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In 1978, Representatives Frank Horton, Norman Y. Mineta, Senators Daniel Inouye, and Spark Matsunaga proposed dedicating the first ten days of May to honor the achievements of Asian-Pacific Americans. President Jimmy Carter signed a resolution marking the first ten days of May as “Asian-Pacific Heritage Week." In 1992, President George H.W. Bush signed an extension, making the week-long celebration a month-long celebration known as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. In 2021, President Joe Biden expanded the name of AAPI Heritage Month to Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Resources to support this important month are available HERE.

We are excited to announce that next week, May 6th-10th, is Teacher Appreciation Week at SKG! This is a special time for us to come together and express our gratitude to our amazing teachers and staff for their dedication, passion, and hard work throughout the year.

Thank you for your support and participation in Teacher Appreciation Week!

Thank you to Ms. Alicia Peters for incredible dedication and hard work as a clinic worker at Seckinger High School. Your commitment to the well-being of our students, staff, and community has not gone unnoticed. Your compassionate care and paw-sitive attitude make a significant difference in the lives of those around you. Thank you for being such an invaluable member of the Seckinger High School team. Go Jaguars!

AP Testing begins this week. Here are a few answers to some frequently asked questions.

• AP students' attendance will be marked 'ACT' for the full day on each day they have an exam. ACT stand for School Activity.
• Students will receive an AP Testing e-mail each day. If you do not receive an e-mail, please see Ms. Grant. AP testing locations, date/times will also be available on student e-CLASS pages.
• All late arrivals (PM tests) and early departures (AM tests) must enter/exit via the Attendance Office. Students do not need to check in/out. NO ENTERING/EXITING VIA THE FRONT OFFICE.
• Students must be student drivers or be dropped off/picked up if the are arriving late or leaving early. Students should not enter or leave campus on foot during school hours.

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Our 9th grade - 11th Grade Awards Ceremony, will take place on Tuesday, May 7th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Our Senior Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony will be in conjunction with Senior Honors Night on Tuesday, May 7th at 7:30 PM.

Please note: both awards ceremonies are Invitation Only.

Do you need help studying for all of your courses or prepping for your AP tests?

Free online tutoring is available for GCPS students at no charge through the following site: www.tutor.com/gcpl

In partnership with GCPS, Gwinnett County Public Library provides access to tutor.com/gcpl to assist students in learning remotely. The online Tutor Learning Suite combines online tutoring, homework help, and test preparation with powerful diagnostic tools and self-study resources to provide a well-balanced and flexible educational environment designed to meet the individual needs of all learners. Get one-on-one tutoring in any math, science, social studies, and English subject. The site, covers 40 subjects, including AP courses, SAT and ACT. In addition, students can receive “drop-off support” 24-7 by uploading a document or a math problem for tutor feedback that will be reviewed and returned later. After visiting tutor.com/gcpl students can login with their student number as their username and their month and day of their birthday (MMDD) as their password. See the tutorial video below as well as the attached directions:

Need a fun way to review for finals or AP exams? Try our active floor in the Library. See the video below to watch Mrs. Cordero's class using it to play research review games. Learn more in the video about how you can try it out with your students.

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Please click on the link below for information regarding the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship.

Scholastic Images will be on campus at Seckinger Tuesday, 05/07 during lunch, so don’t miss out on placing your orders for:

• 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 $100 deposit to get the order started!
• CURRENT SENIORS MUST PAY IN FULL FOR THEIR LETTER JACKET AT TIME OF PURCHASE
• 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 ($332.95)!
• Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!
• We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!

You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

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The add/drop window for course requests closes on Friday May 3rd. No additional add/drop requests will be completed after this date. Please follow the attached directions to verify your students course selections. If your student needs to add/drop a course, please follow the course change request directions attached. All students should have 7 classes scheduled (14 lines or equivalent for a full load) in your course requests.

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Attention Students: The Tech Office is looking for volunteers over the summer to help with various chromebook, 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:

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Student Registration for the 20224-25 school year begins April 8, 2024. You may register online. After your student's online registration is complete, you will need to complete the enrollment process at your school. See the attachment for more information.

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Announcing the launch of the Jr. DA and Investigator Mentorship Program, designed specifically for high school students in Gwinnett County. This program aims to provide students with a unique opportunity to explore the world of criminal justice, gain insight into the roles of District Attorneys and Investigators, and develop valuable skills for their future careers.

Key Program Details:

• Open to all Gwinnett County High School students
• Applications will open on Sunday, April 14th, and will close on May 10th
• Please find attached a flyer with more detailed information and the website link for application submission
• Website: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/districtattorney/programs/mentorship

The Rosarium has BIG news! Last year's publication was one of the Best of Varsity in 2023!!! This is a HUGE honor! We are so proud of our yearbook sponsor, Ms. Laura Plate and her yearbook staffers! Congratulations [01] staff!!! We can't wait to see [02]!

Sunghyun and Sungeun Kwon recently won first place in Emory's Green-Ovation Competion for their video detailing a plan to reduce food waste in our community! Congratulations!

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Seckinger's Driver Education Program is now open and accepting registration. Visit the Driver's Education Program page located on the Seckinger website by clicking below. Follow the directions to complete your registration. For questions, please contact the Seckinger Community School Director, Mr. Terry May via email at Terry.May@gcpsk12.org or at (678) 288-0885.

Senior Exams begin May 13. Senior Exam Exemption forms were passed out during lunch on Wednesday 5/1/24. Seniors can also pick these forms up in the front office or Counseling Canopy. Forms need to be signed by teacher of the exam being exempt as well as parent/guardian. If a senior is exempting all exams, student Chromebook and charger needs to be turned in by May 10th in Room T317.

Academic Assistance and Tutoring: If you are in need of academic assistance, please be sure to check out the tutoring schedule here. It is also available on our website under Parents/Students > SKG Tutoring Sessions.

Be sure you know your counselor assignments.

• Dr. Renae Jackson | A - Cq
• Renae.Jackson@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)
• Kristine Novelly | Cr - Ho
• Kristine.Novelly@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)
• Jackie Hatcher | Hp - Merc
• Jackie.Hatcher@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)
• Olivia Young | Merd - Sam
• Olivia.Young@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)
• Carissa Adam | San - Z
• Carissa.Adam@gcpsk12.org For Appointments, click here (Students Only)

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Be sure to complete your 2024-2025 FAFSA Application. The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available as part of their soft launch. Click the link below to access the form. FAFSA is closely monitoring their site performance and form functionality.

Questions? Please see Ms. Evita Antwi in the College and Career Center located next to the Counseling Canopy.

• 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.
• Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.

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Mark our calendars! SKG's Cross Country and Track and Field Teams will be hosting our 2nd Annual Jag Jog. The Jag Jog starts and finishes on the brand new track at Jaguar Stadium with the course winding through the campus and on the streets near the school. Jump in on the Jag Jog at Seckinger High School in Buford. It will be a fun morning of music, door prizes, snacks, awards and the Jog! Trophies given to the top overall male and female as well as Masters Male and Masters Female and Grand Master Male and Female. Medals given to the top three in male and female five year increment age groups from 10 and under all the way to 75 and up. Proceeds from this event benefit Seckinger High School Cross Country and Track and Field teams.

Click below for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information.

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.