Resources
Parent/Student Resource Documents
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Academic Resources
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Athletics: Summer Team Activities and Team Contact Information
Athletic Office Contact: Teri Calmus
Middle School Athletics
Upper School Athletics
Summer Team Fitness Schedule (please contact team coach to be added to summer roster)
TSSAA Physical Evaluation Form (suitable for middle school and upper school)
**For dance information, please be sure to check the Fine Arts section.
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Attendance Hotline/Policy
Middle School Attendance Hotline: 615-523-0630
Attendance Policy (PDF)
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Book/Spirit Store
The BA Bookstore is where Eagle fans can find all your spirit gear. For information on textbooks, please contact Jason Oggs in the Business Office (615) 523-0621.
Regular bookstore hours (during the school year)
Monday-Friday 7:15-8:15 AM
Monday-Thursday 2:30-3:30 PM
Friday 12:00-2:00 PMSummer hours
The bookstore is closed in June for inventory. Between July 1 and Registration Day (August 9), the bookstore is open by appointment only. Please contact Jason Oggs in the Business Office at (615) 523-0621.
Online Bookstore
Need something shipped? The BA Online Bookstore features classic designs and BA athletic team merchandise. https://brentwoodacademystore.com/
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Business Office
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Calendars
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Dining Services
Access Dining Services information here
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Dress Code
Brentwood Academy uniform consists of khakis and polo for boys, and plaid skirt and polo for girls. There will be a variety of outwear options for all students.
Our on-line store is open and ready for purchases. Click HERE to visit our on-line store.
Uniforms may also be purchased at Max & Alice School Uniforms.
www.maxandaliceuniforms.com.You may view the uniform options and prices by clicking HERE. You may read our uniform Frequently Asked Questions by clicking HERE.
Max & Alice School Uniforms
325 Powell Ave, Suite B
Nashville, TN 37209
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Fine Arts Information
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Academy Juniors This extra-curricular vocal ensemble is auditioned from the middle school choruses. Selected students have an opportunity to learn more advanced repertoire, ranging from pop to sacred music styles. Students perform for a variety of school and community events. Rehearsal times are 7:00 – 7:30 AM on Mondays and Thursdays. Auditions are held in August before school begins.
MS Drama Production The Middle School drama production goes up in February. Auditions will be held in late October; this show is open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders for both acting and technical support roles.
MS Academy Dancers This group is an auditioned group of intermediate to advanced dancers in grades 6, 7 and 8. Although participation in our dance classes is encouraged, girls will NOT be required to be in the BA dance classes in order to audition for Academy Dancers. They must, however, commit to the practice and performance schedule. The Middle School Academy Dancers will dance at selected home (MS) football games, pep rallies, (MS) basketball games, a regional dance team competition in December, and the Spring Dance Show in May. MS Academy Dancers will be required to attend summer dance practices that are mandatory, and each girl will be responsible for the fees as well as dance wear costs to be determined. Dancers of all levels are welcomed at auditions. Clinics are held in May and the tryout clinics are the tryout.
MS Speech – no audition required
Speech is an extra-curricular activity that allows students to showcase their speaking and acting skills in a competitive arena. Categories include Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Original Oratory, Prose and Poetry.MS Band Our beginning and Intermediate bands are graded/credit classes in the curriculum during the school day. Extracurricular opportunities for middle school instrumentalists include participation in a Blues class, which meets one morning a week during the second semester.
UPPER SCHOOL
US Fall Play Our upper school presents a straight show each fall. Auditions will be held during the first two weeks of school. Both actors as well as technical support will be sought.
US Spring Musical Our upper school musical is presented at the end of April. Rehearsals will run throughout second semester. Auditions for this show will be held in December prior to Christmas break.
US Academy Dancers (audition required)
Auditions are open to all rising 9th–12th grade girls. There is an intense workout and practice commitment required of this group that will be fully outlined in information available through Mrs. Kennedy. All dancers must commit to the practice and performance schedule. The Upper School Academy Dancers perform at home varsity football games, home basketball games, pep rallies, TSSAA State Dance Competition in November, Nationals in March and the Spring dance show in May. Dancers will be expected to make the necessary time commitment after reviewing details outlined in the tryout packet. US Academy Dancers will be required to attend summer dance practices that are mandatory, and each girl will be responsible for the fees as well as dance wear costs to be determined. Please email Robyne Kennedy to obtain a tryout packet on April 1. Tryout Clinics will be held May 25th from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, and May 26th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.Tryout packets are available from Mrs. Kennedy. Application and intent paperwork is due May 19. The clinics are the audition. Contact Robyne Kennedy at robyne_kennedy@brentwoodacademy.com.
US Academy Singers (audition required)
The Academy Singers is a vocal ensemble that meets as a class for the entire school year with the goal of performing throughout the year, as well as recording a professional quality CD.
Academy Singers audition sign-up sheets are outside the fine arts office behind the theatre.
Interested students need to sign up for a sight-reading session on Monday, May 15th between 7 AM and 3 PM. Singing auditions will be also be on Monday, May 15th from 3-6 PM in the chorus room. You must stay for this entire time. See Mr. Wise or Mr. Nygren for details.
Jazz and Rock band auditions will be Wednesday, May 17th from 3-6 PM in the band room. Sign-up sheets are now posted on the bulletin board by the band room. See Mr. Wills or Mr. Nygren for details.
US Academy Singers The Academy Singers is a vocal ensemble that meets as a class for the entire school year with the goal of performing, as well as recording a professional quality CD. Students are expected to market and sell CDs of their recording as a part of the class. Audition criteria include sight-reading, part-singing, solo performance and stage presence.
