STRATEGIC PLAN 2024-2029
OUR WAY FORWARD
For more than 135 years, Battle Ground Academy has moved forward resolutely, successfully, and in our way. Guided by our foundational shared values and fueled by our defining mission, BGA offers the most transformative, comprehensive educational experience in Franklin, throughout Williamson County, and across the greater Nashville area. Our history is one of intention, self-determination, and service to the children and families of our communities.
THE BGA WAY
CHARACTER
A warm heart for others
A strong sense of self
Accountability, integrity,
and resilience
In this community, we build on our own unique strengths, respect others’ inherent dignity, and search for opportunities to make this a better, fairer, more compassionate world.
SCHOLARSHIP
Intellectual agility
Endless curiosity
Deep thinking, wide horizons,
and broad perspectives
In these classrooms, we embrace innovative learning, master core disciplines, and prepare ourselves for all that a rapidly changing, globally connected future may bring.
EXCELLENCE
Drive for achievement
Delight in exploration
Individual initiative, inclusive
collaboration, and clear
communication
In our students and graduates, we celebrate a life-long capacity to revel in intellectual vigor and create in community.
NOW WE LOOK TO THE FUTURE,
and we see opportunity and duty, possibility and promise. In this rapidly changing world, it is impossible to know exactly what lies ahead or precisely which challenges our graduates will face. However, we know that our unchanging, unfailing commitments—to vigorous and joyful learning, to supportive and strong community, and to sure-footed and whole-hearted stewardship—will steer us steadily on our way forward.
THREE KEY STEPS ON OUR WAY FORWARD
Strategic Pillar One
Curriculum & Programming
Battle Ground Academy will continue to build on the strong foundation of our core academic strengths through innovative, engaging ways of teaching and learning. The Strategic Plan empowers BGA educators and families to develop our students, from their first day through graduation day, into creative, collaborative, conscientious thinkers, global citizens, and thoughtful leaders.
Strategic Pillar Two
Culture & Community
Battle Ground Academy is a dedicated, dynamic community that exemplifies a culture of compassion and connectedness. The Strategic Plan unites us all in welcoming BGA students into an environment of respect and acceptance, safeguarding their health and well-being, and stewarding their character development.
Strategic Pillar Three
Sustainability & Stewardship
Battle Ground Academy has a history of thoughtful stewardship and careful decision-making, characterized by judicious use of today’s resources and visionary planning for tomorrow. The Strategic Plan equips the school’s leaders to amplify our current reputation, recruit our future educators, care proactively for our campus, and connect meaningfully with our community.
Battle Ground Academy is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school for grades pre-K4 through 12 in Franklin, TN. As the educational leader in Williamson County since 1889, BGA ignites and nurtures student curiosity, intellect, and character.
Harpeth Campus
Grades K-4
150 Franklin Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Glen Echo Campus
Grades 5-12
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069