Week of Jan. 15-22, 2016
 
      

Saturday night will be a wet and wild Battle of Five Forks, as our Broncos take on the Parkview Panthers at the Mountain Park Aquatic Center. CLICK THE PHOTO to read about last week's sweep against Mill Creek.
Academics and Administration

There will be no school in session on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 18.

Parent Night for 
Advanced Placement (AP)
Monday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. 
in The Commons

Parents of Juniors
Information Night
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. in The Commons

Registration for AP testing for May 2016 is opened until March 8. All students registering for exams must pay a one-time, non-refundable $10 registration fee. The first exam is free, and each additional exam is $92. Visit MyPaymentsPlus.com to register. AP testing will occur May 2-13.

Students taking Spanish
Register by Jan. 27 for the National Spanish Exam. Pay $6 on MyPaymentsPlus under the Testing tab. 

SAT INFORMATION

Free, 30-minute SAT Review Videos at BHS
Each day, our Media Specialists will show a different video in the Media Center, 2:30-3 p.m. No sign-up required. Session 2 - Math: Jan. 19, 20, 21 and 22.

Brookwood Community School's SAT prep course is led by BHS teachers Mr. Kling and Mr. Michael. The 6-session course costs $94 and includes an official SAT test book. See this flyer for dates and details. 

Cornerstone Academic is offering free practice tests for the new SAT at no charge on Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, and March 19 at several Gwinnett County high schools. Register online or call (404) 919-7227.

Download a free app from CollegeBoard.org to help prepare for the new SAT. For additional tips, visit Khan Academy online. 

SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION

Pay the $100 graduation fee in The Commons during lunch with cash, money order or a check payable to Balfour. Balfour representative will also take orders for jackets, rings and announcements. 
Boys: Thursday, Jan. 21. Girls: Friday, Jan. 22. 

College-Bound Broncos & Other Adventurers
Seniors: Start adding your name and college to the clipboard in A36 for our "College-Bound Broncos" wall in B Hall. For those who plan to enter the military or take on other endeavors, tell us your plans.

Scholarships and News: See the updated Senior Bulletin, Junior Bulletin and our Scholarship list. 

Upcoming college visits to BHS:
 - University of North Georgia, Jan. 20, 2nd period
 - Life University, Jan. 28, 3rd period
Obtain a pass from Counseling prior to the visit day.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ASVAB Registration
Friday, Feb. 5, during periods 1-4, we will administer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. The ASVAB is free and measures vocational aptitudes and career strengths. You do not have to be interested in the military to register. Sign up in A1.

Yearbooks are now $100. Purchase on Balfour.com. See Clubs section about yearbook staff applications.

For details about parking on campus next year, check our website's Parking tab in the Parents & Students section. Parking classes begin in March.

Performing & Fine Arts

BHS Orchestra Hosts Atlanta Gladiators Night
January 15 - See our Orchestra perform The Star-Spangled Banner before  the game. Support BHS Orchestra and have a fun night for the whole family.

Preview of Zombie Prom One Act version
Jan. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. in BHS Theater. Special preview tickets are $5 at the door. (See below.)

BHS invited to State Thespian Conference
Thursday, Feb. 4, State Thespian Conference at the Springer Opera House in Columbus. BHS Theater will perform its One Act version of Zombie Prom. 

Connect to Brookwood

BHS Talent Show 
Friday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. in the BHS Theater. Come see a variety of acts and vote for your favorite to win. All proceeds go toward producing Pegasus, Brookwood's literary and art magazine. Tickets are $10 at the door if available. 

35th Annual Miss Brookwood Scholarship Pageant
Saturday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. in BHS Theater. Tickets will be sold Wednesday, Jan. 27, in The Commons before 1st period. Any remaining tickets will be sold the mornings of Thursday and Friday, Jan. 28 and 29. Tickets are $15 (cash only) and limited to five per person. No ticket sales the night of the pageant. 
Athletics

Basketball
Jan. 15, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys vs Grayson 
Jan. 16, 4 p.m. Girls, 5:30 p.m. Boys @ Shiloh
Jan. 19, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys vs Archer
Jan. 22, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys vs Dacula
Jan. 23, 4 p.m. Girls, 5:30 p.m. BATTLE OF FIVE FORKS @ Parkview

Swim & Dive
Jan. 16, 7:20 p.m. SENIOR NIGHT and BATTLE OF FIVE FORKS vs Parkview @ Mountain Park Pool
Jan. 20-23, County Championship (Click for schedule.)

During winter break, Miles Nolan won Most Valuable Heavyweight at the Hook 'em Holiday Clash.
Wrestling
Jan. 15-16, STATE Team Dual Wrestling Championship in Macon. Click the blue link for bracket information.
Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m. BATTLE OF FIVE FORKS vs Parkview
Jan. 22-23, 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. vs North Metro Tournament @ Home
 
SPRING TRYOUTS

Golf Tryouts
Feb. 1: Deadline for all forms. Feb. 15: Tryouts begin. Visit www.broncogolf.com. See Coach Thompson in A116 or Coach Terry in A119 with questions.

Lacrosse Tryouts
Jan. 16, 1:30 p.m. in the Stadium, Conditioning test for all boys and girls interested in BSH Lacrosse.
Jan. 25 Tryouts - Girls: 2:30 p.m., Boys: 4:15 p.m. 

Soccer Tryouts 
Jan. 18, first day of tryouts at the practice field. 
Girls: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Boys: 2-4 p.m.  

Tennis Tryouts
Jan. 18-21, Boys' and girls' tryouts continue.

Clubs and Organizations

At last year's Brookwood Invitational Science Olympiad Tournament, BHS students earned 25 percent of the total medals and 45 percent of the gold medals.
Science Olympiad
Saturday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Brookwood Invitational Science Olympiad Tournament, Georgia's largest SO competition, attracts 50+ schools statewide.

Ice Hockey Club
Sunday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. BHS AA vs Forsyth AA @ ICE

Best Club
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2:30-4:30. Meet in E4, refreshments provided before we head to the JV Girls Basketball game in the gym. (Game starts at 3 p.m.)

Readers Rally
Every Thursday in January, 2:20 p.m. Meet in the Media Center for practice.

Relay For Life
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2:20 p.m. in C32. Join our fight to end cancer by participating in Relay for Life. Attend the informational meeting to learn more.

ECOS Club
Every Friday, 2:20 p.m. in C8. Join the club to help make BHS a "greener" campus.

French Club
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2:20 p.m. in A24.  Enjoy crêpes and play Mafia! Join French Club on MyPaymentsPlus.

Spanish Club 
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2:20 p.m. in A26. Play BINGO and possibly win gift cards to restaurants such as Frontera and Chick-fil-A. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Outdoor Club Annual Lock-in
Saturday, Jan 30. Join the fun at Adrenaline Climbing. Pay the $20 event fee on MyPaymentsPlus.

Yearbook Staff 2016-17 Applications
Underclassmen interested in being on next year's yearbook staff must obtain an application in E9 to complete and return by Feb. 9.

Philanthropy Highlight
Collection bins are in Maroon Gym Lobby.