The 6th graders learned to identify the parts of speech through a competition in Mr. Roquemore’s Humanities class. Students were asked to create a team of three and line up in the front of the classroom. Note cards with a random assortment of words were placed in the back of the classroom. After Mr. Roquemore […]
On Friday in Mrs. Mize’s Math 7 class, students used interconnecting blocks to learn about the area of rectangles and squares. Students were able to build rectangles and squares using different numbers of blocks. The activity called for the students to first count the total number of blocks used, then use multiplication of the rows […]
We held our first “Walk to the Rock” of the year today. Football, Cheer, Drumline, and Dance gathered at The Cabin after school. Athletic Director, Wally Dawkins, shared about how he looked up to the players when he was a child, and how there are many eyes on these young men and women tonight as […]
Mrs. Chesley’s Prekindergarten students count to ten in Spanish class and then have a silent celebration. Muy Bien!
Lower School students and their parents had the opportunity to learn about the string program offered at the Lower School at the Thursday, August 28th string meeting. During the meeting, students new to the string program had an opportunity to try out a string instrument for the very first time! Parents and students unable to attend […]
Mrs. Bell will start hosting a Bible study for parents, using a video curriculum from rightnow.org. For more information about when to meet, please email her ([email protected]). Here is a description of the video series from rightnow.org: Who is shaping what your kids believe? In these busy, hectic days we take our kids to sports […]
From the desk of Tammy Hayes, Middle School Principal: This year, it’s already moving at a rapid pace in the middle at The Brook Hill School! We have 120 students, grades 6-8, who will learn how to live daily through strong curriculum, peer interactions, self-discovery and my personal favorite, strong godly teachers. Our faculty has […]
Rather than reviewing measurement tools with a class lecture, eighth graders participated in a rotation lab where they measured mass with a triple beam balance, volume with a graduated cylinder, weight with a spring scale and temperature with a thermometer. Students were expected to use the tool correctly and know the correct unit of measure […]
First through fifth grade students along with teachers searched for treasure this week in the Lower School Library.They learned how to use the online catalog, Destiny Quest, to locate books in the library. Teachers were given a challenge to locate two books. Students were allowed to help but teachers had to find the exact location. The […]
In October of 2008, The Brook Hill School started a great tradition of honoring those people who have made a significant impact in helping to further the mission of the school as part of our annual Founder’s Day. This tradition started with honoring the school’s founder, Mr. Stephen Dement, whose dream that started with a […]
From the desk of Ginger Bell, Director of Family and Alumni Relations: Spencer Hagen, ’08, recently shared some memories of her time at Brook Hill that I am pleased to be allowed to share with you. “I still remember the first day I met you and the first day of school, everyone made me feel […]
Kindergarten Classes are studying the five senses and exploring their sense of taste with a pickle taste test. Students tried dill, extreme sour, sweet and bread and butter pickles. Some were super sour!!