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Seckinger High School Newsletter
March 24, 2023
Announcements and Reminders
Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony
The Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 13, at 7:30 AM in the gym. All students with a cumulative GPA of a 90% or higher (without rounding) are invited to attend and will receive a certificate, as well as 10th-12th grades will receive their Academic Letter. Students will be receiving invitations to the ceremony by Monday, March 27. Students are permitted two guests due to seating limitations.
Senior Honors Night
Our Senior Honors Night, including Departmental Awards, will take place on Thursday, April 27—more details to follow.
Join us for our Annie, Jr. Presented by Seckinger High School Musical Theater on Friday, March 24th at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 25th at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM.
Tickets are reserved seating only (choose your specific seat). To purchase your tickets, scan the QR code above or click here. Available tickets will be sold at the door - door availability is not guaranteed. This show will sell out! Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance.
Our Baby Jags had so much fun at our inaugural 5th-grade field trip to see our first musical dress rehearsal. We loved hosting Ivy Creek, Harmony, and Patrick Elementary on Thursday.
Student Parking Pass Warning
Student Parking Tickets will be issued to students for the following:
- Students parked in the front staff parking lot.
- Students parked anywhere on the SKG campus without a parking decal/pass.
Congratulations
Every year, GCPS recognizes the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Student of the Year at each high school. Today, help us celebrate the top CTAE student from SKG, Theo Yang!
NASA Earth System Science Award
Congratulations to Niki Wang, Michelle Yang, and Reina Kim, who won the NASA Earth System Science Award for their Science Fair projects!
Classroom SPOTlights
SKG PTSA
PTSA First Citizens Bank Scholarship
SKG PTSA is excited to partner with First Citizens Bank, sponsoring a $500 Seckinger Senior Scholarship to one SKG 2023 senior. Before completing this application, please read the Eligibility, Scholarship Facts, and Application Procedure/Instructions. This is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.
SKG PTSA Senior Scholarship Sponsored by First Citizens Bank - Google Forms
Seniors
Parents and Seniors, Cap & Gown portraits are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this special achievement. Click here to order now.
Senior Yard Signs
Counseling Canopy
Announcements
Summer School: Registration opens April 1st. Students will need to schedule an appointment with their counselor to determine the class needed. Summer school is free to students repeating a class that was previously failed. Look for additional details in the upcoming weeks.
Students: Please fill out this questionnaire to help us improve our counseling department! We want to hear from you!
SAT and ACT Dates and Deadlines: Taking the SAT or ACT this school year? Be sure to check out the links below for the remaining test dates and the registration deadlines. These are the FINAL SAT dates to count for registration and admission deadlines for many colleges and universities. If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you can take the SAT and ACT for free. Visit Ms. Antwi in the College and Career Center.
Final SAT Test Date:
May 6, 2023 - Register by April 7, 2023.
Academic Assistance and Tutoring: If you need academic assistance, please be sure to check out the tutoring schedule here. It is also available on our website under counseling and academic resources.
Please follow our Instagram page: skg_counselingcanopy
College and Career Center
Greater Atlanta Regional Network (GARN) Spring College Fair
The Greater Atlanta Regional Network (GARN) Spring College Fair is Thursday, March 30th, in the Commons during Lunch.
Participating Colleges/Universities
University of Toledo
Mississippi State University
Georgia College & State University
Mercer University
Gwinnett Technical College
Life University
The University of Alabama
UAB | University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama in Huntsville(UAH)
Samford University
Piedmont University
University of West Georgia
Oglethorpe University
St. Andrews University
Dalton State College
Georgia State University
Georgia Southern University
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Wesleyan College
SKG Athletics, Arts, & Club Activities
Updates
- 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.
- Have you seen our Athletics Newsletter yet? Check out Java's Journal here: https://www.smore.com/tdnuw3
- Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.
Find Your Spot in a Club!
See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/14382
Communication
Connect with Us
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.