BB 09-05-25

BRADFORD BULLETIN

VOLUME XVIII, ISSUE 9

Sept 5, 2025

 

FROM THE OFFICE

IMPORTANT NOTES:  

  • Uniforms:  All students who were present from the beginning of the school year should be wearing correct uniforms by now.  There are a couple of exceptions that we are aware of and working on.  We will start sending home uniform reminder slips for students who are not wearing correct uniforms, if uniforms are ill-fitting, etc.  These are just simple reminders to ensure every student is complying with the uniform code.  
    • Reminder:  Girls skirt and jumper length – according to the Handbook, page 29, skirts and jumpers length should come to the knee as measured by the crease on the back of the knee.  
  • House Competition:  Zipcast Word of the Week – Monday, 9/15/25.  Students should listen to Zipcast before school and tell us the Word of the Week as they get out of the car to earn points for their house.  It is so easy to sign up!  Just text BANC to 833-409-4823.  You will receive a text with the Zipcast the first school day each week so you can just click on the link in the text to listen.  It is easy and convenient!
  • Hot Lunch:  Our Seniors are raising money for their class trip!  They are offered on Thursdays and orders are due SUNDAY NIGHTS.  

 

LOWER SCHOOL IMPORTANT NOTES:

FROM MRS. MITCHELL:  Would you like to encourage our teachers?  There is a weekly opportunity on Friday afternoons to help reset the building for the church’s use.  This involves about 20-30 minutes of resetting chairs and desks and/or cleaning floors.  We currently have 3 dedicated volunteers and we need 10-12 more people to sign up once a week (or more if you are able).  If you have a child at both campuses, we can arrange a ride for your upper school student to the lower school so you can come in right away and help!  So I’m begging…a little bit.  

Please click on the Archer Crew Sign-up Genius to become part of the team.

 

UPPER SCHOOL IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Athletic Fee Payment:  For Fall Sports was due 9/2/25.  You can pay online, using this link, or you can write a check to Bradford Academy for $125 and turn it in at the Lower school or Upper school office. If you have not submitted your fees yet, please take care of that today!
  • ACC College Fair:  Parents of 10th – 12th grade students should complete the permission slip by 9/15.

 

UPCOMING

NEXT WEEK:  Safety Drills at both campuses

  • Mon, 9/8 – 
    • 4:00pm – MS Boys Soccer – HOME
    • 5 – 7pm MS and Varsity XC AWAY
  • Wed, 9/10 – 4:00pm – Varsity Girls Volleyball – HOME
  • Thurs, 9/11 – 
    • 7:45am – Archer Prayer Group:  All parents are welcome to joing us at the lower school campus.
    • 8:00am – TK Scarf Ceremony, coffee and donuts for parents
    • 4:30pm – Varsity Girls Volleyball – AWAY

IN THE NEAR FUTURE:

  • Mon, 9/15 – HOUSE COMPETITION:  ZIPCAST Word of the Week!
  • Mon, 9/22 – ACC College Fair for 10th – 12th grades
  • Wed, 9/24 – 4th grade Field trip to NC Botanical Gardens
  • Fri, 9/26 – Last day of Q1
    • 1st grade Field trip to Alamance Battleground
    • 3rd grade Field trip to Greensboro Science Museum
  • Mon, 9/29 – Fri, 10/3 – FALL BREAK
  • Week of 10/6:  Intensive Short Term – 9th – 12th grades
  • Tues, 10/7:  3rd / 4th grade Running Club begins
  • Wed, 10/8:  3:15 – 10th grade Meeting:  Preview 11th and 12th grade at Bradford
  • Wed, 10/15:  Parent – Teacher Conferences (No school for students)
  • Thurs, 10/16:  School Pictures at Lower School
  • Fri, 10/17:  
    • School Pictures at Upper School
    • 5:30 – Leiden House Social
  • Sat, 10/18:  5:30 – Plymouth House Social
  • Fri, 10/24:
    • XC – State Championships
    • 5:30 – Austerfield House Social
  • Sat, 10/25:  5:30 – Scrooby House Social
  • Thurs, 10/30:  11th Grade – College Info Night (for students and parents)
  • Fri, 10/31:  Greek Olympics at Lower School

