6th Grade Electives 2018-2019 6 th /7 th Grade Chorus This performance class is an ensemble focusing on vocal technique, music theory, and music appreciation. We will also develop collaborative skills while working together as an ensemble. Of course, we will sing and perform! Students can expect to improve in vocal and music reading skills. In addition, students will leave this class with a greater appreciation for and understanding of various genres of music, a broadened worldview, and a stronger sense of community as we cultivate the gift of music together. Contact Mindy Hoover at mindy_hoover@brentwoodacademy.com. Beginning Concert Band Beginning Band gives an opportunity for middle school students with no prior experience in a school concert band program to begin the process of learning a concert band instrument. The students are divided between four specialized music instructors for woodwinds, upper brass, low brass, and percussion and are combined as a full band when ready to rehearse concert music. Students learn to read music and develop foundational instrumental technique that can be applied to areas such as musical performance, composition, and improvisation. All sixth through eighth graders are eligible and performances are included in the course. Band instructors will assist each student with placement and instrument selection before the first day of school. BA supplies all Beginning Band instruments, books, music, and supplies free of charge. Contact Matt Nygren at matt_nygren@brentwoodacademy.com Intermediate Concert Band Intermediate Band consists of middle school students who have at least one year of school band experience on a concert band instrument. The students are divided between four specialized music instructors for woodwinds, upper brass, low brass and percussion and are combined as a full band when ready to rehearse concert music. Students continue to develop general music literacy and instrumental technique that can be applied to areas such as musical performance, composition, and improvisation. All sixth through eighth graders are eligible and performances are included in the course. Contact Matt Nygren at matt_nygren@brentwoodacademy.com
Advisory Groups Academic Honor Roll & Headmaster s List Band Performances Bible Studies Big Brother/Big Sister Program Chess Chorus Performances Community Service Projects CTP-4 testing Dance Performances Dodge Ball Tournament Duke TIP program Essay Contests Forensics Team Geography Bee Grade Level Events Hosts for Prospective Students Math Competitions Mega Riot Middle School Back-to-School Retreat Middle School Play Model United Nations Nashville Rescue Mission Robotics Team Spiritual Life Retreat Thirty Athletic Teams Visual Art Competitions Youth Legislature 6 th Grade Day Trips 6 th Grade Creation Vacation Trip 7 th Grade Drama Performances 7 th Grade Ropes Course Trip 8 th Grade Tour Guides for Admission Day 8 th Grade Tour Ambassadors 8 th Grade Student Leadership Team 8 th Grade Thrill Seekers Summer Trip 8 th Grade Trip to Atlanta & Orlando 8 th Grade Celebration Brentwood Academy Middle School Opportunities for Students
6th Grade Pre-Registration A Word About Math Placement in 6 th Grade Our commitment is to provide an academic challenge for all students in a nurturing environment, one that challenges but does not overwhelm, that nurtures but does not coddle. Beginning in sixth grade, two math classes are offered to meet each student s academic needs. Because Brentwood Academy is a college preparatory school, all courses in sixth grade are challenging no matter the level. Placement in an honors or non-honors section is not permanent, as students in middle school are developing academically. Sometimes a student may be ready to handle the challenges of an honors math program in sixth grade; sometimes a student needs another year to prove he/she is ready. We want students to be placed in the appropriate academic setting for success.. Honors placement is determined by a careful review of a student s fifth grade academic record, standardized test scores, attendance history, work ethic, and a comparative analysis of the student s profile in relation to the other members of the Class of 2025. In particular, students who desire placement in Math 6 Honors should have strong computational skills in basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Placement decisions are the result of prayerful consideration over time by math teachers, the sixth grade chair, the admission director, and the middle school director. If you have any questions about sixth grade math placement, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Ann Clark at jenniferann_clark@brentwoodacademy.com or call 615-523-0611, ext. 311..