Auditions will begin May 15th and additional information can be found here.
There are two parts to the audition:
- Sight-Reading—Students will be asked to clap a short rhythm and to sight-read a short melody, using any neutral syllable (na,na,na) solfege (do re mi fa) or numbers (1, 2, 3). Sight-reading auditions will be recorded for reference. Examples of sight-reading exercises may be found on the Academy Singer website under the AUDITION tab.
- Solo Performance and Stage Presence & Part-Singing—Part two of the audition will be held in the chorus during mid-May. Students are asked to prepare 30 seconds of a song in any style without accompaniment or tracks. Song choice should allow for the student to demonstrate strength of range and vocal quality, and students should deliver the song with a confident and poised stage presence. It is always a good idea to select a song that has a discernible melody that does not heavily depend on an instrumental track since the solos will be sung a cappella.
In addition to the solo audition, students will be asked to sing a harmony part (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone or bass) of a short musical excerpt. Good intonation (pitch) is an important part of this criterion. No preparation is necessary, these parts will be taught as a part of the audition. Students are required to stay for the entire audition.
US Speech – no audition required
Speech is an extra-curricular activity that allows students to showcase their speaking and acting skills in a competitive arena. Categories include Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Original Oratory, Prose and Poetry. No audition is required for participation.US Jazz Band Our Upper School Jazz Ensemble meets as a class during the entire school year. Brass and woodwind students must also be in the concert band in order to participate in the Jazz Ensemble. Exceptions are made only for academic scheduling concerns. Guitarists, pianists and drummers who do not play a concert band instrument can participate in jazz band only. Our jazz ensemble is a traditional jazz band covering all of the major jazz styles (swing, latin, be-bop, fusion, etc.) with an emphasis on the theory and skills required for jazz improvisation. Auditions will be held mid-May for the following year.
US Contemporary Music Ensemble/Rock Band This versatile group plays current pop music, classic rock, and contemporary Christian music and serves instrumentalists who play drums, keyboards, bass, and guitar. This group also meets as a class for the entire year. Auditions will be held mid-May for the following year.
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Parent Involvement
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Summer Math
Without practice, students may lose new mathematical knowledge or see a decline in basic skills over the summer months. With consistent practice students do not require as much review and are able to better connect new concepts with previously learned material. Therefore, summer math work is required for all middle school students.
Click on the link below for your student's assigned summer math work.
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Summer Reading Enrichment for Upper School Students
During the month of July and early August, Mr. Lyle Husband (9th and 11th grade English teacher) will offer a weeklong summer reading session for each upper school grade level. During this time, the students and Mr. Husband will read the required summer reading book aloud and discuss it intensively.
BA Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of summer reading texts in a variety of ways during August and September. Several assessments early in the school year are tied to summer reading, and this opportunity will be a very valuable step toward a great start of the school year. This enrichment program is open to any upper school student, organized by grade level, and has the potential to positively impact the students’ first quarter averages.
The cost of the program is $100.
In addition to reading together during this time, students will also learn valuable reading strategies and complete graphic organizers to aid the understanding of character analysis and important themes. In short, students who take advantage of this opportunity will be more prepared and confident as they begin school in August.
Each student needs to bring the required summer reading book and pens and pencils. All meetings will be in the theatre.
Summer 2023 Grade/Dates/Time/Required Book
Grade: 9
Date: July 10-14 | Time: 3:30-5:30 PM
Required Book: A Separate Peace by John Knowles ISBN: 978-0743253970Grade: 10
Date: July 17-21 | Time: 3:30-5:30 PM
Required Book: The Crucible by Arthur Miller ISBN 0-14-243733-6Grade: 11
Date: July 24-28 | Time: 3:30-5:30 PM
Required Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear ISBN: 0735211299Grade: 12
Date: July 31-Aug 4 | Time: 3:30-5:30 PM
Required Book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ISBN: 978-0-7352-1910-6Register at the link below. You may contact Mr. Husband with any questions at lyle_husband@brentwoodacademy.com.
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Summer Reading and Supply List 2023-2024
2023-2024 Summer Reading and Supply List
From math to world languages, Brentwood Academy is committed to imparting lifelong skills. We focus on critical thinking, developing natural talents, broadening knowledge and fostering spiritual growth, ultimately preparing students for college and adult life.
Seventh Grade Summer Reading (updated 5/3/23)
Ninth Grade Honors Summer Reading
Ninth Grade Standard Summer Reading
Tenth Grade Honors Summer Reading
Tenth Grade Standard Summer Reading
Eleventh Grade Honors Summer Reading
Eleventh Grade Standard Summer Reading
Twelfth Grade Honors Summer Reading
Twelfth Grade Standard Summer Reading
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
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Veracross
Veracross
Brentwood Academy utilizes Veracross as our Student Information Management Database. Veracross will be the host of your parent portal, a place where you can update personal information, peruse the school directory, or check out your student’s schedule/grades.How to login to your Veracross Parent Portal account?
- Visit to portals.veracross.com/ba.Try the password that you used for your Admissions portal. If you do not remember that password, or it does not work, click the “can’t access your account” link. You can reset your password at that point.
How do students log in to their account?
- Students should use their password to access their Veracross student account.
- Students who have difficulty logging into their accounts should email veracross@brentwoodacademy.com for assistance with the log-in process.
Many Veracross questions can be answered on the Veracross FAQ sheet. Click HERE to access the FAQ sheet.
