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Rising 6th Grade
5:30-6:00 – School Tours
6:00-6:15 - Introduction in Cafeteria
6:20-7:05 - Session 1 - Meetings in Small Groups
7:10-7:55 - Session 2 - Meetings in Small Groups
Sessions
Assessments for 2020-2021, Curriculum, Code of Conduct,
Transition Dates, Registration Process, Related Arts,
Extracurricular Activities, Athletics
BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Principal: Dr. Brandon Barkley ([email protected])
Assistant Principals: Mr. Brent Clarkson ([email protected])
Mr. Josh Phillips ([email protected])
Mrs. Teresa Thomas ([email protected])
School Website: https://www.wcs.edu/bms
Address: 5324 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 472-4250 Fax: (615) 472-4263
Twitter: General Information - @wcsBMS
Athletics - @wcsBMSathletics
School Secretaries: Mrs. Kathy Anderson ([email protected]) & Mrs. Jacque Layfield ([email protected])
Administrative Secretary: Mrs. Angie McKee ([email protected])
School Counselors: Ms. Charlotte Baird - [email protected]
Mrs. Jane Allison Crewse - [email protected]
Mrs. Nikki Harrison – [email protected]
Mrs. Shayla McCarter - [email protected]
STARS Counselor: Mrs. Kelly Stewart ([email protected])
School Hours: 7:50a.m.-2:57p.m. Building is open for drop-off at 7:20 a.m. Students should be picked up by 3:15pm.
*Times are still being finalized by Williamson County Schools and subject to change.
School Mascot: Viking School Colors: Green and Gold
Academic Support: Homework Organizer (agendas are provided), Skyward Family Access, Schoology, 1:1 Chromebooks,
Report Cards, Progress Reports, Weekly Emails, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Grading Periods: Four 9-week grading periods with progress reports each 4 ½ week period.
Lockers: Each student is assigned a locker with a built-in combination lock.
PE teachers will also distribute locks for the PE lockers. Locks from home are not allowed.
Lunch Prices: Prices are available at www.wcs.edu. Click Parents & Students/Meals and Payment.
Individual prepaid accounts will be used by visiting www.myschoolbucks.com.
Buses & Zoning: Information available at www.wcs.edu. Click Bus Routes/School Zones.
PTO: Presidents: Amy Cochran & Ashley Stringfellow
VAC: President: Abby Grubor
Sports Physicals: Parents must complete the Final Forms registration process and submit their physical to the front
office. *Please keep a copy of the physical for your records.
JJ] BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL “Speak”
We always say our kids speak a different language at times. Sometimes, even our own middle school administration
does! So as you prepare to be a well-informed middle school parent, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with
some of the commonly used terms around Brentwood Middle.
1: 1 Chromebook
Each of our students will be assigned a Chromebook for the school year once parents and students have completed all
their registration forms. Students will take their Chromebooks to and from school to complete their schoolwork. We will
have a WCS technician at school to provide technical support during school hours. Students are expected to have the
computer completely charged daily and use it appropriately for academic purposes only. The Chromebook will
automatically use the WCS filters and firewalls when working on and off the BMS campus.
Agendas
Agendas are given out to students the first day of school and serve as student planners. Students are expected to record
daily assignments in their agendas. Parents should be sure to check this document for the Code of Conduct, demerit
system, school attendance policies, and the dress code. Agendas are to be with students at all times throughout the school
day.
A.I. D. (Academic Intervention Detention)
A.I.D., or Academic Intervention Detention, is a program that we have implemented at BMS to serve as a tool to help
students remain accountable for their work while also providing them an opportunity for a second chance at completing
work that may otherwise go missing. A.I.D. happens one day a week after school, and a student may be assigned to A.I.D.
if they match one of two criterions, either missing two or more assignments in one class, or failing a class due to missing
work. The student will be notified by their teacher and the parents of that student will be notified by the school.
Focus
Focus is a dedicated study time set aside in the school day when students can work on their homework and receive help
from their teachers. That is offered in sixth, seventh, and to most eighth-grade students who are not taking a fifth
academic class. During this time, teachers will meet with students to provide extra help to students who need an extra
boost according in reading comprehension or mathematics according to STAR math and reading assessment screenings.
OER (Open Educational Resources)
OER stands for Open Educational Resources and is a dynamic digital library of educational texts, media, virtual labs,
interactive activities, and other digital materials. OER materials provide up-to-date, virtual resources to support teaching
and learning in today’s progressive environment such as interactive formative assessments with immediate feedback,
simulations, and science and engineering investigation suggestions. These materials provide students the opportunity to
learn in a flexible environment by exploring texts, organizing information, and collaborating with peers while they create
projects and products to showcase their learning. Currently WCS uses these teacher resources to support our new TN
science and social studies standards in place of a student textbook.
PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support)
PBIS is a school-wide model for common expectations of respect, responsibility and diligence. Teachers will reinforce
these expectations when students demonstrate them by giving students “BMS Bucks”. This school-wide behavioral
intervention model provides support for student who may be struggling behaviorally or academically.
Pod
Pod is the term used to designate a location of a group of classrooms. Related Arts classes are located in the E Pod; 7th
Grade is located in Pods A and B; 6th Grade is located in Pods C and D. Subject to change due to classes in the STEM
building.
Related Arts
Related Arts classes are enrichment classes that are offered to all grade levels at Brentwood Middle. Students typically
rotate through classes on a nine-week, semester, or yearly basis. Courses included, but not limited, in enrichment are:
Drama, Physical Education, Spanish, Media, Art, Chorus, or Music.
Schoology
Schoology is a learning management system or LMS which helps transform the traditional classroom to a twenty-first
century learning experience. It allows teachers and students to share digital information, personalize learning for each
student, and provide feedback for each lesson or activity. Many other technological tools are integrated within Schoology
to make it a collaborative virtual classroom for teachers and students.
SRO
The School Resource Officer at Brentwood Middle provides a comforting level of security throughout the BMS campus.
STARS
STARS is the acronym for Students Taking a Right Stand. This school-based assistance program helps schools tackle
tough issues that threaten the emotional, psychological, and academic well-being of each student. Through assemblies,
classroom presentations and group/individual counseling sessions, STARS assists schools in preventing and confronting
these very difficult challenges.
Thrive
THRIVE is a forty-five minute class designed to empower students to take ownership of their learning. Teachers review
weekly student performance data to design Open and Closed sessions to support and enrich student learning. Students
receive a THRIVE schedule each Monday and are encouraged to choose the THRIVE sessions that will have the greatest
impact on their learning.
VAC
VAC stands for Viking Athletic Club. The purpose of VAC is to support fundraising for all sports. The VAC promotes
student participation, school spirit and commitment to Brentwood Middle School athletics.
Vikings of the Month
Each month BMS recognizes students from each grade who stand up for their beliefs, act responsibly, use self-control,
and treat others with respect and kindness.
VNN
Viking News Network is the name given to a program that students see three times a year. The segments showcase
student created videos on a variety of topics. The pieces are recorded and edited by a team of sixth, seventh, and eighth
grade video students.
jJJ BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL 6th Grade Course Catalog (2020-2021)
LANGUAGE ARTS
6th Grade Language Arts
Students in sixth grade language arts will engage in a rigorous curriculum which focuses on the standard areas of reading,
writing and communication. Students will read a variety of literary genres such as poetry, novels, short stories, and non-
fiction. As a complement to the reading instruction, students will be required to write in a variety of modes which involve
text-based evidence for student responses. Students will learn to organize and write narrative, informational, and
argumentative types of writing pieces in the form of stories, reflections, essays, letters, and reports. Teachers will also
provide vocabulary instruction to enhance students’ skills in reading and writing. Equally as important, students will
continue to sharpen their grammatical skills so that they can become effective writers and speakers.
SCIENCE
6th Grade Science
Scientific inquiry skills and the application of technology and engineering are embedded as grade level expectations in the
science curriculum. In the life science study of interdependence, students will explore the world’s major biomes, how living things interact with one another and the non-living elements of their environments, cycles in nature and how matter
and energy are transferred through ecosystems. Also included is the study of Earth’s atmosphere, currents, weather, and
interpretation of meteorological data. Physical science content includes a study of energy and the transformations that
occur between different forms of energy. Students will be engaging in expository writing to explain scientific principles.
SOCIAL STUDIES
6th Grade Social Studies
Sixth grade students will study the beginning of early civilizations through the fall of the Roman Empire. Students will
study the geographical, social, economic, and political foundations for the following early civilizations: Mesopotamia,
Egypt, India, China, Ancient Israel, Greece, and Rome. The study of these civilizations will include the impact of
geography, early history, cultural development, and economic change. This course will be the first concentrated study of
world history and geography and will utilize appropriate informational texts and primary sources.
