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Today's Gwinnett Daily Post says that Coach Bowles has implemented a fullcourt system and "players have all completely reinvented themselves -- turning the Broncos from plodding plowhorses to speedy thoroughbreds with a new up-tempo offense & pressing defense that has made them one of the biggest surprises of the season."

Academics 

Student sleeping
Students can sleep in on Monday. School is not in session on MLK, Jr. Day, January 21.

Did you know that graduating seniors can exempt final exams if they have an "A" in the class?  Exemption criteria. 

 

Parents & students are invited to explore advanced placement classes offered at Brookwood at an AP Information Fair, January 29, 7:00 p.m. in the Commons Area.

 

Parents & students interested in Dual Enrollment are invited to attend an information meeting on January 24, 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center.

 

Balfour will be taking $90 graduation fees during all lunches in the Commons Area. Senior boys pay on Jan. 24th, girls on the 25th. Cash, money order or check to Balfour. Fee covers graduation cap, gown and other senior expenses. 


SAT & ACT Prep classes offered in the area.

 

Deadlines & opportunities for seniors & for juniors.

 
What parents need to know about AP Course Testing.

 

Connect to Brookwood

 

Protect your family from the flu. More tips from Gwinnett County Public Schools.

   

Has your senior made a decision about next year?  If so, have him/her see Ms. Campbell in A36 to get his/her name added to the Class of 2013 Bronco Wall.  It's a fun way to see where friends will be next year. 

 

BHS has staff on duty to supervise students involved in after school spring semester activities. (There will be almost 800 kids here after school practicing spring sports alone!)  Here's how you can help.  Students involved in club meetings, activities, detention or who stay after for extra help should be picked up at the front entrance of the school ONLY. Band, orchestra, chorus, & SGA students, plus female athletes, need to be picked up at the Maroon Gym Lobby entrance. Male athletes must be picked up at the stadium/track area. 

 

On-campus parking info for 2013-14 seniors coming soon! Meetings will be held after school on March 25, April 24, May 7 & 16. Interested students must attend one meeting.

 

Curriculum night for rising freshmen is January 28 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Commons.  Parents of rising freshmen can tour BHS & meet with Principal Dees @ 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. on February 13. More.

 

Prom is April 27 @ The Retreat at Perimeter Summit in Dunwoody.  Students pay for prom on www.mypaymentsplus.com. 

 

Peer Leader applications & info are available in the counseling office. Applications for the 2013-14 school year are due January 23. Newspaper staff applications are available in Heidi Campball's room (E9) and due January 25. Yearbook apps are due February 1 in A23.

 
Athletics 
Male Swimmer

 Senior Nick LaMontagne holds the school record in the 100 breaststroke & currently has the fastest time in the state.

Swim/Dive
No Panthers
We need a big crowd at the Brookwood-Parkview meet.
January 18, 7:15 p.m. vs Parkview @ Mountain Park.  IT'S A MAROON OUT!
January 23, County Boys Diving, 4:00 p.m. @ Mountain Park.
January 24, County Boys Swimming Prelims, 5:00 p.m. @ West Gwinnett.
January 25, County Girls Swimming Prelims, 5:00 p.m. @ West Gwinnett.
   
Wrestling
Broncos placed 4th in State Duals last weekend.
Wrestling
Senior Terrell Anderson
January 18, 4:30 p.m. & January 19, 9:00 a.m. "The North Metro" @ home.
January 23, 6:00 p.m. vs Mill Creek & Jefferson @ Mill Creek.
January 25, 5:00 p.m. vs Whitewater, Chattahoochee & Lowndes @ home.
Girls basketball
Senior Shelby Hunter & Junior Ansley Jones
Basketball
January 18, Girls 6:30 p.m., Boys 8:00 p.m. @ Archer.
January 19, 7:30 p.m. Girls play Rockdale County @ Starrs Mill.
January 22, Girls 6:30 p.m., Boys 8:00 p.m. vs Dacula @ home.  IT'S TIE NIGHT!
  
Coming in mid-February: baseball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis & track & field.
  
For those that like to plan ahead: 2013 varsity football schedule.
  

Fine Arts

 

Theater presents Blithe Spirit, January 31, February 1 & 2. Tickets on sale at the door. $7 for adults, $6 for students & senior citizens.