ABOUT BA
NURTURE AND CHALLENGE
For more than 50 years, Brentwood Academy has served students in grades 6 through 12, nurturing and challenging them in a variety of disciplines as they grow.
Our faculty are exceptional in their field and faithful in their relationship with Jesus, caring for each student while assisting in the development of their body, mind, and spirit.
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HEBREWS 10:23 (NIV; BA THEME VERSE 2002-2003)
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
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THE ADVISORY PROGRAM
Every student at BA has an assigned advisory group that meets weekly and serves as a space for students to grow individually while building meaningful relationships with peers and faculty. The three main goals of advisory time are group bonding, faith-building, and character development. Advisory groups are a long-standing tradition that are vital to our mission of nurturing and challenging each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God.
In middle school, advisory groups are made up of all-boys or all-girls who are in the same grade. Every year, middle school students will have a new advisory group, allowing them to build relationships with more people in their grade as they move through these foundational years.
Once students move into upper school, their advisory groups are still divided by boys and girls, but are comprised of students from each grade, 9th-12th. Students keep the same advisory group throughout their upper school career. This allows the crucial elements of leadership, discipleship, and mentorship to develop organically among students while giving them an advisor who will support them throughout their upper school experience at BA.
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA 8TH GRADE TRIP8th grade students travel to Orlando, Florida in March for the annual 8th grade trip to solidify relationships before heading off to the upper school in the fall. |
UPPER SCHOOL WINTERIMWinterim provides opportunities for students to work closely with faculty in non-traditional travel courses to expand their knowledge beyond present experiences and encourage a love of learning. |
DESTIN, FLORIDA SENIOR TRIPEvery spring BA seniors take a trip together to the Florida coast for one last experience together before graduation. Find out more about the upper school experience at BA. |
EXTRACURRICULARS AND CLUBS
THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Students have ample opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, and continue to foster their natural talent in a multitude of disciplines.
| ACE club (architecture, construction, and engineering) |
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| The ACE Club is a great way to learn about how things work in the real-life business of architecture, engineering, and construction. |
| ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES |
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With 59+ athletic offerings for boys and girls, every student has the opportunity to develop strength, skills, and a love for their sport. Athletic participation is required for students at Brentwood Academy. |
| BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER |
| All new 6th and 7th grade students are assigned a junior or senior student to serve as their Big Brother or Big Sister at Brentwood Academy. The intention of this program is for our Big Brothers and Sisters to form “families” with their friends and their little Brothers and Sisters to facilitate interaction and community prior to the start of school. |
| creative writing club |
| Join the Creative Writing Club to hone your writing style, advance your creativity, and feel inspired along the way. |
| deca |
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DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. |
| eagle investment club |
| Gain real-life experience in financial investing with the Eagle Investment Club. |
| FCA |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a non-denominational Christian sports ministry that focuses on coaches, campus, camp, and community ministry. |
| FINE ARTS OPPORTUNITIES |
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There are many auditioned and extracurricular fine arts opportunities at Brentwood Academy involving performance arts for both middle and upper school students. |
| fishing club |
| For those who love to fish, join the Fishing Club and spend time out on the lakes and rivers of Tennessee. |
| FLIGHT LITERARY MAGAZINE |
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Near the end of the year students publish Flight: Literary Magazine. |
| GRADE BUDDIES |
| The Grade Buddy program is designed to serve new 8th-12th graders in their transition to Brentwood Academy. Each new student is paired with a current BA student in his or her grade who serves on the Student Leadership Team or in the Student Ambassador program. |
| HAND-IN-HAND SERVICE CLUB |
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Hand-in-Hand provides opportunities for upper school students to serve the greater Nashville community and foster relationships both in and outside of BA. |
| hiking club |
| Looking to get outdoors and hike the beautiful scenery around Nashville? The Hiking Club is a great oppotunity to do so. |
| HOSA |
| The mission of HOSA is to empower Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. |
| International Food Club |
| Taste the world with the International Food Club. |
| Iron eagles robotics |
| The award-winning Iron Eagles are BA's VEX robotics teams. Students in both middle school and upper school have opportunities to join the Iron Eagles and compete in exciting, skill-based competitions both local and out-of-state. |