Academic Classes Note: INDIVIDUAL TEACHER REQUESTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED
MATHEMATICS
6th Grade Math (Level 1)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 5th grade math
During the first semester, students will deepen their understanding of real number operations, including whole numbers,
decimals and fractions. Students will also strengthen their knowledge as they analyze data and probability and evaluate
and solve one-step equations during second semester. Throughout the year students learn the relationship between ratios
and percentages and apply their skills to real-world scenarios. They are also introduced to the fundamentals of geometry
and integers. Students will be expected to persevere in problem solving, reason abstractly and quantitatively, construct
viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others as outlined by the Tennessee State Standards in preparation of the 6th
grade TNReady test.
6th Grade Math (Level 2)
Prerequisites: 80th percentile (3-year average) or above on TCAP mathematics; 70% or above on placement test.
In Level 2 Math, students will use problem solving strategies and technology to master TNReady skills and state standards
for the 7th grade. These skills include mastering operations with positive and negative integers, working with rational
numbers and percentages, solving equations, working with proportions, understanding geometric figures, and using
techniques of statistics and probability. Students will also begin to look at linear and nonlinear functions and how those
apply to real world scenarios. Students will be expected to persevere in problem solving, reason abstractly and
quantitatively, construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others as outlined by the Tennessee State
Standards in preparation of the 7th grade TNReady test.
6th Grade Math (Level 3)
Prerequisites: 95th percentile (3-year average) or above on TCAP mathematics; 80% or above on placement test.
Level 3 Math is the first portion of a high school level math course that uses problem solving situations and physical
models to extend algebraic thinking and engage student reasoning. This course will focus on 8th grade state of Tennessee
math standards and begin with a study of the real number system as well as solving multi-step equations. Word problems
are deeply embedded within the course, and students use algebraic concepts in order to solve them. In addition to solving
equations, students will explore functions, writing equations, graphing linear equations, solving and graphing systems of
equations, geometry and statistics. Students will be expected to persevere in problem solving, reason abstractly and
quantitatively, construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others as outlined by the Tennessee State
Standards in preparation of the 8th grade TNReady test.
Academic Classes Note: INDIVIDUAL TEACHER REQUESTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED
6TH GRADE RELATED ARTS COURSES (2020-2021)
Art Basics (6Art)
Make art, talk art, learn art and show your art. Emphasis is on skill building and the creative process, using drawing,
printmaking, painting, sculpting and a limited introduction to I-pad apps for visual arts. (9 weeks)
Theatre Beginnings (6Theater)
Sixth-grade drama is an introductory course designed to build confidence in speaking and performing in front of peers.
This class is focused primarily on theatre terminology, basic performance techniques, scriptwriting, and the origins of drama. (9 weeks)
Choir
In this class, students will learn proper vocal production techniques, music literacy, and methods of expression that will
further their individual musicianship. While students develop their own vocal abilities, they will practice the art of unified
music-making in creating balance and blend. Students will explore choral literature from varied time periods, styles, and
cultures. Together we will transfer musical ideas to other academic areas and daily life outside the choir room.
Performance opportunities include in-class, annual spring concert, honor choir, and festivals. (2nd Semester Only)
Band
The sixth-grade band class is open to any sixth-grade student who wishes to learn the fundamentals of playing a typical
school band instrument. These instruments include flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, French horn,
and percussion. Students will learn the foundations that will ensure their success as future band members such as
learning to read music, producing a good tone, assimilating music history and theory, and playing and performing
individually and as a group. The 6th grade band traditionally performs a winter and spring concert. Students who are
achieving at a high level are also encouraged to participate in the MTSBOA Solo and Ensemble Performance Assessment.