MS Fine Arts Courses Beginning Concert Band Beginning Band gives an opportunity for middle school students with no prior experience in a school concert band program to begin the process of learning a concert band instrument. The students are divided between four specialized music instructors for woodwinds, upper brass, low brass, and percussion and are combined as a full band when ready to rehearse concert music. Students learn to read music and develop foundational instrumental technique that can be applied to areas such as musical performance, composition, and improvisation. All sixth through eighth graders are eligible and performances are included in the course. Band instructors will assist each student with placement and instrument selection before the first day of school. BA supplies all Beginning Band instruments, books, music, and supplies free of charge. Contact Matt Nygren at matt_nygren@brentwoodacademy.com Intermediate Concert Band Intermediate Band consists of middle school students who have at least one year of school band experience on a concert band instrument. The students are divided between four specialized music instructors for woodwinds, upper brass, low brass and percussion and are combined as a full band when ready to rehearse concert music. Students continue to develop general music literacy and instrumental technique that can be applied to areas such as musical performance, composition, and improvisation. All sixth through eighth graders are eligible and performances are included in the course. Contact Matt Nygren at matt_nygren@brentwoodacademy.com Music City Exploratory This 8 th grade exploratory focuses on Nashville s impact on the recording industry. Students will become familiar with influential musicians and explore the role social, political and cultural currents have had on various genres of music, including country, Christian contemporary music (CCM), pop, rap, and alternative music. The course will trace the evolution of recording technology from Thomas Edison and the gramophone to vinyl, 8-tracks, CDs, and beyond; it will also include contemporary topics such as the publishing process and how a song gets on the radio, and debatable topics such as music sharing and how it affects the music industry. Students will gain a greater understanding of music s ability to enrich their own lives, as well as broaden their cultural and historical perspective of music. Contact Jennifer Smith at jennifer_smith@brentwoodacademy.com. Drama 7 Drama 7 is a semester-long course exploring good communication skills, character development, and group dynamics. Students will learn the processes used to plan and practice a stage production and will explore how the mind, body, and voice are used to communicate character, and the various support tools of a performance. While learning and honing the basics throughout the semester, students will also audition for, rehearse, and perform a short script for the entire 7th grade class at the end of the semester. Contact Holly Shepherd Urbanowicz at holly_shepherd@brentwoodacademy.com.
Art 7 Art 7 elective focuses on studying cultural art across the globe. Students work in traditional mark-making medium, like pencil, and paint in both two and threedimensional formats. They also work with new techniques and media like Pysanky, (Ukrainian Egg Decoration), tin repousse, (creating texture and dimension on foil). The course incorporates world geography, culture and customs and examines the role of art throughout the world. Students have opportunities for work to be exhibited both within the school and local art competitions. Contact Janet Laws at janet_laws@brentwoodacademy.com. 6th Grade Art Exploratory Art 6 is a course designed for sixth grade students to explore and experience creative expression, critical evaluation, greater self-awareness and appreciation for the inherent value of visual art. This course develops student's sculpting, drawing, designing skills, as well as introduces printmaking and collage. Lessons in art history are incorporated into each project within the curriculum. Each 6th grade student has a rotation in art and has opportunities for work to be exhibited both within the school and local art shows. Contact Janet Laws at janet_laws@brentwoodacademy.com. 8 th Grade Art Exploratory Students in the Art 8 exploratory work with the 7 elements of art to produce projects that focus on line, shape, color, texture, space, form and value. Students continue expanding their creative expression, technical development, critical evaluation, and build upon and refine drawing, painting, and designing skills. Each 8 th grade student has a rotation in art and has opportunities for their work to be exhibited both within the school and local art competitions. Contact Janet Laws at janet_laws@brentwoodacademy.com. 6 th /7 th Grade Chorus (no audition required) This performance class is an ensemble focusing on vocal technique, music theory, and music appreciation. We will also develop collaborative skills while working together as an ensemble. Of course, we will sing and perform! Students can expect to improve in vocal and music reading skills. In addition, students will leave this class with a greater appreciation for and understanding of various genres of music, a broadened worldview, and a stronger sense of community as we cultivate the gift of music together. Contact Mindy Hoover at mindy_hoover@brentwoodacademy.com. 8th Grade Chorus (no audition required) This performance class is an ensemble focusing on vocal technique, music theory, and music appreciation. We will also develop collaborative skills while working together as an ensemble. Of course, we will sing and perform! Students can expect to improve in vocal and music reading skills. In addition, students will leave this class with a greater appreciation for and understanding of various genres of music, a broadened worldview, and a stronger sense of community as we cultivate the gift of music together. Contact Mindy Hoover at mindy_hoover@brentwoodacademy.com
