BRENTWOOD SCHOOL // K–12
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WEST CAMPUS ADMISSIONS Adrienne Agena | Director of Admissions aagena@bwscampus.com Tara Haroutunian | Assistant Director of Admissions tharoutunian@bwscampus.com Linda Hennelly | Admissions Specialist, West Campus lhennelly@bwscampus.com Briana Monkarsh Benaron ’10 | Administrative Assistant, West Campus bbenaron@bwscampus.com
EAST CAMPUS ADMISSIONS Lauren Abell Windom ’01 | Director of Admissions lwindom@bwscampus.com Alexis Harrell | Associate Director of Admissions aharrell@bwscampus.com Stephanie Fernandez | Assistant Director of Admissions sfernandez@bwscampus.com Melissa Gruenthal ’10 | Admissions Database Coordinator mgruenthal@bwscampus.com Missy Polson ’90 | Administrative Assistant, East Campus mpolson@bwscampus.com
WEST CAMPUS (K-6): 12001 Sunset Boulevard | Los Angeles, CA 90049 | (310) 889-2812 EAST CAMPUS (7-12): 100 South Barrington Place | Los Angeles, CA 90049 | (310) 889-2657 BRENTWOOD SCHOOL ADMITS STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION TO ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. IT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATION OR ADMISSIONS POLICIES OR ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ATHLETICS, OR OTHER PROGRAMS.
WHAT’S INSIDE... 2 AT-A-GLANCE 4 DIVERSITY 6 ARTS 8 ATHLETICS 10 ACTIVITIES 12 STUDENT ADVOCACY 16 COLLEGE GUIDANCE 18 PARENT ENGAGEMENT 20 BEYOND BRENTWOOD 22 BUS ROUTES & STUDENT BODY GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
LOCATION
Brentwood School is an independent K-12 co-ed day school with two campuses, located four blocks apart, in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. ENROLLMENT
AT-A-GLANCE
Lower School (K-5): 300 Middle School (6-8): 320 Upper School (9-12): 550 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
K 14 1-5 21 6-12 17 STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO
K 7:1 1-5 11:1 6-12 8:1
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OUR COMMUNITY
Our school community is shaped and enhanced by students who live in 90 different zip code areas and come from about 200 different schools. Fifteen percent of our families benefit from financial assistance. There are 37% students of color, K-12—balanced equally between the West Campus (Grades K-5) and the East Campus (Grades 6-12). INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
81 teams in Grades 4-12 SERVICE LEARNING
Service Learning is an integral part of our character education program. A raised consciousness regarding service to others begins in Kindergarten and carries through to 12th Grade. All Brentwood students participate in a variety of lessons and activities that cultivate an increased awareness of the world and its needs. Last year, Brentwood students (Grades K-12) contributed close to 25,000 hours of service to the community. Many of those hours were devoted to military veterans. Brentwood School has a long history of supporting programs at the West Los Angeles VA and non-profit organizations that serve veterans. STUDENT RESOURCES
ACCREDITATION
California Association of Independent Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges MEMBER
• National Association of Independent Schools • California Association of Independent Schools • A Better Chance • Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs • Young Eisner Scholar Program ADMISSIONS CALENDAR: WEST CAMPUS (K-5)
Projected Openings:
Kindergarten = 44 Other grade levels = by attrition*
*Note: Only relocating families may apply for openings in Grades 1-5. EAST CAMPUS (6-12)
West Campus: full-time learning specialist, licensed counselor, school nurse, math specialist, technology coordinator, and librarian East Campus: full-time learning specialists (2), educational technology specialists (2), librarians (2), licensed counselors (6), and athletic trainer
Projected Openings:
EXTENDED DAY
*Note: The approximately 20 newly admitted students will join the current 5th Grade class to create a 6th Grade class of 66 students.
