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If you are attending Homecoming, please make sure you have read our Special Edition Newsletter linked below.

We will hold block schedule this week on Wednesday (1,3,5,7) and Thursday (2,4,6,8) for an AI Lesson and also to begin our supportive community during 8th period.

Sign Up Today on MyPaymentsPlus! Click the button below for more information.

We are proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned an academic letter during the 2024–2025 school year! Each student will be honored with their academic certificate during 8th period on the following dates:

• Monday, October 6 – Current Seniors
• Wednesday, October 8 – Current Sophomores & Juniors

We are so excited to celebrate the amazing achievements of our students! These ceremonies will take place during the school day and will highlight the hard work and accomplishments of nearly 900 Jaguars. Due to the large number of students being recognized and to align with our school processes, the celebrations will be student-only events. Thank you for your support and understanding as we honor our students.

We are so proud of our Jaguars for their hard work and commitment to academic excellence!

We are almost finished with our first library book order for the year and would love your book requests. Submit them using the form linked here. If you would like to serve on our media committee to help us review book orders please email Joni Gilman.

New crosswalks were painted last week, extending from the side lot. Students with assigned spaces in the Woodland side lot should use these crosswalks when walking from their assigned parking spaces to the sidewalk. The new crosswalks are marked in red in the picture below.

Gwinnett County Public Schools is reviewing school calendar features for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years, and your voice matters. Families, staff, students in grades 6–12, and community members are invited to share feedback on the features that are most important to them. The survey will run from Monday, September 8 to Wednesday, October 8.

The window to register for AP exams is fast approaching. In light of this fact, we will be hosting two STRICTLY OPTIONAL virtual parent meetings to review the process for registering for AP exams and to answer any questions. Please see the links below to documents and tutorial videos on how to register for AP exams as well as other important information about the AP exam registration window. Questions may be directed to our AP Coordinator, Chris Bess, via email at chris.bess@gcpsk12.org or via phone at (678) 288-0834.

When?
The AP exam registration window for yearlong exams in www.MyPaymentsPlus.com will open on September 26 and will close on November 9, at 11:59 PM.

How?
We will host STRICTLY OPTIONAL virtual parent meetings on Wednesday, September 17, and Wednesday, September 24. Both meetings will start at 6:00 PM. See links below for handouts and tutorial video for how to access www.MyPaymentsPlus.com to register for AP exams. Please use the links below to access the meetings on those dates/times.

• Parent Tutorial Handout for MyPaymentsPlus
• Tutorial Video for MyPaymentsPlus for AP Exam Registration
  
• Virtual Advanced Placement FAQ Parent Meeting Link - Wednesday, September 17 @ 6:00 PM
• Meeting ID: 262 878 106 550
• Passcode: mF98Yp2H
  
• Virtual Advanced Placement FAQ Parent Meeting Link - Wednesday, September 24 @ 6:00 PM
• Meeting ID: 229 588 598 169 5
• Passcode: KL27ub2r

How much?
GCPS students enrolled in AP Courses:
After the student pays for the initial $15 registration fee, GCPS will pay for 1 exam ($99.00) per student, as long as the student is enrolled in the course for which he/she is testing. Each additional exam is $99.00. Starting this year, this also includes AP Capstone Exams, AP Seminar or AP Research.

GCPS Students who are Free/Reduced Lunch students and enrolled in AP Courses
Gwinnett County Public Schools will pay for all exams after the $15.00 registration fee.

GCPS students NOT enrolled in Gwinnett County Public Schools AP Courses:
The cost is $99.00 per exam.

Additional Resources
2026 AP Exam Dates/Times
Seckinger High School Advanced Placement Website
SKG SY 25-26 AP Catalog

Your voice matters! Register to attend a Community Gathering this September! Each Gwinnett County Board of Education member will host a Community Gathering to help shape the candidate profile of our next superintendent.

These meetings are open to the GCPS community. Each gathering will include a brief overview of the search process and then a facilitated small-group discussion designed so that all voices are heard. Interpretation and childcare services will be available at each meeting. You can register in advance, but everyone is welcome to attend the community gatherings.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - Mr. Steve Gasper, District III

North Gwinnett High School Commons, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - Mr. Steven B. Knudsen, District II

Mill Creek High School Media Center, 6-8 p.m.

Monday, September 22, 2025 - Ms. Rachel Ruffin Stone, District I

Grayson High School Commons, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - Dr. Adrienne Simmons, District IV

Shiloh High School Commons, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan, District V

Meadowcreek High School Commons, 6-8 p.m.

Register by clicking the following link: GCPS Community Gathering Registration

PTSA Reflections Contest: Students can create entries based on the theme "I Belong!". Categories include Visual Art, Photography, Dance, Literature, Music, and Film. Entry forms and rules located in T431. All completed entries and forms are due by Oct 14 to Mr. Lasseter in T431.

