Brooks County High School

Good evening BCHS Families, Tomorrow morning is school picture day for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade. Dress to impress and Bring that Hammer! Senior retakes will be held on October 17th. Student ID's will be distributed tomorrow too! Thanks, BCHS Admin

BCHS Families, Please use the link below to order school pictures for grades 9-11. You may order until August 24, 2023. https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001041256

Good evening BCHS families, Please make sure 9-11th grade students bring their Chromebook fully charged tomorrow for our HMH testing in the morning. We encourage all students to take their time and try their best in order for us to obtain accurate reading data and increase student achievement! Go Trojans!

We are hosting a Financial Aid and HOPE Scholarship Presentation for the class of 2024 on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, beginning at 8:45 a.m., in the Performing Arts Center at BCHS. Because this topic is so important for students to understand as they transition to college/technical college, we are inviting parents to join their student for the presentation. Please arrive early; the presentation will begin at 8:45 a.m. sharp. We look forward to seeing you then! Estamos organizando una presentación de ayuda financiera y becas HOPE para la clase del 2024 el martes 22 de agosto del 2023, a partir de las 8:45 a. m., en el Centro de Artes Escénicas de BCHS. Debido a que es tan importante que los estudiantes entiendan este tema mientras hacen la transición a la universidad/universidad técnica, invitamos a los padres a unirse a sus estudiantes y asistir a la presentación. Por favor lleguen temprano; la presentación comenzará a las 8:45 am en punto. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

We are hosting a Financial Aid and HOPE Scholarship Presentation for the class of 2024 on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, beginning at 8:45 a.m., in the Performing Arts Center at BCHS. Because this topic is so important for students to understand as they transition to college/technical college, we are inviting parents to join their student for the presentation. Please arrive early; the presentation will begin at 8:45 a.m. sharp. We look forward to seeing you then! Estamos organizando una presentación de ayuda financiera y becas HOPE para la clase del 2024 el martes 22 de agosto del 2023, a partir de las 8:45 a. m., en el Centro de Artes Escénicas de BCHS. Debido a que es tan importante que los estudiantes entiendan este tema mientras hacen la transición a la universidad/universidad técnica, invitamos a los padres a unirse a sus estudiantes y asistir a la presentación. Por favor lleguen temprano; la presentación comenzará a las 8:45 am en punto. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

BCHS Principal, Dr. Chastain held class meetings with all students. Students were attentive and well-behaved. Dr. Chastain emphasized the major emphasis on student achievement with less distractions and more focus on learning. Students were commended for a smooth start to the first week of school. Thanks to parents for supporting our initiatives for less distractions: Cell phones off, Learning on! #Bringthathammer

BCHS Families, Please use the link below to order school pictures for grades 9-11. You may order until August 24, 2023. https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001041256

BCHS Families, Your students received an Internet Usage Agreement and the Chromebook Acceptable Use Agreement. Please sign and return to BCHS in order for your student to receive a Chromebook from BCHS.

BCHS and BCMS families, Join the site directors for the ECHOES parent/guardian orientation. The orientation will be held at Brooks County High School at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

BCHS Trojan families, If a student needs to be picked up for an early dismissal, they must be checked out before 2:20 p.m. Requirements for check out: A form of identification with a visible picture and the person completing the check out must be in the student information system (Infinite Campus). Please send updated student information sheets back to BCHS if you have any changes. Student Summary Sheets were sent home this week. (Light Blue Paper)

Fall 2023 ECHOES: Brooks County High School The Brooks County High School ECHOES program is currently accepting student applications for the school 2023-2024 school term. The hours are 2:45 pm -6:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. Bus transportation will be provided for designated pick-up and drop-off locations. Snacks are also available to enrolled students at no cost. Programming will include credit repair, credit recovery, guest speakers, field trips, and entrepreneurship challenges that support college and career readiness. Limited spots are available for this no-cost afterschool program that focuses on college and career readiness. ***Completion of an application does not guarantee enrollment. Priority is given to students currently enrolled and actively participating in the 21st CCLC ECHOES program. Click on the link and complete the Google Form to apply. https://bit.ly/3Ot44qN Questions: Please contact Ms. Asha Kelly @ akelly@brooks.k12.ga.us

A Note from Dr. Chastain, BCHS Students, Thank you for a great first day! We are excited about our year and are looking forward to helping each and every one of you achieve your highest potential in and out of the classroom. BCHS Parents, Thank you for sharing your students with us and choosing BCHS. We are implementing a new cell phone policy this year and we ask you to support us and our desire to reduce distractions in the classroom. We firmly believe limiting cell phones in the classroom will increase student engagement, participation, and achievement. Please read over our new policy below and help us reinforce the need for the policy with your students. If you have an emergency and need to speak with your student during class you are more than welcome to call the front office at 229.588.2341 and we will be glad to call your student to the front desk. Sincerely, Dr. Chris Chastain

The Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship is a $25,000 scholarship that will be given to 10 students who best answer the question “what does it mean to be an American?” in a two-minute video. The 10 winners will be selected by a panel of judges to each receive a $25,000 scholarship for post-secondary education (college or technical/vocational school), entrepreneurial endeavors, or their commitment to serve in the military or law enforcement. Students (9th - 12th) can submit their two-minutes video here: https://woobox.com/pgw4uc Deadline is Friday, August 18 at 9PM Eastern Winners will be announced in late-September 2023 (shortly after the start of the new school year). La Beca De Identidad Estadounidense Vivek Ramaswamy es una beca de $25,000 que se otorgará a los 10 estudiantes que respondan mejor en un video de dos minutos a la pregunta "¿Qué significa ser estadounidense?". Los 10 ganadores serán seleccionados por un panel de jueces. Cada uno de los ganadores recibirá una beca de $25,000 para educación postsecundaria (universidad o escuela técnica/vocacional), emprendimientos empresariales o su compromiso de servir en las fuerzas armadas o policiales. Los estudiantes (del 9 al 12) pueden enviar su video de dos minutos con la respuesta a la pregunta anterior al siguiente enlace: https://woobox.com/pgw4uc

The Vivek Ramaswamy American Identity Scholarship is a $25,000 scholarship that will be given to 10 students who best answer the question “What does it mean to be an American?” in a two-minute video. The 10 winners will be selected by a panel of judges to each receive a $25,000 scholarship for post-secondary education (college or technical/vocational school), entrepreneurial endeavors, or their commitment to serve in the military or law enforcement. Students (9th - 12th) can submit their two-minutes video here: https://woobox.com/pgw4uc ​Spanish Translation La Beca De Identidad Estadounidense Vivek Ramaswamy es una beca de $25,000 que se otorgará a los 10 estudiantes que respondan mejor en un video de dos minutos a la pregunta "¿Qué significa ser estadounidense?". Los 10 ganadores serán seleccionados por un panel de jueces. Cada uno de los ganadores recibirá una beca de $25,000 para educación postsecundaria (universidad o escuela técnica/vocacional), emprendimientos empresariales o su compromiso de servir en las fuerzas armadas o policiales. Los estudiantes (del 9 al 12) pueden enviar su video de dos minutos con la respuesta a la pregunta anterior al siguiente enlace: https://woobox.com/pgw4uc

BCHS Students interested in taking Driver Education should have a Learner's Permit or Driver's License. Limited spots are available 2nd and 5th period. Contact Coach Perry @ cperry@brooks.k12.ga.us or Mr. Law/Mrs. Stone

BCHS Seniors and Juniors, We have great news! You can reserve your parking spaces early this year. On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, you may reserve your space with Mrs. Rose. Please bring $20.00 cash only. Senior hours - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Seniors may decorate and personalize their parking spaces. Junior hours - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. If you are a senior or junior and you miss the early reservation, you may reserve your space with all other grade levels during Open House or after school starts. All student drivers must have a valid Georgia driver's license, proof of insurance, and current registration. Students are not allowed to reserve a space with a Learner's Permit.

Student Work Based Learning Positions Available

Juniors and Seniors interested in Work Based Learning (WBL)should contact the WBL/YAP Coordinator, Chuck Mitchell for information at cmitchell@brooks.k12.ga.us or call 229-588-2341 Ext. 6304. Preliminary requirements for Work Based Learning for BCHS are: - Must be Junior or Senior - Must be on track for graduation - Must have and maintain a job at approved job sites (discuss with Mr. Mitchell) for the entire year - Must work at least 5 hours per week for each period of WBL (up to three periods) - Must have WBL during first part of schedule or end of schedule as to come in after the assigned periods or leave at the assigned periods- Students will not be allowed to remain on campus during WBL. - Must have an established pathway as a completer (completing third course) or concentrator (enrolled in second or third course). Students interested in WBL at Delta Innovative School must have a conversation with Mr. Thomas or Counselor Williams before reaching out to Mr. Mitchell.

BCHS Trojans, As you prepare to return to school, please have your students ready to follow the BCHS Cell Phone Policy. Please refer to the image for guidance on cell phone use at BCHS. Enjoy the last few days of summer break. we can't wait for a great school year to begin. #bringthathammer #bestOfBrooks

BCHS Trojans, As you prepare to return to school, please have your students ready to follow the BCHS Cell Phone Policy. please refer to the image for guidance on cell phone use at BCHS. Enjoy the last few days of summer break. we can't wait for a great school year to begin. #bringthathammer #bestOfBrooks