Brentwood’s West Campus may be unique on the Westside in that we offer before and after school care, free of charge. From 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. each morning there is supervised play available for all Lower School students. On Monday through Thursday our afternoon supervision is from 3:10 to 6:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 2:10 to 6:00 p.m. We also provide free extra-curricular options in athletics and performing arts at different grade levels. The result is that Brentwood School is the preferred after-school destination for a large number of students, making it a wonderful central location for friends to connect if they live far apart from each other.
6th Grade = approximately 20* 7th Grade = approximately 85** 9th Grade = approximately 40 Other grade levels = by attrition
**Note: The newly admitted students will join this year’s 6th Grade class to create a 7th Grade class of approximately 128 students.
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Members of the Brentwood Dance Company perform a Bollywood style dance at our All Family Celebration of Diversity.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY A full-time administrator, the Director of Equity and Inclusion, provides a consistent lens to foster a culture that supports diversity in all that Brentwood does. This director works with all Brentwood constituents to reflect our commitment and to provide critical support toward a welcoming, culturallyengaged, and inclusive community.
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DIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Brentwood School embraces diversity and inclusivity as essential to a full education and is committed to creating an environment that fosters openness and acceptance. The school recognizes multiple dimensions of culture, including but not limited to: age, ethnicity, family structure, gender identity, geographic origins, multiple learning styles, political views, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. We are committed to weaving diversity into the fabric of who we are, what we do, and what we value. We aim to engage mindfully in open and frequent dialogues to ensure that each member of the community is valued, included, and respected.
OUR COMMUNITY Our school community is shaped and enhanced by students who live in more than 90 different zip code areas and come from about 200 different schools prior to joining Brentwood School. Fifteen percent of our families benefit from financial assistance. There are 37% students of color, K-12—balanced equally between the West Campus (Grades K-5) and the East Campus (Grades 6-12). UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES A sampling includes: All-Family Celebration of Diversity Kyonggi Student Visit to Brentwood Lower School Annual African American Read-In National SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Project Celebrating Diversity: The Power of Personal Stories Pride Project “GayLA” Dance Crayon Club Student Diversity Council Dia de los Muertos Student Diversity Leadership Conference Diwali Young Women’s Conference Events sponsored by affinity groups are open to all members of the Brentwood community.
DIVERSITY COUNCIL Consisting of faculty, staff, and administrators, the council supports Brentwood School’s effort to create and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. CELEBRATING DIVERSITY—THE POWER OF PERSONAL STORIES This event provides a forum for all members of the Brentwood School community to discuss and grapple with issues related to all aspects of diversity. Special guest speakers, workshops, discussions groups, an international luncheon, and other activities take place throughout the day for students, parents/guardians, and faculty. AFFINITY GROUPS STUDENT GROUPS
FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS
• Asian Student Association • Black Student Association • Girl Impact • Latino Student Association • Persian Student Association • Pride Project
• Asian/South Asian Family Association • Black Family Association • Latino Family Association (El Nido) • Parent Alliance of Students of African Descent (PASA) • Persian Family Association • Pride Project Family Association Lower School students celebrate Black History Month.
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ARTS
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STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY FOR THE ARTS The mission of the arts at Brentwood School is to inspire personal and intellectual growth through exploration, critical analysis and disciplined practice, and ultimately the shared experience of creative expression. Our arts faculty—artists and performers themselves—offer instruction in visual arts, dance, music, and theater. In every course, our teachers strive to foster self-knowledge, a willingness to experiment and take risks, an understanding that through art we create and reflect culture, and a commitment to the creative process. Exhibits, recitals, and productions throughout the year celebrate our students’ accomplishments.
LOWER SCHOOL ARTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL ARTS
UPPER SCHOOL ARTS
Children enter the Lower School with a world of possibilities in front of them. Brentwood’s arts education encourages them to discover the musician, actor, or artist within. In addition to fostering and inspiring artistic ability, our program instills a thirst for and life-long appreciation of the arts. There are two performances per grade level (winter and spring) and one after-school performance by students in Grades 3-5 each year.
