Welcome back to school!

Information for new students
Freshmen and students new to the school are invited to attend orientation on Tuesday evening, August 20 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. An overview of the various activities and clubs, as well as academic information, will be presented to the group.

Following the presentation, students will be given a tour of the building and can have their questions answered in a small-group setting.

The orientation program will begin in the auditorium with SCA officers and administration serving as speakers. Parents are also welcome.

Registration Day
All Campbell County schools will register on Wednesday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On registration day, students and parents may pay fees, pick up class schedules, and fill out required release forms.

Fees
Checks for fees should be written to "Brookville High School".
$15.00 Materials fee
10.00 Parking decal
2.00 Freshman class dues
3.00 Sophomore class dues
5.00 Junior class dues
1.00 Senior class dues

Welcome Aboard!
New personnel at Brookville this school year include Mrs. Lisa Wixted, Science; Ms. Traci
Willie, Guidance; Mr. Jeremy Haymore, English; Ms. Megan Harker, Latin; Mr. Ramsey Moore, ISS Instructor; and Mrs. Anna Noble, Attendance Clerk. Mr. Tom Cole is replacing Bobby Johnson on our Administrative Staff and Mrs. Kathryn Kaplan is our new Guidance Director. We welcome our new staff members and look forward to working with them.

Dress Code
Parents, we need your help in this matter. The dress code has been revised and developed so that a student's dress will not be a distraction to either the classroom teacher or other students.

Our building is air-conditioned and the necessity of dressing for classrooms with temperatures in the nineties does not exist at Brookville. Please use the following guidelines when helping your son/daughter pick out attire for the school day:
Neat and appropriate attire is expected at all times. Shoes must be worn at all times. In addition, all tops must have full backs, sides, must cover the shoulders, and must not be
revealing. The following clothing is not considered appropriate attire: hats, caps, headbands, or other head coverings; halter tops; mesh or see-through clothing; bare mid-riff shirts; shirts with profane, obscene or otherwise inappropriate messages; tank
tops; sunglasses in the building; chains attached to clothing; any other items of clothing deemed inappropriate by the administration.

Student Schedules
Schedules have been finalized and changes from one course to another will be made only under the following circumstances:
 - Failure of a course which is a pre-requisite for a scheduled course or a graduation requirement.
 - Computer error.

Parents, please call your student's counselor if you have questions or concerns.

Internet Use Policy
The Campbell County School Board has developed guidelines for student and staff use of computers and the Internet, and requires students to have their parent's or guardian's approval before use. Students new to Brookville will be given the form, "Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement." Students will need to return their copy of the form with their signature indicating their understanding of the rules and regulations. In addition, there is a parent permission section for parents to fill in, giving the student permission to use the Internet. Students who fail to return the acknowledgment form will not be allowed to use any computer with Internet capacity.

Meeting Student's Health Needs
Parents and students are reminded that all medications must be dispensed through the school nurse's office. This includes any over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin or cold medications. A medical authorization form for each medication must be filled out by a parent before the medication may be dispensed. Parents need to bring the medications to the nurse's office, where the medication will be logged in. If students must carry medication with them, such as an inhaler or epinephrine, a doctor will need to authorize the usage.

Parents who wish to send medication to school for their students must follow guidelines in order for the medication to be given.

Authorization forms for medications are available from the nurse or from the main office.
If you have questions concerning the policy, please call or stop in the nurse's office at any time.

Special Alert Concerning Latex Products
We have been notified that we have people (students, parents, and/or staff) who have severe allergies to latex products such as latex gloves and latex balloons. If these people are exposed to latex products they could have a life-threatening allergic reaction. Therefore, we will take every precaution to prevent exposure to latex products. We will not accept any deliveries of latex balloons to our building (Mylar balloons will be accepted). Please help us by not sending any latex balloons for birthdays or other occasions.

County Policies on School Buses
The Code of Virginia, Section 22.1-176 states, in part, that "County School Boards may provide transportation of pupils, but nothing herein contained shall be construed as requiring such transportation." Campbell County provides convenient transportation for all students, K-12. Students riding school buses must abide by the same set of school board rules and regulations governing student conduct in school, and are subject to the same disciplinary procedures.

- LOADING AND UNLOADING
Each student should be at the bus stop five minutes before scheduled time and stand a safe distance from the highway while waiting. Any students who must cross a road to board or exit a school bus, must walk in front of the bus in an orderly fashion using the hand rail. In addition, students who need to ride a different bus, or get off their bus at a different location, may do so only with proper parent and administrative permission and
documentation.

