FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 
ABBREVIATIONS
 
  • What is POGS?  POGS is a parent-led organization that works to better the experience of our students as they move through high school.   POGS stands for Parents of Graduating Students, and is led by parent volunteers who serve as a liaison between the school and families.  
  • What is ABC?  ABC is the Athletic Bruin Club.  They work to support all of our athletic endeavors at BHS.
  • What is SEC? SEC is the Student Enrichment Committee.  They help to organize many events throughout the year to assist and recognize our outstanding students at BHS.
 
WHO TO CONTACT:
 
  • If you are having scheduling problems:  Guidance Counselor Jacob Norfleet, 472-4224, jacob.norfleet@wcs.edu
  • If I need an administrator:  Assistant Principal Stephanie Simmons, 472-4228, stephanies1@wcs.edu
  • If I am clueless and don’t know what to do:  Contact one of your POGS Representatives at bhspogs2024@gmail.com.
  • Class of 2024/Freshman SGA Officers for 2020-2021:
     
    President, Jada Blue
    Vice President, Zach Anderson
    Representatives: Averie Campbell, Ava Greer, Oorvi Moolchandani, Emerson Oldham

 

QUESTIONS:
 
  • If my child forgets something and I need to drop it off, what do I do?  There is a cart next to the door of the main entrance of the school.  Please label the item with your student’s name and grade, list it on the sheet that is supplied and leave it.  It will be brought in and your student can pick it up in student services.
  • What are all the fees, what are they for and how do I pay them?
    • Class Fees and AP Fees:  These cover the costs of class supplies for individual classes and the cost of the AP exams (only applicable to students in AP classes).  You may pay by cash, check (checks made out to Brentwood High School) or online at the WCS Online Payment Portal (found here:  https://www.wcs.edu/Page/481). Please note that there is a 4% surcharge for paying online through this site.
    • Athletic Fee:   This is only applicable if your child plays a sport.  You may pay through the GoFan app,  and the amount is $105.
    • "Bridge the Gap" is a charitable donation to the PTO which funds many things for our school and teachers.  Please consider making a tax deductable family donation to "Bridge the Gap".  The BHS PTO Board works closely with school administrators and is diligent in assuring that the funds are used wisely.  The PTO suggests $100 per student at BHS.  This is only a recommended amount.  Any and all donations are appreciated. You may pay by cash, check or online at ptobhs.org.  Checks should be made out to BHS PTO and mailed to BHS: Attn:  BHS PTO, 5304 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN 37037
    • POGS Donation:  You may pay by cash, check or online at ptobhs.org.  Checks should be made out to POGS 2022 and may be mailed to BHS, ATTN:  POGS 2024, 5304 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027. 
    • ABC (Athletic Bruin Club):  You may join ABC online at ptobhs.org.  Your membership supports all of our athletic teams.  Contact the ABC Treasurer for donation via check.
  • When will I have the opportunity to meet with other parents or administrators?

Freshman POGS 2024 will hold two parent meetings with school counselors and host a 9th grade teacher and staff appreciation lunch. Each meeting will be an opportunity for you to learn more information about BHS and the freshman class specifically. Other activities Freshman year include supporting the Bruin2Bruin mentor program,  supporting student government with the freshman homecoming float and the freshman formal (many of these events are still tentative due to COVID restrictions). 

  • What is the PSAT and should my student sign up?

The PSAT/NMSQT is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).  It is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT.  It also gives a student the chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools.   

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
•    Critical reading skills
•    Math problem-solving skills
•    Writing skills

Students have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test does not require students to recall specific facts from their coursework. 

The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:
•    Receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses regarding skills necessary for college study.       Students can then focus preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
•    See how performance on an admission test might compare with that of others applying to college.
•    Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (grade 11).
•    Help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions which will be seen on the SAT.
•    Receive information from colleges when students check “yes” to Student Search Service. 

 

  • If we are having technology trouble, what do we do?
Students: Click on the Help Desk icon on your ClassLink Dashboard and submit a help desk request.
Parents: Log-in to Skyward and click on the Help Desk link under District Links to submit a help desk request.
Students and Parents that have a chromebook that is not working:  RETURN THE CHROMEBOOK TO YOUR SCHOOL. They will swap it for another one.
Students and Parents that are unable to log-in to the dashboard or Skyward to submit a help desk request: call 615-472-5000.
 
  • If we have questions about sports tryouts, who do we contact?  Melissa Gerlach is the athletic secretary.  You can reach her at 472-4238, melissa.gerlach@wcs.edu.