FROM THE TEACHER’S DESK

GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Transitional Kindergarten (Mrs. Grubb and Mrs. Weber)

This week was a busy week for TK students. We practiced safety drills to ensure students are ready for next week’s safety week at the lower school. Students also were introduced to centers this week. Classes were combined and students were split into 3 groups. We will do this most weeks in TK going forward. A few of our centers this week were: working on Creation books, listening to a story about gardening, seed exploration, using positional words, and building letters with play doh. Students were introduced to his/her own special letter this week! This is the first letter of his/her name. In math, we practiced counting various items to 5, worked on fine motor skills, and learned to skywrite numbers 7-9.  We read the Creation story this week in the Bible and learned a song to help us remember how God created everything. Students are working on a Creation book that will be sent home next week. We also began memorizing our memory verse for the month which is Psalm 19:1. 

Lower School Art (Mrs. Knight)

3rd & 4th
  • This week’s lesson was on the art of seeing or observing. We tried to remember simple things we see everyday such as the color of the door at Bradford’s entrance, what our teacher was wearing that day, and what sort of earrings Mrs. Knight had on without looking. We viewed a picture on the screen for one minute and then had to answer questions on what we had observed. Was there a boy in the picture? What color was he wearing? Did you see a Pooh Bear? Was there a window? Developing observation skills are a key to enjoying God’s creation, whether it be in nature, or more importantly noticing and appreciating the people in our paths. Furthermore, being a careful observer is critical to developing skills as an artist. We reviewed the Elements of Shape song and worked on completing our sketchbooks. The third and fourth graders are eager and curious learners. Mrs. Knight is looking forward to a great year with these students. Next week we will cover the artist of the quarter: Raphael.

Lower School Music (Mrs. Bennington)

K-4th 
  • Students worked hard this week on our school song, “Non Nobis”. We reviewed the melody line and the new ending to the song. Students in 2nd-4th grade  also started to learn a new part in “Non Nobis”.  We also spent time working on the “Doxology” and the first two verses of “And Can It Be”.  Students are doing a great job applying effort to their singing. 

Lower School PE (Mrs. Bennington)

K-4th
  • Students did a great job in PE this week reviewing different whistle drills and expectations. We worked on running form with several games and races. Students will continue to work on running as we begin to prepare for the Greek Olympics. We continued to discuss how 1Corinthians 13:4-8 applies to PE and how we can show love to one another through our actions and our words.

Kindergarten (Mrs. Rivera and Miss Burdeshaw)

This Week:

We hope that you all had a wonderful Labor Day! Our kindergarten scholars have already learned so much, and we are only two weeks away from finishing the first quarter! In math, we learned how to identify “as many as,” “fewest and most,” and “equal to.” The students especially enjoyed learning how to make two different object groupings equal to each other. In phonics, we introduced the loop cursive letters, “b, e, f, h, k , and l,” as well as their respective phonogram sounds. In art, we continued to work on our creation magnets, which the students will be able to take home next week! In science, we introduced our unit on the five senses, specifically the sense of sight. The students learned about the different parts of the eye and sang the “five senses song.” We also discussed the French educator, Louis Braille, who invented a reading and writing code for the blind. 

Memory Work:

Ecclesiastes 9:10 and review

1st Grade (Mrs. Cantaffa & Mrs. Smith)

This Week: 
  • This week in first grade was full of learning milestones! We celebrated the students’ success on our Sadlier Math Chapter 1 test—I’m so proud of their effort and how they’ve strengthened their number sense and addition skills. We’ve begun Chapter 2 and introduced Lesson 2-1: Add Three Numbers (sums less than 10) and Lesson 2-2: Solve Addition Word Problems (with three numbers, sums less than 10) .These lessons help students practice adding three numbers using concrete tools, drawings, and story problems—building fluency and understanding in a cumulative way. We’re also continuing to practice our addition facts, making sure students are gaining speed and confidence. In literacy, we read Frog and Toad Are A List, and the students absolutely loved it—there was so much laughter and great discussion about friendship and lists! In grammar, we continued working on proper nouns and common nouns, with students excitedly spotting names and everyday things in our reading and writing. In history, we’re still traveling with Leif the Lucky, discovering new lands and culture through the Viking’s adventures. In science, we launched our creation project, exploring God’s world through hands-on art and observation—it’s a beautiful way to connect faith with curiosity. Watching our students grow in knowledge, creativity, and joy each day is a blessing.

