During Life Skills class, the sixth grade came to the library for a “Get-to-Know the library tour”. Mrs. Hays showed the students how to log onto the library catalog and find a book. She also showed them resources they have available to them through the library website. The students visited the second floor and Mrs. […]
This week in Pre-k we have been studying about apples and Johnny Appleseed. This week we taste tested different apples, red delicious was the favorite of our class. We also used a balance scale in science to find objects that weighed more and less than apples. Today we celebrated his birthday by making Apple Pies […]
Eighth graders are learning about atomic theory and all the different ideas proposed throughout the last 2000 years. To help them better remember the different parts of the theory, students were given Play Doh, lima beans, pinto beans, peas, petri dishes and paper to make their own models of the different ideas. This lab helps […]
We had a great time at Parachute Day in our Lower School PE Classes! Check out all the fun we had:
Dear Brook Hill Families, Do you know someone who would love Brook Hill as much as you do? Have any of your friends expressed an interested in our school? We would love for your friends and their family members to join us and see for themselves exactly why we love Brook Hill! We will be […]
3rd grade has been learning all about matter in science class through various labs and activities! Our 5th graders are also working in cooperative small groups as they study the Human Life Cycle.
Sixth graders used our surface tablets to research elements and turn their information into a Thinglink electronic poster. Students were looking for the symbols, properties and compounds of elements that exist in nature. Students also found out and when the element was discovered. One great aspect of ThingLinks is that students can attach the URL […]
From the desk of Brian Nelson, Academic Dean: At Brook Hill, we take our commitment to preparing our students for college success very seriously. One example of this commitment is our college guidance program. This year, I am proud to introduce you to our newest member of the college guidance staff. Ashley Bouwer has joined […]
Spanish 3 students attend two performances of the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet Company at Bullard High School this week. The trip allowed students to experience Hispanic culture firsthand. The dance company performs traditional dances with live music and costumes from many Spanish-speaking countries. The first performance was a colorful display of costumes, music and dances from […]
From the desk of Shawn Rhoads, Director of Residence Life: If I only had three words that I could use to describe Brook Hill Boarding School one of those words would have to be Opportunities. The amount of options our boarding students have is really remarkable. Consider the standard off-campus and on-campus opportunities that students […]
This week the JV choir students visited the American Freedom Museum and participated in a lesson about the history of The Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem. The students expressed their thoughts on the recent controversy concerning this very important song. Following that, they explored the meanings of each of the four verses and were […]
Kindergarten and First Graders have been learning about the artist Jasper Johns through an art project called “Jasper Johns Letter Fun”. We have learned how the artist Jasper Johns used ordinary objects and ideas from the culture like letters, targets, maps, and numbers as the subject matter of his paintings. Using these common images, he […]