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The junior high operates on an eight-period block schedule. You will have an opportunity to meet with the teachers on the back-to-school night and will be able to walk your child's schedule school begins at 8 AM with the exception of a 9 AM late start on Thursday's school is dismissed at 2:45 each day. Schedules will go out in August each year.

Dress Code
Boys can wear khaki pants, jeans, and khaki shorts, shirts with collars, and belts. No athletic shorts or pants. Girls can wear jeans, colored pants, dresses, and skirts length to 2 inches above the knee. Shirts must be loose fit and cover their shoulders no shorts or leggings boys and girls may wear Briarwood or collegiate sweatshirts to school.
Carpool
Morning drop-off is at the front of the school by the flag pole. Students arriving earlier than 7:50 will go to the junior high gym. They are supervised in the gym until 7:50 when they are dismissed for classes.

Afternoon carpool pick-up is located behind the junior high gym. For those that need to stay later, a study hall can be provided for an additional fee.

Lunch
The seventh and eighth graders eat lunch together. Lunch cards will be provided during the first week of school. Many students bring their lunches, especially during the first few weeks of school. Please let your child know that food delivery services are not allowed.

iPads
iPads will be distributed the first week of school and instructional class will be taught when your student receives his or her iPad.
Sports Opportunities at the Junior High
There are many opportunities to get involved at the junior high level. Please see our athletics pages to learn more about each sport that we offer as well as to connect with our coaches.

Need to ride the bus?
An email will go out in July for sign-ups so be on the lookout.

Organizational Tips
Update your FACTS app with updated contact & medical information. Each seventh grader will be given a planner this year and it is encouraged to have your child go over their planner on Sundays to get ahead of their week and have a designated area in your home to charge their iPad.

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Academic Forms - Briarwood Christian School

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Academic Forms - Briarwood Christian School

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At Briarwood, we believe each child, as an image-bearer of God, can find a purpose and a place in this world, being equipped with a solid academic and spiritual foundation necessary to represent Christ and His Kingdom in whatever sphere of influence God calls them.

We believe in nurturing and discipling children as we equip them for the future God is preparing for them. That is why, at Briarwood, students will learn a variety of disciplines, along with being invited to become a member of clubs, sports teams, and involved in the arts. It is also why we have brought together a highly qualified and enthusiastic faculty who are passionate and actively engaged in communicating God's truth to students through Christ-centered instruction.

Such learning and development occurs at Briarwood through a loving, grace-centered school community. Our students, knowing they belong and are loved, are able to take academics seriously while also enjoying the love of learning. Students are taught individual responsibility while also encountering problem-based learning and collaboration as they learn the value individual members offer for the good of a community.

We partner with our parents in their commitment to raising godly children, with the earnest desire to see our students fully put their hope in the Lord. We take this responsibility incredibly seriously, and we consider it our calling and our honor, to serve our Briarwood families in this manner.

Four years ago, FACTS and RenWeb united to provide the best education experience possible. Since that time, we've worked toward combining our services in a way that benefits our school partners and their families.
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Above all, we value Christian character, godly compassion, and a life of service to God and others. Those values are evident in all we do as we disciple students through competitive athletics, the arts, academic achievements, and both local and international missions.

Need Assistance?

Overwhelmed with the paperwork involved with applying to a new school?

Not to worry, we have an admissions director who would love to help you.
admissions@bcsk12.org

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From the Superintendent

Hub Feedback Form

With the launch of anything new, we always welcome your feedback to help determine how to best serve our families.

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Below are Google Forms to complete for your child. Once completed, I will have all the information needed on your child for the first day of Kindergarten!

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Below are Google Forms to complete for your child. Once completed, I will have all the information needed on your child for the first day of Kindergarten!

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Early childhood is an exciting time. Our youngest students experience the joy and excitement of an exceptional educational program in a nurturing and stimulating Christian environment. Their God-given talents, dreams, and imaginations are nurtured by highly trained, caring, Christian teachers.

