SCHS Weekly Update
November 10th
Arrival and Dismissal
Just a reminder, students who ride the bus are picked up in front of the school. If you student is a car rider, please pull behind the HS/MS. Please do not park in the student parking lot, Mars Hill Baptist Church, or the Board Office.
In light of the recent events, we are making some minor changes to improve the safety at the SCHS. The double doors from the student entrance will be open in the morning before school until 7:52 am. After 7:52 am, the double doors to the student entrance will be closed until 3:00pm. Students who arrive late or leave early will need to enter and exit the school through the front office.
Transportation Changes
Transportation Changes: Emergency Situations Only
Please note that transportation changes should only be made in emergencies, defined as unplanned and unforeseen circumstances that prevent the student from using their normal mode of transportation to their home. These changes will have to be approved to ensure the safety of all students. Students are not permitted to ride the bus home with friends, boyfriends/girlfriends, cousins, family friends, etc. If the student needs to go to a different address in the afternoon, they will need to have alternate transportation other than a school bus. A bus change will only be permitted by transportation if it is an unplanned emergency. Parents or Guardians must go online to the SCCS website and fill out a Transportation Change Request and it must be approved by the Transportation Department. Students must have a bus pass from the front office to get on a school bus. If a student attempts to get on a different bus (than the one they normally ride) without a bus note, the driver has been instructed to not let the student ride and direct them back inside the school.
Important Bus Stop Policy
Students will only be picked up and dropped off at the bus stop that has been assigned based on the student's address of record in Infinite Campus. Students will not be released from a bus at a different bus stop than where they originally got on.
Out-of-District Students
As a reminder, bus transportation is not available for Out-of-District students. Students that are Out-of-District are not allowed to ride on a bus at all. This includes going home with In-District friends, family members, etc. They will need to have alternate transportation other than a school bus if they need to go to a location In-District.
Safety First
We carefully design our routes to ensure that buses are not overcrowded and that every student has a safe and comfortable ride to and from school. Making transportation changes that are not carefully considered can lead to unsafe conditions, and we must prioritize the safety and well-being of all students.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Greg Morgan
Transportation Director
Megan Chastain
Transportation Supervisor
SCHS JRTOC Veteran's Day program honors those who have served
SCHS Career and College Fair
Fall Sports Update
Football--Region Champs
Softball--Finish tied for 5th in the state
Cross Country-Boys finished in 7th place at Sectionals, 14th in the State Championship. Click here for more information.
Raiders finished 6th in the state
Comp Cheer placed 3rd @ McIntosh Invitational and will compete at Sectionals Nov 9th
Football will host 1st round of GHSA playoffs on Friday, November 15th vs TBA
PSAT Scores are in
Dear Colleague,
PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™ 8/9 scores for students who tested between October 12 and 26, 2024, are available to students starting Nov 7th. View all score release dates.
Please note: Scores for students on retest rosters will be reported depending on when they take the retest.
Helping Your Students Access Their Scores
• Schools can use the K–12 score reporting portal to download student score report PDFs, which should be distributed to students. • PSAT/NMSQT test takers who chose to provide a mobile phone number during testing can also easily view their scores and more on the BigFuture® School app.
As always, students age 13 and older may use a personal College Board student account to view additional insights online.
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PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 Score Resources
• Understanding Scores for Educators: PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9 (.pdf/17 MB): Provides information on how to interpret your students’ scores on the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9. • PSAT/NMSQT: Understanding Scores for Students and Families (.pdf/2.9 MB) and PSAT 8/9: Understanding Scores for Students and Families (.pdf/2.5 MB): Share with students and their families to help them interpret their PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 8/9 score report and find information about next steps. • Understanding Your Digital PSAT/NMSQT Score Report video and Understanding Your Digital PSAT 8/9 Score Report video: You can direct students to these videos, which will help them interpret their score reports.
BigFuture School Mobile App
BigFuture School is a new mobile app that gives students control over the college and career planning process. The app is a new easy way to access their scores and more. Students who provide their mobile number when taking the PSAT/NMSQT will be able to securely access the app, which provides them with the power to:
• Quickly view their PSAT/NMSQT scores, including their Career Insights Snapshot. • Get access to customized college guidance. • Hear from hundreds of nonprofit colleges, scholarship providers, and government agency programs if they opt in to Connections™.
