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We will hold block schedule this week on Friday October 3rd (1,3,5,7).

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.

See links below for handouts and tutorial video for how to access www.MyPaymentsPlus.com to register for AP exams.

• Parent Tutorial Handout for MyPaymentsPlus
• Tutorial Video for MyPaymentsPlus for AP Exam Registration

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

Virtual Parent Meeting Presentation

Please check the Lost & Found in the Counseling Canopy during lunch or before/after school for missing items. Items that have not been claimed by the end of each month will be donated.

Students must be a registered student driver with a valid parking permit in order to check themselves out with a parent/guardian note. Please see page 22 of the Seckinger Student Handbook for additional information on this process. Parent/guardian self-checkout requests will be validated against the registered student driver list and will be denied if the student is not on the list. Please see the Seckinger website under Parents/Students > Transportation > Student Parking for details on how to obtain a student parking permit.

AP Club in conjunction with Poplar Hill Baptist Church would like to announce the College Prep and Career Awareness Program open to all middle and high school students.

This transition plan is crucial for ensuring stability, continuity, and trust during the leadership transition. This plan from Interim Superintendent, Dr. Al Taylor, serves as a roadmap for addressing immediate priorities while laying the foundation for long-term success and will help guide the selection of the next superintendent. See the pdf below and the GCPS web site for more information.

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!

Students have the opportunity to create entries that reflect the theme "I Belong!". Categories include Visual Art, Photography, Dance, Music, Film, and Literature. Entries due to Mr. Lasseter in T431 by Oct 14.

See attached document for the lunch menu each week.

For parents that missed the Senior Parent Meeting, 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.

If E-SPLOST isn’t renewed, GCPS would lose its main way to pay for building repairs, classroom additions, and new technology.

Without E-SPLOST funding, the district might need to:

• Delay important upgrades

• Raise property taxes

• Use general funds that would normally support students and teachers in the classroom

This vote gives the community a say in how school improvements are funded in the years ahead. Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day in Gwinnett. That’s when voters will decide whether to continue E-SPLOST.

To vote, you must be registered by October 6. Visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ to:

• Register

• Update your address

• Check your voting location

Your voice matters in decisions that impact our schools. Visit the GCPS website for more details on our Capital Plan and for more information about how we use E-SPLOST funds in GCPS.

The GCPS Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run will be held on Saturday, October 25, at the GCPS Instructional Support Center, located at 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, in Suwanee.

The Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run raises funds to put books in students’ hands. A family-friendly atmosphere before and after the race features door prizes, snacks, music, and more!

Learn more and find a link to register here: https://www.bookmobile5k.com/

See The Varsity Theatre Double Feature October 16-18 at 6:00pm in the theatre, including the dramatic play Still Alice and the quirky musical Little Shop of Horrors! Audiences ages 13 and older are advised. Get your tickets early for only $7-$10! Come out and SUPPORT THESE SHOWS AS THEY COMPETE for The Shuler Awards, to be chosen as a Georgia Thespian Conference 2026 Show, and are in preparation for the GHSA One Act Competition November 1st!

Isabel got 1st Place in the JV1 Girls Mountain Biking in Allatoona, Georgia on Sunday September 21st. She completed two laps for a total of time of 1 hour 1 minute. Congratulations Isabel!

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.

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.
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