All students are expected to practice individually in preparation for class and are expected to attend all performances. This
class is a pre-requisite for future participation in the BMS band program. (Year)
Orchestra
The sixth-grade orchestra class is open to students with or without prior experience. Students will learn the fundamentals
of music and string instrument-playing, including basic technique, music notation, and ear-training skills. Students have
the opportunity to learn the violin, viola, cello, or double bass and will experience performing in large and small
ensembles. (Students with prior experience may choose to learn a secondary instrument.) This class is a pre-requisite for
future participation in the BMS orchestra program. The sixth-grade orchestra has at least two large concerts each year,
participates in the WCS String Fling, and takes an annual field trip to the Nashville Symphony. (Year)
Exploring Music (6Music)
In this class, students are introduced to the basic fundamentals of music. Students will experience melody, harmony, and
rhythm through composition and performance opportunities. In addition, students will analyze music of various cultures
and styles in order to instill respect for differences and awareness for commonalities. Lastly, students will explore the
process of songwriting and significance of the growing field that is music therapy. (9 weeks)
Introduction to Media Concepts and Google Apps (6Media)
As part of this class, students will research the history of communication, computers and media and create a presentation
highlighting one of many topics. Photography and video creation will be covered as students create a biographical digital
story of their favorite things. Each week students will work to improve their keyboarding techniques and to increase their
keying speed and accuracy. Students will participate in a multi-week collaborative learning unit that focuses on planning a
vacation. As part of this unit students will research and organize information, create various documents, spreadsheets and
visual presentations using Google Apps. (9 weeks)
Keyboarding and Document Creation (Keyboarding)
Students will review the proper keyboarding techniques and develop speed and accuracy while completing a variety of
touch-typing exercises including the number and symbol keys. In addition, students will learn the correct formatting
methods for reports, letters, outlines, and tables. An introduction to basic desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and
presentation software will also be included as they complete a thematic unit. (9 weeks)
Computer Coding (6Coding)
Students begin by studying the origins of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Students will work on developing a
primary understanding of two key website programming and design languages: HTML and CSS. They will also become
familiar with some of the tools and technologies needed to develop web pages and other programming projects. Toward
the end of the nine weeks, the class will be introduced to JavaScript as well. Students enrolling in coding need to be adept
at reading and following directions, detailed-oriented problem-solvers, and motivated learners ready for higher-level
thinking challenges. (9 weeks)
Robotics I (6Robotics)
Students are introduced to the basics of robots. They build the VexIQ Basic Drive Base and later the more complex Vex
IQ Clawbot. They learn basic coding using the RobotC robot coding program. This class is completely project-based
with students working at their own pace. This challenging, hands-on class teaches the engineering design process while
reinforcing problem-solving skills, encouraging attention to detail, and building self-confidence. (9 weeks)
Competitive Robotics (6Robotics Team)
Students taking the competitive robotics class will be part of the BMS Robotics Team. In this class, students build a
VexIQ Bot. They practice basic coding for use in robot autonomous mode. They learn to program and use a robot remote
control. The students use the engineering design process to redesign and rebuild their robot to best perform the VexIQ
Tournament Game for this year. They learn to document the process in an engineering notebook. Students then use their
robots and engineering design notebooks to compete in VexIQ robotics tournaments. All building and practicing will be
done in class. The only commitments outside of class are tournaments which occur on Saturdays late in the fall semester
and early in the spring semester. (1st Semester Only)
Life-Long Wellness and Physical Education (PE)
This course will include participation in games such as volleyball, tennis, flag football, basketball, circuit training, and
ultimate frisbee. Fitness testing and re-testing will be completed to evaluate student progress. With the addition of our
Viking Fit Room, students will have the opportunity to be in a weight room setting. In this portion of the class, students
will learn basic body weight movements and cardiovascular exercise through high intensity interval training. In the health
portion of the class, students will study the importance of personal hygiene and a tobacco-free life. (9 weeks)
Spanish (6th Grade Spanish)
Students will explore cultures and traditions of 21 countries that have Spanish as their official language. They will
explore geography, history, holidays, and other parts of each country while also taking time to compare some of those
traditions with ones here in the United States. There will be several in-class research/presentation projects to follow along
with our class discussions. Students will also be exposed to limited vocabulary that will aid in cultural discussions. This
class is intended to prepare students for Spanish 1 in either 7th or 8th grades but is NOT a prerequisite to those courses.
(9 weeks)
Pathways 6th: Succeeding in Middle School (6Pathways)
Pathways 6th: Succeeding in Middle School is a sixth-grade class that has been designed to provide a first-year middle
school student with the necessary skills to succeed and thrive. Topics covered include goal setting and priorities in sixth
grade; effective study skills (notetaking, summarizing, studying, etc.); time management and organization; healthy
relationships; staying engaged in classes; and leadership development. (9 weeks)
Math and/or Reading RTI (Response to Intervention)
RTI is a state mandated, tiered intervention program available to all students that qualify. All students are screened in both
Math and Reading three times per year to monitor student through the curriculum. Screening results are used to help
students reach their greatest potential in both Math and Reading, by providing needed intervention. Tier I provides
interventions to all students within their core classes. Tier II provides 2-3 days of intervention to students scoring between
the 11th and 30th percentiles on the universal screener. Tier III provides 5 days of intervention to students scoring at or
below the 15th percentile on the universal screener. At BMS, Tier II and Tier III are provided during the Related Arts
block and students are placed in the classes based on their screening results.
JI BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Offerings are subject to student demand and faculty sponsorship.)
Extracurricular Activities
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Battle of the Books is an extracurricular opportunity for students who enjoy reading and discussing books. Students are given a list of
books to read in the fall. A Battle of the Books book club will meet for 8 weeks to discuss the books. Anyone who wishes to be
considered for the team needs to take a preliminary test. The students with the eight highest scores and who participated in the book
club will be chosen for the team. Following team selection, meetings are held to discuss the books and quiz each other on the content.
