Academic Support

• Extended time on quizzes, tests, and exams (excluding AP without approval from College Board. See FAQ below).
• Preferential seating
• Elimination of scantron (students may select the answer on the test or in the test booklet)
• Lesser penalties for spelling errors
• Use of a four-function calculator
• Use of a device for note-taking
• Use of audiobooks (Brentwood Academy provides Learning Ally for those with qualify)
• Copy of class notes, PowerPoint presentations, etc. from the teacher

• A full evaluation (psychoeducational evaluation, neuropsych evaluation, etc.) completed by a licensed professional within the last 3 to 5 years that states a learning disorder or disability may qualify a student for BA-approved accommodations at school. 
   
• Students with a health impairment, such as ADHD, may qualify for BA-approved accommodations at school by submitting a current physician's letter within the last year that states a diagnosis from the DSM-5 (medical coding) with the student's history that shows functional limitation and accommodation recommendations such as extended time on quizzes, tests, and/or exams. 

Please submit your student's evaluation as soon as possible to be considered for accommodations at Brentwood Academy. 

Students receiving accommodations at Brentwood Academy are NOT guaranteed accommodations on standardized testing. The College Board and ACT have different accommodation requirements for students, as well as a separate applicaion and approval process. Please familiarize yourself with the process to apply for accommodations for each test by visiting the ACT website or the College Board website. 

Those seeking standardized test accommodations should fill out the relevant form below and return it to the Academic Support department:

CONSENT FORM TO RELEASE INFORMATION TO THE ACT

COLLEGE BOARD CONSENT FORM FOR ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST

A.C.H.I.E.V.E. is an exploratory course designed for students grades 6-8 in need of additional academic support based on testing and student performance. This exploratory helps students learn the necessary skills needed to succeed in their academic journey at Brentwood Academy and beyond. Skills taught during the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. exploratory include but are not limited to study skills, organization, advocacy, problem-solving, reading comprehension, etc. while utilizing actual course materials. Students placed in the A.C.H.I.E.V.E. exploratory will be remain in this placement the duration of the school year except for Bible exploratory.

*Placement in this exploratory will be based on standardized testing, student performance, and other factors indicating student need.

Specialized study hall is designed to help student become more independent and proficient with their academic responsibilities. All students will develop, with guidance of their academic support teacher, goals that will be reviewed and updated throughout the school year.

The Academic Support teacher will reinforce essential skills utilizing current materials and assignments, as indicated by classroom teachers, including:

• Academic planning
• Time management
• Organization
• Self-advocacy and agency
• Study skills
• Note-taking
• Test-taking strategies

Students enrolled in the specialized study hall will participate annually in student-teacher conferences, along with parents, to increase independence and confidence sharing their strengths and challenges as it relates to their individualized goals.

*Placement in specialized study hall will be based on standardized testing, student performance, and other factors indicating student need. Students with and without a learning difference are eligible for this placement.

During every block of the day, there is a math teacher who has a study hall to provide help for students. Any upper school student wanting to seek math help must first check into their assigned study hall.

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Teachers are available before school beginning at 7:15 AM. Any student is able to "drop-in" for office hours to ask questions regarding course materials, seek clarity on assignments, or request assistance in understanding a specific area of the subject. Students should reach out to their teachers to learn their office hours schedule and location.

We want all students to be able to advocate for themselves in their own learning. This prepares students for college where they are expected to utilize office hours for their professors if they have any questions outside of class. 

Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Brentwood Academy is thrilled to offer small group tutoring in various subjects to all upper school BA students needing academic support at no cost to families. E3 tutors help students strengthen their understanding of material taught in class using an array of strategies and techniques to assist with the following:

• Quiz and test preparation
• Writing skills
• Homework assistance
• Subject matter review
• Project planning and more

If you have any questions regarding E3, please email Dr. Rochester at rene_rochester@brentwoodacademy.com 

E3 INFORMATION

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Brentwood Academy offers an after-school study hall in the library to all middle school and upper school students whose schedules allow. The study hall is held Monday through Thursday excepting national holidays, BA holidays, and AP exam days. Hours are subject to change. 

After School Library Study Hall was designed for: 

1. the purpose of studying.
2. the use of digital resources (e.g. desktop and laptop computers) for research and other school-related work. 
3. completing work from a class. 
4. meeting with individual, outside tutors. 
5. reading and checking out books. 

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