Week of Dec. 11-18, 2015 
 
      

Brookwood Theatre presents A Christmas Carol on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in our theater.
Proceeds from Thursday's opening night ticket sales and commemorative T-shirt sales totaled $6,000 
and were donated to the Amanda Riley Foundation to help children with cancer.  
Academics and Administration


Tuesday, Dec. 15 - Full Day, Modified Schedule
 -  1st Period Exam (7:24-9:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Dec. 16 - Early Release Day
 -  4th Period Exam  (7:24-9:30 a.m.)
 -  2nd Period Exam (9:46-11:46 a.m.)
Thursday, Dec. 17 - Early Release Day
 -  5th Period Exam (7:24-9:30 a.m.)
 -  3rd Period Exam (9:46-11:46 a.m.)
Friday, Dec. 18 - Early Release Day
 -  6th Period Exam (7:24-9:30 a.m.)
 -  7th Period Exam (9:46-11:46 a.m.)
BEFORE FINALS: Return books, pay fees.
In order to take exams, students must return Media Center books that have a first semester due date, pay overdue fines, and add sufficient cafeteria funds to clear negative accounts and accommodate the remainder of the semester. Any student who has misplaced an assigned textbook may pay for it at any grade level office in the exact amount with cash or a money order. Without the textbook or receipt for payment, a student will have to take the exam on the make-up day, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 8:30 a.m.
EXAM BISCUIT BREAK: $3 each
Between exams on early release days, Chick-fil-A Biscuits will be available in The Commons, Commons Concession and Basketball Concession. Proceeds benefit our Special Education Department.

Letter Jackets, Class Rings and Graduation Announcements
Tuesday, Dec. 15, during lunches in The Commons, Balfour will distribute jackets and rings to students who ordered them. Students may also place new orders for grad announcements and jackets at this time.

One more math tutoring session before finals!
Our Mu Alpha Theta math honor society offers peer tutoring for all math courses, including AP Stat and Calculus on Mondays at 2:20 p.m. in B30. Get help!

Is technology on your child's wish list? GCPS encourages students to take advantage of the school system's BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. If you plan to buy a laptop, Chromebook or tablet, consider these features. 

Interested in the Air Force Academy?
Saturday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the American Legion Post 160 in Smyrna. Grades 9-11 and their parents are invited to meet current Air Force Academy cadets, their parents, and Academy Liaison Officers. See Mrs. Varzaly in Counseling for details.

Free SAT/ACT Practice Tests Over Winter Break
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2, 1-5 p.m. at C2 Education Snellville. Register online or call (770) 978-4350.

Brookwood offers spring SAT/ACT prep classes.
See this flyer for dates and details. 

Dual Enrollment for Summer or Fall 2016 
When registering for the SAT or ACT, be sure to have scores sent directly to your dual enrollment college. See this link for colleges and requirements. 

SAVE THE DATE: Jan. 12, 2016
Our STEAM Symposium with guest speakers will be held 6:30 p.m. at BHS for middle and high school students and their parents. Hear firsthand about promising STEAM careers and pathways.

Scholarships and News: See the updated Senior Bulletin and 100+ entries in our Scholarship list. 

Withdrawing at the end of the semester?
Contact Laura Price at 678-639-3479 in Counseling. 

Yearbooks are now $90 exclusively at Balfour.com. The price increases monthly.
Athletics

Basketball
Dec. 11, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys @ Dacula
Dec. 12, 4:30 p.m. vs White @ E. Hall (Boys only)

Swim & Dive
Dec. 12 vs Peachtree Ridge @ Mountain Park Pool

Wrestling
Dec. 11-12, County Championships @ Lanier HS

Brothers David and Mathew Key placed first and third, respectively, in their weight classes at the Wolverine Classic. Ten Broncos earned Top 10 status, and the team came in second. In all, 35 teams competed. 

Track and Field Registration
Boys: Register at Boys Track and Field website and submit all forms to Coach Kelley in F16 by Jan. 8. 
Girls: See Coach Swanson in E33 for information.

Lacrosse Tryouts 
Mandatory Meeting: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2:30 p.m. in The Commons. If you cannot make it to the meeting, then see Coach Ulloa in C31 (Boys) or Coach Ollinger  in T15 (Girls) before Jan. 11 to sign the tryout sheet. Lacrosse manager candidates: Speak with the respective coach.

Performing & Fine Arts
Senior bassist Cody Lavallee is a future music educator and music engineer and will guest conduct at our Orchestra Winter Concert.
Orchestra Winter Concert
Friday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m. in The Commons. BHS Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by our 8th grade orchestras, totaling more than 200 musicians.

Theater Performance - A Christmas Carol
Friday and Saturday, Dec, 11 and 12, 7 p.m. in the Theater. Come at 6 p.m. to enjoy time with our elves, photo booth, ornament making and treats. 
Tickets: $10, commemorative T-shirt: $15.  

Chorus Holiday Concert Airs on GCPS-TV
Dec. 15-29 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on GCPS-TV. Watch Brookwood's holiday program again on its artSTAGE Sounds of the Season. 

BHS Orchestra Hosts Atlanta Gladiators Night
January 15 - Get $15 tickets, see our Orchestra perform The Star-Spangled Banner, a hockey game, and support the fundraiser. For the special rate, visit 
groups.atlantagladiators.com and enter code bhso115.

Connect to Brookwood

This Saturday's free workshop with two guest speakers is open to all BHS boys. 
  • Dr. Rudy Jackson (Social Media and College Admissions)
  • Reggie Roberts (10 Things You Should Know About Manhood)
Saturday, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. in the BHS Theater.  
There is no charge for the workshop. However, the basketball challenge that follows is open only to the teams of four who paid the $20 group donation to HHH.