The Early Childhood program lays a solid foundation for each child's learning and spiritual development. It is in these early childhood years that each child learns to read, listen, obey, get along with others, and experience what it means to know and love God.

Our academic focus includes Bible, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Orton-Gillingham approach to reading, Foundations & Frameworks (a highly effective and innovative Reading/Comprehension program); Handwriting, English, Language, Spelling, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Student learning is enriched through Music, Physical Education, Library, Spanish, Technology, Art, Chapel, and time to play!

The Lower Campus technology goal is to maintain an appropriate balance between traditional instruction and technology use. We want to limit screen time, while also providing an appropriate amount of experiences to engage and equip students to serve in the world in which they live.

The Bible provides the framework for learning as students grow through an excellent and holistic education that nurtures their souls, their minds, and their bodies as they become "conformed to the image of Christ." (Romans 8:29)

Principal
Mrs. Jennifer Bandy
Phone: 205-776-5800
Email: jbandy@bcsk12.org
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243

Regular Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

8:00-12:45 K4 and K5 students enrolled in the half day program

8:00 AM - 2:20 PM Full Day K4, K5, TK, 1st, and 2nd Grade students

Athletic Calendar

Be sure to stay up to date with our Athletics Calendar so you will never miss our games.

Above all, we value Christian character, godly compassion, and a life of service to God and others. Those values are evident in all we do as we disciple students through competitive athletics, the arts, academic achievements, and both local and international missions.

Lose a Form?

Not to worry, we've got you covered.

Visit our Academic Forms page for all academic forms and our Counseling Resource page for college advising forms.

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Practice your pencil grip at home!

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email: cezell@bcsk12.org

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Simple Snack Ideas for School....

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3 large bag Black Forest Gummy Bears

Candy (dye free)

2 large bags cotton Balls

Large pack of Plain white, basic paper plates for crafts

Large pack of Brown paper bags

Baggies- gallon (6)

Baggies- sandwich (4)

disinfectant wipes (lots)

Lysol disinfectant spray(4)

Scotch Shipping tape-clear

Red & White pony beads

3 Gallon box of Goldfish

Girl Treasure Box treats

Boy Treasure Box treats

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I have attached our classroom Amazon Wish List. I will update this periodically throughout the year. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your generosity. All of these classroom goodies will be used and so loved by our Class Family! I am so excited and thankful to serve your family this year.

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Open House Schedule for Monday, August 11, 2025 

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The "Take Home Folder" will come home every Friday as our communication tool between school and home.

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This list contains words that will be taught throughout the school year.  Two to three words will be introduced weekly.  Please practice this list at home.

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Please read this document and return the signed agreement that is in your child's green Take Home Folder. Thank you.

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Your child will receive a blue Briarwood school bag. This bag will serve as his/her “backpack” this year. This bag should come to school each day. Please include your child’s take-home folder and his/her snack, water bottle, and lunch (if not ordering).

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Link to Lands' End site for purchasing uniforms:

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Browse the uniform shop at Lands' End. FREE shipping available. Find quality school uniforms for girls, school uniforms for boys, kids' school uniforms, and more. Shop now!

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Link to Lands' End site for purchasing uniforms:

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Browse the uniform shop at Lands' End. FREE shipping available. Find quality school uniforms for girls, school uniforms for boys, kids' school uniforms, and more. Shop now!

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Updating FACTS Family Portal Letter - Final

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BCS Lower School Electronic Device Policy 2025

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2025-2026 Attendance Policies and Procedures

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2025-2026 Attendance Policies and Procedures

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Please fill out the transportation google form above. This will tell me what your child will do each day at dismissal time. This is very helpful information to have in advanced! Thank you!

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Please specify your child’s afternoon transportation for each day of the week.

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The cost of the shirt comes from your activity fee that you paid for through your tuition.

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Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).

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This is a google form student survey. This survey will give me a good snapshot of your sweet child's personality. thank you for taking time to tell me about your child. I look forward to meeting you all on Monday.

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I’d like to know more about your child through your eyes. The more I know, the better I can tailor an educational and motivational environment to fit his or her needs.