Week of August 19-26, 2016
 
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Our football season officially begins at the Georgia Dome this Saturday, Aug. 22. The experience of taking center stage on a professional field has long been a thrill for our players, coaches and fans alike. Come cheer on our Broncos!
Academics and Administration



9th Grade Parent Orientation
Monday, Aug. 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in The Commons. Learn more about the freshman year experience at BHS.


12th Grade Parent Night
Thursday, Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. in The Commons. Gain insight and resources to make the most of your child's senior year and college planning.

Special Education Session: Seniors and Parents
Thursday, Aug. 25, 5:30 p.m. in BHS Media Center, "How to Access IEP or 504 Accommodations in College." Guest speaker: Dr. Anderson of Georgia State Univ.

Open House at Brookwood High School
Monday, Sept. 12,6:45 p.m. Begin in The Commons for a brief PTSA meeting, then walk your student's schedule to hear each teacher's presentation.

PARENTS: Please help us with our AdvancED accreditation re-certification by completing this survey.

Academic Intervention Begins Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Who must attend: Students who failed two or more courses on their spring semester report card 
Where/When: In the Gold Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays during the first 35 minutes of extended lunch
Resources: Free tutoring during the school day, make-up opportunities, and time to study and complete homework. Laptops on Thursdays only.

Varsity Jackets and Class Rings 
Tuesday - Thursday, Aug. 23-25, students may place orders during lunch. (See the jacket order form). Otherwise, order rings online at balfour.com. 

Utilize our Counseling Office Resources.
Check the Senior bulletin, which is updated regularly on our Counseling website. Review a list of scholarships hand-selected by our College & Career Planning Office. 

ASVAB will be held Sept. 1. The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. Sign up in Counseling Office.

Do you have a 90.0 or higher cumulative GPA?
Visit the Beta Club page, and apply by Friday, Sept. 2.

On-campus parking lot is full. Contact the offices of Grace (770-979-7000) or Cannon (770-972-5463) churches for openings on their lots. Check the BHS website in January for campus parking next fall.
To secure a $3, one-day parking permit on campus for emergency purposes only, see Mrs Campbell in A36. 

SAT/ACT Prep Courses and Practice Tests
Total Learning Concepts and C2 Education are offering free, on-site practice tests in August and later this fall. Visit our Counseling page under the Directory tab on the BHS website, and click College Planning to view details. 

Driver Education Class Offered On Campus
Registration is now open, and classes begin Sept. 13. Download a form at our Community School page found under the Directory tab on our website. 

Re-enroll your Kroger Rewards card; support BHS.   Login to Kroger.com/CommunityRewards before August 30 and select Brookwood High School.

Order yearbooks early. Prices increase monthly.
Go to balfour.com and type our school name. Price: $70.
 
Visual and Performing Arts
  

Orchestra Tailgate 
Friday, Aug. 26, 6 p.m. BHS Horseshoe. Tailgate party for orchestra students and their families. Meet at the horseshoe in front of the school, from 6 p.m. until 7:15. Please bring food to share, frisbees and soccer balls.

Mr. Brookwood 2016-17

Calling All Senior Boys!
Do you have what it takes to wear the crown? Sign up in D6 by Sept. 16 to be part of our annual contest and show. Rehearse with our dance department, and perform for friends and family on Sept. 30, 7 p.m.

Athletics

Football
Aug. 20, 11:45 a.m. vs North Gwinnett @ the Georgia Dome. Tickets at the gate: $17. No handbags or book bags allowed; visit our football website for details on the "no bag" policy.  
Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. YOUTH NIGHT vs Walton (Home)


Softball
Aug. 19, 4 p.m. North Gwinnett and 6 p.m. Loganville (both games @ North Gwinnett)
Aug. 23, 5:30 p.m. @ Lakeside
Aug. 25, 5:55 p.m. YOUTH NIGHT vs Norcross (Home). Check out the new Broncos Softball website.

Volleyball
Aug. 25, 5 p.m. vs Discovery and 6 p.m. vs Shiloh (both games @ Shiloh)
Aug. 27, Aloha Bash Tournament @ Brookwood 
 - 8 a.m. vs North Gwinnett
 - 10 a.m. vs Collins Hill
 - 11 a.m. vs Clarke Central
 - 1 p.m. vs Grayson
 
Clubs
  
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Drama Club
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2:20 p.m. in the Theater, first meeting of the year. Dues: $10.

Robotics Club 2016-2017
Wednesday, Aug. 24. 2:20 p.m in B13. Interested in robotics or engineering? Come learn about the club. There will be food too. Returning members: See Mrs. Schneider in B13, and pay dues before the meeting. 

The Outdoors Club officers welcomed 120 members at this year's kick-off meeting.

Outdoors Club
Stop by C-12 to fill out a membership form. To stay up on events, text @bwoodo to 81010 and follow @bwoodoutdoors on Twitter. Scheduled fall events include a day hike to Roswell Mill (Aug. 27), Broad River Kayaking (Sept. 10), and camping (Sept.30).  

Bowling Club 
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2:15 - 3 p.m. in A106. First meeting for our new club -- potential for college scholarships. Questions? See Mr. Hancock in A106.

French Club
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2:25 p.m. in A24. Pay annual club dues prior to the meeting, then kick off the year eating ice cream and tie-dying the French Club T-shirt. Shirts are $12 and are not included in the dues. Buy one at the meeting or anytime first semester. 

Latin Club
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2:20 p.m. in the Maroon Gym Lobby. Calling all Latin students to come to the annual ice cream social. Please pay dues online.

Dance Club Offering Free Zumba for Students
Friday, Aug. 26, 2:30 - 3:30 p..m. in D6. It's free and open to all BHS students. This session is the first Fitness Thursday program offering for the year.

Reading Club
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Come to the first meeting; all grade levels are welcome. 
Share what you've been reading. No dues. 

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 6:30 a.m. in The Lodge. FCA welcomes all students, not just athletes, to gather for games, lessons and worship. See Ms. Knight in C4. 

Beta Club
See the Academics and Administrative section. 

Stratos Club
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2:20 p.m. in E14. Interested in astronomy, rocketry or drone technology?  

Interact Club
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2:20 p.m. in B32. Interested in being part of a fun service club? 

Mock Trial Team
Interested in the law? Want to play the part of a lawyer or witness? See Mr. Rockwell in F7.

Ice Hockey Club
Visit brookwoodhockeyclub.com to register.

Philanthropic Highlight

Our National English Honor Society (NEHS) is conducting a children's book drive for ages 5-10.  The goal is to give a new or used book to as many children as possible to read over winter break. Buy a new book, or clean out your child's bookshelves and enjoy the satisfaction of supporting children's literacy beyond your home. Drop off all donations at Room A202. Last year, NEHS collected 300 books!