Visual & Media Arts: Creative Coding for Your World, Digital Art, Filmmaking, Mixed Media Studio, Robotics Innovation Design, Sculpture, Studio Art, and Yearbook
Visual & Media Arts: 2-D Design, 3-D Design, Art History, Ceramics & Sculpture, Computer Science, Computer Science Principles, Digital Photography, Documentary Film Production, Drawing & Composition, Drawing Portfolios, Filmmaking, Introduction to Java, Journalism, Photography, Programming & Software Design, Stained Glass Design, Video Editing, Writer’s Room, and Yearbook
Visual Arts: Kindergarten - 4th Grade (twice a week for 40 minutes); Grade 5 (once a week for 90 minutes) Performing Arts: Kindergarten - 5th Grade (twice a week for 40 minutes)
Performing Arts: Dance Company, Drama, Jazz Band, Movement, Music 101, Music 102, Orchestra, Rhythm Section Workshop, Singers, and Theater Company
Performing Arts: Acting, Brentwood Dance Company, Brentwood Theater Company, Concert Singers, Dance, Jazz Band, Madrigals, Music Theory, Orchestra, Stagecraft, Theater Production, and Women’s Choir
Instrumental Music: 4th Grade only (twice a week for 1 hour)
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ATHLETICS STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY FOR ATHLETICS Brentwood School believes that physical education and athletics complement and enrich the academic experience and are integral to every student’s education and personal growth. To that end, we offer a comprehensive physical education curriculum and a wide array of interscholastic athletics in order to foster a love of sport and a life-long commitment to health and fitness. We view coaches as teachers and the fields and courts as extensions of the classroom. We encourage our students to participate and to strive for excellence. The school seeks to produce highly competitive teams and prizes character, sportsmanship, and teamwork. LOWER SCHOOL SPORTS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
Interscholastic competition begins in the 4th Grade. Brentwood School competes in the Coastal Canyon League. Its member schools share a common philosophy where participation and a positive athletic experience are the core goals of competition. There are no cuts, and all member schools follow an “Everyone Plays” philosophy.
While there is a “no cut policy” in the Middle School, Brentwood School fields teams that are appropriate for all levels of athletics. Teams compete in two leagues: Pacific Basin and Delphic Leagues.
Fall: Co-ed Flag Football, Girls Basketball Winter: Boys Basketball, Girls Volleyball Spring: Co-ed Soccer, Boys Volleyball
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Fall: Cross Country, Football, Swimming, Tennis (girls), Volleyball (girls) Winter: Basketball, Soccer Spring: Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse (boys), Softball, Tennis (boys), Track & Field, Volleyball (boys) Year-round: Equestrian, Fencing
UPPER SCHOOL SPORTS Brentwood School is a member of the Gold Coast League. Teams compete in various divisions of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Fall: Cheer, Cross Country, Drill, Football, Tennis (girls), Volleyball (girls), Water Polo Winter: Basketball, Cheer, Soccer Spring: Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse (boys), Softball, Swimming, Tennis (boys), Track & Field, Volleyball (boys) Year-round: Equestrian, Fencing
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ACTIVITIES LOWER SCHOOL
(after-school) 3D Design and Printing Animal Encounters Book Club Building Bonanza Chess for Success Claymates Escape Room Harry Pottery Jazz/Hip-Hop Dance Kids Cooking Academy Lego Robotics Musical Theater Number Ninjas Robot Building Songwriting STEAM Club Video Game Design Violin Explorers Yearbook
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MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT LIFE
ART is Illusion Book Club Chess Club Choreography Coding Club Creative Writing gRAPpling with lyrics Improv Indie Video Games Jewelry Design Middle School Jam Session Mindfulness and Meditation Songwriting Spoken Word/Poetry Slam Student Leadership Team Underwater ROVs Zen Art
SUMMER 2018 UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT AND COLLEGE ALUMNI INTERNSHIPS A sampling of internships includes:
UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT LIFE
Amaranth (Literary Magazine) Animal Allies Art Matters Benefacta (Civic Leadership Board) Best Buddies Book Club BuildON Club (a la Habitat for Humanity) Business Club BWS Aid for Disaster Relief and Disease Research (BADD) BWS Entrepreneurs Club BWS Veteran Support Club BWS World Watch Chess Club Ecology Club Finance Club Junior Statesman Model UN No Limits for the Deaf and Disabled Politics United Rotary Interact Science Olympiad Student Government Teen Court VA Garden Club Valhalla (Scholarly Journal)