In late March/early April, each middle school team meets for a quiz bowl contest. Students compete against their peers on content-
related questions pertaining to the assigned books.
BMS BUDDIES
BMS Buddies is a club that seeks to connect children of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities with other
children to form and maintain friendships. The club’s monthly party will typically be held on the last Thursday of the month from 3 – 4 pm. The planning meeting will be held the week or two prior to the party and will be announced in the weekly newsletter and during
daily announcements. The BMS Buddies chapter began in 2013. All students are welcome to join!
CHESS CLUB
The Brentwood Middle School Chess Club welcomes all students who wants to learn to play or improve at the game of
chess. Students can play for fun or sharpen their skills for tournament competition. Being a member of the chess club helps students
improve problem solving and concentration skills, as well as provide a positive environment for student interaction.
DESTINATION IMAGINATION (DI)
Destination Imagination is an activity that encourages teamwork, creativity, divergent thinking skills, and fun while solving a
problem. Teams typically consist of five to seven members. Competitive teams are judged in three areas: a long-term problem
solution, the style in which the solution is presented, and spontaneous problem solving. There are no right or wrong answers. All
solutions are acceptable within the problem guidelines. Each long-term problem has limitations, a cost limit, and a time limit. Within
this framework, teams attempt to produce solutions and present them in a creative and humorous way. No outside assistance is
allowed; all ideas and efforts must be student generated. Competition ranges from regional to state and international
levels. Historically, Brentwood Middle School has had teams qualify for all three levels of competition.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB (COMMUNITY GARDEN)
Green Thumbs unite! Help beautify Brentwood and make a difference in our community by learning how to grow your own herbs,
flowers and vegetables. It is our hope that as we expand from just growing plants, we can also make a difference in our community by
tackling recycling of both paper and plastic here at Brentwood. The club meetings and other needs to be determined.
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Thursday morning in the theater at 7:20 a.m. Our club meetings typically include an
icebreaker and student led devotional. FCA is open to all students at Brentwood Middle School. You do not need to be a member of an
athletic team to participate in FCA; all are welcome!
LITERARY CLUB
BMS Literature Club meets twice each month on Tuesdays or Thursdays to share and discuss original stories, poems, drawings, or
music. Students may also share any of these genres from other artists whose work they particularly admire.
MATH TEAMS
Sixth Grade: Selection for the math team is made each year from top three sixth grade math students. The students compete in the
MBA 6th Grade Invitational and the MTSU State Contest. The Brentwood Middle School Math Team consistently ranks among the
top teams in the contest.
Seventh & Eighth Grade: The seventh and eighth grade math team is selected by a tryout test. Six students from algebra and six
students from geometry will compete in the Interscholastic Math League four times throughout the year against middle and high
schools. The team attends the state math competition at Middle Tennessee State University and consistently ranks among the top
teams in the contest.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS (Model U.N.)
Are you interested in what is happening in other countries? Model United Nations is an activity for students who want to learn about
other countries. Students, in teams of 2-4, research a country of their choice. Finding a problem that could be shared at the Model
UN, students prepare a presentation. On the day of the conference, students present the resolution to the Model United Nations, which
consists of other students. Teams form and select a country in late August, teams meet weekly to prepare for the conference which is
held in November.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
The National Junior Honor Society chapter of Brentwood Middle School is a duly chartered and affiliated chapter of this prestigious
national organization. The group focuses on community service and developing leadership skills. Membership is open to those
students who meet the required standards in these areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, and service. Students are selected to be
members by a Faculty Council which bestows this honor each year upon qualified students on behalf of our school. Students apply for
membership after the third nine weeks of their 7th grade year.
PING PONG CLUB
The first meeting of the Ping Pong Club is an informational meeting. Students will play each other in ping pong and enjoy building
friendships with others attend.
POWERHOUSE
In this class, students will arrange, rehearse, and perform music in a variety of forms. Students will sing acapella and with instruments.
Additional musical opportunities include accompanying peers on piano, percussion, and incorporating other instruments to enhance
performance. PowerHouse is an auditioned, co-ed vocal performing group that includes 20-25 students from 6th, 7th and 8th grade
who are interested in making music together. Auditions will be held in August.
QUIZ BOWL
Quiz Bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history,
literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports, and more. The defining feature of quiz bowl is the use of a “buzzer system” that lets players interrupt the reading of a question when they know the answer. That element adds a dimension of confidence,
anticipation, and rapid recall to a game about knowing facts. (NAQT website) Students compete in three tournaments throughout the
year. Weekly practices and study sessions are expected of all team members. Members are determined based on ability and interest.
