programing at HA Brown 3rd-8th Grade provided by OIC.

A Snapshot of Kindergarten

  • Average class size: 10-15 students (2020-2021 School Year)

  • Small group and 1 on 1 instruction lead through play based learning experiences

  • Private entrance to classroom and play area, with the option to play in our larger school yard

  • Students are celebrated through seasonal events such as musical performances, art exhibitions, a multicultural fair, and field days

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Home & School Association and School Advisory Committee

Once a FHAB family begins Kindergarten they may always remain connected to FHAB, but are automatically also swung into the H.A. Brown Home & School Association.

The Home and School Association (HSA) of H.A Brown Elementary is made up of hard working families who support each other and the school through sharing information, volunteerism and fundraising. Our goal is to help maintain an exceptional neighborhood school that provides the best possible support system for our families and learning environment for our children.

Within the HSA there is also a School Advisory Committee (SAC). SACs are peer elected, collaborative teams composed of family members, the school principal, teachers or other school based staff, students and community members. SACs champion the work for improved student achievement, effective teaching in the classroom, parent and community engagement in the educational process, and communication and support between home and school.

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LIBRARY

Our library volunteers generously donate their time two mornings each week, allowing all K-4 students to access the school's library. Volunteers read aloud to students and help with checking out and shelving of books.