2019-2020 Profile MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY 4001 Harding Road • Nashville, 37205 (615) 298-5514 • FAX (615) 297-0271 WWW.MONTGOMERYBELL.EDU CEEB Code: 431710

GENTLEMAN • SCHOLAR • ATHLETE Administration Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) opened its doors on September 9, 1867, with 26 boys in two Bradford Gioia, Headmaster rooms. The student body was divided into a grammar school and a high school. MBA has Tim Boyd, PhD, Academic Dean experienced tremendous growth in the 153 years since its founding. The school is now home to Greg Ferrell, Director of Admission 795 students, 149 faculty and staff, facilities in three Middle Tennessee locations, and exchange pro- grams that span the globe. \ Kim McAmis, Registrar

MBA is committed to helping every boy develop into a man of character, compassion, and intellec- College Counseling tual curiosity. The mission of the school remains providing each MBA student with the tools to Virginia Garrison Maddux, Director reach his maximum potential as a gentleman, scholar, and athlete. [email protected] Richard Klausner, Associate Director

BY THE NUMBERS [email protected] Leslie Sanderfur, Associate Director of students [email protected] Enrollment (7-12): 21% receive need-based financial aid Julia Wilk, Office Manager 795 [email protected] students in the high school Patrick Killian, College Counselor 550 Students represent more than [email protected] different zip codes 40 students in the senior class 130 CLASSICALLY CENTERED, MBA seniors submit an FORWARD FOCUSED average of An MBA education is built around a 105 teachers, 70 percent classical curriculum, and elements of our hold advanced degrees, including college applications approach are, by design, traditional. Our 20 doctorates. students study Latin for at least two years 5 and focus heavily on English grammar and core writing skills throughout their time at MBA. We believe that through these subjects we develop foundational skills WILSON GRANTS/INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE requisite to the modern world.

MBA’s Wilson Grants, recognize MBA’s International Exchange Program has Learning Latin improves a boy’s understanding of the mechanisms of students of exceptional academic performance had reciprocal exchanges with ten schools language and helps him learn modern and range from on-campus classes for younger across the globe for more than two decades. languages, including English. Emphasizing students to travel opportunities to pursue grammar and writing in English allows studies at colleges and universities throughout In 2019, 18 rising seniors took part in the boys to express themselves effectively in the United States, as well as destinations across exchange program and MBA families hosted higher-level classes and to develop the the globe. students from the following schools: rhetorical skills needed to make their voices heard. We constantly seek out best-practices and innovative approaches The Wilson Grants sent more than 130 boys to • , England that prove effective in developing our boys’ national and international programs in 2019. • Winchester College, England intellectual curiosities and abilities. • Michaelhouse College, South Africa Additionally, more than 250 students took • The Bishops School, South Africa The academic experience of MBA students part in 30 courses offered free of charge over • Melbourne Grammar School, Australia reflects our philosophy. While the 7th and the summer as a part of the Wilson Grant • Christ Church Grammar School, Australia 8th grades focus on developing skills program. • , Australia which are essential to academic success, the high school emphasizes the logical • Lindisfarne College, New Zealand connections between various concepts, the • Christ’s College, New Zealand eloquent presentation of ideas and • The Hutchins School, Tasmania arguments, and the thorough understanding of individual subjects.

Strength of program Strength of program is determined by the number of credits attempted at the honors High School and AP Level in the Junior and Senior years at MBA. Listed is the number of students in the Class of 2020 at each of those levels: Courses (Standard Course Load is five.) Most demanding 11+ 24 students Very demanding 7 – 10 50 students English: English I or Honors, English II or Demanding 2 – 6 39 students Honors, English III or Honors, Average 0 – 1 9 students English IV or AP

