Brooks County High School
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.
2010-2011 School Supply List
BCHS Students Awarded
Over $89,000 in Scholarships
At the Brooks County High School Honors Night Program received $89,500.00 in scholarships to further their education. Parents, family members, and school officials were on hand to see students recognized and rewarded for their academic achievements. Each academic department awarded students in grades 9 through 12 who had the highest averages. High School Counselor/Registrar Whitney Monetti coordinated the honors night program.
BCHS Announcing Teacher of the Year
Bryan
Watson
teaches grades 9-12 English at Brooks County High School. He is a
Collaborative Special Education Teacher, which means he serves special needs
students inside the regular education class setting. He graduated from
Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. This summer he plans to begin work on
his Masters Degree. He first became interested in special education
because of his brother who is a special needs child. Watson shared that
he felt a connection to this population of students. His grandmother was
a teacher for over 40 years and he grew up around school. He loves
working with young people and wants to make an impact on their lives in a
positive way. When asked how he felt about this special recognition he
shared, “I felt honored to be named Teacher of the Year at BCHS by my
colleagues. The fact that my peers voted and selected me makes it that
more special.” He also serves as a football and wrestling
coach. “Coaching is simply intense teaching…. we get graded in
public every Friday,” stated Watson.
Lady Trojans Sign Basketball Scholarships
Three Brooks County High School Lady Trojans signed
basketball scholarships recently. Clarion Macon 5'9", a small forward,
signed with Middle Georgia College in Cochran, Georgia. She averaged 12 points per game
and 8 rebounds. Macon was honored by
being named to the Second Team All Region and was one of the leading scorers
for Brooks County. Shatera Fortner 5'7"
who played shooting guard for the Lady Trojans signed with Albany Technical
College in Albany, Georgia. She was also
honored by being named to the Second Team Region. Fortner averaged 10 points with
4 steals per game. Khadija Jones, a
5'4" point guard, signed with Darton College in Albany, Georgia. She received Honorable Mention in Region 1-AA
this year and averaged 8 points with 7 assists per game. Lamar Thomas is the girls’ basketball coach
for Brooks County High School. Pictured l-r Clarion Macon (Middle Georgia College),
Shatera Fortner (Albany Technical College), and Khadija Jones (Darton College)
Prom Promise 2010 at Brooks County High School
With
students attending their High School prom this weekend, eleventh and twelfth
grade students witnessed what could happen if they made the wrong decision to
drink and drive. Deputy Dorris Thompkins' Law Enforcement Class and the Health Occupations
Students Association (HOSA) club produced a powerful video about the dangers of
drinking and driving. Students played
the part of victims that were involved in a two-car alcohol related collision. The
video was very true to life and after watching it, many students were moved to sign
prom promises that they would not participate in drinking and driving. The public safety organizations involved were
Brooks County Sheriff's Department, Quitman Police Department, Regional
Emergency Service, Mike Miller (Coroner), Joe’s Wrecker Service, Maxwell-Miller
Funeral Home, Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home, Quitman Fire Department, and Western
Motel. The video is posted on YouTube
and titled “Brooks County Prom Promise 2010.” Pictured are students viewing the
student made video and its powerful message. To view the video click on the link here.