8 th Grade Performing Arts Elective This is a year long, high-energy elective that celebrates creativity in the form of performance. The first semester is geared toward acting where students learn the fundamentals of the craft: actions, goals, obstacles and character development. The second semester focuses more on different interpretive events from forensics, or speech. Students play improvisational games, give performances (both informal and formal) and participate in acting exercises on a daily bases. The end goal is for students to have greater confidence in front of their peers, to think outside the box and to enjoy the creativity of others. Contact Kasey Carmona at kasey_carmona@brentwoodacademy.com. 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 6:50 7:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Auditions are held in August before school begins. Contact Mindy Hoover at mindy_hoover@brentwoodacademy.com. Academy Dancers All rising 6 th, 7 th and 8 th graders are eligible to audition for this select dance group. The Middle School Academy dancers will dance at selected home (MS) football games, pep rallies, (MS) basketball games, the spring dance show and regional dance team competitions. Those chosen are exempt from a traditional P.E. due to the weekly practice schedule. MS Academy Dancers will be required to attend mandatory summer practices, and each girl will be responsible for the fees as well as dancewear costs to be determined. Dancers of all levels are welcome to audition. Contact Robyne Kennedy at robyne_kennedy@brentwoodacademy.com. Middle School Forensics Team Students have the opportunity to attend competitive speech tournaments. There are many opportunities to develop speaking and acting skills in a variety of individual, couple and group events including humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, duo acting, poetry, prose, extemporaneous speaking and more. No audition is required for participation. Contact Kasey Carmona at kasey_carmona@brentwoodacademy.com. Middle School Play The Middle School drama production in presented in February. Auditions will be held in late October; this show is open to 6 th, 7 th and 8 th graders for both acting and technical support roles. Contact Holly Shepherd Urbanowicz at holly_shepherd@brentwoodacademy.com.
Middle School Spiritual Life Courses Bible 6 is a study of the "Attributes of God" and how each of His attributes affects our daily lives. By the end of this class, students will learn who their Creator is and who He says they are. God is... Real! Spirit Omniscient, Omnipotent, and Omnipresent Love Good Immutable Always available Bible 7 is a study of the basic beliefs of being a follower of Jesus. By the end of this class students will learn what the Bible says that every Christian ought to know... About faith and how to have it That the Bible is the Word of God How to study their Bible How they were created Who Adam made us What happened at the moment of salvation Who they are in Christ About Biblical baptism About the assurance of salvation About eternal security What happens with a Christian sins About forgiveness, confession, guilt, and conviction That forgiveness brings freedom Who the Holy Spirit is The roles of the Holy Spirit How God speaks today How to handle temptation How to pray Bible 8 is a study of the "Pleasures of God"; in other words, students will learn what their Creator enjoys and how they can participate in what he enjoys. God takes Pleasure in..." Your Faith Your Obedience His Word His Creation His Children His Son His Place
Brentwood Academy 2018-2019 MS P.E. Offerings In order to participate in P.E., all students must have on file a medical form with a doctor's signature. Early Fall Boys Girls Cross Country Cross Country 6 Football Volleyball * Aug. - Oct. 7/8 Football 7/8 Football Cheerleading * Golf * Golf * Tennis* Tennis* Dance (semester commitment) Late Fall Boys Girls Soccer * Soccer * 7/8Basketball * 7/8Basketball * Oct. - Dec. Swimming Swimming Wrestling Dance (semester commitment) 7/8 Basketball Cheerleading * Strength & Conditioning Winter Boys Girls 6 Basketball * 6 Basketball * 7/8 Basketball * 7/8 Basketball * Jan. - Mar. Rugby (6th only) 7/8 Basketball Cheerleading * Swimming Swimming Weights Dance (semester commitment) Strength & Conditioning Spring Boys Girls 6 Track 6 Track 7/8 Track 7/8 Track March - May Baseball * Softball * Weights (April-May) Dance (semester commitment) Strength & Conditioning (April-May) This is for information only. Do not return. * Requires a try out Questions? Contact Buddy Alexander- buddy_alexander@brentwoodacademy.com