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Beginning in elementary school, a Briarcrest education is built on the firm foundation of Biblical truth that is woven into our daily instruction and interactions.

Our students hear the truth of the Gospel of Christ each day in their classrooms, and they feel the love of Christ during worship and prayer at our weekly Chapels.

Each service is age-appropriate, Gospel-centered, and Biblically-based. The purpose of Chapel is to have a corporate worship experience in which students have the opportunity to meet Christ where they are with the ultimate goal of helping them to walk daily in a committed relationship with Him.

Chapel is an ongoing part of Christian discipleship that is extended in small discussion groups and Bible studies offered later at BCS.

Middle school is a time when many students begin to develop and cultivate a passion for the arts, world languages, athletics, volunteer service, and leadership.

It’s the perfect time to try new things, and at Briarcrest, the opportunities are endless! Sports, musicals, clubs - there's a place here for every student.

In fact, we offer 77 different teams, clubs, and societies where students can meet new friends, pursue new interests, and develop new skills.

Our middle school athletic program is unrivaled in our region in terms of the quality of coaching and the number of different teams offered. Our students take related arts courses as part of our curriculum, and they can deepen their artistic interests through involvement in a variety of music, art, and drama clubs.

If they’re interested in leadership skill development, our Student Government Association offers a perfect opportunity for students to become policy-makers and consensus-builders.

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses, taught at Briarcrest through a Biblical worldview. AP courses are designed for high-achieving students who wish to pursue challenging coursework and potentially earn college credit while still in high school by scoring well on a national AP exam at the end of the course. Students interested in taking an Advanced Placement (AP) course at Briarcrest will need to complete an application form. 

Briarcrest students consistently deliver AP test pass rates of 95% or higher, easily outpacing the national average that ranges from 60-70%. 

Briarcrest offers a number of Dual Enrollment (DE) courses that allow our students to take a challenging college course to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously through our partnership with the University of Memphis. The course follows a college curriculum, but is taught by Briarcrest teachers through a Biblical worldview. 

Last year, our DE courses saved Briarcrest families more than $600,000 in college tuition! 

Students must meet university requirements for dual enrollment courses and tuition and university fees may be incurred with these courses. A synopsis of each course can be found in the Program of Studies.