ROBOTICS
Teams of 3-4 students build basic Vex IQ lift-bots. They use these basic robots to practice programing and using remote controls as
well as basic robot coding using RobotC. The teams then use the engineering design process to redesign and rebuild the robots to best
compete in the Vex IQ game of the year. They continue to hone the robots and their skills in preparation for Vex IQ tournaments in
late fall and early spring semesters. They document this process in an engineering notebook. The expectation is that each ream will
compete in at least one Vex IQ tournament. All robot building and practice will be done through fall semester related arts classes.
Band and Orchestra students have the option of doing this team class during Focus time upon request. Robotics team tournament prep
classes are open to all students grades 6-8.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
A team of 15 students work on teamwork and problem solving to prepare for 23 exciting events. There are a variety of events in earth
science, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computers and technology. Students from any grade level may tryout for this
competitive academic team. Students are tested in these areas via building projects, labs, and tests at a variety of competition events
during the season. It begins in late September and competitions start in January and typically last through April.
STARS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
The STARS Student Executive Council is comprised of approximately 20 students from the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades who
work directly with a Core team of teachers to determine worthy projects. Students interested in being selected for the council must go
through an application process which includes writing an essay and acquiring Core team recommendations. The SEC plays a key role
in promoting a drug-free, alcohol-free, and bully-free environment in the halls of Brentwood Middle. Each year they promote these
concepts through activities such as Red Ribbon Week and school-wide assemblies and activities.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
Student Government provides a forum for student expression, to inform students and faculty, to promote good relationships between
the students and faculty, to better the welfare of the school, to assist in planning student activities, to promote community service, to
promote school spirit and good citizenship, and to provide leadership for the student body. The Brentwood Middle SGA consists of
an executive board and representatives. The executive board is made up of a President, Vice-President, and Secretary from the 8th
grade. Representative elections for rising 7th and 8th graders are generally April-May. After school has been in session for at least a
month, 6th grade representatives are then voted upon. The SGA meets regularly on Monday afternoons and on some power Monday
mornings.
THEATRE
All Brentwood Middle School students are invited to audition for our fall play and spring musical. Students must be willing and able
to rehearse Monday through Friday, after school. Performances run for four nights. If students would rather work behind the scenes,
they may apply to work on our various technical crews (run crew, hair/makeup, publicity, stage management, lights, sound, and house
management). Whether actor or crew member, a BMS theatre production is an exciting and fun way for students to become involved
in their school.
VIKING PRIDE PEP CLUB
The goal of the Viking Pride Club is to instill BMS Viking Pride in all students and celebrate BMS team successes. Meetings are held
after school to make signs for the school recognizing all academic and extra-curricular achievements. This group is fluid so members
are urged to come when they can and not worry about it when they can’t. People can join at any time.
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT (YIG)
Politicians needed. Would you like to sit in the seat of a State Senator? You might have the chance if you participate in Youth
Legislature. In this program, students learn about the process of presenting a bill. As members of the Senate or House of
Representatives for a day, students present bills and vote on the bills presented by other students. Forming teams in February, students
meet weekly to prepare for the conference in May.
VIDEO GAME CLUB
The video game club exists to connect students together who hold a passion for video games. This group meets at least once per month
(after school) to play video games and discuss the up and coming industry of E-sports (electronic sports). All students are welcome!
~BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC OFFERINGS
Dates and times are subject to change. Final Forms must be completed for ALL students trying out.
CROSS COUNTRY (Early Fall) Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade – One Team
Cross country season officially begins the first week of school.
Optional conditioning days will be available in July. Please
check the website for dates and time for these optional days.
All students will be allowed to participate as long as they are
academically eligible and meet the time requirements
throughout the season including running one mile without
stopping when the season begins. Students will run
approximately 1.5 miles on a variety of courses.
FOOTBALL (Early Fall) Offered: JV and Varsity Teams
Tryouts for sixth, seventh or eighth grade students wishing to
be a member of the football team will be held in July.
GOLF (Early Fall) Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Girls and Boys Teams
Tryouts will be held prior to or within the first week of school
based on availability of the golf course schedule. Interested
students must be able to shoot 44 or better consistently on a 9-
hole regulation course.