2nd Grade (Miss Verroi & Mrs. Eng)

This Week: 

The second grade students continued memorizing verses in Hebrews 11.  The familiar story of Noah is a great example of how to live a life of faith.  The next time the students see a rainbow we hope they will remember God’s covenant with Noah.  The students are also working to memorize parts of the Westminster Shorter Catechism.  We started with #39, which asks “What is the duty which God requireth of man?” The answer is  “The duty which God requireth of man, is obedience to his revealed will.  This week we learned #42 which asks “What is the sum of the ten commandments?” The answer is “The sum of the ten commandments is, to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all our mind; and our neighbor as ourselves.”  Catechisms help summarize important biblical truths in a question-and-answer format, making it easier to understand and remember key doctrines of the faith.  Our goal in second grade is to help each student increase their reading comprehension.  Part of the way we develop this skill is through two reading passages each week.  After reading a passage they  answer eight questions.  This continued practice will fine tune their ability to remember and understand what they have read.  Reading good books will also help develop this skill and as we conclude Tornado, we can see that  the students have already grown in their ability to answer comprehension questions in complete sentences.  

Upcoming:
  • September Student Reading Presentations September 16, 17 and 18.  

3rd Grade (Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Meredith)

This Week: 

While the Greeks did not have the Bible or a relationship with the one, true God, they identified virtues, or moral habits, that they believed enabled man to achieve his telos or end purpose in life. Students learned that the Greeks valued virtues such as wisdom, justice, and fortitude. Third grade has been full of big words, and we have set out to discover their meanings. As we read we are taking a look at the little ‘g’ gods from Greek myths that shaped and defined ancient Greece and comparing them to the one, true God. It will not take your child long to see the vengeful, petty, self-serving nature of these gods, who had more vices (and more power) than most of the human characters from these myths. As we compare them to a generous, merciful God, who loves us with a self-sacrificial love, your child will quickly see that the gods of ancient Greece do not compare. In math, students  rounded to the nearest tens and hundreds and learned the difference between the Commutative, Associative, and Identity Properties of Addition. We studied the Trojan War, memorized a new set of Latin chants and vocabulary, began our biome projects, and constructed our own Trojan horses! 

Upcoming Memory Work:

Proverbs 23;22-23

Upcoming:
  • Biome Projects-working on at school
  • Field trip to the Greensboro Science Center-September 26th, 2025

4th Grade (Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Rankin) 

This Week

With the Monday holiday, we had a whirlwind week, and the students all rose to the occasion in their studies! We learned about  St. Jerome, a monk and a scholar who lived in a cave in Bethlehem and completed the second more precise Latin translation of the Bible. In math, we continued to work with place values, rounded numbers to estimate sums, and studied the  properties of addition. We enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors, dissecting  flowers to better understand how seeds are formed in God’s creation , and students were excited to observe the changes in their bean seeds as they germinate. From Aesop’s “The Mule and his Buyer,” , we enjoyed a rich discussion about whether our choice of friends reveals anything about ourselves– the students had excellent thoughts about this.  Philippians 4:6-7– the passage which tells us to be anxious for nothing– also led to some encouraging understanding about what to do with our worries and God’s promise to give us His peace when we go to Him

Upcoming  Memory Work:

Philippians 4:8

Upcoming:
  • Field trip to the North Carolina Botanical Gardens – September 24, 2025

 

LOGIC SCHOOL

Mrs. Bennington

5th-6th Band
  • Students did a great job this week working on how to read a wide variety of pitches and rhythms. Sixth grade students did a great job reviewing material learned last year and new students were given a chance to catch up. Sixth grade students will have a test on Thursday 9/11 on a song of their choice from Unit 1 so that they can demonstrate proper playing technique and tone. Fifth grade students continued to make strong sounds on their mouthpieces this week. Fifth grade students were also able to correctly assemble, hold, and play their first note! Students were making very strong, consistent, and correct sounds by the end of class on Thursday. Please continue to encourage your child to practice at home. 
7th-8th Band
  • Students did a great job this week working on how to read a wide variety of pitches and rhythms. Students also worked on breathing and using air to support their sound. We worked on following key signatures and spent time on our concert Bb and F scales.  Students will have a test on their Concert Bb scale on Tuesday 9/9. Please continue to encourage your child to practice at home. 

