Brentwood Academy HOS Oppty Profile

BODY, MIND, & SPIRIT BODY | Building character by teaching the value of committing to a goal, practicing personal discipline, and prioritizing team contribution over individual roles. With a long history of excellence in athletics, BA holds 110 individual and team state championship titles. BA athletes are not only skilled in their sport, but also disciplined. Currently, 99 BA alumni are competing at the collegiate level, and 7 alumni are competing as professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. BA has 60 athletic offerings available for boys and girls in grades 6 through 12. Participation in athletics is required for each student at BA as part of the process of living out the commitment to nurture and challenge each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God. BA is proud of the world-class athletic facilities on their 50-acre campus. The main athletic building, known as the Rock, features a 10,000-square-foot fitness center where athletes can focus on individual strength and agility goals supported by BA athletic trainers. BA has four gymnasiums located across campus, multiple tennis courts, softball and baseball diamonds, and a first-rate soccer pitch. MIND | Committed to delivering exceptional academics in a Christ-centered environment. BA provides classes led by faculty who are accomplished in their fields of study create an ideal environment for academic growth and success. While BA’s academic roots are in a traditional, college preparatory curriculum, BA also inspires students to dig deeper into their unique Godgiven talents and interests. The commitment to academic excellence is lived out in the quality of the BA faculty who are skilled in their craft. Half of the 102 teaching faculty hold post-baccalaureate degrees. Faculty members recognize that academic excellence looks different for each student. They are committed to the mission and ministry of BA, and care for the academic side of each student and for their whole person. BA faculty forge relationships with students in smaller classroom settings, through regular collaborative meetings with fellow colleagues in each grade level, and by working with the students’ advisors who have a relationship with each student. The BA programs include opportunities for 28 honors and 23 AP courses, allowing students to pursue honors and AP courses in each discipline. With exemplary fine arts experiences as well, students at BA complete a well-rounded liberal arts education during their tenure here. By graduation, 34% of BA upper school students will have completed AP course offerings, and 100% of all BA graduates are accepted to a four-year university. 6

BODY, MIND, & SPIRIT SPIRIT | True intellectual growth begins with knowing truth and understanding that spiritual growth is fundamental to the broader development of each member of the BA family. Christian life at BA is more than a Bible class. <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> believes that everything is spiritual, and that Jesus Christ gives everything purpose. In addition to the programs and classes available, Christian Life at BA involves the classroom, the playing field, the band room, and the hallways. Every faculty and staff member has a personal and growing relationship with Christ as evidenced by their annual affirmation of the Statement of Faith. While the religious beliefs of each student will be respected, the school will continuously teach biblical truths and values. Each school year begins with a retreat where seniors choose the annual theme verse for the school to set the tone for their final year. Programming is designed to support students’ pursuit of a relationship with Jesus. This is supported by Bible studies, worship experiences, and opportunities to share devotions. Chapel provides an opportunity to gather as a community to worship and learn more about God’s word through messages from faculty, students, and guest speakers.Once a week BA middle school and upper school will gather for separate chapel experiences where engaging speakers deliver impactful and age-appropriate messages. The latest chapel recordings may be accessed on the <strong>Brentwood</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@brentwoodacademy_tn). “Our vision is to allow every student to know the depth of God’s love for them and to develop a biblical worldview that empowers them to engage and transform the world around them to the glory of God.” — Freddie Scott, Director of Christian Life 7