The Honor Societies at Brandon Academy
There are so many ways that the students of Brandon Academy show how awesome they are. We have amazing athletes, artists, singer, actors and we always work hard to make sure they have a place to share and grow those talents. However, the area that the students of Brandon Academy shine the most is in the classroom. Let’s stop for a bit and celebrate our amazing students and everything they accomplish in their most important setting.
There are so many ways that the students of Brandon Academy show how awesome they are. We have amazing athletes, artists, singer, actors and we always work hard to make sure they have a place to share and grow those talents. However, the area that the students of Brandon Academy shine the most is in the classroom. Let’s stop for a bit and celebrate our amazing students and everything they accomplish in their most important setting.
NATIONAL ELEMENTARY HONOR
SOCIETY (LOWER SCHOOL)
Last week, thirty-eight 4th and 5th
grade students made history here at Brandon Academy when they were inducted
into our brand new chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society.
Their selection was based on four criteria. Students had to have at least
a 3.0 grade point average so Scholarship was the first
consideration. In addition, students had to submit an application showing
examples of their Responsibility, Service and Leadership. Note that these criteria are set by the
national organization and not by Brandon Academy. How is it possible that so
many Brandon Academy students achieve this distinction? Academic Excellence
is the answer. Read more below for how this is accomplished.
The inaugural NEHS induction ceremony was held in the
Brandon Academy Student Life Center. These new members will participate
in community service under the guidance of the NEHS advisor, Mrs. Vanermine.
Congratulations to the following students:
Grace Britt Ben Chabalowski Jay Chaplot
Olivia Davis Colin Enos Alyssa Fraser
Carly Grey Katarina Grubbs Devin Hart
Jordan Hassoun Isabel Hernandez Jonah Honrado
Khai Jackson-Mitchell Jade Jannarone Antonio Kapusta
Camdyn Karch Tzak Ying Lau Alexander Lawler
Michael McAllister Keira
McGrath Eli Mishkin
Madeline Mitchell Riley Mook Nigel Osceola
Shayan Patel Sebastian Roman Sam Schneider
McKenna Smith Adler Stone Laina Sutton
Michelle Swain Abhilasha Tammineedi Pranav Tammineedi
Cooper Whitney Logan Young Adan Zahidi
Hannah Zink Preston Zink
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
(MIDDLE SCHOOL)
On March 15,2016, twenty-one 6th, 7th
and 8thth grade students were inducted into the Carolyn Alesandrini
Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Their selection was based on
five criteria. Students had to have at least a 3.0 grade point average so
Scholarship was the first consideration. In addition, students had to
submit an application showing examples of their Character, Service,
Citizenship and Leadership. Just
as is the case for NEHS, the criteria for NJHS are set by the national
organization and not by Brandon Academy. How is it possible that so many
Brandon Academy students achieve this distinction? Academic Excellence is
the answer. Read more below for how this is accomplished.
The induction ceremony took place in our Student Life
center. New members will join or existing members in completing service
projects on and off campus.
Congratulations to the following newly inducted NJHS members:
Deon Armes Jayden Avecillas Zander Badger
Paul Bryant William Chabalowski Abhishek Dave’
Cole Davis Lillian Erwin Anisya
Gonzalez
Charity Johnson Tikir Jahmai-Steele Christian Karchurak
Tzak Sing Lau Joshua Lewis Chris
Muratti
Melissa Olsen CJ Perez Kaniya
Robinson
Aidan Rudolph Nola Stone Casey
Sutton
Current Members (37)
8th Graders:
Liam Ackels Ben
Ayres Jack Ayres
Nikita Bandarupalli Abby
Caballero Kaitlyn Campbell
Ishan Chaplot Daniella
Curatelli Richard Cusack
Aaron Davila Elias
Dones Ramsey Hassoun
Patrick Kohel Ryan
McCranie Katie Muratti
Kaylee Rodriguez Victoria
Rudolph Sydney Smith-Dill
Audrey Stecher Ved
Verma Kaiden
Whitney
7th Graders:
Allison Barfield Marquis
Berkhall Marquez Berkhall
Angelina Curatelli Julia
DeMik David Erwin
Noah Galzerano Dean
Hotz Garrett Hudak
Ethan Jennings Bailee
Lawrence Sarah Leybovich
Laila Moursi Rheeya
Patel Esha Saini
Aidan Sevintuna
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (HIGH
SCHOOL)
Of course, both of the above honor societies are the
precursors to the high school version, which is called the National Honor Society.
The NHS allows induction of members beginning the spring of the sophomore year;
therefore, our BAHS students will be eligible next school year. Similar to
NJSH, our high school students will have to have at least a 3.0 grade point
average to meet the Scholarship requirement. In addition, students
will have to submit an application showing examples of their Character,
Service, Citizenship and Leadership.
Just as is the case for NEHS and NJSH, the criteria for NHS are set by the
national organization and not by Brandon Academy.
We look forward to inducting our first ever high
school students into this prestigious national organization in the spring of
2017.
What does this suggest about
Brandon Academy and our students?
As you can see, at Brandon Academy academic
excellence is the norm. Our students strive for academic excellence and expect
the same from their peers. One of the main advantages that our school offers
our students is a peer group that supports and encourages each other to be good
students and leadership. We congratulate our students on their hard work and
accomplishments and thank them for supporting and encouraging each other to be
the best they can be!
HOW
DO WE ACHIEVE THIS AMAZING RESULT?
How is it possible that so many BA students meet these national criteria? Well, there are multiple reasons.
How is it possible that so many BA students meet these national criteria? Well, there are multiple reasons.
- It starts on the front end with our admissions process. Recall that every student in our school had to undergo a rigorous admissions process that included a thorough review of prior academic history and behavior, individual academic testing, interviewing, etc. Only students who are deemed capable of being successful in our rigorous curriculum are offered admission.
- Once admitted, our exceptional teaching staff works diligently with our students to ensure their academic progress and success. Brandon Academy hires only highly qualified teachers with college course work in the subject that they are teaching. Once hired, teachers are mentored and closely supervised and supported by administration to ensure the Brandon Academy curriculum is delivered as designed.
- Teachers implement a unique, Brandon Academy curriculum that is designed by the administration of Brandon Academy. We have never and will never use canned or fad curricula at Brandon Academy. Our curriculum is designed by educators. This curriculum ensures the most rigorous academic program possible and this program is constantly being evaluated and changed to meet the changing needs of our students and world.
- But, of course, none of this would be possible without our incredible parents!
- BA parents seek out our school because of their high value of academic achievement.
- They want the very best educational experience for the children and come to BA for us to provide it.
- Once their children are here, they work in partnership with our staff to ensure that their children are successful.
- They make sure their children attend school regularly and arrive on time. They check the assignment pads and REMIND app to be sure their children are doing their homework and studying for tests. When they notice an area that their child is struggling, they alert their child’s teacher so that additional support is offered in that area to allow the child to find success.
- The list of ways our parents support the learning of their children is endless.