See pictures below for special announcements about our home game tonight regarding parking, our new Evolv Security Screening and our policies. Please expect delays with our new Evolv Security Screening System.

Next Digital Learning Day (DLD) - Tuesday, November 5:

Tuesday November 5th is a Digital Learning Day (DLD). You should visit your eCLASS course page from each teacher for directions and your asynchronous learning assignment.

Scholastic Images will be on campus at Seckinger on Wednesday, 11/06 during lunch, so don’t miss out 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 $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, make sure to order your Cap & Gown package ASAP!
• Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card [$4.95 processing fee applies])

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!

During November, all Gwinnett County Public Schools conduct a severe weather drill. Our Severe Weather Drill will occur at 8:08 am on November 6th during 2nd period.

Don't forget to turn back your clocks one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night! Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 3rd. Enjoy an extra hour this weekend!

Every year November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month. This observance commemorates the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. Stop by the Library during the month of November to check out our Native American Heritage Month book display and check out a book to learn more.

The observation started in 1976 as the week was selected during an autumn month designated as “Native American Awareness Week.” In 1990 Congress passed and President George H. W. Bush signed into law declaring November as Native American Heritage Month.

Recently in class, Biology students extracted DNA from bananas while learning about how DNA is transcribed and translated into amino acids to make proteins.

Anatomy students used landmarks to draw muscles and bones onto custom t-shirts to show what they have learned about the skeletal and muscular systems.

Ecology Classes went outside and tested the efficiency of solar panels in series circuits.

Advanced Placement Exam Registration is now open in www.MyPaymentsPlus.com and will remain open until 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 10. All AP students are expected to register for their AP exams. Registrations after the November 10 deadline will incur a $40 late penalty. All exam registration payments must be made via www.MyPaymentsPlus.com. Please CLICK HERE for a document with directions on how to navigate MyPaymentsPlus to register for your exams. You may also visit the Seckinger High School website and click on academics----->Advanced Placement for frequently asked questions.

Contact Assistant Principal Chris Bess via email at chris.bess@gcpsk12.org or via phone at (678) 288-0834 if you have any questions. Thank you.

* Students that are eligible for Free/Reduced lunch that completed the SY 24-25 F/R Lunch Application are eligible for free AP exams. There is a $15 non-refundable registration fee, but all other exams will be free.
* The state pays for all students to take ONE free AP exam, so if your student is only taking ONE AP course this year, then you will also only have to pay a $15 non-refundable registration fee.
* Students that are not eligible for Free/Reduced lunch but are enrolled in an AP course will have ONE free exam. All additional exams will be $99 ($147 for AP Capstone). See exam fee schedule below. All students must pay the $15 non-refundable registration fee.

Pertinent Links:
SY 24-25 College Board AP Exam Dates: CLICK HERE
AP Exam Fees: CLICK HERE

Shoutout to our awesome Chorus students! Advanced Chorus sang BEAUTIFULLY and made us very proud. Mastery Chorus earned 2nd place Mixed Chorus and we are very pleased with those results. All choirs received feedback after their performances from esteemed college professors which was SO educational for our students!

GEORGIA MATCH DAY is an event conducted by GSFC for high school juniors and seniors. Sessions are designed to expand the knowledge of options after high school - college admissions, financing college, career exploration, entrepreneurship, or military services. Click the link on the date and register for a FREE GEORGIA MATCH Day event taking place near you!!! https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/georgia-match/georgia-match-events/

November 11th-15th is College and Career Week. See graphic below for our themes.

Submitting an SSN is not required for graduation, but if we do not have it on file, your student will not be able to qualify for the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship, send transcripts via gafutures.org, or anything involving the Georgia Student Finance Commission. If we do not have your SSN on file, please bring a copy of your student’s SSN card to the counseling office at your earliest convenience.

Students who need to retake a course for graduation are encouraged to participate in our Intensive Credit Recovery program. Please register on MyPaymentsPlus for $50.

Scholastic Images is taking Class of 2025 Yard Sign Orders:

• Seniors, make sure to order your Custom Seckinger Yard Sign ASAP!
• Click on the link below to place your order
• https://form.jotform.com/ScholasticImages/SKGYardSign

• All Yard Signs will be delivered with the Cap & Gowns on Tuesday, April 1st during all lunches.

Seniors: use the links below to sign up for one or all of these Instant Decision Days:

Click Here to Sign Up for Gwinnett Tech

Click Here to Sign Up for University of North Georgia

Click Here to Sign Up for Georgia Gwinnett College

Click Here to Sign Up for Kennesaw State University

Come join us Saturday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone Welcome! A family friendly event including food tastings from 15+ local restaurants and shopping from 30+ local vendors. Plus, music and entertainment AND a chance to get your picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus! All money raised from ticket sales will go to support the Seckinger HS Chorus.

Please have a look at the following document for detailed information about Seckinger Athletics. It contains crucial details about the athletic calendar, spirit wear, and available sponsorship packages.

• 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.

See Seckinger's Broadway Bound, a musical theatre and acting-themed talent show! Featuring SKG Theatre students performing pieces from High School Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies and Motown the Musical and MORE! Any SKG student can join the show! Audition your OWN act on Tuesday, November 12th! Tickets available online now!

Do you love to dance, act, and perform? Complete this interest form to learn more about Winterguard at Seckinger. https://tinyurl.com/skgwginterest Winterguard is open to all 8th-12th grade students in the SKG Cluster. No previous experience is required (dance experience is helpful but not necessary). Students do NOT have to be in a band class at SKG or JMS to join the winterguard. Auditions will be held on November 11th, 12th, and 13th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm. Attendance for the final day of auditions (November 13th) and at least one of the previous day is required to be offer a spot on the team. Reach out to the SKG Band Director, Hannah Cavender (hannah.cavender@gcpsk12.org), or Guard Director, Sean Stevens (seckingerguards@gmail.com), with any questions!

See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. Click here to see the list of clubs or scan the QR code below.

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.