See attached document for the lunch menu each week.

For parents that missed the Senior Parent Meeting this week, use the link below to see the presentation. Please contact our counselors if you have any questions.

Georgia Gwinnett College is hosting an Academic Experience Night on Wednesday, October 1st! This is a great opportunity for students, parents, and high school counselors to learn more about specific degree pathways, tour campus, and speak to Financial Aid representatives.

See information in the flyer above to register for all their Admissions-related events.

Intensive Credit Recovery (CR) is a program for students who did not pass a class required for graduation. Students can take a condensed version of the course to earn credit towards graduation. Successfully completed CR grades will appear on a student’s transcript, but they will NOT replace the failed grade.

When are the Intensive CR sessions offered? Intensive CR session and registration dates will be published throughout the school year. Students must attend BOTH days of the face-to-face sessions. Our next session is October 17-18, 2025.

How does the program work?

• Seckinger HS utilizes Georgia Virtual School Credit Recovery courses. These are self-paced online classes with embedded tests and a final exam.

• NCAA does NOT recognize this Credit Recovery program for eligibility purposes.

• Special Education and 504 accommodations are NOT supported by the Credit Recovery program.

• CR is offered at a standard, College Preparatory class level. Resource, Co-Taught, Honors, Gifted, Accelerated, and Advanced Placement courses are not available.

• Students should bring their own food to consume on a break during the CR sessions.

What is the cost for Intensive Credit Recovery?

• $50 payable on MyPaymentsPlus.com (non-refundable)

• If a student is retaking a GAVS CR course, there is an additional $25 fee that must be paid.

What are the requirements for participation?

Students must meet attendance and behavior expectations. Students who do not meet such expectations will be withdrawn from Intensive CR. Payment will not be refunded, and students will not be rolled over to a future Intensive CR session. Students will need to re-register and re-pay to take the missed course in a future Intensive CR session.

How do I sign my child up for Intensive Credit Recovery?

1. Log in to your mypaymentsplus.com account and click on Events and School Fees.

2. Follow the prompts to pay for Seckinger HS After School Credit Recovery.

3. IF your student is taking a credit recovery course for the second time, there is an additional $25 GAVS CR Retake Fee that must be paid.

4. Your student’s counselor will review the transcript and ensure they are registered for the correct Credit Recovery course.

   
   

Direct any questions to your student’s assigned counselor via email or by calling 678-288-0791.

Scholastic Images is taking Class of 2026 Yard Sign Orders!: Seniors! Don’t miss out, order your Custom Seckinger Yard Sign online now through March 15, 2026. Click the link below to place your order! https://form.jotform.com/ScholasticImages/SKGYardSign All Yard Signs will be delivered with the Cap & Gowns on Wednesday, April 1st during all lunches.

Wrestling Interest Meeting Held Tuesday Sept 23 in T37 Parent Meeting 6:30 in T212

SKG Strength & Conditioning is holding a Clothing Fundraiser to generate funds for equipment needs. All donations are appreciated and benefit ALL SKG Students who participate in Physical Education & SKG Athletics. Go JAGS! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/LNjnrCR1KY

• 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.

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.

Attention Sophomores! The mission of GSLT is to develop student leaders who enhance the function of leadership throughout Gwinnett County Public Schools by shaping culture and performance. Three members of the Class of 2028 will be selected to represent Seckinger High School. If you are interested in applying for GSLT, please be sure to attend the interest meeting on Thursday, September 25 @2:20pm in T212.

For those 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who received an email inviting them to join Beta Club on August 19th from Ms. Williams (emille.williams@gcpsk12.org), be sure to join Beta Club NOW! ALL members must pay dues each year via My Payments Plus.

Big news, Seckinger High School families! You can travel to Peru in Summer 2027! We’ll walk the cobblestone streets of Cusco, marvel at the Sacred Valley, ride the train to Machu Picchu, and explore the Larco Museum in Lima. Travel like this changes you—students return with more confidence, global awareness, and skills they can use for a lifetime. This informational meeting on September 16 at 6:30PM will be virtual—join us online to learn more. Register here: https://bit.ly/41ACPlm This is a non-school sponsored trip.

Click the button above for a list of dates and times for help sessions for each subject. Please read the reminders below about the SKG Help Sessions:

• Please arrive on time to ensure you receive timely assistance and do not miss any important information.

• Come prepared with questions or specific topics you'd like to review during the help sessions. This will help you get the most out of your time.

• You can attend any help session for your course—even if the teacher isn’t the one you normally have. All teachers are here to support you!

• If you need to meet with a teacher outside of the days and times listed here, please be sure to email or speak with them directly to schedule an appointment. Don’t assume they’ll be available without confirming first.

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.