2018-2019 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 experi- Tim Boyd, PhD, Academic Dean enced tremendous growth in the 152 years since its founding. The school is now home to 785 stu- Greg Ferrell, Director of Admission dents, 140 faculty and staff, facilities in three Middle Tennessee locations, and exchange programs 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] Chrystal Russell, Associate Director of students [email protected] Enrollment (7-12): 22% 785 receive need-based financial aid Kathy Moon, Office Manager [email protected] students in the high school Patrick Killian, College Counselor 533 Students represent more than [email protected] different zip codes 40 students in the senior class 121 CLASSICALLY CENTERED, MBA seniors submit an FORWARD FOCUSED average of An MBA education is built around a 103 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 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 recipricol 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 2018, 21 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 125 boys to • , England that prove effective in developing our boys’ national and international programs in 2018. • Winchester College, England intellectual curiosities and abilities. • Michaelhouse College, South Africa Additionally, more than 400 students took • The Bishops School, South Africa The academic experience of MBA students part in 40 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 pro- • Christ Church Grammar School, Australia 8th grades focus on developing skills gram. • , 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 2018 at each of those levels: Courses (Standard Course Load is five.) Most demanding 11+ 24 students Very demanding 7 – 10 50 students The average MBA English: English I or Honors, English II or Demanding 2 – 6 39 students Honors, English III or Honors, grade is an English IV or AP Average 0 – 1 9 students 86 Math: Algebra I or Honors, Geometry or Graduation Requirements Honors, Algebra II or Honors, College Algebra & Trigonometry or Honors, English: 4 credits • Mathematics: 4 credits • Science: 3 credits Calculus/Statistics, AP Statistics, History: 3 credits (including American History and Modern European) AP Computer Science, AP Calculus AB, Language: 3 years of Latin or 2 years of Latin and 2 years of a modern language AP Calculus BC, Multivariable Calculus Fine Arts: 1 credit • Elective: 1 credit • Athletics: 2 credits (Honors) Science: Biology or Honors, Chemistry or Honors, Principles of Physics, AP Physics 1, *MBA does not calculate or report rank in class. AP Physics C, AP Physics 2 and Astrophysics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology (Honors) CUMULATIVE1#$ $,"!0GPA ,"#$ $,"2/ DISTRIBUTION 3+44$56%&$,"#: GRADES 9 TO 11 FOR CLASS OF 2019 %' %& #" ## History: Ancient & Medieval History, American History or AP, American %& Government, Economics, AP Micro Economics, AP Macro Economics, #' '(&)*+,)*-./0 Modern European History or AP, AP US Government, AP Comparative #& 1("&)2 1(3$ Government, AP World History, 1(%&)2 1('$ Senior Seminar – America 1920s/1960s, AP !' Art History 1(&)2 1(#3 !& 4055)67*+)1(& 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, STANDARDIZED German III Honors, AP German IV: Language and Culture, Spanish I, Spanish ESTING 10 II or Honors, Spanish III or Honors, T 10 Commended Students AP Spanish – Language, AP Spanish – National Merit Semi-finalists Literature Visual and Performing Arts: Studio Art I, More than 16% of the Class of 2019 was recognized by the Studio Art II, Studio Art III or AP, AP Stu- National Merit Scholarship Corporation. dio Art IV, AP Art History, Theater Arts, Studio Theater: Research and Production, Music History, AP Music Theory, Big Red Chorus, Headmaster’s Singers, Chamber Over the past 10 years, MBA has the most National Choir, High School Concert Band, Elling- ton Jazz Band, Chamber Orchestra, MBA Merit Semifinalists in the state of Tennessee. Sinfonia Mid 50% 28-33 Advanced Research Average 31 (131 tested) (Bold indicates highest level course 283 offered in each area) MBA students took a total of Mid 50% 1285 – 1485 851 AP exams and scored 3 or above on 689 exams (81%) in 2018. Average 1370 This included 220 scores of 5 (26%) and 250 scores of 4 (29%). (89 tested) 136 MBA students were named AP Scholars or higher. Debate 4800 4 teams ranked in the top 12 in 2017 hours of #1 ranked team in 2018 service Novice National Champions in 2015, 2016 Student-led projects are the Mock Trial focus of service at MBA. State Champions in 2016 and 2017 The school partners with 26 Top 5 in 2016 and 2017 non-profit organizations to National Competition provide students with an understanding of the mutal ATHLETICS benefits of longterm service. 16 Varsity Sports with State Championships in 2016 & 2018 Best Buddies International basketball, football, cross-country, rifle, soccer, Chapter of the Year • Weekly tutoring • swimming, and tennis over the last decade. Monthly Soup Kitchen • Race for the Cure • Lacrosse Donate Life Organ and Tissue Drive Basketball Rifle Bowling Swimming & Diving Service hours are not required for graduation. Crew Soccer Cross Country Tennis Football Track and Field VISUAL & PERFORMING Golf Trap & Skeet Shooting Hockey Wrestling ARTS Students are required to participate in three athletic seasons per • 5 Gold Medals, 12 Silver Medals, and year. Extracurricular pursuits — such as Debate and Theater — 34 Honorable Mention awards in the include a fitness component. National Scholastics Art exhibition

• 5 singers named All-State, 26 musicians named to Tennessee Mid-State Band and Orchestra MathCounts • 6 theatrical performances each year, team including student written and directed has won 61 One-Acts 15 straight regional titles. Clubs & Activities MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY MATRICULATION 2014-2018

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