Week of Feb. 5-12, 2016
 
      

On Wednesday, Brookwood held its first students-only college fair during the school day.  Click the above image to learn more from our Counseling Office, students and college representatives. 
Academics and Administration

2016-17 Class Registration Begins Next Week.
Students will receive registration forms on Wednesday, Feb. 10, and will work with teachers and Guided Study advisers to register by Feb. 19 for four (4) core classes, two (2) electives, and two (2) alternate electives.  We encourage parents to talk with their students about course selections. Around spring break, we will send verification sheets home to allow parents and students to double-check course selections.  Keep in mind that Brookwood has yearlong scheduling and that course selections will encompass both fall and spring semesters. 

Register for AP Exams by March 8. 
Visit MyPaymentsPlus to pay the one-time, non-refundable $10 registration fee. The first exam is free; each additional exam is $92. 

Monday Math Tutoring
On most Mondays, members from our Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society provide free math help at any level, from Algebra I to AP Calculus. Come to B30 after school this month on Feb. 15, 22 and 29.

Maxwell School of Technology to Visit BHS
Feb. 16 during all lunch periods, learn about Career, Technical and Agricultural Education pathways). See Maxwell's promotional video. Spring Open House at Maxwell will be Feb. 25, 5-7 p.m.

Dual Enrollment/MOWR: Summer, Fall 2016
Parent Presentation - Feb. 22, 7 p.m. in The Commons. To participate in dual enrollment, students must take the SAT or ACT and meet admissions requirements and deadlines. See Dual Enrollment. 

SAT/ACT  INFORMATION

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

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 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

Graduation Front-Row Tickets and Parking 
Brookwood Schools Foundation is auctioning prime seats and parking spaces for this year's graduation.
Visit this link to bid. Also, read the foundation's Winter 2016 newsletter. 

All Seniors Must Pay Graduation Fees
On Thursday, Feb. 18, Balfour representatives will return to The Commons during lunch to collect $100 grad fees from seniors who have not yet paid (cash or money order or check payable to Balfour).

Scholarships and News: See the Counseling Office's updated Senior Bulletin and Scholarship list. 

Upcoming College Visits to BHS: Obtain a pass from our Counseling Office prior to the visit day. 
 - Gordon State University, Feb. 12, 3rd period

Be Part of the "College-Bound Broncos" Wall 
Add your name and college to the clipboard in A36.
Enlisting in the military or other adventure? Tell us! 

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 the Parking tab in our website's Parents & Students section. Parking classes begin in March.

Performing and Fine Arts

Visual Arts - Photography Exhibit
Now through Feb. 28, the Shutter Sense Photography Exhibit at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, including photos from 25 BHS students.

Orchestra Concert 
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m. in The Commons. Listen to our Symphony and Philharmonic orchestras.

2016-17 ENROLLMENT/AUDITIONS

Chorus Class Enrollment 
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.

Dance Department Auditions 
Monday Feb. 8, in Dance Room D6, 2:30-4 p.m. No experience needed! Wear dance clothes or tight fitting exercise clothes. The Dance Department is also looking for rising senior boys to join Theater Dance. No audition required; see Miss Ellen in D6.

FUNDRAISERS

Brookwood Band Gladiators Night
Friday, Feb. 5, 7:35 p.m. BHS Band will perform before the game and receive $5 for every $15 ticket sold. Go to groups.atlantagladiators.com and enter code: brkw0205 or directly to this link.

Orchestra Paint Recycling Drive
Friday, Feb. 5, 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dispose of old paint the eco-friendly way, benefit charity, and support BHS Orchestra. See important details about drop-off fees and more.
Athletics

Basketball
Feb. 6, 2 p.m. Girls, 3:30 p.m. Boys @ Parkview.
Follow our Basketball Broncos @Bwoodbsktball. 
Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys Region Play-in Games @ Central
Feb. 9 and 10, Region Quarterfinals @ Central
Feb. 12, Regional Semifinals @ Central 

Swim & Dive
Feb. 5-6, State Championships @ Georgia Tech.

Wrestling
Feb. 5 and 6, Sectionals @ Lowndes.

Soccer
Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. Girls, 7:30 p.m. Boys (a rematch of the 2015 AAAAAA State Championship) @ Duluth

SPRING TRYOUTS

Cheerleading Tryouts - Parent Meeting
Feb. 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Media Center. Questions? Email Coach Harris or see Mrs. Bowles in C3.

Volleyball 2016-17 Tryouts - Parent Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 24, 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Questions? Email or see Coach Welsch.


Clubs and Organizations

Science Olympiad
Saturday, Feb. 6, Regional Tournament at University of North Georgia (Dahlonega).
Readers Rally
Tuesday/Thursday, Feb. 9 and 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Readers Rally will practice all of the remaining Tuesdays and Thursdays in February.

Relay for Life Team
Become a member of our team! The $25 fee includes a team T-shirt. Use MyPaymentsPlus (Feb. 1-14) or bring cash or a check made to BHS to C32 or B31 (Feb. 1-12).
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Brookwood Executive Board (BXB) will meet Thursday, February 11th at 2:15 in A - 106. Members, if you cannot attend, please send someone from your organization.

Sentinel Newspaper 2016-17 Applications
Applications are currently being accepted. Please see Mrs. Valentine in E-17.

Yearbook Staff 2016-17 Applications
Interested in joining next year's staff? Obtain an application in E9 and return it completed by Feb. 9.

Connect to Brookwood

Mr. Brookwood Reschedule to March 4.
Applications are open until Feb. 19 to all senior boys to take part in this fun tradition. See Miss Ellen in D6.  

BHS Job Fair
March 14, 7-8:30 p.m. in The Commons. Explore a wide range of businesses. Volunteers will be on hand to help with resumes and job interview tips.

Philanthropy Highlight

Support the American Cancer Society by joining our Relay for Life team with a donation of $25. You'll receive a team T-shirt with the designs above, front and back. Visit MyPaymentsPlus.com and click the School Fundraisers tab. Deadline for the online payment is Feb. 14. Other options: $15 for a shirt only and $5 to add a name of a cancer survivor or victim to the back of our shirt. To pay by cash or check made out to BHS, obtain a form from B31 or C32 and return it by Feb. 12.