Chiefs Wise News
January 13, 2025
SHS Career Pathways Guide Now Available!
The Career Pathways Guide gives you all of the information you need to make informed choices about elective courses available through Sequoyah's CTAE Department. This guide is helpful for upcoming registration decisions.
Click HERE or the image to access the guide.
Did you miss morning announcements ?
Don't worry you can watch it on www.chiefstv.org.
Click on the playlist to find all past announcements.
ORATORICAL
The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program is to develop a deeper knowledge and
appreciation of the US Constitution. Participants also grow in leadership ability, their ability to think and speak
clearly and intelligently, and understanding of the rights, responsibilities, obligations, and privileges of U.S citizens.
It is open to all high school students in grades 9 through 12 who are citizens of or lawful permanent residents of the
United States. The 8-10 minutes prepared oration must be the original effort of each contestant. You can win a
scholarship for each round starting at the local level up to the national level with first place being awarded $25,000.
For more information contact www.legion.org/oratorical for application procedures and more information.
Applications must be sent to the American Legion Post 316, PO Box 496, Woodstock GA 30188 by January 15, 2025.
GIRLS STATE
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
June 8-13 2025 (perhaps)
American Legion Girls State is a unique summertime educational program for students that have completed their
junior year of high school. It focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with
governmental bodies and elected public officials. It is designed to mirror the structure and operation of its
respective state government while providing training in practical citizenship, leadership and character development
through a non-partisan perspective. American Legion Post 316 sponsors the girls. Participants attend a 6-day
program where they stay at the university’s campus. For more information go to www.georgiagirlsstate.org. The
American Legion Post 316 must conduct interviews prior to making application (the website indicates it will only
take online applications, but Post 316 must interview candidates and will pay the tuition for accepted candidates).
Applications must be received by Post 316 by April 15, 2025.
BOYS STATE
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
June 8-14 2025
American Legion Boys State is a unique summertime educational program for students that have completed their
junior year of high school. It focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with
governmental bodies and elected public officials. It is designed to mirror the structure and operation of its
respective state government while providing training in practical citizenship, leadership and character development
through a non-partisan perspective. Participants attend a 7-day program where they stay at the university’s
campus. For more information go to www.dogboysstate.org. American Legion Post 316 sponsors the candidates and
pays the tuition for accepted candidates. Interviews must take place prior to applying for Boys State which must be
received by Post 316 by April 15,2025.
The Media Center is open before school at 7:45 to study, use a computer, print, and read before the school day starts. Students are able to check out up to four books at a time. Passes from the cafeteria to the MC enable a limited number of students to come to the MC for the second half of lunch! The MC closes at 3:45. Mrs. Franchini and Mrs. Judkins are here to help!
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
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.
Georgia Scholar Program
The Georgia Department of Education recognizes and honors high school seniors who excel in school and their communities as Georgia Scholars. Each Georgia Scholar receives an honoree seal for their diploma. Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program. No scholarship funds are associated with this program. March 1st deadline. A direct link can found here.
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.