Jaguar Bytes

Dear Seckinger High School Families,

Good afternoon! As we enter the exciting new academic year of 2024-2025! We're looking forward to our third year as a school community, building on our shared experiences to make this one even more special. Together, we can strengthen and expand The Seckinger Standard – our collective identity built on caring, inclusivity, future-ready learning experiences, and participation in and outside the classroom. All students will report in person on the first day of school, Monday August 5.

Every student is provided with a GCPS Chromebook for daily use at school and digital learning at home. As a reminder, our network has moved away from the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) model. All 10th-12th grade students kept their chromebooks from last school year and will need to bring them on the first day of school next week. GCPS Chromebooks will be distributed to freshmen and new SKG students during the Open House on Thursday, August 1st. This Chromebook will be your device for as long as you are a student at SKG. Please take care of it, bring it with you daily, and remember the charger! The device has essential school supplies, instructional resources, and textbooks. Parents will be held responsible for any loss or damage to these devices. We expect students to use these devices strictly for academic purposes, following the GCPS Acceptable Use Policy guidelines.

As I mentioned in my last newsletter, relationships matter; we want you and your family to connect with our teachers and staff as we begin the school year. We invite you to join us for an Open House on Thursday, August 1, to gather all the information needed for a seamless start to school. Our “flipped” Orientation consists of the following components that should be completed prior to Open House.

1. Review the Welcome/Orientation Packet that you receive in the mail.

2. Review school processes and procedures by accessing MyPaymentsPlus at https://mypaymentsplus.com/ starting on July 22, 2024. You will electronically sign the receipt of these documents. You will be given the opportunity to complete the free and reduced application and make school contributions that will directly impact your specific academic programs. To assist your use of MyPaymentPlus, we have created two videos that will walk you through setting up an account as well as reviewing and signing documents.

a. How to Set Up A MPP Account for Parents: Streaming: https://vimeo.com/345028817

b. How to Review Signed Documents in MPP: Streaming: https://vimeo.com/345054468

3. Access your schedule and teachers through the GCPS Student Portal (eCLASS) on Wednesday, July 31.

4. Learn about Teaching and Learning in our building by watching content-specific curriculum videos. Open each teacher’s eCLASS Course Page on Wednesday, July 31. Record questions and bring them to Open House to discuss with your teachers.

5. Review and update the Student Profile (in this packet) and give it to your first-period teacher at Open House. If updates are needed, mark corrections directly on the Student Profile Sheet. Our primary form of communication is by email. Please inspect all emails that we have on record.

Open House hours will be extended this year to give you and your family time for a Red-Carpet Photo Op, Walk Your Schedule, Meet Your Teachers, Transportation, and more.

· Last names A-G should report anytime between 8:00-9:30

· Last names H-O should report anytime between 10:00-11:30

· Last Names P=Z should report anytime between 12:00-1:30

Please adhere to your allotted schedule. Student Ambassadors will greet you at the door with instructions for your visit.

Lastly, communication plays a vital role in our school community. The Jaguar Bytes is the official newsletter for parents and students of SKG. We're excited to bring you all the latest updates and important information right to your email inbox every week. We encourage you and your family to read it together so you stay in the loop.

The traditions you, as the classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027, build during your time here, will leave a legacy in our community. I'm thrilled to see what this year brings. Go Jags!

Warm regards,

Jimmy Fisher

Principal

Seckinger High School

We are so excited to welcome you to Seckinger High School for the 2024-2025 school year. Together we will strengthen and expand the Seckinger Standard which is built on caring, inclusivity, future-ready learning experiences, and participation in and outside the classroom. Read on to see what you can learn and do at this year’s Open House.

Please note: activities may be completed in any order. If there is a line, we encourage you to move to another activity and come back at a later time.

Meet Your Teacher (Classrooms): View your schedule on StudentVUE, ParentVUE, or eClass. Walk your schedule and meet your teachers in their classrooms. (If you do not have access to your schedule, you can look up your first period teacher and room number in the Commons and that teacher will provide your schedule.)

Chromebooks (T412): 9th Grade and students new to SKG - pick up your Chromebook in T412!

Student Parking (Commons): Planning to park at school? Visit the Student Parking Station in the Commons.

Transportation/Lunch (Commons): Need bus routes or lunch forms? Visit Transportation and School Nutrition Stations in the Commons.