Mrs. Johnston

5th – 8th Choir

We spent this week learning And Can It Be and beginning to learn Praise to the Lord. We continued to apply the sight-reading concepts of Do-Re-Mi (also known as solfeggio), and also worked to strengthen our ability to sing parts versus singing everything in unison.

Miss Stevenson 

5th-8th Girls’ PE
  • This week in PE we learned how to play ultimate frisbee!

5th Grade (Mrs. James and Miss Johnston) 

This Week
  • The students worked hard and stayed productive as we had much to cover in a shorter amount of time this week. In history, we studied Magellan’s journey around the world. We looked at maps that tracked his journey and discussed the importance of this accomplishment. We also looked at our map and found different countries that he sailed past- it was a good test of their geography skills. In math, we learned about estimating decimals, place values and more. The students had a great time doing our science experiment last week and this week we checked how the chicken wing bones were affected by the vinegar and the water. We also looked inside the bones at the marrow and talked about the red blood cells. We continued reading The Hobbit and even tried our hand at some riddles as we read about Bilbo and Gollum’s riddle-battle. The kids had a great week, and I hope you all enjoy the weekend ahead. 

Memory Work: Romans 12:6-8

Upcoming:

Mrs. Knight

5th Art
  • Fifth graders learned more about the life of Raphael this week. We learned a little more about the School of Athens painting and reviewed for a quiz on Raphael next week. We completed our sketchbook covers filled with the elements of shape. They look wonderful. We did our first sketch of a simple Mo Willem drawing of Piggie from his children’s book. It is amazing how he uses such simple elements of shape (no shading, no texture, etc) to convey exactly what Piggie is thinking. This is due to the artist’s observation skills. These are essential to developing our art skills. On Thursday, we began to learn the Nine Laws of Drawing song. We are beginning a sketch of Columbus’s Niña. This composition afforded many learning opportunities regarding the use of space, size, foreshortening, shading, horizon, and value to create depth in our sketch. 

6th Grade (Mrs. McDorman and Miss Stevenson)

6th Reading and Literature
  • We finished up reading Sign of the Beaver this week. On Monday we will jump into Call of the Wild.
6th Grammar and Writing
  • Students submitted the rough draft of their Personal Narrative Essays this week. Final drafts are due Thursday, September 18.
6th Bible
  • We are continuing to read through the gospel of Matthew.
6th History
  • This week in History we learned about Eli Whitney’s cotton gin.
6th Science
  • In Science this week we continued discussing the scientific method and what my expectations are for the project which is due on September 16.
6th Logic
  • This week in Logic we discussed the value of consulting many counselors. We also learned about our first logical fallacy: the red herring fallacy!

Mrs. Crotts

6th Math
  • 6th Grade Math students completed the first half of Chapter 2 and the “Check Your Progress” assessment.  They also are avid classical music fans and joyfully ask to listen to specific songs and composers during classwork time!

Mrs. Wright

6th Latin
  • Latin students moved into chapter two and are especially noticing the possessive ending in context.  They were introduced to what is called memory period (chanting all the Latin ending charts) and were given access to an online quizlet class.  

Mrs. Palmer

6th Art
  • Students learned about the medium of charcoal this week. We also worked on our charcoal still life shoe drawing by beginning with a rough draft.  The aim for this week was to think through proper perspective, proportion, grayscale and to look for details. 

Dr. Wright

7th Omnibus
  • We are finishing Gilgamesh and moving on to Hammurabi.  We had some initial declamation practice, addressing how to stand up and walk to the platform to speak, even though we might feel anxious.  Students received back the first drafts of the Gilgamesh papers, with my comments.  Though a key piece of this assignment was properly citing the use of outside sources, several students chose not to cite anything, and grades reflect this.  

