Private Middle School in Chattanooga TN

What Families Shared After Their First Year at Baylor

September 10, 2024 3:49 PM

Updated September 10, 2024 3:49 PM

Over the summer, Baylor surveyed families whose children completed their first year as students. Out of the 260 surveys that were sent, 100 people participated, yielding a 38.5% response rate.

99 percent of the respondents reported that Baylor’s academic program met or exceeded their expectations.
99 percent reported that Baylor’s academic support and mentorship met or exceeded their expectations.
99 percent reported that Baylor’s academic rigor and depth met or exceeded their expectations.
97 percent reported that the depth and impact of Baylor’s advisor program met or exceeded their expectations.
95 percent reported that opportunities for leadership development at Baylor met or exceeded their expectations.

Who Responded

42 percent either attended or had family who had attended Baylor, while 58 percent had no prior affiliation with Baylor.
50 percent were Upper School parents, and 50 percent were Middle School parents.
70 percent were day families, and 30 percent were boarding families.

Beyond the Numbers
Parents were also given the opportunity to leave us a comment about anything they cared to share with the school. Their remarks help bring our survey numbers to life:

"Baylor exceeded our expectations of being welcomed as a family.”

“I want to thank the Baylor school for their warm welcome; this is an awesome school.”

“Our son is thriving, and we are so happy for him.”

“Our daughter has thrived at Baylor. Thank you for a wonderful first year!”

“My son is all in and really grew in his first year.”

“Our daughter been saying she’s ready for school to start for weeks.”

“Our son was pushed harder than ever, which is exactly what our son needed and we what we were hoping for.”

“My child keeps saying that she misses Baylor in the summer and can’t wait to get back on campus for a new school year.”

“There seems to be a brother/sisterhood that did not exist where our child previously went to school nor where we went to school.”

“Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience for my child!”

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Our Middle School

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Active Learning and Individualized Instruction

Our Middle School Head Emmie Treadwell works with a dedicated group of 30 Middle School faculty members to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for children.

Our faculty understand that students this age are not passive learners – they need to learn by doing rather than by just being told. That's why science is based on experiments, art is based on production, English and history/social science are based on discussion, and math and languages are taught so students learn to apply concepts to real life situations.

The Middle School program is also designed to offer a wide variety of academic, leadership, athletic and enrichment offerings, ensuring that each child succeeds and thrives in personal areas of strength. Small classes allow teachers to challenge children to reinforce areas that need improvement, while encouraging children to pursue their strengths.

"There is a resource for everything a Middle School student could need here at Baylor. Every child is known and loved." – Emmie Treadwell, Middle School Head

Building Community

As the main point of entry to Baylor School, the sixth grade typically attracts students from 25 – 30 area schools. Therefore, a great deal of thought and attention is dedicated to transitioning them into the community through class trips, advisory groups, athletic teams and enrichment activities.
The program also provides opportunities for parents and families to come together. Fall football tailgates, book clubs, art shows, and concerts serve as venues to strengthen the connections among Baylor parents and families.

Middle School Curriculum

Baylor's Middle School curriculum provides an excellent foundation for students in arts, sciences, mathematics, and humanities. An important strength of our curriculum is that these major academic disciplines are further enriched with special programs that provide even more challenges and opportunities.

Additional Academic Enrichment

Many Baylor Middle Schoolers choose to take advantage of academic enrichment opportunities such as Middle School robotics and engineering, electric car racing, Math Counts, Middle School Youth in Government, the Middle School play, after school Studio Arts and after school Dance, and the Spelling Bee.

Sixth Grade

The sixth grade curriculum introduces and emphasizes hands-on activities and authentic problem-solving experiences.

Math 6
- Math 6
- Math 6 Honors
English 6
Science 6
Geography
World Language Survey
Fine Arts Survey
Physical Education/Wellness

Seventh Grade

The seventh curriculum continues the emphasis of hands-on activities and authentic problem-solving experiences introduced in the sixth grade. Some examples include lab-oriented math and science courses, research papers, and required modern languages. Art and music classes, which include history and theory as well as studio production, make extensive use of technology.