Note: The app to access scores and Connections isn’t available for PSAT 8/9 test takers. Your students recently took the PSAT/NMSQT® or SAT® School Day. Before scores become available to students on November 14, we want to remind you there’s now an easy way for them to quickly view their scores and more with the new BigFuture® School mobile app! • Students who provided their mobile numbers during digital exam setup will receive a text message when their scores are available. They’ll need their phone number to access the app securely, but no password is required. • In addition to their scores, they’ll see a sample list of growing careers in their state that connect to the math, reading, and writing skills they demonstrated on the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT. • Students can opt in to Connections™ to hear from institutions that may be a good fit. • Students who can’t or don’t want to use the app can still get their scores via a PDF report from their school or by logging in to their College Board account. To post in your school: • BigFuture School Score Release (Student Flyer) (.pdf/1.05 MB) • What to Know Before Test Day (Student Flyer) (.pdf/858 KB) • BigFuture School (Family Flyer) (.pdf/485 KB) • Introducing BigFuture School (Educator Flyer) (.pdf/824 KB) Sincerely,
Visit our BigFuture School webpage to learn more.
SAT® Suite of Assessments Scores On-Demand Webinar
To learn about supporting students when scores become available, register for our On-Demand webinar:
“You’ve Got Scores!”
Here’s how it works:
Here are flyers to help you help students access the app to get their scores and more later this month:
The BigFuture Team
SCHS Student Handbook/Parent Sign off
SCHS Student Handbook: Here is a pdf version of our current Student Handbook
Parent Acknowledge Form: Parents, please take a moment to let us know
9th and 10th Grade Parent Information
Our Guidance Department has put together a short video with lots of information.
11th and 12th Grade Parent Information
Our Guidance Department has put together a short video with lots of information.
Parking Passes for 24/25 SY
Parking Passes for Rising Seniors will go on sale June 3rd in the SCHS front office.
All others can purchase parking passes starting June 10th.
Interested in painting your parking space?
Once you have purchased a student parking space, stop by and see Ms Wanek for to pick up an application to paint your parking space. All applications and money are due by Aug 30th
AP Students
If you are taking an Advanced Placement or AP course at SCHS this year, please click here to give us some information. AP Exam Information 24/25
Herff Jones Dates
Senior Class Meeting: Thursday, September 26th at 9:30
Senior and Jacket Orders: Thursday, October 3rd during Lunch and 3:00 – 5:00
Senior and Jacket Orders: Friday, November 15th during Lunch
Senior and Jacket Orders: Wednesday, December 11th during Lunch
Sophomore Ring/Jacket Meeting: Thursday, February 6th at 9:30
Ring and Jacket Orders: Thursday, February 13th during Lunch and 3:00 – 5:00
Employer Spotlight--ER Snell
Yearbook Information
YEARBOOKS
$70 - Back to School Price (with Free Icons)
ONLINE ORDERING ONLY: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1040867/SOCIAL-CIRCLE-HIGH-SCHOOL/Yearbook/2024062804184583055/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/2024062804184584055#design/0
*SENIOR PAGES:
CREATE YOUR SR PG ONLINE: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1040867/SOCIAL-CIRCLE-HIGH-SCHOOL/2024071516154830359/CATALOG_SHOP/
10/4 Early Bird Deadline
- $300 FULL PAGE
- $175 HALF PAGE
11/15 Regular Deadline
- $325 FULL PAGE
- $200 HALF PAGE
1/31 Penalty Deadline
- $350 FULL PAGE
- $225 HALF PAGE
*Does not include a yearbook
GaTutor Program
GaTutor Program Available to All High School Students
Georgia Virtual Learning proudly introduces GaTutor, a new program to offer free, flexible tutoring options to students in grades 9-12. GaTutor provides personalized support, with one-on-one tutoring available outside regular school hours in 19 core courses from mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. Our dedicated team of over 85 certified educators is committed to helping students reach their educational goals. All tutoring sessions take place in a secure online environment, ensuring an undistracted focus on learning.