Grades are listed by semester on a numeric scale with the GPA converted to a 5-point scale Math: Algebra I or Honors, Geometry or [102-97=5.0 (A+), 96-92=4.75 (A), 91-89=4.5 (A-), 88-87=4.25 (B+), 86-82=4.0 (B), Honors, Algebra II or Honors, Linear Alge- 81-79=3.75 (B-), 78-77=3.5 (C+), 76-72=3.25 (C), 71-70=3.0 (C-), 69-67=2.75 (D+), bra or Honors, College Algebra & 66-62=2.5 (D), 61-60=2.0 (D-), and 59-0=0.0 (F)]. Trigonometry or Honors, Calculus/Statis- The passing and college-recommending grade is 70 (3.0). The average MBA tics, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science grade is an A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Graduation Requirements 86 Multivariable Calculus (Honors) English: 4 credits • Mathematics: 4 credits • Science: 3 credits History: 3 credits (including American History and Modern European) Science: Biology or Honors, Chemistry or Language: 3 years of Latin or 2 years of Latin and 2 years of a modern language Honors, Principles of Physics, AP Physics 1, Fine Arts: 1 credit • Elective: 1 credit • Athletics: 2 credits AP Physics C, AP Physics 2, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology (Hon- *MBA does not calculate or report rank in class. ors) History: Ancient & Medieval History, American History or AP, American CUMULATIVE GPA DISTRIBUTION: GRADES 9 TO 11 FOR CLASS OF 2020 Government, Economics, AP Micro Economics, AP Macro Economics, Modern European History or AP, AP US Government, AP Comparative Government, AP World History, Senior Seminar – America 1920s/1960s, AP Art History Foreign Languages: Latin I, Latin II or Honors, Latin III or Honors, AP Latin: Caesar and Vergil, Latin V Honors: Topics in Latin Literature, Classical Greek Honors, Chinese I, Chinese II or Honors, Chinese III Honors, AP Chinese IV, French I, French II or Honors, French III Honors, AP French IV: Language and Culture, German I, German II or Honors, German III Honors, AP German IV: Language and Culture, Spanish I, Spanish STANDARDIZED II or Honors, Spanish III or Honors, AP Spanish – Language, AP Spanish – ESTING 13 Literature T 9 Commended Students National Merit Semi-finalists Visual and Performing Arts: Studio Art I, Studio Art II, Studio Art III or AP, AP Stu- dio Art IV, AP Art History, Theater Arts, More than 17% of the Class of 2020 was recognized by the Studio Theater: Research and Production, Music History, AP Music Theory, Big Red National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Chorus, Headmaster’s Singers, Chamber Choir, Big Red Rhythm, High School Concert Band, Ellington Jazz Band, Over the past 10 years, MBA has the most National Chamber Orchestra, MBA Sinfonia Merit Semifinalists in the state of Tennessee. Advanced Research

(Bold indicates highest level course Mid 50% 27-33 offered in each area) Average 30 375 (111 tested) MBA students took a total of 753 AP exams and scored 3 or above on 615 exams (82%) in 2019. Mid 50% 1250 – 1440 This included 190 scores of 5 (26%) and 235 scores of 4 (29%). Average 1339 154 MBA students were named AP Scholars or higher. (56 tested)

Debate • 3 teams ranked in the National 48 00 hours of top 20 in 2018-19 • #1 ranked team in 2017 & 2019 service • 2019 Varsity National Champions Student-led projects are the focus of service at MBA. Mock Trial • State Champions in 2016 and 2017 The school partners with 26 • Top 10 in Atlanta Inv. in 2017 & 2019 non-profit organizations to • Semifinals of 2019 Gladiator 1 on 1 Mock provide students with an Trial World Championship understanding of the mutal benefits of longterm service. ATHLETICS 16 Varsity Sports with State Championships in 2016 & 2018 Best Buddies International basketball, football, cross-country, lacrosse, Chapter of the Year • Weekly tutoring rifle, soccer, swimming, and tennis Monthly Soup Kitchen • Race for the Cure over the last decade. Donate Life Organ and Tissue Drive Lacrosse Basketball Rifle Service hours are not required for graduation. Bowling Swimming & Diving Crew Soccer Cross Country Tennis

VISUAL & PERFORMING Football Track and Field Golf Trap & Skeet Shooting

ARTS Hockey Wrestling

Students are required to participate in three athletic seasons per • 2 Gold, 1 Silver, and 55 Honorable year. Extracurricular pursuits — such as Debate and Theater — Mention awards in the National include a fitness component. Scholastics Art exhibition. 13 Gold Regional Awards

• 5 singers named All-State, 26 musicians named to Tennessee Mid-State Band MathCounts and Orchestra team • 6 theatrical performances each year, has won 69 including student written and directed 15 regional titles in the One-Acts past 16 years Clubs & Activities MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY MATRICULATION 2015-2019

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