Have you seen our drivers out practicing routes? All staff want to be ready for the first bell signaling the start of the 2014-15 school year. You can help things run smoothly by having your paperwork complete & fees paid at www.mypaymentsplus.com prior to

Orientation Day tomorrow.

Prepare for Orientation

Brookwood has been named among America's Most Challenging Schools for 2014 by

The Washington Post.

Paperwork & contributions (including locker fee) will be handled online. Log on prior to Orientation Day.

Orientation Day is August 1, 8:00-12:00 p.m. for all grades.

What happens on Orientation Day?

Find your Guided Study location by checking rosters located near school entrances. Proceed to your Guided Study class to pick up your class schedule & receive a locker assignment.
Check your bus route in the Commons Area.
Join the PTSA at the PTSA table in the Commons Area & sign up for parent volunteer opportunities.
Pick up school supply lists posted outside each classroom.
Purchase shorts & shirts for PE classes in the Commons.
Visit the school store (B3) for spirit wear.

Don't get lost! Here's a map of the school.

Extra help for freshmen & those new to Brookwood, August 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bring your class schedule to practice walking from class to class & working lockers. Upperclassman Peer Leaders will be on hand to help.

Hey, students! Can you tweet this?

Summer reading should be completed before the first day of school. All summer reading lists & AP assignments are posted on the school website.

Upcoming Events & More

Sneak peek at the 2014-15 Student Agenda Book. Artwork by Marissa Dilisio.

First day of school, August 5.

For those who like to be super prepared, find your bus on this line-up map. By consulting this map, students can easily find their bus at dismissal.

You might also like to check out the 2014-15 Bell Schedule.

Wondering where you can get the answers to other question about school? Maybe our Who, What, Where? can help.

1st football game, August 23 at 2:45 p.m.

You'll want to see the Broncos take on Valdosta @ McEachern High School, plus check out the new marching band show, the cheerleaders, managers & fans. $12 tickets go on sale at the Field House & during all lunches starting August 13. $15 tickets are available at the Dome on Game Day. Complete football schedule.

Join us for the 3rd annual Brookwood Cluster Night at the Gwinnett Braves, August 29 @ 7:05 p.m. @ Coolray Field. Use discount code BROOKWOOD when you purchase tickets at www.gwinnettbraves.com/brookwood.

First PTSA Meeting & Open House

September 8, 6:45 p.m. Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to walk your student's schedule, meet your student's teachers & see presentations on what they are learning in class.

Underclassman school pictures,

August 15.

12th grade parent night, August 28, 7:00 p.m. in the Theater. Topics include: graduation requirements, college admissions and post-secondary planning. A rep from the Ga. Student Finance Commission will be on hand to discuss the HOPE scholarship and financial aid.

2014-15 School Dates at a Glance

Students needing supplemental courses may register at Gwinnett Online Campus until August 10.

It's never too early to prep for the SAT/ACT. Prep classes at Brookwood.

Connect to Brookwood

Connect with Buster on Facebook & follow him on Twitter @BusterConnects.

Find teacher websites, calendars, contact names, phone numbers & more on the school website.

Find your student's school info such as grades, attendance, discipline & testing on the parent portal. Never registered? Print an application & follow these instructions.