VOLLEYBALL (Early Fall) Offered: 6th Grade Team; JV Team; Varsity Team
Volleyball tryouts for the JV and sixth grade teams are usually
held during the first two weeks of school. Tryouts for the
varsity team are held in the spring of the previous school year
as well as during the first week of school. The teams are
selected on the basis of skill and potential. Many of the sixth-
grade students have never played volleyball, so the sixth and
seventh grade years are used as teaching years for these
players. The varsity team focuses on refining skills and
specific positions. The varsity team is eligible to participate in
tournaments including the WMAA County Championship.
CHEERLEADING FOOTBALL and
BASKETBALL (Early Spring) Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
Cheerleading tryouts are held each spring for football and
basketball squads. For three days, the participants practice
cheers, dance, jumps, and tumbling. On the fourth day, they try
out in front of judges. Varsity and JV teams will be announced
following tryouts. During the season, Varsity cheerleaders will
cheer for Varsity football and JV cheerleaders will cheer JV
football. After football season, the two cheer squads will be
divided into three squads for basketball season. Each squad will
cheer for 1/3 of Varsity basketball games. Practices will begin
mid-July and continue through early December. The basketball
season runs through February. Practices are one to two times
per week.
TENNIS (Early Fall) Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Boys - One Team; 6th, 7th,
and 8th Grade Girls - One Team
The tennis teams generally consist of 8-12 players. In each
match there are 7 positions that play scored matches. Three
singles positions and two doubles positions. Players are ranked
and play according to their ranked position. Players are
selected for the teams based on the coaches’ evaluations of
their skill level and their match play. All students wishing to
participate should bring to the tryout their own tennis racket,
water, and a completed copy of their up-to-date physical.
Tryouts are in July.
WRESTLING CHEERLEADERS (Late Fall) Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade - One Team
Tryouts are held each fall. Participants are judged by a panel
of faculty judges on the basis of poise, personality, voice
quality, spirit, and cheer ability. Wrestling cheer is an entry
level squad; no tumbling is required.
SOCCER (Late Fall) Offered: JV and Varsity Teams - Boys and Girls
Soccer tryouts are typically held in October following football
and volleyball season. The soccer season runs through
November.
WRESTLING (Late Fall) Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade - One Team
Wrestling tryouts are typically held the week following the
early fall sport season. Selection for the team is based on a
student's ability, strength, stamina, attitude, work ethic, and
coach-ability.
BASKETBALL (Winter) Offered: 6th Grade Team - Boys and Girls; JV Team -
Boys and Girls; Varsity Team - Boys and Girls
Basketball tryouts begin the week students return from
Thanksgiving. All athletes will be evaluated based on their ball
handling, shooting, defensive skills, and basic fundamentals.
We will look for players who have a grasp of the team concept,
have good standing in grades and behavior, and have a good
work ethic and positive attitude. Everyone will have two days
to try out before the first cut. Those chosen will be asked back
for a third day of tryouts. The final team will be selected from
this group.
DANCE TEAM (Winter) Offered: Varsity teams
The Brentwood Middle School dance team is open to students
at all grade levels. Tryouts are held each fall. Students
participating on the dance team will perform at the boys’ and
girls’ home varsity basketball games.
BASEBALL (Spring) Offered: JV and Varsity Teams
Tryouts for the baseball team will occur in late fall. Due to the
uncertainty of spring weather, tryouts may be moved to an
earlier date in the school year. Students are chosen for the
team on the basis of their particular baseball skills. Players are
rated based on hitting, fielding, pitching and catching, speed
and hustle as well as sportsmanship, attitude and attention.
SOFTBALL (Spring) Offered: JV and Varsity Teams
The tryouts for the softball team will occur in the late fall at the
conclusion of basketball season. Students are chosen on the
basis of their fielding, hitting, and pitching skills. Team work
and attitude are also considered.
TRACK (Spring) Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade - One Team
Students participating in track will take part in a variety of
running events, along with jumping and throwing events.
Students interested in trying out for track should listen for
announcements in early March. The season will last from early
March until late April. All students will be allowed to
participate as long as they are academically eligible.
CLUB SPORTS OFFERINGS
All club sports are non-school sponsored activities. These sports are composed of Brentwood Middle School students. Neither
Brentwood Middle School nor Williamson County Schools has oversight on coaches, management of teams, scheduling, or
transportation. Club sports are a great opportunity to play sports.
SWIMMING Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade - One Team
Brentwood Middle School swim and dive club team recruitment
begins in the fall with a meeting for interested students. Most
students participating in swim team are already proficient in the
four strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
Most athletes are, in fact, on competitive year-round swim
teams. Most of our athletes are on a competitive, year-round
swim team or swim on a summer league team. BMS swimmers
compete in regular season meets in December and a state
championship meet is typically held in January.
