What to Expect on the Journey from Middle School to Upper School

Brentwood Academy Podcast

Join Brentwood Academy’s Dean of Academics Josh Davis, Middle School Director Jenny Cretin, Upper School Director Andy Bradshaw, and Director of Athletics Jason Mathews as they examine the student experience of rising Freshmen at BA. The transition from middle school to upper school holds many exciting opportunities and additional challenges for students as they mature into teenagers and young adults. In upper school, your student will experience more personal responsibility, increased academic expectations, as well as additional course offerings, athletic and extracurricular opportunities, and independence. These themes and more are discussed at length to help parents better anticipate and navigate the exciting journey ahead as part of the BA upper school family.