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Rankin County School District
RCSD Identity
RCSD is one of the largest 7A schools in Mississippi. RCSD is made up of eight diverse and supportive communities that house our twenty-eight schools.
Graduation Requirements
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 24
- English: 4
- Math: 4
- Science: 3
- Social Studies: 3.5
- Health: 0.5
- Technology/Business: 1
- Fine Arts: 1
- Physical Education: 0.5
- College and Career Readiness: 1
- Electives: 5.5
Grade Level Classification Requirements
Sophomore: 7 Carnegie units
Junior: 14 Carnegie units
Senior: 20+ Carnegie units
#BOE
"Brandon Over Everything" came from our first live Bulldog mascot "Boe". Since Boe, there have been 2 additional dogs, Boe II and Bully. BOE is a significant part of the Bulldog culture as it is an indication of the dedication of Brandon students and staff to the school and community and the importance of service over everything else.
BHS Administration Contact Information
Mr. Jacob Veenstra (Head Principal): jac517@rcsd.ms
Dr. Brian Gaddie (12th grade): brian.gaddie@rcsd.ms
Dr. Jocelyn Whipps (11th grade): joc500@rcsd.ms
Dr. LaKeisha Sutton (10th grade): lek502@rcsd.ms
Mr. Clark Pullen (9th grade): clark.pullen@rcsd.ms
Mr. Clay Garner (School Operations & Testing Coordinator): clay.garner@rcsd.ms
Mr. Cory Jordan (Transportation Director): jon512@rcsd.ms
BHS Counselor Contact Information
Mrs. Lyndsey Best (last names A-C): lyn500@rcsd.ms
Mrs. Tiffany Litwin (last names D-G): tif504@rcsd.ms
Ms. Kendall Daniels (last names H-L): ken501@rcsd.ms
Mrs. Kayla Halstead (last names M-R): kay531@rcsd.ms
Mrs. Shelina Jones (last names S-Z): she210@rcsd.ms
BHS Enrollment Information
Enrollment
Technology Fees
Students are issued a Macbook for each school year. Technology fees are $50/year, and can be paid through e-funds using the link below. Cash is accepted in the administration office. Checks are not accepted.
If your student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, your student may be eligible for a waiver. Please contact your student's counselor for more information.
Lunch Information
Lunch is divided into four waves during third block. For information on menus, pricing/payments, and free/reduced lunch, please click the link below.
Academics
Course Offerings
Each spring, counselors meet with students individually to discuss their schedule for the following school year. Course offerings can be found using the links below. AP and Dual Credit courses are also listed.
Advanced Placement Course Offerings
- AP African American Studies
- AP Art
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Chemistry
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Cyber Security
- AP English Language
- AP English Literature
- AP European History
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- AP Precalculus
- AP Psychology
- AP Research
- AP Seminar
- AP Statistics
- AP US Government and Politics
- AP US History
AP courses receive a weight of 1.10 added to the high school GPA.
Dual Credit Course Offerings
- American Literature I/II
- College Algebra
- College Trigonometry
- English Composition I/II
- Music Appreciation
Additional online dual credit courses are offered each semester. Dual credit courses receive a 1.10 weight on the high school credit portion, but no weight is added to the college GPA.
CTE Academy Offerings
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Culinary Arts
- Health Science (Nursing/Sports Medicine)
- Law and Public Safety
- Teacher Academy
Progression Program Offerings
- Digital Media
- JROTC
Top 10% Information
PowerSchool, Google Classroom, and ParentSquare
PowerSchool
Grades, attendance, and other important information can be found in PowerSchool. Please utilize the link below for access and information on creating an account. You will need your Parent Portal Letter from your student's counselor to create an account.
Google Classroom
The counselors utilize Google Classroom to send information to students and parents. Our Google Classroom link will be sent out soon!
ParentSquare
ParentSquare is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with Brandon High School and Rankin County School District.
ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:
- Weather-related closings & delays
- School and class information
- Share pictures and files
- See calendar items
- Upcoming class activities
District and school information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text via ParentSquare. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).
Brandon High School Extra-Curricular Activities
Athletics
- Archery
- Band
- Bass Fishing
- Baseball
- Basketball (girls and boys)
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Powerlifting (girls and boys)
- Show Choirs (Brio, Bellas, B19, Bravo, Brilliance)
- Soccer (girls and boys)
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Theatre
- Volleyball
- Winter Guard
Clubs
- Academic Team
- Beta Club
- BOE
- Chess
- Coding
- DECA
- Diamond Girls
- Educator's Rising
- E-Sports
- FCA
- FFA
- HOSA
- Key Club
- Mock Trial
- Multicultural Club
- National Honor Society
- National Art Honor Society
- News Team
- SADD/SAVE
- SASH
- Speech/Debate
- Student Council
- Tech Team
- Thespians
- Yearbook