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BROOKS COUNTY SCHOOLS AWARDED 21ST CCLC GRANT FOR BCHS
The Brooks County School System has been awarded a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant for Brooks County High School, Superintendent Debra Folsom has announced. The 21st CCLC program is a federal grant that provides out-of-school hours instruction for students in the areas of test preparation, homework help, credit recovery, and tutoring. The grant also provides enrichment activities such as Art, Drama, and Recreation. Regular family meetings are held to involve parents and other adults with the students’ learning process.
For the past four years, students at Quitman Elementary, North Brooks Elementary, and Brooks County Middle School have benefited from 21st CCLC funds in both after school and summer settings. The current program, known as ECHOES (Every Child Has the Opportunity to Excel and Succeed), employs certified teachers and other school system staff members to provide instruction for students. The current grant will run out in June of 2011.
The new grant to serve BCHS students allows for up to 95 students to be served in the after school hours. Approximately eight staff members will be hired to work with the students after school and will be paid from grant funds. There will also be a morning tutorial program and a three-week summer program. Students may be recommended by day teachers for the program, and parent requests are also considered, according to Janie Jones, current Program Director. The new grant will be in effect for three years.
“This is great news for our high school,” said Mrs. Jones. “Students will be able to receive concentrated help in areas such as credit recovery and preparing for the Georgia High School Graduation test or End-of-Course tests.”
The program is of no cost to families and provides a nutritious snack and bus transportation to assigned points in the city and county. Anyone interested in more information about the BCHS 21st CCLC program or the existing ECHOES program may call Janie Jones at the Board of Education office at 263-8606 after August 9th.
FYI- Pre-K for the 2010-2011 School-Year will continue to be housed at North Brooks Elementary and Quitman Elementary.
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2010-2011 School Supply Lists!
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North Brooks Elementary (Please note as of July 19th - a couple new items added to 4th grade!)
Superintendent Folsom Accepts State Award
Brooks County Schools was among four school districts recognized at the Title 1 Conference in Atlanta last week. The
Georgia Department of Education recognizes each year school districts that have made the greatest gains in the meeting or exceeding state standards on assessments administered in the previous year compared to assessments administered in the current school year. The state recognized four school districts, one large school district with a student population of over 10,000, one medium school district with a student population of 4,000-9,999, one small district with a student population of 2,000- 3,999, and one extra small school district with a student population under 2,000. Brooks County Schools was awarded the Small School District award and received a $50,000 monetary award, a plaque and a banner. Brooks County Schools Superintendent Debra Folsom accepted the award on behalf of the staff and students for the Small District category. Other schools recognized were Henry County Schools (Large School District), Marietta City Schools (Medium School District), and Chattahoochee County Schools (Extra Small School District).
Congratulations to 2010 Graduate, Aaron Shipman!
The Brooks County Trojan Baseball Standout was the 3rd round draft pick of the Oakland A's. Shipman was # 92 overall draft pick!!!!!!
Brooks County School Summer Offices Hours!
The J. H. Wells Educational Center, which includes the Brooks County Board of Education offices, and the offices of Brooks County High School, Brooks County Middle School, Quitman Elementary, and North Brooks Elementary will be closed on Fridays during the months of June and July. Offices hours during June and July will be Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.