ABC News Activision Blizzard Studios AEG Baby2Baby Beach Point Capital Beauty Bus Foundation Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Research Lab at USC Campbell Fresh Cedars Sinai Dr. Munaf Shamji - The Heart Medical Group Dr. Tom Grogan Empire Property Group, LLC Feedonomics Feinbrg, Mindel, Brandt, & Klein, LLP Gulfstream Pictures IGN/LA JUMP Investors Kids in the House Maris Collective, LLC Marmol Radziner and Associates
Mise En Place Motion Picture Corporation of America National Association of Women Business Owners (LA Chapter - NAWBO-LA) Paige Patriot Environmental Services, Inc PRESENT NOW Quest Nutrition RBC Wealth Snapchat (Recruiting Team) Tech Coast Angels Trendera UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior United Entertainment Group Unplug Meditation VCA Animal Specialty Wasserman Media Group, LLC William Morris Endeavor Wise Readers to Leaders
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STUDENT ADVOCACY TRANSITION TEAM
Research has shown that the transition into a new school environment can be one of the most stressful times in a student’s life. As a result, we have a team of administrators and faculty who plan a variety of programs to help ease the transition into our school. The Admissions Officers, School Directors, and other administrators all work closely together in developing what we believe to be the best and most comfortable transition process for your child. New students and families participate in several events, all of which focus on minimizing “transition anxiety,” answering all questions, and making new friends. They include: Spring / prior to the start of school Welcome events (Kindergarten, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, & 9th Grade) One-week Kinder Camp (Kindergarten) Summer / prior to the start of school New student orientation (Middle and Upper School) New student and parent orientation (Grades 1-5) Host Family Program (K-12) Fall / start of the school year 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 12th Grade Retreats New family meet and greets (all levels) Additionally, we encourage your child to attend any of our Summer at Brentwood programs, classes, and camps to help your child become familiar with our expansive campus before the school year begins. We closely monitor new students and keep parents informed of their progress, especially during the first few months, ensuring that students receive individual attention.
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LOWER SCHOOL CHARACTER EDUCATION
Brentwood School has been recognized as a National School of Character. We are proud to supplement our students’ first-rate education by continuing to teach and reinforce the valuable lessons they learn at home. Our weekly small group Community of Caring meetings and monthly school assemblies are dedicated to the development of character. Lower School students learn the values of responsibility, caring, trust, honesty, and respect, and how to apply each of these concepts to their own lives. Emphasis is also placed on problemsolving and conflict resolution skills.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY
The Middle School Advisory program allows for students to more fully develop connections with faculty members who are available to support them throughout their Middle School years. Each Middle School teacher serves as an advisor for approximately ten or fewer students. The faculty advisor is responsible for helping students integrate into the Brentwood School community both academically and socially. The advisor monitors students’ academic progress and helps students in obtaining academic support when necessary. The advisor is often the first in line
of communication when a student experiences academic or social challenges. UPPER SCHOOL ADVISORY
From the 9th to 12th Grades, students work closely with a faculty advisor. Although students meet weekly (sometimes twice per week) in small advisory groups, advisors and advisees also interact informally, outside of the classroom. Although advisor/advisee relationships differ, the main roles of an advisor are to monitor the academic progress of the student and to keep attuned to personal or family circumstances
which might affect the student’s performance and experience at our school. In addition, advisors often act as liaisons between parents and the school, working with the Upper School Director and Class Deans to arrange conferences when necessary or requested. Every full-time teacher and administrator serves as an advisor for approximately ten students, and it is not uncommon for the entire group to stay together for all four years of the Upper School.