Math 7
- Pre-Algebra
- Pre-Algebra Honors
- Honors Algebra
English 7
Science 7
American Studies
World Languages 7 (student selection)
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Latin
- Spanish
Fine Arts Electives

Eighth Grade

The eighth grade curriculum continues the emphasis of hands-on activities and authentic problem-solving experiences introduced in the sixth and seventh grades. Some examples include lab-oriented math and science courses, research papers, required modern languages, an eighth grade ethics course that focuses on the Holocaust, and a trip to Washington D.C. Art and music classes, which include history and theory as well as studio production, make extensive use of technology.

Math 8
- Foundations of Algebra
- Algebra I
- Honors Algebra I
- Honors Geometry
English 8
Science 8
Global Studies
World Languages 8—continuation of seventh grade language courses
Fine Arts Electives (year-long and semester-long options)
Physical Education/Wellness

Athletics & Afternoon Enrichment Activities

We believe the benefits of competitive athletics and extracurricular activities are fundamental to a child’s total education. Therefore, we require all Middle School students to participate in a Baylor afternoon activity during the fall and spring seasons. In the winter, a range of opportunities are available, but participation is optional.

Athletics

Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Pickleball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Weight Training & Conditioning
Wrestling

Enrichment

Concert Dance
Community Service
Drama/Middle School Play
Engineering
Instrumental Music
Robotics
Studio Art
Walkabout
Yearbook

Class Trips

Sixth Grade Trip

At the beginning of their sixth grade year, students enjoy a two-day, one-night outdoor trip with classmates and teachers. Teachers plan and lead the trip, which is designed to allow students to meet their new classmates, learn about the Baylor experience, and just have fun so they return to campus with new friends and are ready to take on the rest of their school year.

Seventh Grade Trip

On the annual seventh grade class trip, seventh graders have the opportunity to visit the Atlanta area, including exploring attractions such as the Chattahoochee Nature Center and Tellus Science Museum while enjoying time with each other and their teachers.

Eighth Grade Trip

Faculty serve as chaperones for this much-anticipated annual trip to the nation's capital, so students have a chance to interact with their teachers in an informal yet educational setting. The itinerary includes Smithsonian's Air and Space, American History, Natural History, and National Gallery of Art museums, and the World War II, Vietnam, and Korean War memorials.

Clubs

Baylor MS Clubs are built into the school day and meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students can participate in up to two clubs per semester.

Sample Middle School Clubs

Backyard Sports Club
Chess Club
Creative Club
Debate Club
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Latin Club
Math Club
Musical Theatre Club
Raider Readers Club
Musical Theatre Club
Drumming Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
French Club
Quidditch Club
Taylor Swift Club

“In three years as a Baylor Middle Schooler, my son has never said that he's had a good day at Baylor. He's only used the word great. And I try to peel that back a little; there's always something that he can point to. It was a teacher. It was an experience with a class. It's always something great.”A Middle School Parent
Class of 2028

Middle School Faculty

Our teachers are dedicated middle school specialists who are not only committed to teaching the whole child.

Student Support

In addition to teaching, faculty members serve as advisers, providing a personal relationship for each child.

FAQs

Get answers to all your questions here.

Accelerated Spanish

Leading Accelerated Spanish Immersion Program

Emmie Treadwell
Middle School Head
email
423-267-8506 ext. 273

Sam Bankston
Middle School Administrative Assistant
email
423-267-8506 ext. 236

Grade-level Leadership Team

Carlton Stewart
Sixth Grade Dean of Students
email
423-267-8506 ext. 229

Mae Weiss
Seventh Grade Dean of Students
email
423-267-8506 ext. 548

Bo Chamberlain '90
Eighth Grade Dean of Students
email
423-267-8506 ext. 210

Active Learning and Individualized Instruction

Building Community

Grade-level Leadership Team

2023 Slideshow - Middle School

Centrally Located Classes

A Focus on Student Success

Faculty Advisers

The Middle School Learning Center

Emphasis on World Languages

Choices in After School Activities

Robust Fine Arts

Building Community