MAGNUS HEALTH
Brentwood Academy uses the Magnus Health Software/App to maintain student health forms and medical information. Updated records are required for each school year and allow students to participate in BA’s physical education and sports programs. Access to the Veracross parent portal at the end of June/early July will include sign in information for the Magnus Portal, which can be found in the toolbar and links directly to student health information.
Complete the health tracker and upload any required material prior to July 24, 2023. TSSAA requires all pre-participation physicals to be dated/signed after April 15th of the incoming year. Doctor’s offices will have this form.
Please contact Kim Elliott with any questions.
SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
SUMMER READING
Below, you'll find the Summer Reading assignments for each English/Literature class and gradel level.
| Grade: 6 |
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| Grade: 7 |
| Click here for the 7th grade reading list |
| Grade: 8 |
| Click here for the 8th grade reading list |
| Grade: 9 |
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| Grade: 10 |
| Grade: 11 |
| Grade: 12 |
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Click here for the 12th grade standard reading list Click here for the 12th grade honors reading list |
WANT TO READ TOGETHER?
SUMMER READING ENRICHMENT
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.
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Date: July 10-14 | Time: 3:30-5:30 PM |
| Grade: 10 |
| Date: July 17-21 | Time: 3:30-5:30 PM Required Book: The Crucible by Arthur Miller (ISBN: 0-14-243733-6/0 |
| Grade: 11 |
| Date: July 24-28 | Time: 3:30-5:30 PM Required Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear (ISBN: 0735211299) |
| Grade: 12 |
| Date: July 31-Aug 4 | Time: 3:30-5:30 PM Required Book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (ISBN: 978-0-7352-1910-6) |
Register at the link below. You may contact Mr. Husband with any questions.
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.
Please see below the requirements based on your child’s grade.
For any questions concerning summer math work, please contact Bonnie Hall, Mathematics Department Chair.
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For entering grade 6, to best prepare for math at Brentwood Academy, all incoming 6th grade students are encouraged to work through the summer skills sharpener workbook. This workbook provides students with an opportunity to reinforce math concepts learned through the previous school year. We recommend students work three to four times a week in their workbook throughout the summer. The workbook is $19; you may order by clicking the link below. |
| GRADES 7-8 |
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For entering grades 7-8, go to the Delta Math link provided for the specific class that you have entered. There you will register for the class and receive assignments for the summer. Students must complete each assignment to a score of 100% before the first day of school. Students should watch the help videos provided on Delta Math if they need help completing the problems. For any questions concerning summer math work, please contact the Math Teacher, Jennifer Ann Clark. For Algebra I and Honors Algebra I, students should expect a test during the first week of school assessing the skills that were covered on the assignment. |
| GRADES 9-12 |
| For entering grades 9-12, there is no required summer work for all students. However, if a student has requested HONORS math and was either (1) not recommended for honors OR (2) took standard math the previous year, a packet is required and should have been picked up by the all school assembly. These packets must be completed by June 30. Extra packets are available from Mrs. Cathy Locke in the Upper School office. |
Delta Math links
- Going into PreAlgebra
- Going into Honors PreAlgebra
- Going into Introduction to Algebra
- Going into Algebra I
- Going into Honors Algebra I
- Going into Honors Geometry
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
| GRADE 6 |
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| GRADE 7 |
| Click here for the 7th-grade school supply list. |
| GRADE 8 |
| GRADes 9-12 |
| Click here for the upper school supply list. |
VISION SCREENING
As a service to all incoming students, we provide evaluations of visual skills that are not often assessed in a routine vision exam but are important for reading and processing.
These evaluations will take place on June 14 and July 12, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM in the downstairs study hall.
Evaluations, which take about 15 minutes, will identify areas where visual skills can be strengthened, thus increasing the opportunity for academic success. Please use the below link to sign up for a vision screening.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Clarke.
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REGISTRATION DAYRegistration will be held on Monday, August 7 and is required for all students. Please enter at the Fine Arts main entrance. For more information and important forms click the link below: |
DRESS CODEThe 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. STORE PHYSICAL ADDRESS: |
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BA UNIFORM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| Can we still wear hoodies and sweatshirts from the BA Campus Store? |
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| Students must wear uniform polos, sweatshirts, and outerwear Monday thru Thursday. On Fridays, students can wear BA spirit wear with uniform bottoms. |
| Can we purchase uniforms in the BA Campus Store? |
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Purchasing uniforms will only be in person at Max & Alice, or online, at the link provided above. |
| How many skirts/pairs of pants should we buy? |
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That is to be determined by each family. |
| Will there be an opportunity for resale? |
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We do not have an option for resale. BAPA holds an annual pre-owned clothing sale where you can donate your items or purchase at a reduced price. |
| Can the girls still wear leggings under their skirts and what color? |
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Yes. Girls may wear solid black or navy blue leggings. |