Week of Jan. 29 - Feb. 6, 2016
 
      


Brookwood swept this year's Gwinnett County Swim & Dive Championship. 
deAcademics and Administration

College Fair for 
Grades 9-12
Wednesday, Feb. 3, during all extended lunch periods in the Gold Gym, students will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from 57 schools (2-year, 4-year and technical, in-state and out-of-state, public and private).

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night 
Monday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. in E and F halls.

Register for AP testing by March 8. All students registering must pay a one-time, non-refundable $10 fee. The first exam is free, and each additional exam is $92. Visit MyPaymentsPlus.com to register. 

Maxwell School of Technology to Visit BHS
Feb. 16 during all lunches periods, learn about CTAE Pathways (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education). Spring Open House at Maxwell will be Feb. 25, 5-7 p.m.

Dual Enrollment/MOWR: Summer, Fall 2016
To participate in the MOWR (Move On When Ready) dual enrollment program, students must take the SAT or ACT to meet admissions requirements and deadlines. See our Dual Enrollment page. 

SAT/ACT  INFORMATION

Check the  for updates on college preparation, scholarships, internships and job opportunities.

Free 45-minute ACT prep video at BHS
Feb. 3, 2:30 p.m. in The Media Center.

C2 Education SAT Tutorial for BHS Students
Enrollment requires a 4-hour pre-assessment taken by Jan. 29. Sessions will be held Feb. 9 - March 3. Pay a $20 registration fee at MyPaymentsPlus under SCHOOL FEES, select the corresponding Guided Study period, and click DETAILS. 

Brookwood Community School SAT Prep 
Led by teachers Mr. Kling and Mr. Michael, the 6-session course costs $94. See this flyer for details. 

Cornerstone Academic is offering free practice tests for the new SAT on Jan. 30, Feb. 6, and March 19 at several Gwinnett County high schools. Register online or call (404) 919-7227.

Total Learning Concepts is offering practice tests of the NEW SAT or ACT on Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. A $40 fee (refunded as a TLC gift certificate) covers testing, results and a consultation. For a reservation, call 770-381-5958 or email tlcaa@bellsouth.net.

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

SENIOR CLASS INFORMATION

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

Upcoming College Visits to BHS: Obtain a pass from our Counseling Office prior to the visit day. 
 - Univ. North Georgia, Feb. 2, 2nd Period
 - Armstrong State Univ., Feb. 4, 3rd Period

College-Bound Broncos & Other Adventurers
Add your name and college to the clipboard in A36 for our "College-Bound Broncos" wall. 


ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ASVAB Registration
Friday, Feb. 5, during periods 1-4, we will administer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Sign up in A1.

Purchase a yearbook on Balfour.com. See our Clubs section about next year's staff openings.

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 and Fine Arts

Chorus (Enrollment in 2016-17 Classes)
Students who are not enrolled in Chorus and are interested in joining next year should see Mrs. Peeples in the Chorus Room after school on Feb. 10 or 11. Questions? Stop by or send her an email.

Zombie Prom 
One Act Play Version
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. in the Theater. See the one-act version of this musical before our cast performs it at the State Thespian Conference. Buy $5 tickets during lunch or at the door.

Brookwood Band ATL Gladiators Night
Friday, Feb. 5, 7:35 p.m. BHS Band will perform before the game and will receive $5 for every $15 ticket sold. Go to groups.atlantagladiators.com and enter code: brkw0205 (use a zero not an "o").

Connect to Brookwood

Saturday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. in BHS Theater. Advance tickets only. The success of this scholarship pageant enables our PTSA to host events like the Student Job Fair and Project Graduation, support school programs, and award scholarships, including $2,000 in academic scholarships to graduating seniors. See the list of contestants.

Charity Night at the Movies:
Watch Interstellar, 
Support CHOA
Friday, Jan. 29, 7-10 p.m. Support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by donating $5 at SGA's Charity Night in The Commons. See Interstellar (Rated PG-13) starring Matthew McConaughey. Bring a chair or blanket for comfort and some extra money for $1 concession treats. All proceeds will benefit CHOA.
Athletics

Basketball
Jan. 30, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys @ Central.
Feb. 3, 5:55 p.m. Girls, 7:25 p.m. Boys vs Dacula.
Feb. 6, 2 p.m. Girls, 3:30 p.m. Boys @ Parkview.
Follow our Basketball Broncos @Bwoodbsktball. 


Swim & Dive
Feb. 4-6, State Championships @ Georgia Tech.

Wrestling
Jan. 30, 9 a.m. Area 8 Tournament @ Grayson.
Feb. 5 and 6, Sectionals @ Lowndes.

Soccer
Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys @ Harrison.
 
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.

Cheerleading Tryouts - Information Meeting
Feb. 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Media Center. Meeting for all parents of interested upcoming 9th-12th graders. Questions? Email Coach Harris or see Mrs. Bowles in C3.

Clubs and Organizations

Mock Trial
Friday, Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m. Regional High School Mock Trial Competition. Follow the team on Twitter: @MockTrial4BHS. 

Fencing
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31, League Tournament at University of North Georgia.

Ice Hockey
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 9:20 p.m. BHS A vs Forsyth at the Duluth Ice Forum.

NAHS and Art Club 
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2:20 p.m. in B17. Participate in the Empty Bowls Project to help feed the hungry by making a ceramic bowl. You can't spell "heart" without "art"! 

Science Olympiad
Saturday, Feb. 6, Regional Tournament at University of North Georgia (Dahlonega).

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

Outdoor Club Annual Lock-in
Saturday, Jan 30, at Adrenaline Climbing. 

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

Philanthropy Highlight

This weekend, dispose of old paint the eco-friendly way, while providing reusable paint to organizations like Habitat for Humanity and The Salvation Army. A portion of your drop-off fee to Atlanta Paint Disposal will go to our Brookwood Orchestra. Click the above flyer.