| LEADERSHIP LAB |
| Leadership Lab is the middle school equivolent of our Student Leadership Team. Here students are entrusted with appropriate opportunities to lead with the focus on developing students' understanding of and capacity for leadership at higher levels. |
| MATH TEAM |
| This team is for students interested in math and competition! Sharpen your skills and build camaraderie with your peers by joining the math team. |
| NATIONAL honor society |
| Brentwood Academy upper school students may qualify to participate in the National Honor Society which honors scholarship, leadership, service, and character. |
| Pickleball Club |
| Hone your pickleball skills with this club! |
| photography club |
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This club is designed to offer students a comprehensive introduction to the world of photography, from learning the fundamentals of camera operation to mastering advanced techniques in editing and composition. Find out more information below: |
| Spanish SCHOLAR Club |
| Bienvenidos! Join the Spanish club at BA to hone your Spanish speaking skills and explore more about Spanish culture. |
| StUDENT AMBASSADORS |
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This is a select group of students who embody the ideals of Brentwood Academy and represent the institution as official hosts and hostesses to the greater Nashville community. The goal is to nurture strong relationships between prospective families, alumni, donors, and community members. |
| STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM |
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Upper school students at BA have opportunities to lead their peers by serving on the Student Leadership Team (SLT). |
| Tennessee Junior Classical League |
| The Tennessee Junior Classical League is a non-profit fraternal organization whose purpose is to promote appreciation and enthusiasm for studying Latin and the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. Open to all students in Latin classes. |
| Theatre Club |
| Calling all thespians! Take to the stage and join the Theatre Club at BA |
| Ultimate Frisbee CLub |
| The game you love is now your favorite club. |
| WILDERNESS CLUB |
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The WILDerness Club at BA allows upper school students to gain an appreciation of the outdoors and opportunities to go on adventures across the U.S. |
| YOUTH-IN-GOVERNMENT |
| Both middle school and upper school students have opportunities to participate in Youth-In-Government. The program culminates with students writing and presenting a bill at mock Senate proceedings alongside their peers at the state capitol building. |
1 PETER 3:8 (NIV; BA THEME VERSE 2019-2020)
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
PARENTS, WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY!
BRENTWOOD ACADEMY PARENTS ASSOCIATION
BAPA
The BA Parents Association (BAPA) furthers the mission of Brentwood Academy by supporting academic and community-building programs through volunteerism and community events. We encourage parents to get involved in the life of the school with volunteer opportunities offered throughout the year.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Brentwood Academy Parents Association (BAPA) exists to partner with BA to intentionally help fulfill the mission and ministry of Brentwood Academy by investing in students, supporting faculty/staff, and building community.
Upon enrolling students at BA, parents automatically become members of the Brentwood Academy Parents Association (BAPA). Parents are encouraged to get involved in the life of the school with multiple events, volunteer opportunities, and community gatherings throughout the year.
Within BAPA, there is an advisory board that is composed of 22 parent volunteer members who accept a three-year term to oversee assigned BAPA activities.
BAPA also assigns two Grade Level Parents (GLP’s) for 6th-11th grade and 6 GLP’s for 12th grade to help oversee the grade level activities and coordinate volunteers.
Below are some of the contributions of BAPA throughout the year:
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Investing in students by sponsoring events including school spirit activities, activity period “BAPA Breaks,” homecoming dinners, and grade-level trips.
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Supporting faculty/staff through hosting teacher treats and breakfasts, faculty/staff appreciation week, and raising funds for school improvements.
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Building community through family programs including parent socials, tailgates, Mom's Bible Studies, BA Dads, and community outreach events.
A LETTER FROM THE BAPA PRESIDENT
"We are blessed at BA to have an amazing community of parents who desire to partner with the mission and vision of Brentwood Academy. As the parent of a current BA middle school and upper school student, and a BA alumna, I am honored to serve as the president of the BAPA board for the 2025-26 school year.
I am excited about all the ways God will lead us during the school year and encouraged by the wonderful support of the BA parent community. My prayer is that as parents, we will always seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus, lifting up and supporting our students, faculty/staff, and always seeking to build up our community in a positive way."
"God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." - 1 Peter 4:10
- AMY HARR
2025-2026 BAPA PRESIDENT
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