The core values of trust, respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, and community build the foundation of our community and our character education program at Brentwood School.

Weekly class meetings are used to facilitate discussions on various topics including conflict resolution, inclusion/exclusion, problem solving, sportsmanship, the core values, and the honor code. These weekly discussions provide the children a forum to present questions or concerns, modeling open and effective communication. In addition, monthly assemblies are held throughout the year to introduce the various values and to foster a sense of community.

Student Support

Brentwood School is committed to promoting the personal and intellectual growth of all of our students. In keeping with that goal, we devote care and attention to every student’s academic, physical, emotional, and social development. The team of people noted below works with the faculty, parents, and administration to meet the needs of our students.

Learning Specialist

Andrea Demarest, Learning Specialist, serves as a resource to teachers and a liaison to a network of professionals outside of the school, including educational therapists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists.

Health

Jan Perlo provides day-to-day health services to the Lower School student body. Nurse Perlo is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Lower School health, safety, and disaster preparedness programs.

Counseling Services

Laura Taylor Stahoski, Lower School Counselor, coordinates the Community of Caring program by helping to promote and incorporate the five core values of caring, respect, trust, responsibility, and honesty into the daily life of the Lower School community.

Ms. Stahoski serves as a resource to students, parents, and faculty, helping work through specific student conflicts and/or developmental concerns.