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Our Middle School Human Development courses are designed to provide a safe environment in which 7th and 8th Grade students can openly learn about, reflect upon, and discuss ideas pertinent to their development as human beings. Taught by our school counselors, these courses give students opportunities to contemplate common dilemmas that adolescents experience in their daily lives. Overall, the courses aim to increase student knowledge of important personal, social, and health issues in order to enable them to make responsible decisions in their own best interests. PEER LEADERSHIP
Our Peer Leadership Program helps 9th Graders make a successful transition into the Upper School. Twenty seniors receive ongoing training in Applied Psychology before meeting with small groups of 9th Grade students weekly. These sessions help the younger students feel welcomed into the Upper School and foster fellowship and responsibility in the older students.
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FOUNDATIONS
Foundations is a required class for all 9th graders, designed to prepare students for what they will experience in and out of the classroom throughout the Upper School. During the single semester graded class, students rotate through different units focused on ethics, human development, equity, inclusion, and multiculturalism. Throughout these units students learn to be more emotionally intelligent while becoming increasingly aware of themselves and others by talking and listening to their peers. Two 12th Grade teaching assistants are paired with each class, and they help mentor the students and model the communication skills this course works to develop. COMMUNITY TIME
All Upper School grades take part in Community Time roughly once per week. This block of time affords the students with space to have discussions with a small peer group in a structured environment facilitated by faculty members. Conversations include discussions from special
assemblies, topics surrounding the core values, emotional intelligence, multiculturalism, equity and inclusion, ethics, and other campus-wide issues. This shared time enriches connections students have with each other, while helping them grow into more empathetic human beings by exposing them to new perspectives. PEER TUTORING
Stemming from research based on best practices in academic support systems, the Brentwood School Peer Tutoring Program boosts scholarly achievement, motivation, self-esteem, and peer relationships. Approximately 100 Upper School students, trained in topics connected to study skills and organization, academic integrity, fixed versus growth mindset, the zone of proximal development, and the use of the Socratic method, work with 7th through 10th Graders. While students are not required to meet with peer tutors, many join the program to enhance their proficiency in a given subject and to forge a relationship with an older peer. After individual matches are established, peer
tutors check-in regularly with tutees and their classroom teachers; the tutors also complete reflections at the end of each session. This communication maximizes a student’s support network. One of the unique aspects of our Peer Tutoring program is that numerous students receive tutoring in one subject while providing tutoring in another. Brentwood School also encourages students who are tutored one year to become tutors themselves the next year. This breaks down any possible stigma and fosters emotional intelligence in our students as they learn how to both give and receive appropriate academic support.
the students will be able to take full advantage of formal college counseling beginning in the sophomore year. Brentwood also offers After-School Study Hall and Academic Resource Center programs, which are available to Middle School students. Supervised by Brentwood School teachers, the Study Hall and Academic Resource Center is a place for students to receive academic support from Upper School student tutors and Brentwood School faculty members.
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Scheduling for the next academic year occurs early in the spring and involves students, advisors, college counselors, academic advisors, department chairpersons, parents, and the Middle and Upper School Directors. Each department selects those students who may enroll in Honors or AP courses. Every student meets with an academic advisor to ensure that all graduation requirements will be met and that
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COLLEGE GUIDANCE We view college guidance as a very important aspect of a student’s time in the Upper School. Since Brentwood School prides itself on devoting care and attention to every individual, our five experienced, full-time college counselors work closely with the seniors (and their parents/ guardians) to help them make informed and wellresearched choices about which colleges and universities would best suit their talents and interests. Our goal is to assist our seniors in finding the right “match.”
Brentwood School sponsors numerous trips and events relating to the college admissions process, including the East Coast College Trip, the Northern California College Trip, Case Study Night and College Fair, multiple parent evenings, and essay writing workshops. Additionally, approximately 100 college admissions deans and representatives visit Brentwood School during the fall and winter.