Additional Information: GaTutor Website
Social Circle Athletics 2024-2025 Ticket Prices & Streaming Services
Social Circle Athletics is offering a combination of ticketing options for high school athletic events during the 2024 - 2025 school year. Social Circle will use the GoFan app for all tickets. This year, GoFan will allow fans to purchase individual gameday tickets, sport-specific passes, or All Sport Passes for our students, adults, and senior citizens.
Home games will be streamed through Hudl and NFHS. Subscription rates apply.
Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ga/social-circle/organization/18435/social-circle-high-school
NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/social-circle-high-school-social-circle-ga
All Sport Passes
All Sport Passes are purchased through GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/1013716?schoolId=GA5304
All Sport Passes are valid to ALL SCHS Regular Season Home Events (excludes GHSA Region, Sectionals, and Playoff Events)
PRICE
Student: $75 (Available for Social Circle Students only grades K - 12)
Adult: $100 (Available to adults aged 18 - 64)
Senior Citizen (65+): $20 (Digital Pass Available on GoFan *Note- A limited number of plastic cards will be available at SCHS Front Office)
Season Passes
Social Circle GoFan Page: https://gofan.co/app/school/GA5304
High School Sport-specific Season Passes are valid for all regular season home events for that particular sport.
High School Season Passes are purchased through GoFan
Softball - $50
Volleyball - $35
Basketball - $55
Wrestling - $25
Soccer - $50
Baseball - $50
Ticket Prices per Sport
Football
Red Seats
Includes red seating, parking, and gate admission.
Red Seats are purchased by contacting Curtis Duren cduren@airconspec.com
$100 Middle
$75 Left
Admission
Varsity: $8 (GoFan)
JV/MS: $5
Softball
HS Season Pass
$50
Admission
JV/V: $5
Double Header: $7
MS:$5
Volleyball
HS Season Pass
$35
Admission
JV/V: $5
Double Header: $7
MS:$5
Basketball
HS Season Pass
$55
Admission
JV/MS: $5
V: $7
Wrestling
HS Season Pass
$25
Admission
Meets: $5
Tournaments: $7
Baseball
Red Seat Pass
Includes Red Seating and admission to all JV and Varsity Games
$150
HS Season Pass
$50
Admission
JV/MS: $5
Varsity: $5
Varsity doubleheader: $7
Soccer
HS Season Pass
$50
Admission
JV/MS: $5
Varsity: $5
Track
Meet / Invitational: $5
Dress Code Reminder
Just a quick reminder of the school dress code:
No spaghetti straps, strapless tops, muscle shirts, sleeveless shirts with large arm openings
Tank tops must meet the 2-finger width and cover bra straps. Sheer shirts can ONLY be worn with a tank top that meets the above requirements underneath the sheer shirt
Shirts should not expose cleavage or midriff (this includes the stomach and back).
Pants must be worn at the waist and should cover undergarments
Shorts should be mid-thigh or longer (PE courses are exempt- only during PE class, not other courses, you must change back after PE)
Dresses should be mid-thigh or longer
Splits may not be higher than mid-thigh
Dresses with tank tops must be as wide as two fingers
In the hallway, lunchroom, and other common spaces No headgear that obscures the face (bills/hoods) or covers the ears is allowed.
Driver's License and Learner's License
School Council Meeting
The SCHS School Council will meet 4 times during the school year:
September 12th: Agenda
November
February
April
The A+ Education Reform Act of 2000 established school councils in Georgia to “bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to:
- solve difficult education problems
- improve academic achievement
- provide support for teachers and administrators
- and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process
School councils provide advice, recommendations, and assistance to principals and local boards of education. The law details the composition of the council, its responsibilities, and procedures for conducting business.
Would you like to be a part of our school council this year? If you are interested in attending, please email tim.armstrong@socialcircleschools.org.
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Social Circle High School
Email: tim.armstrong@socialcircleschools.org
Website: www.socialcircleschools.com
Location: 154 Alcova Drive, Social Circle, GA, USA
Phone: 7704642611
Facebook: facebook.com/SocialCircleHighSchool
Twitter: @schsredskins