- PASSENGER RULES
1. Students are to obey the driver promptly and respectfully.  The driver has the authority to assign seats.
2. Students are to keep arms and head inside the bus at all times.
3. Students are not to throw objects on, from, or at a school bus, another vehicle and/or persons.
4. Students are to hold their belongings and not take up seating space with them. (Backpacks, coolers, school projects, etc.)
5. Students are not to bring glass containers on the bus; all other containers must be in a lunch box or book bag.
6. Students are not to eat, drink, or chew gum on the bus.
7. Students are not to play radios, CD players, video games or tape recorders on the school bus.
8. Students are not to use profanity, immoral language or
gestures.
9. Students are to talk in a normal conversational voice to students on the same seat.
10. Students are to take their proper seat and remain seated until place of departure.

Emergency Information
It is important that the high school office has accurate emergency information for each student on file. As you fill out the emergency card for your student, please make sure current phone numbers, addresses, and medical information are correct. The emergency contact person should be someone who is accessible during school hours. If any information changes during the school year, please contact the school immediately.

Student Parking Information
The speed limit in the high school parking lot is 10 MPH.
Vehicles should always be locked and valuables stored out of sight.
Parking at Brookville High School is a privilege and parking is first come, first serve.
Once the senior parking lot is full, seniors must park in the underclassmen's lot.
All accidents on school property must be reported to Deputy Farmer.
Students who park at Brookville High School do so at their own risk.
Any student who receives a Brookville parking ticket must see an Administrator or Deputy Farmer by the end of the day.

Class Officer Elections
Class Officer elections for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors for the 2002-2003 school term will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2002. Candidates must turn in a completed petition (obtain signatures of 30 classmates who support your candidacy) by September 5, 2002. Petitions will be available during the class assemblies held August 27. A petition received after 2:20 p.m. will not be accepted and the candidate's name will not appear on
the ballot. Candidates for election may place election signs on "their" hallway as soon as a completed petition is turned in.

Candidates may not use any type of sign that has glue of any kind on the reverse side (example: labels).

The election will take place Tuesday, September 10. Brookville High School retains the right to hold run-off elections if necessary.

Students are encouraged to elect those members of their class who are leaders and will take the initiative for their classmates.

Counselor Assignments
Guidance Counselor assignments for the 2002-2003 school year will be as follows:

Ninth Grade Mrs. Scott
Tenth Grade (A-L) Mrs. Scott
Tenth Grade (M-Z) Ms. Willie
Eleventh Grade (A-L) Mrs. Kaplan
Eleventh Grade (M-Z) Ms. Willie
Twelfth Grade (A-L) Mrs. Kaplan
Twelfth Grade (M-Z) Ms. Willie

College Night
The area College Night program will be held at Heritage High School on Wednesday, September 18 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Representatives from over 100 colleges and universities will be present. The program will be held in the gym. Juniors, seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend. If
you have any questions, please see your counselor.

PSAT Information
PSAT's will be given on Saturday, October 19. We recommend that tenth and eleventh grade college bound students take this test.

PSAT Bulletins and test information will be given to students in their math classes at the end of September through the first of October.

SAT Information
The SAT Registration Bulletins are available in the Guidance Office. The first SAT will be given on October 12 and registration deadline is Tuesday, September 10. If you have
registered for an SAT before, you may re-register by telephone.  Wait for the registration number before hanging up the phone.

There is a $10 charge per call, plus all testing fees. A credit card is required to register by phone. You may also register online ( www.collegeboard.org  ) which also requires a credit card, or by mail, using the envelope provided in the registration bulletin.
Brookville's school code, required for registration is 471-285.

ACT Information
Registration bulletins for the ACT are available in Guidance.  The first ACT will be given on Saturday, October 26; the deadline for registration is September 20. You may register or
re-register via the Internet ( www.act.org ) for any 2002-2003 test date. Payment must be made by VISA or MasterCard. After you create your record, you may take up to 72 hours to complete and submit it to ACT. If you register via the Web, you will receive your admission ticket about one week earlier than if you register by mail. If you wish to re-register by phone, you will receive immediate confirmation of your test center assignment. There is an additional $10 fee for this service (see page 5 in bulletin).

Senior Information
Seniors will receive in their government class a Senior Bulletin every two to three weeks. The Bulletin will list the dates college and military representatives will be available to see
seniors, the dates of college open houses, scholarship information and other information pertinent to seniors.

Mrs. Kaplan and Ms. Willie will be visiting senior English classes during the first two weeks of school. Students will review the college application process, the financial aid
process, SAT dates, ACT dates, the importance of deadlines, and other matters of importance to seniors. Seniors are reminded that the SAT I and SAT II cannot be taken
on the same day. If you plan to attend CVCC or another Virginia community college, SAT's and ACT's are not required for admission.

Community colleges administer their own placement test.