Communications: Update Contact Information/ ParentVUE /My Payments Plus/Parent Square (Commons): Please help us stay in touch with you! Visit the Communications Station to update contact numbers, email and contacts. Also sign up for the ParentVUE, MyPaymentsPlus, and/or Parent Square if you do not already have an account.

PTSA (Commons): Support Jaguar achievement, join PTSA!

Clubs, Athletics, and Activities Fair (Commons): Get Involved!! Visit current students and learn about the school, athletics, and extracurricular activities!

Clinic (Commons): Visit our Clinic Station to meet our clinic worker, drop off medications, ask questions, and obtain forms (e.g. asthma management, allergies, etc.)

Have questions? Visit the Library for assistance. Also, look for student leaders in blue shirts or carrying help signs.

Need to discuss your schedule? Visit your counselor in the 2nd Floor Lecture Hall, T212.

Need assistance with Special Education Services? Visit the 2nd Floor Lecture Hall T212.

Translation Services (Spanish) are available at the Communications Station in the Commons.

Scholastic Images, our official supplier for Letter Jackets, Class Rings, Caps & Gowns, and Senior Jerseys will be on campus during OPEN HOUSE on August 1st from 8:00am-1:30pm. See attached Custom Seckinger PDF with details for all products.

• Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!
• Bring proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and a $150 deposit to get the order started!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

• Class Ring Orders for any junior or senior!
• Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.85)!
• Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

• Seniors (Class of 2025), last chance to order your Senior Jersey ASAP!

• NOW is the LAST CHANCE to order your Official Seckinger, Senior Jersey at https://www.scholasticimages.com/?sid=3979

  
  

• The online order form is ONLY open until Sunday, August 11th at 11:59PM so don’t miss out on the tradition of wearing it your senior year with your class!

• Seniors, pay your Seckinger Senior Dues (which includes your Cap/Gown/Tassel/Stole) during open house and check it off your list!

• Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card with $4.95 processing fee)

You can also order anytime online at https://www.scholasticimages.com/?sid=3979! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

Each student who drives an automobile to school must register the vehicle by purchasing a parking permit. Parking permits cost $70.00 for the year. Parking for the 2024-2025 school year is on sale beginning July 22nd through MyPaymentsPlus. A parking application, a copy of a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance will be required to receive the parking decal at Open House on August 1. Parking on campus is a privilege. Therefore, certain rules and regulations are expected of the student to maintain this privilege. If you have any questions, please reach out to Assistant Principal Chris Bess at chris.bess@gcpsk12.org.

SKG PTSA is excited to kick off our 3rd year! Membership dues are only $10. Sign your student up, too! We are working on student incentives, and scholarship opportunities are available for SKG PTSA Seniors.

Gwinnett County Public Schools is excited to welcome all students to the 2024-25 school year on Wednesday, August 5! In-person learning will begin for all grades on Monday, August 5. Download the 2024-25 Student Calendar today!

To ensure a smooth transition into the 2024-25 school year, we encourage you to review GCPS’ 2024-25 Virtual Back-to-School Backpack for Families. This comprehensive toolkit is designed to equip you with all the necessary information and district resources, fostering a strong partnership for student success.

• Get connected! Find the resources to support student success in GCPS!
• Nourish growing minds...Energize with Café Gwinnett!
• Power Up for Success!
• Support for Safe and Healthy Students!
• Be Ready for a Great School Year!

Stay in the loop with our key messages through ParentSquare, your go-to platform for important updates all school year long. Download the ParentSquare app to ensure you're always connected and well-informed about your school and the district!

Join us as we count down to the first day of school on Monday, August 5! We hope you’ll share photos of your child’s first day of school with us @gwinnettschools on Facebook, X, and Instagram using the hashtag #GCPSBTS24.

We are excited to announce that our school district will continue with Parent Square for all school-to-home communication. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

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

Be sure to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch application by Monday, September 16, 2024. Families need to apply every year. The online application for the 24-25 school year is available now at www.gwinnett.schoollunchapp.com and you can find more information about the application using the following link: https://ow.ly/y1u050SBCnV

It's More Than a Meal! Beyond the Free & Reduced meal price benefits, filling out an application has other positive benefits. Check out the image below for those added benefits!

K&K Insurance provides coverage for Student Accident Insurance if needed. For more information please visit K&K's website at www.studentinsurance-KK.com.

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
• SKG Student Handbook - Check out the Student Handbook for useful information to help you navigate Seckinger HS.
• SKG Student Calendar - Follow our SKG Student Calendar to keep up with all events at Seckinger.
• Social Media - Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. See details below.