Mrs. Frueh

7th Science
  •  Our topic of discussion this week was soil composition. We learned that soil is made of two types of substances: organic materials and mineral materials. We discussed the fragility of the organic materials in soil and how easily they can be lost due to erosion or land mismanagement. We looked back at the Dust Bowl period of history to see what happened when the poor farming practices resulted in the loss of much of the topsoil in the American midwest. 
7th Pre-Algebra
  • One of the most important tasks that students are expected to do each day is to check and correct their daily math work. Corrections are just as important, if not more important than the regular daily math work. It is in correcting our errors that we often learn the most. Ask your student to show you the system they’ve developed for themselves in order to complete daily math corrections.
  • We took our second unit test this week. The students were tested on their arithmetic skills, including multiplying and dividing decimal numbers. Our next test will take place on Friday, September 12th.

Mrs. Palmer 

7th Art
  • Students jumped right in to creating their own comic strips this week. We talked through how to portray emotion and change character position.  We studied examples and students spent time working on their own. Students also reviewed their artist of the quarter.  

Mrs. Wright

7th Latin
  • Latin students moved into chapter two and are especially noticing the possessive ending in context.  They were introduced to what is called memory period (chanting all the Latin ending charts) and were given access to an online quizlet class.  
7th Logic
  •  The 7th grade Logic class discussed the Genetic Fallacy this week.  This concludes chapter one.  We spent time reviewing the foundations to Logic and the first four fallacies in class in preparation for next week’s class.

Dr. Wright

8th Omnibus 
  • Literature:  Students have begun reading Athanasius On the Incarnation.  This book pushes the students intellectually.  Reading assignments may look deceptively short – please encourage your student to read for understanding.  Students should have reading guide questions to help.  
  • History:  We continue to study the 4th century, particularly Constantine’s rise to power and the Council of Nicaea.  
  • Composition:  Students are preparing for declamation by finding speeches they are interested in reciting.  Decisions should be made by the end of next week. 

Mrs. Wright

8th Latin
  • Latin students moved into chapter two and are especially noticing the possessive ending in context.  They were introduced to what is called memory period (chanting all the Latin ending charts) and were given access to an online quizlet class.  

Mrs. Frueh

8th Science
  • This week, we continued our discussion of significant figures with a quick review of scientific notation. We practiced using scientific notation to describe the size of very large and very small structures.
8th Algebra I
  • This week we practiced combining like terms. The students were reminded of Mrs. Frueh’s favorite math rule: “To compare or combine they must be the same kind.” We also practiced using the Distributive Property to simplify algebraic expressions. The pace of Algebra is picking up quickly. The students are working hard, but are to be reminded that daily diligence in math work yields deeper understanding over time.
  • Our next test will take place on Monday, September 8th.

Mrs. Palmer 

8th Art
  • Color nuance has been our focus this past week. We have spent much time talking through color theory and studying idiosyncrasies in color. Students began working on their famous artwork magazine “paintings.” 

Mr. Crotts

8th Logic
  • We have been looking at the power of word choice to make our descriptions or points of argument more clear.

RHETORIC SCHOOL

From the COLLEGE COUNSELING Office:

9th-12th:

Seniors

  • Dr. Josh Herring of Thales College taught a class entitled, “Edmond Burke, the French Revolution, and the birth of Conservatism” during Rhetic III Friday.
  • Seniors began the Resume Development and Interview Preparation Class Thursday, September 4.  It continues on Tuesday, September 11, Tuesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 18 at 2:15 PM-2:45 PM.  Dr. Mike Meredith and Mr. Rick Vogel are conducting the class.  It promises to be funny and helpful as these gentlemen conduct a mock interview and present a faux resume in need of editing; the class concludes with each senior presenting a resume as well as dressing up for success and going through an interview.
  • Alamance Community College is hosting a college fair on Monday, September 22 at 11 AM-12:30 PM. This is an opportunity to visit with admissions representatives from various colleges such as Elon, Ole Miss, Liberty University, NC State, etc.  Look for the permission slip and respond to let us know how many parents and students are able to drive.
  • Two college admissions counselors will address students from 8:15 AM-8:45 AM on Thursday, September 25. (Grove City College and Bob Jones University)
  • Seniors should sign up at College Board for the SAT and ACT for Fall or Spring dates.
  • Seniors should begin to narrow college choices and visits and also begin the application process.  An initial step is to speak with teachers, coaches, and bosses to request recommendation letters.  Share your Activities List with them.  These can be submitted by paper or through the Common App or online directly to the college.  The second step will be to write application essays stating why he/she would be a great fit for a particular college.
  • Seniors should also focus on scholarship applications and deadlines.
  • College Counselor Meetings are available! Email for a time slot: mcrotts@bradfordacademy.org 