Due to Brentwood’s national reputation as a leading independent school, our track record in placing our graduates into highly selective colleges is exceptional. However, we are more proud of the fact that the vast majority of our students finish the college application process extremely happy and satisfied with their college options.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES:
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE SUMMARY
The 115 seniors in the Class of 2018 chose to attend: Private out-of-state college or university: 64% Public out-of-state college or university: 16% Private California college or university: 9% Public California college or university: 7% Gap Year: 1% International: 3%
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Brentwood School offers 25 Advanced Placement courses in the following subject areas: Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Environmental Science, French, Government & Politics, Human Geography, Latin, Music Theory, Physics, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, and U.S. History
OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS, APPROXIMATELY 75% OF BRENTWOOD SENIORS WERE ADMITTED TO HIGHLY SELECTIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
COLLEGES ATTENDED BY THE CLASSES OF 2016–2018
A school in bold denotes where students matriculated in 2018. Amherst College Bard College Barnard College Berklee College of Music Boston University Brown University California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Carleton College Chapman University Colgate University Colorado College Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College DePaul University Drew University Duke University Emerson College Emory University Fordham University Georgetown University
Harvard University Indiana University at Bloomington Johns Hopkins University Lafayette College Lehigh University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Massachusetts Institute of Technology Miami University, Oxford Middlebury College New York University Northeastern University Northwestern University Pomona College Princeton University Reed College San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco State University Santa Clara University School of the Art Institute of Chicago Southern Methodist University
Spelman College Stanford University Swarthmore College Syracuse University The George Washington University The University of Arizona The University of Edinburgh The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of Texas, Austin Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Chicago
University of Colorado at Boulder University of Connecticut University of Miami University of Michigan University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of San Diego University of Southern California University of St. Andrews University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison Vanderbilt University Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Wesleyan University Williams College Yale University
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PARENT ENGAGEMENT At Brentwood, our vibrant school community is enhanced by the active involvement of our families. There are many ways for all members of our community to participate, learn, and explore. Families engage in the life of the school by sharing their time, talent, and resources as often and as generously as they are able.
PARENT PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: VOLUNTEERISM
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Once enrolled at Brentwood School, every parent is automatically a member of both the Parents Association and the Eagles Association.
Involvement in the Parents Association facilitates parents’ connection to each other and to Brentwood School.
The Parents Association plays an essential role in the life of Brentwood School. The goal of the organization is to maintain a close relationship between the parents and the school. The Parents Association provides opportunities for the parent body to participate in a community of interests, acts as a resource for the school, and helps raise money for the school through certain events and activities.
The Eagles Association, originally imagined solely as an athletic booster club, has long since evolved into an overall school spirit organization for the benefit and fun of our entire school community. While athletics and spirit remain important, the overall goal of the Eagles is to build community, support the efforts of the students, and offer parents a great opportunity to participate in school activities.
The Parents Association also serves as a resource to classroom teachers, community service programs, the library, admissions and performing arts hospitality, in addition to a multitude of other programs and events.
The Eagles host activities such as Ice Cream Day, Pancake Day, Harvest Festival and provide BBQ expertise at Homecoming and other events. As a bonus, parents form lasting friendships with other parents.
Each year, we ask enrolled families to make a difference at Brentwood School by supporting the following: THE BRENTWOOD FUND
Annual Giving is essential to any independent school’s operating budget as tuition alone does not cover the entire cost of an independent school education. Each fall, we ask all families to support the Brentwood Fund, our program for annual giving, as generously as they are able given their individual circumstances. The generosity and support of our entire school community helps us ensure the breadth and depth of offerings that define a Brentwood student’s experience. Our beautiful campuses, outstanding teachers, wide variety of extracurricular programs, and strong commitment to financial assistance are just some of the reasons why our families support the Brentwood Fund each year. PARENTS ASSOCIATION BENEFIT AND AUCTION
Our Parents Association knows how to throw a party! Each spring, a fabulous dinner and auction is held, and the funds raised become part of the Parents Association’s year-end gift to the school. Families can participate by purchasing tickets to the event, donating or purchasing auction items, and/or underwriting some portion of the event. PARENTS ASSOCIATION PARTY BOOK
Each year, the Parents Association creates the Party Book— a great opportunity to have fun, meet new people, and get involved in our school community. Hosts underwrite parties, and the funds raised from ticket sales become part of the Parents Association’s year-end gift to the school. Families can help by hosting or co-hosting a party or by purchasing admission to parties.