BOYS LACROSSE Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade - One Boys Team
The Brentwood Lacrosse Club (BLC) of Brentwood, Tennessee
offers boys lacrosse as a club sport for students of Brentwood
High School (BHS) and Brentwood Middle School (BMS) and
the elementary feeder schools (grades 4 – 6). BLC is a member
of the Tennessee Scholastic Lacrosse Association (TSLA). Boys
lacrosse is a spring sport. Tryouts are held at the beginning of
January and play begins at the end of February. The BLC fields
three lacrosse teams; the BMS varsity and junior varsity teams,
as well as developmental team for grades 4 – 6. If you have any
questions concerning lacrosse visit http://brentwoodlax.com/
GIRLS LACROSSE Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade - One Girls Team
In conjunction with Brentwood High’s Lacrosse Club our
middle school girls lacrosse team for students at Brentwood
Middle School. BLCLP offers a six-week girl’s lacrosse season in the fall during September and October, and an eight week
spring season that begins in February. Students interested in
girl’s lacrosse should listen to BMS announcements prior to each season. If you have any questions concerning girl’s lacrosse please visit www.brentwoodladylax.com.
RUGBY Offered: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade - One Team
The Williamson Warriors Middle School Rugby team is a
community of unique individuals who dare to try something
different…a legendary game that mixes strength, speed, and agility. It is a game that will forever welcome athletes of
any and every size and shape. Successful rugby does
require fitness, but first and foremost, it requires that special
person who is ready, willing and able to give it a go. No
tryouts, every player is welcome. Season begins in late
February and ends in late April. For more information visit
www.raptorrugby.org
BOYS AND GIRLS ROWING The boys and girls rowing programs are for athletes
between the ages of 11 and 19 years. The goal of the
Development Program (5th to 8th graders) is to create the
foundation of comfort in a rowing shell for young athletes
while also teaching them valuable lessons about team-work,
independence, and confidence. They will row with students
from BHS as well as other middle schools from around the
greater Nashville area. The rowing motion is a great
dynamic movement that helps foster the development of
coordination, strength, and flexibility that can lead to great
competitive success at the High School level and beyond!
We also offer several weeks of Learn-to-Row Camps
throughout the summer, which can be a great step into the
world of rowing before next Fall. Visit the website
(www.nashvillerowing.org) if you have any questions!
FINAL
Williamson County School Board policy requires students to have a current athletic physical on
file in order to participate in any extracurricular activity involving athletics.
All WCS athletic physical forms are now available through the FinalForms online dashboard
( https://wcs-tn.finalforms.com/ ) enabling parents and students to complete required athletic
forms electronically. The only form families will be required to print, sign and return is the
physical form. This form is only available through the FinalForms dashboard, must be
printed, completed and signed by a physician. The form should then be submitted to the
child’s/children’s athletic director or coach in order to be eligible to participate in athletics.
WCS athletic departments will not accept paper copies of any other athletic forms or packets. All
required forms must be completed online to be eligible for tryouts and participate in athletic
programs or activities. Parents will automatically be notified when the child’s forms and physical
need to be updated.
For parents and students returning to Williamson County Schools, your student’s FinalForms
password is the same password they use to log in to their computers at school. If there is trouble
signing in, they can click “Forgot Password” below the log in. A link will be sent to the student’s
gmail account to reset it. Parents and students will have to electronically sign their forms
separate for their forms to be complete.
For parents and students new to Williamson County Schools who have not been provided access
to the FinalForms dashboard or given their gmail passwords, please contact athletic directors,
Ben Hahs or Dennis Harrison for assistance. Their contact information can be found on the
school’s Faculty & Staff and/or Athletics website pages.
Each physical is good for one calendar year. Our suggestion is to have your child’s physical
completed by a physician during the summer months. Once completed, the physical form can be
handed into the front office of Brentwood Middle School during summer hours or when school is
in session.
We thank you for your continued support of Brentwood Middle School Athletics! Go Vikings!
Sincerely,
Brentwood Middle School Athletics Administration
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• Tues., July 28, 2020
• 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• Wed., July 29, 2020
• 4:00 - 6:00 p. m.
Back to School Kick-Off
Get ready for the 2020-2021 school year!
Kick-off is held in the Brentwood Middle School cafeteria.
Students can pay their school fees and pick up their schedules.
The latest Viking apparel will be on sale.
Information from the BMS PTO and VAC (Viking Athletic Club) will also be available.
Please abide by the grade’s dates and times.
If you miss the kick-off date, please come to the front office Tuesday, Aug. 4th from 9 – 11 to pick up the student’s schedule and pay school fees. BMS PTO and VAC will also be available.
