Bryant Bulletin
Paul W. Bryant High School Parent Newsletter
Distance Learning Updates
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CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION
Parents and students, if you requested a Chromebook or charger prior to April 20th, the device is ready for pickup at Paul W. Bryant High School in the gym area. Some families have also been contacted to pick up hotspots. If your family has been contacted or if you made a request for a Chromebook prior to April 20th, administrators and staff are on campus to distribute items between 11:00-1:00 p.m Monday-Friday.
All devices requested on or after April 20 have been recorded, but are not ready for pickup at this time. Our goal is to discontinue the use of temporary packet pickups and connect with EVERY student via the online platform.
Tuscaloosa Reads!
Tuscaloosa Reads is bringing the library home. Through book giveaways at feeding sites, read-alouds, support with digital resources, and more, this initiative is bridging the digital divide between the bookshelf and the home learner. Your school librarians will be curating, creating, and cultivating reading resources to keep students of all ages engaged!
AP Exam Information
Testing Dates
May 11, 2020 -- May 21, 2020; Deadline for submission of 2-D Studio Art and Computer Science Principles digital portfolios is May 26, 2020.
Testing Times
AP exams are scheduled for 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, or 3:00 PM, on their designated days.
Testing Locations
AP exams will be taken at home (or at school, if open)
Testing Devices
Computers, tablets, or smartphones may be used to take the exam. Students must have a secure internet connection to take the exam. Please contact your teacher or Ms. Wilson if you are concerned about needing any of these resources.
Academic Support
Students and teachers can now attend optional free, live AP review courses, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. YouTube videos and live streaming options are available to AP students and teachers.
Visit the AP Student Website for more information about how AP Exams are being affected by the Coronavirus and school closures.
Early Graduation Applications
The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education authorizes early graduation for high school seniors who have successfully met the system’s graduation requirements and can demonstrate College and Career Readiness.
Qualifying juniors and their families can learn more about the opportunity and download the application form which shall be completed by the end of the junior year and returned to the school counselor.
Applications need to be sent to mwilson@tusc.k12.al.us by May 20th.
Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8
We are inviting your school's families to send a message to TCS teachers as a way to say thank you for their hard work during this time. Parents and students can send up to a 90-second video to TCS by visiting bit.ly/TCSAtHome
Videos will be compiled and shared online as a tribute to TCS teachers. To participate in this opportunity, please submit videos by 11:59 p.m. Monday night (May 4).
Band Students! Please Read!
If you still have your band uniform out, you are to take it to Griffin Cleaners on Skyland Blvd. (address below) ASAP. Please make sure that you have ALL parts (winter and summer coats, bibbers, cape, shako, and garment bag). Give them your name and what instrument you play so they can log your uniform in. Once uniforms are delivered to the school, we will officially log in your returns. I will notify anyone with missing uniform items and the procedures for replacement. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Reed at (205) 331-7795.
PROM AND FIELD TRIP REFUNDS
Seniors: Prom and Graduation
All prom amounts paid will be deducted from individual graduation fees. Students are expected to pay the difference on his/her remaining graduation fee after the prom funds are applied. You may pay any outstanding graduation fees on Tuesday, May 5th, or Wednesday, May 6th, by calling Balfour at 1-866-402-7464 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM. As a reminder, the entire graduation fee of $115 must be paid before students may receive their caps and gowns.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Andrea Markham via email at amarkham@tuscaloosacityschools.com with questions or concerns.
Seniors Who Paid for Field Trips: Individual Club and Committee Sponsors started phone contact to inform students and parents of options. The club or prom sponsors will record your preference to do one of the following:
- Receive a full refund. This will start the process with our bookkeeper and will take several weeks to complete
- Apply the amount to current school fee(s)
- Donate the amount to the club (ex. Band, Strings, Prom)
Grades 9-11 Students Who Paid for Prom and Fieldtrips can...
- Receive a full refund. (This will start the process with our bookkeeper and will take several weeks to complete, please continue to practice patience)
- Apply the amount to current school fee(s) (ex. Band Fees)
- Apply prom fee paid this year to next year's prom.
- Donate the amount to the club (ex. Band, Strings)
Hello from the Guidance and Counseling Department!
9th grade: Wanda Williams wwilliam@tusc.k12.al.us
10th grade A-G: Andrea Markham amarkham@tusc.k12.al.us
10th grade H-P: McKiva Wilson mwilson@tusc.k12.al.us
10th grade Q-Z: Wanda Williams wwilliam@tusc.k12.al.us
11th grade: McKiva Wilson mwilson@tusc.k12.al.us
12th grade: Andrea Markham amarkham@tusc.k12.al.us
SPREAD THE WORD!
Paul W. Bryant High School
Email: ledwards@tusc.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.tuscaloosacityschools.com/Page/27
Location: 6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive, Cottondale, AL, USA
Phone: 205-759-3538
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PWBHS
Twitter: @bryantstampede