Academics

Students groups are the beneficiaries of a $4,050 donation from Nash Chevrolet. The donation represents $50 from each person who took a test drive at the dealership & mentioned Brookwood. The money will be used by the Student Government Association & Students Against Destructive Decisions. These two student groups offer positive programs & activities for all students throughout the school year.

Get admission info from UGA & Ga Tech. The admission departments of these schools are holding a joint info session at GSMST, August 21, 6:45 p.m. Event details & directions. 

College reps visiting Brookwood, scholarship opportunities & more in this issue of the Senior Bulletin. 

GCPS is hosting a College Fair for Students with Disabilities, October 13, 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Directions.

12th grade parent night, August 30, 7:00 p.m. in the Theater. Topics include: college entrance tests, financial aid, the application process & more. A rep from the Ga. Student Finance Commission will be on hand to discuss the HOPE scholarship.

10th graders will take the PSAT at school on October 17. If you would like your 9th or 11th grade student to take the PSAT, you may register online under "Testing Fees." There is a $15 charge for 9th and 11th grade students. Deadline to register is October 7.
 

Seniors who still need to pass a section of the Ga. High School Graduation Test & those new to Gwinnett are invited to review sessions. More.

Connect @ Brookwood

For a small donation, you can have your car washed by the Brookwood Orchestra. tomorrow, August 18, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. @ the Taco Bell on Five Forks.

Yearbooks are now on sale online. Order in August for the best price.

Morning fuel for hungry Broncos is no charge. Breakfast in the cafeteria is always free for students!

Brookwood offers Driver's Education at least 6 times per year. Info, upcoming dates, & registration. The cost is $345 for 30 classroom hours of instruction plus 6 hours of driving.

Did you know that Brookwood Cluster Schools have a foundation that supports innovative school programs? More.

Brookwood Night @ Coolray Field, August 24, 7:05 p.m., as the Gwinnett Braves take on the Syracuse Chiefs. Tickets can be purchased for $5 or $7 online. Use special code: BROOKWOOD. Adorable elementary kids promote the event.

First PTSA Meeting & Open House

September 10, 6:45 p.m. Walk your student's schedule, meet your student's teachers, & see presentations on what happens in class.

Students get club meeting times & sport try-out information in multiple formats. Brief announcements are read each morning by Brookwood Broadcasting students, an informational "loop" of announcements runs on TVs around the school, & paper flyers are posted on bulletin boards. 

Athletics

Softball

August 17, 7:30 p.m. vs South Effingham @ North Gwinnett.

August 18, 10:30 a.m. vs Oconee Co., 4:30 p.m. vs North Forsyth, & 6:30 p.m. vs Collins Hill. All games at West Jackson #2. Directions.

August 21, 5:55 p.m. @ Grayson.

August 22, 5:55 p.m. vs Mill Creek @ home.

August 23, 7:00 p.m. @ Walnut Grove.

Who is on the varsity softball team?

Volleyball

August 18, 9:00 a.m. vs Holy Innocents, 11:00 a.m. vs Woodward, 12:45 p.m. vs Blessed Trinity, & 1:45 p.m. vs Wesleyan. All games at Wesleyan. 

Middle school girls interested in volleyball can attend a week-night volleyball academy @ Brookwood this fall. Details.

This two minute slideshow is sure to get you ready for a trip to the Dome!

Football

Are you ready for one gigantic road trip? Join thousands of your friends & neighbors as Brookwood takes on Walton, August 25, 8:30 p.m. in the Dome. $12 tickets on sale now in the Field House & in the Commons during lunches. Or, $15 tickets on sale at the Dome on game day. Directions & parking info.  Don't feel down if you can't attend. Catch the game live on GPB-TV or on the radio on 790 The Zone. 

Basketball 

All girls trying out for the basketball team must attend an informational meeting either August 28 or 30, 2:30 p.m. in Room A119.  Parents of boys & girls trying out for the basketball team must attend an informational meeting, Sept. 4 or 6, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Theater.

The Ice Hockey Club will hold try-outs September 9 @ the Duluth Ice Forum. Details.

Cross County

All girls interested in cross country should see Coach Carter in F28. All boys should see Coach Dehnke in F33. More info online for boys & girls.

Get the Gwinnett Daily Post coverage on all Brookwood sports in one location. The GDP compiles all its Brookwood sports coverage on this page. Fans can "favorite" it for quick reference.

Fine Arts

Mark your calendar for theatre shows this semester. All shows @ 7:00 p.m. in the Theater.

Sept. 20 & 22, I Never Saw Another Butterfly.

October 11 & 13, Dracula.

November 8 & 10, Working.

December 6 & 8, Twelve Dancing Princesses.