Curriculum

Academic Philosophy

Brentwood students are immersed in a rigorous college preparatory environment that challenges them to become critical thinkers, articulate and persuasive writers, and ethical decision makers. To complement our robust academic offerings, we encourage students to pursue their interests in the fine and performing arts and through our myriad interscholastic options. Students develop the research, writing, and presentational skills that will equip them to meet the challenges of a 21st century global economy.

Our curriculum challenges students to take academic risks. We offer twenty-three Advanced Placement classes, numerous honors level courses, and independent study courses (e.g., organic chemistry, German philosophical thought, beginning and advanced Greek, etc.) that provide students the opportunity to study disciplines with greater depth and complexity.

With the support of their teachers, counselors, and administrators, students are encouraged to take risks while balancing their competing interests. Ultimately, our goal is to graduate poised, confident, curious, and balanced students.

Brentwood School’s graduation requirements are consistent with the school’s mission to provide a balanced educational experience for students in the humanities, ethical reasoning, the sciences, and the fine and performing arts. We routinely review our curriculum and pedagogy to ensure that our practice is supported by current research and technological innovations.