PTSO News
The PTSO welcomes back all students, parents, and staff for what we hope will be another successful year. Even as our children progress in school, it remains critical to know what is going on in their school lives and for us to become involved in their schools. One way to do this is to join and become active in the PTSO. We invite you to join the PTSO on registration day or at any other time during the year, and to volunteer your time and expertise for activities such as the After Grad Party, the academic awards breakfast, and senior outlook day. If you have any questions, contact Christopher Millson-Martula at 525-0829.

Athletic Boosters
The Brookville High School Sports Boosters are very excited about the 2002-2003 school year. The Boosters welcome this year's Freshman class and their parents. We would like to encourage and invite all parents to join. The annual membership fee is $5.00.

Membership forms will be available at the ninth grade orientation on August 20 and August 21 at school registration. Janice Blanks, Membership Chairman, can be contacted at 237-4226 to answer any questions or concerns.

Also, Rick Hodnett, President, may be reached at 821-0703. The Boosters will be selling a variety of new items featuring the BHS logo! Stop by the "BEE BARN" during the football games to make your purchases. The souvenirs will also be available at the concession stand during basketball games. The Boosters along with Domino's pizza will be selling chances to kick a 35 yard field goal at home football games. If the lucky chosen winner successfully completes the field goal attempt, he/she will receive a $100.00 check from Domino's Pizza!
GO BEES!

Band Boosters
It's hard to believe that the 2002-2003 school year is upon us. Although I have been a very active band booster since 1995, this is a special year for me since it is my first year as President of this booster organization. I consider it a privilege and am looking forward to a great year. I extend a warm welcome to all band members and their parents and hope that you find the coming year to be a productive and enjoyable one. The boosters have already planned several fundraisers. We will be holding our back to school supply sale in the main lobby of the middle school only. We will have supplies for high school students also and encourage you to come to the middle school on registration day to purchase what you need. We will also be having our 3rd Backward's dinner for two and the chance to win a
grand prize of $10,000.00. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing a ticket. We will also be hosting a band festival (competition) on October 12, 2002 in Stinger
Stadium. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this event.

After Grad
Celebrate Life!
Attention Parents of the Class of 2003:
Our chance is here to provide our seniors with a very special and life saving event.....The All Night Alcohol and Drug Free After Graduation Party! This party will be OUR gift to the
Class of 2003! Why bother with something like this? Because the two most dangerous nights of the year for teens are after prom and graduation, with graduation being the biggest party night. Peer pressure is great and many feel that a celebration is not
complete without alcohol or drugs. For the past twelve years, Brookville parents and our community have pulled together to provide a fabulous party without the dangers of alcohol or drugs. This celebration is the last time that the class will be together as a whole. It truly is a party of a lifetime! The party will be a success if we all take an active part and show enthusiastic support. For those of you who have worked on the party before, you know what a precious memory it is to be involved and how much fun it is to work with other parents who are committed to the idea! Again, the party is a GIFT from us to our kids! The party represents a GIFT of LOVE...a GIFT of FUN...a GIFT of LIFE! The date and time of our first organizational meeting will be announced soon. You will receive that information in the form of a mailing as soon as it is finalized. This meeting will include a video of the past year After-Grad Party, a brief description of each committee and a chance for you to sign up to help! Remember, details of the party should be kept SECRET from anyone outside of the committees! If you have any questions, please call Cathy Woody at 525-5738. Included in this newsletter is a listing of the Steering Committee members and their E-Mail addresses. Please look over this list and choose a Committee that interests you!

Athletes
In order to compete in interscholastic competition you must meet the following requirements:
1. You must be a resident of the Brookville school district. All tuition and transfer students need to meet individually with the AD to determine eligibility.
2. You must be taking at least 5 new subjects.
3. You must pass at least 5 subjects at the end of each semester.
4. You must have a fully completed VHSL physical for each new school year. A physical form completed after May 1 of the previous year is good for the next school year. All parts of the VHSL form must be completed and signed.
5. A student must not have reached their 19th birthday on or before the first day of August of the current school year.
6. All student athlete's grades are reviewed at the end of each semester and they must meet each of the above requirements at that time.
There are other eligibility requirements that may apply to certain students. See Mr. Vasvary if you have any questions.

Calendar of Events
Please make note of the following dates:

Aug. 20 Freshmen/New Student Orientation
Aug. 21 Student Registration
Aug. 26 First Day of School
Sept. 2 Labor Day - School Closed
Sept. 11 Underclass Portraits
Sept. 11 Senior Portraits, Senior Retakes
Sept. 18 College Night at Heritage High
Oct. 7 End of 1st six-weeks
Oct. 19 Homecoming Dance
Oct. 19 PSAT testing at BHS