Chief's Wise News
October 23, 2023
“Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. You were born to be real, not be perfect.” - Anonymous
This week's schedule
NO TAA this week.
Congratulations to Varsity Girls Cross Country Team - Back to Back Region 6 6A Champions and qualifying for 6A State Championships 4 straight years!
Parking Update
We are out of parking spaces at this time. Seniors and Juniors may still turn in packets and be placed on a wait list for a spot. After Thanksgiving Break, a notice will be sent out regarding the date that sophomore applications will be accepted. Sophomores will be eligible to get a parking space, based on space available, and begin parking for first semester finals week. Sophomore parking applications are not being accepted at this time.
Check Out Procedures - REMINDER
Per county policy - the only people allowed to check a student out are those who are on the student's contact list. - For our student's safety there will be NO EXCEPTIONS!
JROTC Must Ministries Food Drive
Our goal this year is 500 boxes which will exceed the 425 we provided to Must Ministries, and distributed at Must Ministries last Thanksgiving. Since we need time to pack boxes please have all donations delivered to the JROTC classroom by noon on November 15th. It is absolutely refreshing to see our community come together and deliver for our fellow citizens, it does my heart good.
Thanks in advance for what I know will be an awesome Food Drive!
United Way
The United Way campaign drive in Cherokee County School System will be from October 23rd to November 3rd.
CMSgt Dennis Dyke will be the Sequoyah HS point of contact. If you would like to fill out a paper pledge form, you can get one from him or by clicking here.
Thank you for your continued support over the years. Your contributions to United Way support your community and neighbors, improves the lives of children in need, and helps to create a bright future for Cherokee County.
Last year, United Way invested over $222,000 within Cherokee community to improve the lives of children and families with low Child Well Being scores. For those who decide to fill out the physical form and/or pay with a check, please turn them into Chief Dyke.”
Title for 211 link: “For individuals and families needing assistance with housing, food, clothing, legal help and much more, please click link below or dial 211”
Hope for Christmas
Peru
Join Sequoyah in Peru this Spring Break.
There are a few travel spots remaining.
Contact deanda.davis@cherokeek12.net for more information.
yearbook
Pre-order your 2024 yearbook today through www.yearbookordercenter.com with the code 10795.
SENIOR AD
Design and submit your senior ad before October 31st. You can reserve space for your senior ad through www.yearbookordercenter.com with the code 10795. Space is limited, and pages are available on a first come, first serve basis. Order your ad today before space runs out!
All Seniors - class of 2024 remind
Attention SHS Seniors, CLASS OF 2024!
Booking is OPEN for senior sessions for the Class of 2024 with CADY,
who provides a one-stop shop for your senior portraits. You must be
photographed by CADY to be in the yearbook. Get photos for grad
announcements, senior yearbook ads, and flawless Insta posts.
Book now at cady.com/schedule.
You must have your senior portrait taken with CADY before December 1st to be featured in your senior yearbook!
ALL-SPORTS SEASON PASS
Missed Out on the ALL-SPORTS SEASON PASS?
Sequoyah ATHLETICS is offering a Winter/Spring Sports Pass for $50.
This pass is good for the last home Football game on 10/27, and all WINTER and SPRING
athletics at Sequoyah HS. Pass does not include home Region or State playoffs.
To Purchase: https://hq.gofan.co/events/1158537/view
Sequoyah High School Event Code of Conduct
We Maintain a “Family Friendly Environment”
Event staff reserves the right to determine what constitutes
unacceptable/disruptive behavior and to deny admittance to anyone.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- No Weapons of Any Kind
- No Illegal Substances
- No Alcoholic Beverages
- No Pets or Animals of Any Kind (other than service assistance animals with proper credentials)
Thank you,
Sequoyah High School Athletics
COUNSELORS
Student’s last name begins with:
A-E
Kelly Brangan
F-Le
WENDY FORT
Li-Rob
MONICA INTRAVIA
Monica.Intravia@cherokeek12.net
Roc-Z
MCKENZIE THOM
Testing
Transcripts
Transcripts
In state colleges – https://www.gafutures.org/
Out of State colleges, use parchment – request
Hope GPA
Anytime is a good time to track your HOPE GPA
- Create an account at My GAfutures
- Check GPA each semester to check progress
Current qualifications:
HOPE 3.0 HOPE GPA/4 rigor courses
Zell Miller 3.7 HOPE GPA/4 rigor courses/ACT (minimum 26) and SAT (minimum 1200)
For more information about the HOPE Scholarship please visit their site.
Attention 10th Grade Students and Parents:
The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program is now accepting applications.
Since 1958, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) has provided transformative leadership development training that has positively impacted the lives of over 500,000 high school students around the world. By participating in The State Leadership Seminar students will spend 3-4 exciting days exploring leadership from an individual, group, and social perspective while collaborating with students from throughout the state. To be nominated for the 2024 HOBY State Leadership Seminar, Sequoyah High School students must complete a registration form and submit a one-page essay explaining their interest in the program. All registration forms and essays should be submitted in person to student services by no later than December 1st. For more information about the program visit https://hoby.org/programs/state-leadership-seminars/ or contact monica.intravia@cherokeek12.net .
Cobb EMC Mini-Grant
Cobb EMC is excited to offer a Mini-Grant opportunity for the 2023-2024 school year. The maximum amount for each grant is $500.
Please review the attached information and submit applications by Friday, November 10, 2023. application
COLLEGE VISITS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
College Visits
College Visits (all students welcome)
8-8:30am SHS Auditorium
10/23 Georgia Gwinnett College
10/24 University of Alabama
11/13 Georgia Southwestern State University
Bus - Transportation
Bus routes and issues
If you will be riding a bus to and from school or just one way, be sure you check the bus info icon on the SHS webpage or click here. Once on the look up page please follow the eLink User Instructions so you know your bus number and pick-up/drop-off times.
Transportation contact # 770-720-2112.