Chiefs Wise News
January 27, 2025
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Students and teachers will begin course selections for next year this week. Teachers in core classes will register students for the next course in their sequence during those classes. Students will choose electives (ranked by preference, including alternates) using this form (also accessible via the QR code). The attached checklist and selection sheet are helpful for course planning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.