 

Juniors

  • Dr. Josh Herring of Thales College taught a class entitled, “Dante’s Inferno: The Taxonomy of Sin” during literature class Friday.
  • Alamance Community  College is hosting a college fair on Monday, September 22 from 11 AM-12:30 PM during the school day. This is an opportunity to visit with admissions representatives from various colleges–Elon, Ole Miss, Liberty University, NC State, etc. Look for the permission slip and respond to let us know how many parents and students are able to drive. 
  • Two college admissions counselors will address students from 8:15 AM-8:45 AM on Thursday, September 25. (Grove City College and Bob Jones University)
  • Junior/Senior Preview Day is scheduled for October 8 from 3 PM-4 PM in Room 305.
  • Juniors take the PSAT at BCA on October 9 from 8 AM-12 noon.
  • Junior Info Night will be October 30 from 5 PM-6 PM in Room 305.
  • Juniors are required to take the ACT to receive the NC Opportunity Scholarship. Register at College Board.  
  • Juniors are encouraged to take the SAT for the first time in the spring.
  • Add to your Activity List for activities/jobs/hobbies/awards during 9th-12th grade years.

Sophomores

  • Dr. Josh Herring of Thales College taught a class entitled, “The Iliad: Poem of Friendship, Rage, and Tragedy” during literature class Friday.
  • Alamance Community  College is hosting a college fair on Monday, September 22 from 11 AM-12:30 PM during the school day. This is an opportunity to visit with admissions representatives from various colleges–Elon, Ole Miss, Liberty University, NC State, etc. Look for the permission slip and respond to let us know how many parents and students are able to drive. 
  • ACC Librarian, Rebekah Scott will address 10th Graders about academic online research on September 24 from 9:25 AM-10:00 AM.
  • Junior/Senior Preview Day is scheduled for October 8 from 3 PM-4 PM in Room 305.
  • Add to the Activity List for activities/jobs/hobbies/awards during 9th-12th grade years.

Freshman

  • ACC Librarian, Rebekah Scott will address 9th Graders about online research for papers and scholarships on September 23 from 10 AM-10:45 AM.
  • Begin your Activity List for activities/jobs/hobbies/awards during 9th-12th grade years.

Mrs. Palmer 

9th Spanish 
  • This week we continued to work on understanding the verb “ser” and how to conjugate it. We reviewed past vocabulary and added new vocabulary. We also learned how to tell time by incorporating the verb “ser” and numbers. Students took a vocabulary quiz. 

Coach Johnston

9th History
  • Students completed their first unit and are preparing for their first test (Tuesday, September 9th) on the early modern explorers of the new world.

Ms. Oldham

9th Rhetoric I
  •  Students began to develop topics for their first rhetorical paper. 

Dr. Byrd 

9th Bible Survey 

  • This week we finished Exodus and started Leviticus. 
  • Students had a test on the Introduction Lecture through the book of Exodus.

Mrs. Frueh

9th Biology
  • We’ve jumped into our second module on Kingdom Monera. The students discussed the question: “Are bacteria bad?” Through our research and discussion, the students realized that not only are the vast majority of bacteria good; they are actually essential to our survival. Ask your student to explain how bacteria are beneficial in our everyday lives.

Mrs. Frueh

9th Geometry
  • We  wrapped up our introductory unit this week by taking our first unit test. Then we jumped straight into Unit 2 on Reasoning and Proofs. We had fun learning about the different roles of inductive and deductive reasoning in geometry. We then used our reasoning skills to write both algebraic and geometric proofs.

Mrs. Crotts

9th Literature
  • 9th Grade students worked hard in class to prepare for their first formal essay: “Use examples from the Bible, Pilgrim’s Progress and people from the present day or in the past to determine why Christians face hardship and suffering after converting to Christianity?”  Students also joined the Typing Club to practice typing.  They were given the grading scale and number of lesson goals.  This works in tandem with the 9th Grade Technology IST (Intensive Short Term) Week which follows Fall Break in October.  The due date for the Typing Club activities is February 27, 2026.

