BROOKWOODHIGH SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
SUMMER 2015
The administration, faculty, and staff of BHS hope our students will have a great summer. As our school year closes, we want to prepare students for the upcoming year. This newsletter will provide students and parents with valuable information needed to have a successful 2015-2016 school year.
Schedule Pick-Up
Wednesday, July 29th Thursday, July 30th
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
School pictures will be taken during schedule pick-up.
This year, students will pay an administrative fee which will cover the cost of postage and instructional materials. Students may also purchase lockers, parking decals, and pay any other course fees for the year at schedule pick-up. Costs of items other than course fees are as follows:
Administrative Fee $35
General Student Parking $50
Senior Parking $65
All outstanding debts must be cleared before a new schedule may be picked up. Students will be able to complete requests for schedule changes at schedule pick-up only. Please note that changes will not be made to alter class times or teachers. Many sections will be full; therefore, schedule changes will be very limited.
Open House for All Students and Parents
BHS will host an open house on for all students, parents, and the community to tour the school and locate classrooms. Open house will be held on Tuesday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m. Please plan to attend!
Dress Code Information
As you begin to prepare for the fall semester, please ensure that your students’ clothing meets the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education’s dress code. While some clothing may be perfectly suited for home, casual events, or the beach, it may not be appropriate to wear in a school setting. At Brookwood High School, students will not be allowed to wear sleeveless shirts, yoga pants, or running shorts. Leggings cannot be worn as pants. However, leggings can be worn if the skirt, dress, or shirt is knee length. Skorts and shorts must also be knee length. Pants must be worn at the waist and secured with a belt. No student may wear sunglasses, pajama bottoms, slippers, hair rollers, or clothing that reveal exposed midriffs or undergarments at school. T-shirts with offensive language, references to drugs or alcohol, or Confederate flag insignias and tight clothing are also prohibited by Board policy (refer to Prezi presentation on BHS webpage). Additionally, all holes above the knee in jeans must be covered and splits in skirts cannot go above the knee. The underlining layer of a long sheer dress must come to the knee. HATS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON CAMPUS.
It is our goal to ensure that students remain engaged in classroom instruction throughout the school day and that interruptions for inappropriate attire are kept to the absolute minimum. Please help us to ensure that students dress appropriately for school.
Book Bag Requirements
All high school students who plan to carry book bags will need to have either clear or mesh bags. Information about this requirement can be found in the 2015-2016Student/Parent Information Guide. Also, a locker may be purchased for storing valuable items.
Attendance
Attendance and punctuality directly affect a student’s performance in school as well as his or her success in the work place. Therefore, please ensure that your students are here every day and that they are on time. The first bell will ring at 7:45 a.m. and classes will begin at 7:50 a.m. each day.
After an absence, students must:
♦Bring a written excuse to their first period teacher
♦Make arrangements with their teachers to make up any missed work within two (2) days of the absence
Every effortshould be made to schedule appointments before or after school so students can avoid missing instruction and having to make up tests or quizzes.For seniors, visits to local colleges must be pre-approved by Principal Franks. If you have any questions about your student’s attendance, please call the school office at any time. You may also consult I-NOW.
Student Checkouts
Because the safety of all BHS students is very important to us, only two methods of student check out are permitted: (1)A parent, guardian, orother adult listed on the student's enrollment form cancome to the school in person, show a photo ID,andcheck the studentout of school. Adults NOT on a child’s enrollment form WILL NOT be allowed to check-out the student.(2) Students may also check out by bringing written statements (that will be verified by our office staff) signed by a parent or guardian. These written excuses should be turned in to the first period teacher on the day of the check out.Students with more than five absences must be checked-out by a parent or guardian. FAXED NOTES AND TELEPHONE CHECK OUTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
Students are only permitted to use cell phones or electronic devices in class for instructional purposes. Please encourage your child to keep these devices turned off when they are not being used for instruction. There are phones available at school for students to use in the event they need to contact their parent or guardian. If you need to get in touch with your son or daughter, please call the school office. The policy regarding procedures for student use of cell phones and electronic devices is located on the Brookwood High School website (see Prezi presentation), the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education Website ( and in the Student/Parent Information Guide.
Parent Contact Information
Please be sure to provide your email address and/or cell phone number so we can send you school information via email and text messaging throughout the year. In the near future, we will load your email addresses into I-NOW so we will be able to mass message from the Central Office location. BHS also has a School Messenger that will send out phone calls, emails, and text messages pertaining to special school events, attendance, and weather and school closings. Automated calls from the School Messenger will go out to parents whose child is not at school prior to 10:30 a.m. As your contact information changes, please notify the school to update your information.
Athletics
Students participating in any sport MUST turn in the following forms to their coach by August 13, 2015:
♦Physical Form
♦Travel Form
♦Parent Consent Form
♦Concussion Form
♦Star Exam- 9th graders only
Summer Office Hours
June - July
Monday – Thursday
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
New Student Registration
Mondays & Wednesdays
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For students new to theBrookwood area
Support our Extra-Curricular Activities and Programs
and Bring a Friend!
Please support fundraisers and attend events. We cannot have extracurricular activities without parents and community support!
ACT Test Dates
The ACT test will be administered on the following dates during the 2015-2016 academic year. Registration packets are located in the counselors’ office or students may register online at In order to avoid late fees, make sure that your student registers on time!
Registration fee for the 2015 ACT Test without Writing is $35, this includes sending your scores to four colleges of your choice. If you want to take the optional ACT Writing test with the ACT, your test fee goes up to $50.50, and there are more fees if you register late, want to take the test standby, or need to change testing centers.
Note: Juniors will take the ACT on campus at no cost. Dates will be announced at a later date.
Test Date / Registration Ends / Late Registration Time FrameSept. 12 / Aug. 7 / Aug. 8 - 21
Oct. 24 / Sept. 18 / Sept. 19 - Oct. 2
Dec. 12 / Nov. 6 / Nov. 7 - 20
Feb. 6 / Jan. 8 / Jan. 9 - 15
April 9 / March 4 / March 5 - 18
June 11 / May 6 / May 7 - 20
Counselors
TBA- 9th Grade
Tonya Mills- 10th & 11th Grade
Kim Barnett- 12th Grade
Kellie Hubbard- At-Risk Instructor
Administrators
Mark Franks, Principal
Thad Fitzpatrick, Assistant Principal
Marcy Burroughs, Assistant Principal
05/15/2015