MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

2026-2027 ACADEMIC OFFERINGS

This matrix represents the typical progression for a middle school student at Brentwood Academy; some variations will arise for individual students. All offerings are reflective of the courses available to students in the stated school year and are subject to change. 

 

GRADE 6

Core

English Skills 6
History 6
Literature 6
Math 6, Math 6 Honors, or Pre-Algebra Honors. *Placement test required for Pre-Algebra Honors.
Science 6

EXPLORATORIES (students take each class on a rotational basis throughout the school year) *OFFERINGS EACH YEAR WILL VARY

Art
Bible
Coding
Communications
Design
Digital Communications
Entrepreneurship
Exploring AI
Leadership
Life Skills
Speech
STEM
 

ACHIEVE: Specialized study hall designed for students who could benefit from additional academic support. This will replace every exploratory besides Bible for the student enrolled. Placement is dependent upon demonstrated need and teacher recommendation.

Electives

Band
Chorus

 

GRADE 7

Core

English 7 or English 7 Honors
Pre-Algebra 7, Pre-Algebra 7 Honors, or Algebra I Honors. *Placement test required for Algebra I Honors.
Science 7 (Physics)
Geography 7
French IA, Latin IA, or Spanish IA. *Same language must be continued in 8th grade.

EXPLoratories (students take each class on a rotational basis throughout the school year) *OFFERINGS EACH YEAR WILL VARY

Art
Bible
Coding
Communications
Design
Digital Communications
Entrepreneurship
Exploring AI
Leadership
Life Skills
Speech
STEM
 

ACHIEVE: Specialized study hall designed for students who could benefit from additional academic support. This will replace every exploratory besides Bible for the student enrolled. Placement is dependent upon demonstrated need and teacher recommendation.

electives

Art/Drama
Band
Chorus

 

GRADE 8

CORE

Civics 8
English 8 or English 8 Honors
Intro to Algebra I, Algebra I, or Geometry Honors. *Placement test required for Geometry Honors.
Science 8 (Chemistry)
French IB, Latin IB, or Spanish IB. *Same language must be continued from 7th grade. Students new to BA in 8th grade may take Latin I or Spanish I during their 8th grade year. 

Exploratories (students take each class on a rotational basis throughout the school year) *OFFERINGS EACH YEAR WILL VARY

Art
Bible
Coding
Communications
Design
Digital Communications
Entrepreneurship
Exploring AI
Leadership
Life Skills
Speech
STEM
 

ACHIEVE: Specialized study hall designed for students who could benefit from additional academic support. This will replace every exploratory besides Bible for the student enrolled. Placement is dependent upon demonstrated need and teacher recommendation.

electives

Art
Band
Business
Chorus
Drama
Musical Theater Performance
Speech

 

ADMISSION


Our intentional class sizes vary by grade and discipline, all led by faculty who are accomplished in their fields of study, creating an ideal environment for academic growth and success.

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