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BEYOND BRENTWOOD An integral part of the Brentwood School experience is ample opportunity to join programs that not only impact our students but also serve the community in deep and meaningful ways.
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IT’S OUR TURN: YOUNG WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AT BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Established in 2012, It’s Our Turn: Young Women’s Conference at Brentwood School is a unique conference designed by Brentwood School students for girls everywhere. In fact, over 900 students from more than 100 different schools in all parts of Los Angeles attend. Our goal is to inspire these young women to become significant forces of change, in their own lives and in society, by taking charge of the future in positive ways. While the day is a combination of keynote sessions and breakout discussions, the most memorable moments are always when the role models these girls idolize share personally and authentically with them. In the previous four conferences, accomplished women like Debbie Allen, Mary J. Blige, Senator Barbara Boxer, Geena Davis, Allyson Felix, Mindy Kaling, Lisa Leslie, Alex Morgan, Maria Shriver, Katy Tur ’01, Diane von Furstenberg, Jordyn Wieber, Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Yellin, and many more have been interviewed by Brentwood School students, who then turn the questions over to the audience. The resulting dialogue is genuine, incredibly powerful, and leaves a lasting impact. THE JOHN HUTSON MEMORIAL GUEST LECTURE SERIES
A wonderful opportunity for members of the greater community, the John Hutson Memorial Guest Lecture Series was established in 1997 in conjunction with Brentwood School’s 25th anniversary year. Named in memory of former History and Political Science Chair, John Hutson, a passionate historian and beloved teacher, this program is one way in which we honor our commitment to personal and intellectual growth. Each year, this event offers students, parents, faculty, alumni, and external community members the opportunity to hear from highly notable, world-renowned authorities in literature, journalism, science, the arts, history, philosophy, and politics. Past guest lecturers include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Edward Albee, Maya Angelou, Margaret Atwood, Stephen Carter, Malcolm Gladwell, Ira Glass, Khaled Hosseini, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jeane Kirkpatrick, Ray Kurzweil, Tony Kushner, Jhumpa Lahiri, Erik Larson, Frank McCourt, Joyce Carol Oates, Leon Panetta, Daniel Pink, Leah Rabin, Eric Schlosser, Lisa See, Alice Siebold, Gloria Steinem, William Styron, Amy Tan, Kurt Vonnegut, Alice Walker, and Edward O. Wilson. SERVICE LEARNING
Service to the wider community is a key part of Brentwood life, and all students become actively involved in helping those in need. Our students in Grades K-12 have worked with a long list of outstanding non-profit organizations, expertly led by a service learning director in our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. Service learning projects address important needs in our local and global community and foster civic responsibility as students learn about inclusion, diversity, and social justice. The school has been recognized repeatedly for its commitment to the community. Most recently, Brentwood was the only school to receive the Westside Shelter and Hunger Coalition’s Community Support Award for work with the Westside Transitional Village. A major component of the Brentwood School’s Service Learning program, Benefacta, is a service-based honor society that recognizes, encourages, and rewards extraordinary service performed both outside and within our school community.
