SOTA @ CGHS

Happy New Year!

Welcome to Spring Semester! We hope you used this short week to get reacclimated to your daily schedule. This semester will go even faster than first semester, if you can believe it! We have so many exciting things to look forward to in 2025 like the graduation of our first SOTA 4-year class!

Be sure to review the season-at-a-glance calendar and remind yourself of everything yet to come in 2025!

GCPS has announced that all events and activities scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, have been canceled.

Happy snow day, everyone!

Jan. 23-25, Shakespeare Remix

Feb. 6, Orchestra Concert

Feb. 6-8. THESCON

Feb. 13-15, All-State Chorus

Feb. 13-17, BREAK

Seniors - below you will find the application packet and community service log for the GADOE Fine Arts Diploma Seal. It was also emailed to you last semester. This completed packet and 20 hours of community service is due to the SOTA Office by Friday, March 21.

Seniors who have taken 4 years of fine arts classes are eligible for the Fine Arts Diploma Seal from the Georgia Department of Education. Seniors, click on the links to find an eligibility worksheet and a community service log. Fine Arts Diploma Seal candidates are required to complete 20 hours of arts-related community service.

Eligibility Worksheet

Community Service Log (may begin summer before Senior year)

The nonprofit organization, The Hrlmgirl Project, is an official 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering young women through mentorship, education, and community engagement. We would love to offer an opportunity for seniors pursuing the Fine Arts Seal at the School of the Arts who are interested in photography and videography to gain valuable experience while fulfilling their community service requirements.

We are currently looking for interns or students to capture photos and videos at our upcoming events. Their work would be featured on our social media platforms, newsletters, and website, with full credit given to the students. Additionally, we are happy to submit any necessary documentation to verify and support their community service contributions.

Our upcoming events include:

• Community Gala on February 2nd
• Prom Dress Giveaway on March 2nd (some SOTA students are already helping with planning for service hours)
• 8th Grade Transition Event in April, where SOTA students are engaging with middle schoolers about the transition to high school

Students can contact us via email at info@hrlmgirlproject.org or reach out through Instagram DM at @thehrlmgirlproject

Central Gwinnett SOTA's Knights of the Round Table, produced by the Music Tech Conservatory, is the go-to podcast for parents, students, & staff. We provide an inside look at life in CGHS & SOTA. Hosted by our students, this podcast keeps you informed about the latest events, student life, & exciting opportunities through interviews with other students & staff. By discussing school-wide initiatives, achievements, & performances, Knights at the Round Table ensures you stay connected with everything happening in the community.

Ep. 5 - Mr. Jackson

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QAd9f35adf3d0d3iSLeK7?si=iq-b26VAQp-VsPeXvXLw7Q

YouTube: https://youtu.be/djhQYPLSCsg?si=6natKKhwHrO_rvJI

Ep. 4 - Mr. Davis

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vj8JYXPnYLMUaavXmdwIO

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1WxjBfUUmo

Ep. 3 - Mr. Sneed

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musictech-sota/episodes/Ep--3---The-Need-for-Sneed-Vincent-Sneed-e2q0ipq

Youtube: https://youtu.be/Gxdq_Z9wie4

Ep. 2 - Mr. Williams

Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4LsUJj9MmNb

Youtube: https://youtu.be/wa4UxB7VEWI?si=aVqc-I5Tp_H31Yym

Ep. 1 - The Gist with Jenkins

Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H2agkhc22Mb

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haAf5UusF_8

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Above is the link to purchase the COLORFEST white SOTA tee! Shirts will be delivered to students at school upon purchase. There's a limited supply! Sizes L, XL, and 2XL

If you ordered BEFORE Summer orientation, we have your shirt and will deliver it at school this coming week.

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And here is the working link to purchase your SOTA car magnet! 😀 Magnets will be delivered to students at school.

Our counselor is Ms. Tiffany Brown. Contact Ms. Brown with questions about schedules and to schedule a parent/teacher conference. Students may request an appointment with Ms. Brown through the E-Class portal or visit her in her office located on the 8100 hall.

Tiffany.Brown@gcpsk12.org

• Attendance is important! The bell for class to start is at 7:10AM - please be on time!
• The Attendance desk is right inside the SOTA entrance at the round desk with the red counter top.
• Excused absence forms can be found at the Attendance desk.
• If your student is returning from an illness or other excused absence, they can pick up a form from the desk when they return.
• Parents/guardians should sign the form and the student can return it the next day.
• Your student's absence will then be updated in our system.
• Forms can also be found on the CGHS website.
• No excuse form is necessary if your student brings in a doctor's note to the Attendance desk.
• When coming to check-out your student, ID must be shown to the Attendance clerk. Students will only be checked out to individuals on YOUR approved list.

These documents show the 4-year core academic experience for students. The course lists are not exhaustive. Speak to your counselor about other possible elective course offerings!

4-year Core Experience - Fellows Students

4-year Core Experience - Conservatory Students

For Varsity Letter applications in the Visual and Performing Arts, CLICK THIS FOLDER.

Email: megan.rose@gcpsk12.org
Website: gcpsk12.org/SOTA
Location: 564 West Crogan St. Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: 770-963-8041