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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. When logging into Veracross at the end of June/early July you will be able to sign in to the Magnus Portal, found in the toolbar and links directly to student health information.
Complete the health tracker and upload any required material prior to July 24, 2024. 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.
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SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER READING
Below, you'll find the summer reading assignments for each English/literature class and gradel level.
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| Grade: 7 |
| Click here for the 7th grade reading list |
| Grade: 8 |
| Click here for the 8th grade reading list |
UPPER SCHOOL SUMMER READING
Below, you'll find the summer reading assignments for each English/literature class and gradel level.
| 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?
SIGN-UP FOR SUMMER READING ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS
This summer, middle school English teachers Cara Sadler, Laura Gelfand, and Marci Moore will offer a four-day summer reading workshop for rising 6th and 7th grade students. During this time, students will read the book below and discuss it intensively.
As students read the book, they will work on specific reading skills to improve their comprehension. We will teach students how to: summarize, use context clues, identify main ideas, draw conclusions, analyze characters, and more. As we work on these skills we will develop students as critical thinkers, speakers, and writers.
During the first semester, students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of summer reading through writing and other assessments. The work we do this summer will be a valuable step toward a great start to the school year. Students who join the workshop will feel more prepared and confident as they build skills and complete one summer reading book in just four days!
The cost of the program is $125 and is non-refundable. Books and materials are included. Please be mindful of the book selection for each grade and ensure you sign up your student for the correct reading enrichment session.
| Grade: 6 |
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Date: July 15-18 2024 | Time: 9:00-11:30 AM |
| Grade: 7 |
| Date: July 22-25 2024 | Time: 9:00-11:30 AM Book: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Location: 6th Grade Den, Room 315 |
UPPER SCHOOL SUMMER READING ENRICHMENT
During June and July, Mr. 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. Students will also learn valuable reading strategies to aid the understanding of character analysis and important themes.
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 to the school year.
The cost of the program is $100 and is non-refundable. Each student needs to bring the required summer reading book and pens and pencils. Please be mindful of the book selection for each grade and ensure you sign up your student for the correct reading enrichment session.
| Grade: 9 |
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Date: June 10-14 2024 | Time: 4:00-6:00 PM |
| Grade: 10 |
| Date: June 17-21 2024 | Time: 4:00-6:00 PM Required Book: The Crucible by Arthur Miller (ISBN: 0-14-243733-6) |
| Grade: 11 |
| Date: July 8-12 2024 | Time: 4:00-6:00 PM Required Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear (ISBN: 0735211299) |
| Grade: 12 |
| Date: July 15-19 2024 | Time: 4:00-6:00 PM Required Book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (ISBN: 97807352191) |
For questions regarding the upper school session, contact Mr. Husband.
SUMMER MATH ASSIGNMENTS
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 can better connect new concepts with previously learned material. Therefore, summer math work is required for all middle school students.
Below are 2024-2025 requirements for summer math work based on your student's grade level.
For any questions concerning summer math work, please contact Bonnie Hall, Mathematics Department Chair.
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For students 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 workbooks throughout the summer. The workbook is $19; you may order by clicking the link below. |
| GRADES 7-8 |
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For students 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 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 students entering grades 9-12, there is no required summer work for all students. However, if a student has requested HONORS math and 1. was either not recommended for honors OR 2. took standard math the previous year, a packet, which your student should have received in assembly, is required and 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 2024-2025
Below, you will find all school supply lists for each grade. Middle school students may purchase school supplies through 1st Day who will deliver the supplies to your child's locker during the summer.
PURCHASE MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLIES HERE
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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 June 26 & July 31 (8:30 AM-2:00 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.
UNIFORMSPURCHASE ONLINE OR IN-STORE! JOIN US FOR OUR POP-UP SHOP Or visit us from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer (closed July 1-5) to order your uniform in the BA Campus Store. Any items not currently in stock may be picked up at a later date, or shipped to your home. Boys' uniform pants are not available for purchase at the BA Campus Store as they may wear any khaki dress pants with legs that are slim to regular fit. For example, see here. BA UNIFORMS MAY ALSO BE PURCHASED AT MAX & ALICE. |
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REGISTRATION DAYSAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 9Registration Day will be held on August 9, 2024 and is required for all students to attend. Check back here later in July for more information and important forms needed for Registration Day.
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