Jaguar Bytes

Mark your calendars for Open House on Thursday, July 30th from 7:30 AM- 11:00 AM. Please plan to attend during your designated times. Parking will be available in the front, side and back parking lots and the front and rear entrances to the school will be open.

Dear Seckinger High School Students and Families,

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year at Seckinger High School, I am filled with excitement and pride. Whether you are returning as a Jaguar or joining us for the first time, welcome to a school community where excellence is not just encouraged—it is our standard. All students will report in person on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 5.

At Seckinger, we are committed to living out the Seckinger Standard—a shared dedication to excellence, inclusivity, innovation, and involvement. This is more than a slogan; it defines who we are and how we approach each day. Throughout the year, we will continue to foster a culture that supports academic achievement, personal growth, and meaningful engagement inside the classroom and beyond the classroom.

To our new families, we are thrilled to have you join us. Seckinger is a place where every student is known and valued. As you become a part of our community,dedicated staff is here to support you every step of the way.

Strong communication and meaningful partnerships with our families are essential to our success. We encourage you to stay connected through our Jaguar Bytes newsletter, school website, and social media channels. As always, please know that our administrative team is readily available should you have any questions, ideas, or concerns.

Relationships matter at Seckinger. We look forward to you and your family building connections with our teachers and staff as we start the school year. To help ensure a smooth and successful opening, we invite you to attend our Open House on Thursday, July 30. This event will provide important information for a seamless start to the year. Our “flipped” Orientation includes the following components, which should be completed prior to Open House:

• Review school processes and procedures by accessing Parent Square. You will electronically sign the receipt of these documents. (Click HERE to access instructions.)
• Access your MyPaymentsPlus account at https://mypaymentsplus.com/ starting on July 21, 2026. You will be given the opportunity to complete the free and reduced meal price application and make school contributions that will directly impact your specific academic programs. To assist your use of MyPaymentPlus, we have created a video that will walk you through setting up an account.
• How to Set Up A MPP Account for Parents: https://vimeo.com/345028817
• The Free and Reduced Meal Price Application is currently available. For more information visit the GCPS web site
• Access your schedule through the GCPS Student Portal on Thursday, July 30.
• Learn about Teaching and Learning in our building by watching content-specific curriculum videos. Open each teacher’s Google Classroom Page on Wednesday, July 29.
• Students, please watch the videos, record questions and bring them to Open House to discuss with your teachers.
• Parents and guardians can access teachers’ Google Classroom pages using your student’s Portal login or
• You can also view the videos by accessing the Seckinger HS YouTube channel.
• The process for updating your contact information has been streamlined. You can now easily review and make any necessary changes online through ParentVUE. Click HERE for step-by-step instruction.
• In addition to updating your contact information, please customize your communication preferences in ParentSquare to receive messages in the way that works best for you. Use the pdf linked below to access the application.

Open House is designed to give you and your family time for a Red-Carpet Photo Op, Walk Your Schedule, Meet Your Teachers, Transportation, and more.

· Last names A-M should report anytime between 7:30-9:00

· Last names N-Z should report anytime between 9:30-11:00

Please do your best to attend during your scheduled time. Student Ambassadors will greet you at the door with instructions for your visit.

As we begin this journey together, I am confident that we will achieve great things. Let us work collectively to create an environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. I look forward to seeing the remarkable accomplishments we will achieve as a school community this year.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Seckinger High School. Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!

Go Jags!

Jimmy Fisher

Principal

Seckinger High School

We want to provide information on traffic patterns to our entire community early and often! The good news is that our campus has two entrances. Our school hours are 7:10-2:10. Please help us spread the word. Attached is the traffic pattern for bus and vehicle entry/exit to campus. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we all learn to follow the traffic pattern to ensure safety and efficiency.

Parent drop off will follow the blue or green traffic pattern. Students may be dropped off at the lower attendance office entrance beginning at 6:20 AM and proceed to the Commons for supervision. The car rider line begins to back up at 6:50. Students may not exit cars in the parking lot. We encourage you to practice this traffic pattern beginning on July 28th.

Parent pick up will follow the blue traffic pattern in the afternoons.

Student drivers will be assigned a specific parking spot for the 2026-2027 school year. Student drivers will also enter/exit from W Rock Quarry Road (back of campus near baseball/softball fields). Student drivers will be provided a lot assignment at Open House. Each student who drives an automobile to school must register the vehicle by purchasing a parking permit. Parking permits cost $70.00 for the year. Parking will go on sale through MyPaymentsPlus. Parking on campus is a privilege. Therefore, certain rules and regulations are expected of the student to maintain this privilege.

Walkers will use the sidewalks on Sardis Church Road and cross at the light. Walkers will leave campus through the side doors in the tower, cross at the gate at the top of our drive, and proceed to the traffic light.

Student parking passes are $70. They may be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus beginning on July 20th. Students will need to bring all required paperwork to Open House to finalize the process and receive their parking decal.

How to Purchase a Parking Permit:

1. Pay the fee via MyPaymentsPlus under the Events & Activities section. Purchases will be available beginning on July 20th on MyPaymentsPlus.
2. To quickly locate the fee, use the filter option and set the price range to $70 minimum – $70 maximum.
3. Please allow one overnight processing period for the school to receive payment confirmation.
4. Students must bring the items listed below to Open House on July 30th to finalize registration and receive the parking decal:
   • Print, complete, and submit the signed application - use the pdf below to access the application.
   • Bring a photocopy of the student's driver's license
   • Application can also be found on the Seckinger HS website under "Parents/Students-Transportation-Student Parking"
   • Bring a photocopy of a valid auto insurance card of the vehicle the student will be driving.

