Block Schedule: We will be following a modified Block Schedule this upcoming Tuesday, October 29th (Blocks 2,8,6,4) and Wednesday, October 30th (Blocks 1,3,5,7) to accommodate our PSAT testing. See schedule posted in the PSAT section below.

Reminder About Spirit Week Outfits: Spirit Day outfits need to follow the school dress code.

Pep Rally: On Friday November 1st we will be having a Pep Rally at the end of the day to celebrate all of our Fall Sports. We will follow a special activities bell schedule on this day. Please refer to the details in the Pep Rally section below.

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.

All 10th grade & 11th grade students, as well as 9th grade students who registered by Sept. 15th, will take the PSAT on October 29th from 7:10 - 11:30 AM. Students should arrive on time. Check-outs will not be permitted during this time.

On this day, students will report directly to their testing location. Your test location can be found on your eClass page. Additionally, wall rosters will be posted in the commons area for reference.

What to bring:

• Fully charged GCPS Chromebook and charging cord. (PSAT/NMSQT is a digital test)
• An online Desmos calculator will be provided for all students. However, if you prefer your own, you may bring an approved scientific or graphing calculator (extra batteries if needed)
• A clear bottle of water which may be kept under the desk for breaks. (only water is permitted)
• Pencils will be provided.

Reminders/Tips:

• Eat breakfast. Breakfast will be available for purchase in the commons prior to 7am.
• Use restroom before entering the testing room.
• Cell phones will be collected by the examiner prior to the exam and will be returned after all test materials have been collected and are accounted for.
• Students will NOT be permitted to access belongings during the exam period, including breaks.

Preparation: Review the PSAT Student Guide prior to the exam for test information, tips, and preparation. The student guide can be accessed by clicking this link: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/psat-nmsqt-student-guide.pdf

If you have any additional questions, you may contact the Seckinger High School Assessment Office.

We are excited to celebrate fall athletes at the pep rally in the Gym on Friday, November 1st. We will be utilizing our seven period special activities bell schedule to accommodate this event.

Parents, we are asking that there be no check-outs after 12:30 PM.

Students will sit together by grade level during the pep rally. Sophomore and Seniors will sit on the Home Side. Freshman and Juniors will sit on the Visitor's Side.

Remember to show off your Jaguar Pride by wearing your class colors:

Senior: Black

Juniors: Gray

Sophomores: White

Freshmen: Blue

Student Council is excited to announce that SKG is joining the Friday Night Food Fight tradition! We will collect non-perishable food items from 10/21 to 10/31. The winner will be determined by pounds per student. Our donations will go to The Pantry at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church. Let's HELP OUR COMMUNITY and BEAT LANIER!!

Thank you to Mrs. Amy Benson and our student council students for organizing our Trunk or Treat event! This was such a fun community event and we appreciate all the clubs who sponsored a trunk.

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

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.

At Seckinger, we have vestibules located at the front and back entry of our building. Our vestibules are double glass door entries with bullet-resistant glass film.

1. When arriving at the school, ring the doorbell and state your reason for being here.
2. You will then be buzzed through the first set of doors and into the vestibule.
3. All visitors not employed by GCPS will need to then proceed with the Raptor - a program that screens visitors against the National Sex Offenders Registry.
4. Visitors are required to insert their driver's license/state identification into the card reader located on a table inside the vestibule.
5. Once our staff receives your clearance from Raptor, you will then be buzzed into the second set of doors where you will be able to receive either your visitor's badge or check-out your student (attendance office - back of the building).

Did you know that GCPS partners with the Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL) to provide Tutor.com/gcpl as an online tutoring resource for students?

Students can get one-on-one tutoring in any math, science, social studies, and English subject. Tutor.com/gcpl covers 40 subjects, including AP courses and SAT/ACT prep. Live tutoring support is available daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and students can also drop off their papers to get 24-hour feedback from a professional.

To login, students will use their student number as their username and their birthday month and day (MMDD) as the password. See attachment for directions.

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.

At the request of county dive coaches, SKG Swim and Dive has extended registration for divers until next Thursday 10/31! Please see Monteon in T308 if you are interested in diving.

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.