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Parents and students, we need your assistance! To perform necessary maintenance, we will collect all Chromebooks before students depart for the summer break, ensuring they are in optimal condition for the next school year.

• Seniors are required to turn in their Chromebook, charger, and bag after their last exam; if exempt from exams, they must submit these items on Thursday, May 18, or immediately following their final required exam (whichever period applies).
• Graduation tickets will only be distributed once all outstanding Chromebooks, chargers, bags, or any additional expenses have been settled.
• For all other students, please turn in your Chromebook, charger, and bag after your last exam on Wednesday, May 24; teachers will maintain a sign-in sheet with your name and number to guarantee that you receive the same equipment when school resumes in August.
• For students requiring their Chromebook during summer school or credit recovery, we will ensure it is available for check-out before the summer session commences, providing seamless access to necessary learning resources.

As the end of the semester approaches, we understand that some families may need to initiate the withdrawal process for their students. To ensure a smooth and timely transition, please begin the process as soon as possible.

To initiate the withdrawal process, please email Ms. Carson Weiner at carson.weiner@gcpsk12.org or call her at 678-288-0800. The necessary forms will be completed in person and only enrolling parents or guardians may complete them. Starting the process early will help shorten the wait time for your student's withdrawal packet. Final transcripts will be available after June 2.

Please note that initiating the withdrawal process early does not affect your student's ability to take final exams. Your student will be officially withdrawn from Seckinger after the last day of school. All withdrawing students must return the following items before May 24:

• Chromebooks
  
• Chargers
• Bags
• Textbooks
• Library books
• Outstanding fees

We would like to inform you that final transcripts for this academic year will be available after June 2. Please make note of this date if you need to request a transcript for college applications, scholarships, or any other purposes. All students will receive an unofficial transcript by mail the week of June 5. To request an official transcript, please follow the procedure outlined on our school website at https://www.gcpsk12.org/Domain/14916

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to remind parents and guardians who have stored medication for their child in the school clinic to retrieve it before the last day of school. Please note that medications must be picked up by a parent or an adult listed on the student's emergency check-out list. For the safety of our students, medications will not be sent home with students. To retrieve your child's medication, please visit the clinic during regular school hours. We encourage you to do this as soon as possible to ensure a smooth and timely return of medications.

All library books were due back on Friday, May 12th. Please be sure to return any library books on your account if you haven't already done so. If you would like to renew your books for the summer (9th-11th grade only), please stop by the Library or email Joni.Gilman@gcpsk12.org.

Students are invited to check out up to FIVE books to read over the summer. Summer checkouts begin Monday, May 15th. Students can put books on hold in the Library Catalog for delivery, or students can stop by the Library before or after school or during lunch to make their selections.

If you checked out any textbooks at the beginning of last semester, then please return them before the last day of school. Email Joni.gilman@gcpsk12.org with any textbook or library book questions.

SKGTV presents a feature on AI teacher Jason Hurd, who received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award. Produced by: Sam Gravitt & Sebastian Cordrescu of SKG's AVTF Program

The Tech Office is looking for volunteers over the summer to help with various Chromebooks, computer labs, and other technology set-up tasks. If you are interested, please fill out the following form, and Mr. Samples will email you to set up a schedule:

Graduation practice will be held in the commons on Thursday, May 25th, at 11:00 AM. All graduating seniors are required to be in attendance in order to walk at graduation. Graduation tickets and parking passes will be distributed at the end of the practice.

Seniors will report to the 4th-floor Lecture Hall at the beginning of 7th period (1:18PM). Seniors will parade through the tower hallways as SKG students and parents cheer them on! *Seniors MUST wear cap and gown to participate.

Parents are Invited! Parents must park in the side parking lot and enter through the front doors. Report to the Commons and sit at cafeteria tables. It will take Seniors approximately 20 minutes to arrive. Seniors will walk the perimeter of the Commons to provide parents with a great photo op! Exit the building through the back attendance office to meet your Senior and/or leave campus. Parents are required to stay within these designated areas during the walk. School staff and security personnel will monitor the event.

All SKG Seniors: We invite you to parade (think pep rally feel!) and show off our new black and blue SKG Graduation Regalia at all feeder elementary schools with the SKG Principals, Drumline, Cheerleaders, and Java. Register using the link below or scan the QR code. You'll need to provide your own transportation and sign up using the link below. Please carpool if possible. Details regarding the location to meet and line up with Ms. Reesman will be shared next week.

Exam exemption applies only to second-semester graduating seniors. Exam exemption does not apply to Georgia Milestones End of Course exams and Performance Finals.

In order to exempt a final exam, graduating seniors must meet the following criteria:

• Seniors who have a cumulative “A” average, 90.0 (not rounded) or greater, at the end of fall semester may be eligible to exempt all teacher-created final exams. Of note is that if a student is an honor graduate, they may be failing a course this semester, but they are still eligible for an exam exemption.

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• Seniors who have an “A” average, 90.0 (not rounded) or greater, in a specific course may be eligible to exempt the teacher-created final exam in that course.

The final exemption form for honor graduates is located below. All completed forms are due by Wednesday, May 17th. Please turn in your completed form to the Library.

Attention Graduating Seniors: Please do not begin to request final transcripts to be sent to colleges until after June 2nd via GaFutures. This can only be done through GaFutures after the specified date above and it is free. If a college is not available through GaFutures, you submit $5 payment per copy on MyPaymentsPlus and pick it up from Seckinger after June 2nd in the front office. Please allow 3 business days for paper transcripts to be processed.

>>> FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FOR SENIORS: Seniors, check out How to Send A FINAL Transcript to Your College. This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to send transcripts for colleges in the state of Georgia as well as out of state.

Summer School: Summer School Registration is now available here. Please be sure to meet with your counselor before registering for a class to ensure you register for the correct class and semester. Registration closes May 26.

Academic Assistance and Tutoring: If you need academic assistance, please be sure to check out the tutoring schedule here. It is also available on our website under counseling and academic resources.

• Only Seckinger HS students and opposing HS students will be permitted in games without a parent. High School IDs will be checked.
  
• Students must leave school on game day and can return thirty minutes before the start.
  
• All games are available for purchase online. Visit the GoFan website here: https://gofan.co/
  
• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.

• Have you seen our Athletics Newsletter yet? Check out Java's Journal here: https://www.smore.com/tdnuw3
• Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.

See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/14382

To support your child’s individual needs and interests, we offer multiple ways to connect with your family to address questions.

• Phones – Our main line is 678-288-0800.
• Email – You may email Administration with your child’s name, questions, and a preferred method of contact, email or phone. Administration Directory
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