Mrs. Fairchild 

9th – 11th Art Foundations
  • The students are wrapping up their first painting. After learning and practicing different skills, they were challenged to use watercolors to create a monochromatic painting. The students are to demonstrate an understanding of the water to paint ratio, various brush strokes and identifying and executing the correct technique. 

Mrs. Bennington

9th-11th Band 
  •  Students did a great job this week working on how to read a wide variety of key signatures and rhythms. Students also worked on breathing and using air to support their sound. We spent a lot of time on tuning , balance,  tone, articulation, and dynamics. Students worked on several chorales to demonstrate these elements. Last, students will have a test on their Concert F scale on Tuesday 9/9. Please continue to encourage your child to practice at home. 

Mrs. Johnston

9th-11th Bradford Chorale

We delved into minor keys this week, learning God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. We discussed the difference between a major and minor scale, and looked at how to tell the key of a song when it is not the assumed major key. We also brushed the dust off of I Will Lift My Eyes, and worked on the dynamic contrasts.

Dr. James

10th Chemistry
  • This week we finished our discussion of measurement and significant digits, and the students took their first test of Q1. 
  • Next week we will begin a study of atomic structure. 

Mrs. Palmer 

10th Spanish
  • Students reviewed past vocabulary and took a quiz on these review words. We reviewed preterite tense this week and learned some irregular preterite verbs. 

Mrs. Byrd

10th Algebra II
  • This week we’ve learned to identify functions from various representations, find domain and range from a graph, and learned how to find the slope of a line from two points.  We played a slope scavenger hunt game to help reinforce our slope finding skills.

Mrs. Crotts

10th Literature
  • 10th Graders are busy bees; they have completed reading and discussions about Aesop’s Fables and the Old Testament book of Proverbs.  Students took the quiz about Proverbs on Wednesday.  The due date for the rough draft of the essay: “Compare and contrast Aesop’s Fables and Proverbs with examples from each” is Monday, September 8.  Friday, Dr. Josh Herring of Thales College will address the class on “The Iliad: Poem of Friendship, Rage, and Tragedy.”

 Miss Oldham

10th Rhetoric II
  •  Students began to discuss the three rhetorical appeals and how to demonstrate those in their speeches. 

Coach Johnston

10th History
  • Students have been working this week to study the Israelite patriarchs and the account of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. This study will set us up to consider on Monday the historicity of the ancient leader, Joshua.

Dr. Smith

10th Historical Theology 
  • Students continued learning about what constitutes a biblical view of history and what goes into the process of arriving at our conclusions regarding such a view. They also memorized Phil. 2:5-11.
11th Precalculus
  • We reviewed our basic function knowledge and took our first major test.  Next we will learn how to identify and write expressions for inverse functions.

Miss Oldham

11th Literature
  •  Students began their epic journey through Dante’s Divine Comedy. 

Dr. Smith

11th NT Greek
  • Students are continuing to increase their vocabulary and learn how to recognize each of the four different nouns in a Greek sentence.

Mr. Webster

11th History
  •  This week, due to it being a short week, the students prepared for their debate on the alliance of church and state. The students will debate on Friday of this week. 

Dr. Smith

11th-12th Apologetics
  • Students are learning how the organic nature of the Christian faith means that apologetics, evangelism and discipleship are not three different activities that the Christian engages in but are in fact aspects of each other and inseparable from one another. They are also learning about the nature and function of apologetics. Among other things, this means that apologetics is not merely addressing the non-Christian in his or her lack of faith in Jesus for salvation, but also addresses the Christian in his or her lack of faith or immaturity of faith in Jesus for salvation. 

Coach Johnston

12th History
  • Students moved into the middle of the Revolutionary War before enjoying a guest lecturer who taught students about the French Revolution, Edmund Burke and Conservatism. Students need to be preparing for a test next Friday (9/12).

Ms. Oldham

12th Literature
  •   Students are wrapping up their discussions of Paradise Lost. There will be an essay next week. 
12th Rhetoric III
  •  Seniors are diligently researching their topics. Please continue to pray for them to continue to persevere. 

Mrs. Byrd

12th Calculus
  • We are nearing the end of our study of limits.  Topics for this week included infinite limits and limits at infinity.