Rather than simply telling our students what to think, Brook Hill teaches students how to think. One of the ways we do this is through conversations about important topics. For example, in this week’s chapel, we discussed the honor code by starting with a faculty-produced skit about cheating and then asking, “What went wrong here?” Students […]
Our 7th grade humanities students are learning about Texas history this year, and to start the year off on the right foot, Mrs. Haynie took her classes to the American Freedom Museum. Students began in the Hall of Presidents where they learned about our past leaders in the White House who hailed from this great state. […]
Texas Bank and Trust held a reception in honor of their new inductees to their Student Board of Directors. Some of our awesome students attended the reception on Tuesday night. We’re so proud of these students, and some of our faculty even showed up to give their support!
Last Friday, our PreK students got quite the treat! Cathy Cook brought cookies for the letter “c” to both Mrs Bell’s and Mrs Chesley’s PreK classes! What a yummy way to learn about the letter “C”!
In AP Physics 2, students are exploring the properties of fluids by measuring the density and buoyant force of an object submersed in water. Just another way we’re illustrating abstract theories and ideas in real life labs!
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: We believe in prayer at Brook Hill. Prayer helped bring the school into existence when Steve Dement and his Accountability Group committed to pray for the school and God’s direction. Prayer has sustained us as we have continued to grow to even more […]
Jessica Mize teaches math at our middle school and is an assistant softball coach, however (and more importantly) she is also a Brook Hill parent. Like many of our families, the Mize family has made an intentional choice to send their daughter to Brook Hill. When asked about why she and her husband chose Brook […]
Prekindergarten Readers in the Library! James rushed into library to show off a lost tooth! “I pulled it myself!”
Mr. Kevin Pierce, Lower School music teacher, led the very first chapel of the year with praise and worship. Headmaster Fletcher explained the origin of the Brook Hill Mascot, “The Guard”. Our mascot is just as unique as the Santa Cruz “Banana Slugs”! “It is much more special”, added Mr. Fletcher, “because of the meaning it holds […]
Members of the Brook Hill Varsity String Ensemble performed for the Meadow Lake Senior Living Center Appreciation dinner on Wednesday, August 20th. The string ensemble provided music entertainment for two hours while residents enjoyed fellowship and a special elegant sit down dinner. It was a wonderful experience and opportunity for the students to use their […]
Mr. Roquemore’s 6th grade class reviewed chapters from their summer reading assignment, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief in class this week. Each group was assigned a chapter and asked to write a one minute skit highlighting important events in their chapter. After writing and practicing, each group was asked to perform […]
Students learned to “heart” math in Mrs. Mize’s Math 7 class on Thursday. The title of the math lesson was Variables and Expressions. Students learned how to use the variable expression Heart Rate= 4 times the number of times your heart beats in 15 seconds to find their heartbeat per minute. Mathematically they used BPM=4n. […]