Please note - Parking is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your parking early to secure your spot. Students will be assigned a designated parking spot that they must use each day while parking on campus. Parking on campus is a privilege. Therefore, certain rules and regulations are expected of the student to maintain this privilege.

SKG PTSA is excited to kick off our 5th year! Click on the button below to join or renew your membership or scan the QR code in the image above. Sign your student up, too!

Beta Club is sponsoring a snack cart for faculty & staff during SKG's Open House on Thursday, July 30th from 9-10:30am.

As a volunteer, you will be on a team to offer snacks and a drink to employees in the building. If you sign up, please be sure you can attend Open House for yourself and report for volunteering by 9am.

Only 14 spots are available. Ms. Williams will contact your through your GCPS email address with additional details and information before 7/30.

You will earn 2 service hours. Use the following link to sign up (you must be signed in to your GCPS account to access the form): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4GWeEpehrsH-G0SipgBnLppKX-5hxRUR6R4JUPRXapeOINg/viewform?pli=1

Please be sure to take time to review the Seckinger Student Handbook found on our school web site or by clicking the button below.

To maximize instructional time and keep students focused on teaching and learning, cell phones are not permitted to be out during class time. We ask that all students keep their phones put away during each class period. Of course, there are exceptions for emergencies or medical reasons. Reinforcing the importance of this rule at home will help us maintain an environment focused on learning. Your cooperation in emphasizing the importance of keeping their cell phones stowed away during class time is greatly appreciated.

As a possible alternative to the bookbag, we've installed 12 - 15 cell phone lockers in each classroom. These are voluntary for students and/or their parents that would like the phone distraction removed from the learning environment.

If you'd like for your child to use a cell phone locker in one or more classes, please talk about this option with your child and/or reach out to their teacher by email.

Students may use cell phones to connect to family and friends during all class changes, before/after school, and at lunch.

As students return to school, they will be required to activate their accounts.

Important Password Update:
Student passwords must now be at least 12 characters long. During the initial activation process, students will use a temporary password. After signing in, they will be prompted to create a new password that meets the district's current password requirements.

To activate your account:

1. Enter your Student ID number as your username.
2. For the temporary password, enter your Student ID number followed by your 2-digit birth month and 2-digit birth day.
   • Example: If the Student ID is 123456789 and the student's birthday is February 5, the temporary password would be:
     1234567890205
3. After signing in, you will automatically be redirected—or prompted to click a link—to access the Student Activation page.
4. Follow the prompts to create a new password that is at least 12 characters long and meets the district's password requirements.

*See attached PDF for more detailed instructions and steps.

Throughout the year you can visit T-325 to receive tech support. It is now located on the same hallway as last year but a few rooms down closer to the stairs.

Seckinger High school is looking for substitute teachers for the upcoming school year. At Seckinger we value everyone who walks through the doors of our school and would love to be able to support you as a substitute teacher. As a sub at SKG we will provide you with detailed lesson plans, maps of the school, seating charts, and other helpful information and support. Information regarding perks and compensation can be found on the district website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/24537

If you are interested in being placed on the preferred substitute list at Seckinger High School, please complete the form using the following link: tinyurl.com/SKGSub

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

Some Seckinger High School Advanced Placement courses require a summer assignment to be completed by the time that students return to school for the 2026-2027 school year. Please note that not all AP courses require summer assignments. See the list below of which AP courses have a summer assignment and which ones do not. You may access the links to all summer assignments and AP Course contact info through the SKG SY 26-27 AP Course Catalog which is also located on the SKG school website under Academics-Advanced Placement. Please contact the AP course teacher using the contact information listed in the AP SY 26-27 Course Catalog for any questions about the AP course assignment. Thank you!

Seckinger HS SY 26-27 AP Course Catalog - CLICK HERE

AP Courses THAT REQUIRE a completed Summer Assignment:

• AP Calculus AB
• AP Precalculus
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Computer Science A
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
• AP Physics C: Mechanics
• AP English Literature & Composition
• AP Research
• AP Human Geography
• AP African-American Studies
• AP Comparative Government & Politics
• AP U.S. Government & Politics
• AP U.S. History
• AP World History: Modern
• AP French Language & Culture
• AP Art History
• AP Music Theory
• AP Studio Art

AP Courses THAT DO NOT HAVE a Summer Assignment:

• AP Calculus BC
• AP Statistics
• AP Environmental Science
• AP English Language & Composition
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Microeconomics
• AP Psychology
• AP European History
• AP Spanish Language & Culture
• AP Spanish Literature & Culture
• AP Business with Personal Finance

To mark the beginning of our journey toward graduation, we will hold our "Senior Sunrise" event on Tuesday August 4th at 6:45 AM. It’s time to SHINE, to set examples for the younger classes, to make the most of your final year, and to make lasting memories. Let's step into this year together, cheering each other on as we venture toward the finish line of high school!

📣 Booking is now OPEN for the Class of 2027 senior portrait sessions. You must be photographed by CADY to be in the yearbook. Get photos for grad announcements, senior yearbook ads, and flawless posts on your socials. Book now at cady.com/schedule. #CADYsenior

AUDITIONS for SKG's Musical ONCE UPON A MATTRESS are NOW! Musical Theatre Class students- Audition Videos are due Noon July 24th. ANY SKG STUDENT may submit Auditions or Applications for Tech Positions by August 13th. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this hilarious musical comedy, based on the story of The Princess and the Pea! Email caroline.sandrew@gcpsk12.org with any questions!

Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UP0ZiVqaRSi73CAwMEfjGFMSECi_c-wu6JWjzAup-Pg/edit?usp=sharing for all the details you need!

Tournament will be on November 23rd at TPC Sugarloaf.

See attached pdf for sponsorship opportunities with SKG Athletics.

• 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.

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.