VETERANS CENTER FOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION Since 1972, Brentwood School has partnered with VA in support of their mission through direct school engagement and countless hours of student service. In 2016, we formalized our on-going relationship with a robust commitment to VA valued at more than $1.7 million annually in rent and in-kind services. This relationship directly benefits Veterans and their families, supports VA in the achievement of its master plan goals, and enriches the lives of our students in myriad ways. The 22-acre athletic complex built by Brentwood School on VA land is a shared space known as the VCRE (Veterans Center for Recreation and Education). In addition to being home to BWS athletics, it offers extensive recreational, vocational, educational, and wellness opportunities to Veterans and their families. Examples of ways in which our connection is deepened and strenghtened each year include approximately: Vets to VCRE 1,850 Vets to Events at BWS 500 Summer at BWS Scholarships 120 VCRE Access Hours 9,970 Student Service Hours 3,200 Adult Service Hours 2,000 Donated Items 2,200
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SAN FERNANDO
1-5 FAMILIES ~25 FAMILIES
SIMI VALLEY
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CANOGA PARK
THOUSAND OAKS
101 134 GLENDALE
TOPANGA
405
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PASADENA
STUDENT BODY GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
WEST HOLLYWOOD
10
MALIBU SANTA MONICA
110
INGLEWOOD
105
COMPTON MANHATTAN BEACH
405 LAKEWOOD TORRANCE
LONG BEACH
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL TAKES PRIDE IN OUR GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY. Students have several options for getting to campus ranging from multiple bus routes (offering roundtrip and one-way travel, as well as single day bus passes) to an extensive carpool program. With its close proximity to the 405, 101, and 10 freeways, Brentwood School is easily accessible. Included in this map is the geographical distribution of our current families.
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BUS ROUTES WEST CAMPUS: COMMON DROP-OFF & PICK-UP AREAS
Beverly Hills Brentwood Cheviot Hills Culver City Encino Pacific Palisades Santa Monica Westchester Westwood
EAST CAMPUS: For those students who stay after school for performing arts, sports,
or other activities, we have three afternoon departure times: approximately 3:30 p.m., approximately 5:10 p.m., and approximately 6:00 p.m. LA/WESTCHESTER/MAR VISTA
LA/RANCHO PARK/WESTWOOD
Manchester & Truxton Avenue & South La Tijera Boulevard Jefferson & Mesmer Avenue Sepulveda & Palms
Crenshaw & Coliseum Street Pico & South La Brea Avenue Pico & Robertson Pico & Motor Avenue Beverly Glen & Tennessee Avenue Beverly Glen & Santa Monica Boulevard Club View Drive & Comstock Avenue
PACIFIC PALISADES/BRENTWOOD
Calle Patricia & Calle Arbolada Palisades Circle & Palisades Drive Sunset & Palisades Drive Sunset & Bienveneda Avenue Sunset & El Medio Avenue Toyopa Drive & Alma Real Drive Sunset & Capri Drive Sunset & Mandeville Canyon Road Sunset & North Bristol Circle Sunset & South Carmelina Avenue (a.m. only) Sunset & North Kenter Avenue (p.m. only) HANCOCK PARK/BEVERLY HILLS
*Bus routes may vary year to year based on ridership.
3rd Street & South Las Palmas Avenue Sunset & North Crescent Heights Boulevard Sunset & North Doheny Drive Sunset & North Beverly Drive Sunset & South Beverly Glen
VENTURA/VALLEY
Hazeltine Avenue & Huston Street Ventura Boulevard & Hayvenhurst Avenue Saugus Avenue & Greenleaf Street Mulholland Drive & Casiano Road Moraga Drive & Bellagio Road SANTA MONICA
Lincoln & Ocean Park Lincoln & Montana Avenue Montana Avenue & 17th Street San Vicente & 26th Street
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WEST CAMPUS (K–5)
EAST CAMPUS (6–12)
Statement of Purpose BRENTWOOD INSPIRES EVERY STUDENT TO: THINK CRITICALLY AND CREATIVELY. ACT ETHICALLY. SHAPE A FUTURE WITH MEANING.
Core Values TRUST • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY • HONESTY • CARING • COMMUNITY • DIVERSITY
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