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A community of

r e t c a r a h C A passion for

scholarship A history of

Excellence

In the Academy's nearly 130-year history, more than

5,000

girls and boys, young women and men, have roamed our halls.

Each one valued as – and taught as –

AN INDIVIDUAL

9:1

A low student-to-faculty ratio means we

know your child’s name, interests, learning style and motivators, and we have the

flexibility to adjust our curriculum to meet each student where he or she is.

We understand teachable moments are

Everywhere ATHLETICS COMMUNITY SERVICE ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP GREER AND PLATO SOCIETIES HONOR COUNCIL LEARNING CENTER PEER LEADERSHIP PERFORMING ARTS ROBOTICS SPEECH AND DEBATE STUDENT COUNCIL VISUAL ARTS WELLNESS

17,000+

75+

HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE COMPLETED ANNUALLY

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Whether our students are learning from our faculty or each other, on an iPad or from the pages of a classic British novel, they graduate prepared for college and the academic challenges ahead.

THE CLASS OF 2018:

93

graduates ACCEPTED TO

142

100 ACCEPTED

%

TO AT LEAST ONE OF THEIR TOP THREE COLLEGE CHOICES (85% to top choice)

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

$14.1 MILLION EARNED IN SCHOLARSHIPS an average of $150K per graduate

“College preparation” goes beyond academic expectations. It’s about HONOR. INTEGRITY. CHARACTER.

It’s about developing

Leaders.

Our students abide by the Honor Code, a standard upheld by our student-led Honor Council for more than 100 years.

HONOR CODE I pledge my word of honor as a gentleman/lady that: I will tell the truth and not deceive others.

I will not lie.

I will ensure the work I submit is my own, and I will neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance in my academic work.

I will not cheat.

I will respect the property of others by not taking or borrowing without permission.

I will not steal.

I will do all in my power to enhance the spirit of trust embodied in this honor code.

I will not support dishonorable behavior.

BGA Wildcats are

Confident Unafraid to ask questions and to seek truth.

Unafraid to fail and to try again.

They leave the academy armed with the tools necessary to accomplish their academic,

professional and personal goals, becoming

successful graduates at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities.

BGA: EDUCATION ELEVATED.

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES accepting BGA students

Auburn University Arizona State University Barnard College Baylor University Belmont University Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Case Western Reserve U. Centre College Clemson University College of Charleston College of William & Mary College of Wooster Davidson College Duke University Eckerd College Elon University Furman University Georgetown University Harvard University Howard University Indiana University Loyola University Maryland Macalester College Miami University, Oxford New York University Northwestern University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Princeton University Rhodes College Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech.

Samford University Sarah Lawrence College

Savannah College of Art & Design School of the Art Institute Chicago Seton Hall University Sewanee: U. of the South Syracuse University Tennessee Tech University Texas Christian U. (TCU) The George Washington U. The Ohio State University Tulane University Southern Methodist U. (SMU) UNC Chapel Hill U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Naval Academy University of Alabama University of CA, Los Angeles University of CO at Boulder University of Denver University of Georgia University of Miami University of Mississippi University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of St. Andrews University of TN, Knoxville University of Virginia University of Washington University of Kentucky Vanderbilt University Virginia Tech. University Wake Forest University Washington & Lee University Worcester Polytechnic U. Yale University

2018-19: Battle Ground Academy Profile The Academy: Founded in 1889 in an effort to restore war-torn Williamson County, BGA is a co-educational, independent college preparatory school for K-12 students in Franklin, Tenn. The independent school experience at the academy is just that – independent. We are neither bound by specific cultural or religious beliefs nor government mandate to teach in only one way. This type of independence results in meaningful curricula based on the needs of the individual learners in our classrooms.

Accreditation: BGA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools. The academy is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

Students: 790 students, hailing from Davidson, Maury, Rutherford and Williamson counties. BGA also hosts international students through New Oasis International Education.

Faculty: 130 full-time faculty and staff with 100 percent of faculty serving as mentors to students outside the classroom through extracurricular activities and advisory groups. The academy’s faculty-to-student ratio is 9:1.

Commitment to Innovation: Innovation in the classroom is more than just access to technology. It is about preparing students to be successful in a world that values critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration as the foundation of a productive society.

At BGA, this takes the form of access to today’s cutting-edge technology coupled with an inquiry-based learning curriculum designed to engage students in addressing real-world problems, issues important to our communities, and questions that truly matter.

Community of Character: The academy was founded on the principles of honor, integrity and character. From the Character Education and Service Learning

OUR MISSION:

To ignite and nurture student curiosity, intellect and character.

Program in Lower School to the advisory program and peer groups in Middle and Upper School, students at all age levels focus on attributes of character that are vital for moral, ethical and leadership development.

Diversity: The academy provides an inclusive, welcoming environment where differences in all its forms are affirmed, appreciated and celebrated.

These differences endow the school and its community with a multitude of perspectives from different races, ethnicities, religions, genders, cultures, social classes and lifestyles.

College Preparation: College counseling begins in eighth grade, with one-on-one college counseling beginning freshman year. One hundred percent of the 2018 class were college bound, with 100 percent being accepted to one of their top three choices.

Student Organizations: The academy offers more than 75 honors societies, clubs and organizations for student involvement in Lower, Middle and Upper School. Beginning in fourth grade, students are designated “Greer” or “Plato” and participate in schoolwide academic and athletic competitions, culminating in an end-of-year Tug of War across the Harpeth River.

The Arts: Our goal is to develop in our K-12 students the ability to use the fine arts as a means of creative expression, critical evaluation, greater self-awareness, and to give our students an appreciation for the inherent value of the fine arts.

Through a comprehensive visual and performing arts program that begins in kindergarten and culminates with full-scale performances and Advanced Placement classes in the Upper School, BGA students are exposed to multiple disciplines through classwork, visiting artists and workshops, and field trips.

Athletics: BGA Wildcats participate in 13 HVAC middle school sports and 13 TSSAA high school sports. Lower School students have the opportunity to participate in daily wellness classes, Running Club, Little Dribblers and the Kids Rock Marathon.

Alumni: Our alumni network includes more than 5,000 Wildcats worldwide, who give their time, treasure and talent annually to provide opportunities and experiences for current students.

Harpeth Campus (Grades K-4) 150 Franklin Road | Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 567-2002 Glen Echo Campus (Grades 5-12) 336 Ernest Rice Lane | Franklin, TN 37069 (615) 794-3501 BATTLEGROUNDACADEMY.ORG