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To accommodate Senior Exams, we will be following a block bell schedule this week.

Monday, May 11: Block (1,3,5,7); Senior Exams 1st and 3rd

Tuesday, May 12: Block (2,4,6,7); Senior Exams 2nd and 4th; Senior Honors Night at 6 PM

Wednesday, May 13: Block (5,6,7,3); Senior Exams 5th and 6th

Thursday, May 14: Block (1,7,4,2); Final Exam All during 7th; Senior Chromebook Collection

Friday, May 15: 1st-6th Period Modified Schedule; Senior Make Up Exams

This week we begin our final exams for seniors. Here are a few things to remember:

• Charge your Chromebook the night before. Bring your charger just in case your Chromebook needs a charge throughout the day.
• Get a good night's sleep: Ensure you have a restful sleep the night before the test. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep to feel refreshed and focused in the morning.
• Wake up early: Give yourself enough time in the morning to avoid rushing. Waking up early allows you to have a calm and relaxed start to your day.
• Eat a nutritious breakfast: Fuel your brain with a healthy breakfast containing protein, whole grains, and fruits or vegetables. Avoid heavy or greasy foods that may make you feel sluggish.
• Review key information: Quickly review key concepts or notes related to the test material. Focus on main ideas, formulas, or important details to refresh your memory.
• Practice deep breathing or meditation: Take a few minutes to engage in deep breathing exercises or meditation to calm your mind and reduce test anxiety.
• Avoid last-minute cramming: Trying to learn new information right before the test can be overwhelming and may lead to confusion. Trust in the preparation you have done and focus on a positive mindset instead.
• Double-check test materials: Before leaving for the test, ensure you have all the necessary materials, such as pens, pencils, erasers, calculators, or any other items required. This helps avoid unnecessary stress.
• Use the restroom: Take a quick restroom break before the test begins. This minimizes distractions and helps you stay focused during the exam.
• Stay positive and confident: Maintain a positive attitude and believe in your abilities. Positive self-talk can boost your confidence and help you perform better during the test.

To ensure that all students have the opportunity to perform their best on their exams, there will be no student check-outs allowed during the final exam window. This procedure is necessary to minimize disruptions and maintain the integrity of the testing process. We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise, but we kindly request that appointments and other obligations be scheduled outside of this critical period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Seniors will get their yearbooks on 5/8 during Decision Day. Underclassmen get them during all lunches 5/11-5/16.

Come to the yearbook table, find your grade or name, and have a photo ID or Student Vue ready.

If you have an AP Test every day of distribution then email laura.plate@gcpsk12.org to schedule a pickup.

All yearbooks are sold out at this time. To join the waitlist contact our advisor, Laura Plate, at laura.plate@gcpsk12.org.

📣 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

It’s time to shine a spotlight on the amazing individuals who make SKG an extraordinary place to learn and grow. Congratulations to this month’s Jaguars of the Month — your dedication, kindness, and commitment to excellence have not gone unnoticed. Whether you're inspiring others in the classroom, supporting behind the scenes, or leading by example as a student, you truly embody what it means to be part of the SKG family. We’re proud to celebrate you!

Thank you so much to our PTSA for treating our staff to a Fiesta Luncheon!

We enjoyed all the delicious food and appreciate your support this week as we celebrated Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week!

Thank you so much to Victory Church for treating our faculty and staff to breakfast this week for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week! We appreciate your generosity and continued support!

• Library Books Due: All library books were due back on Friday, May 8th. Please be sure to return any library books on your account if you haven't already done so. If you would like to renew your books for the summer (9th-11th grade only), please stop by the Library or email Joni.Gilman@gcpsk12.org.

• Summer Checkouts: Students are invited to check out up to FIVE books to read over the summer. Summer checkouts begin Monday, May 11th. Students can put books on hold in the Library Catalog for delivery, or students can stop by the Library before or after school or during lunch to make their selections.

• Textbooks: If you checked out any textbooks at the beginning of last semester, then please return them before the last day of school. Email Joni.gilman@gcpsk12.org with any textbook or library book questions. We will continue to send overdue notices over the next two weeks.

Registration closes on May 11th!

May 26 – June 17

Both classes (Health & PE) will be taught online

Registration will close on May 11th (or earlier if classes are full)

Seckinger Community Summer Health and PE will be taught online through Google Classroom. Although assignments will have due dates to prevent students from getting behind, all course materials and assignments except for the final exam will be available after the first day of class, and students can work ahead if they want. Additionally, teachers will schedule optional Zoom sessions for students who need assistance. Please note that Google Classroom will not work outside of the United States. If students are traveling internationally, they will not be able to access the course. All coursework and final exam must be completed by June 17th.

*See attached pdf for more information.

Locker Cleanout Deadline is Friday, May 15th.

Students Unpaid Fees: Does your child have unpaid student fees? Check review StudentVue or Parent Vue. Click on FEE. Pay fees on the website Mypaymentsplus.com.

If you didn’t have your charger during the April 2026 Chromebook Check, bring the charger to room T317 before May 13. You MUST have the SKG name sticker on your charger.

Course requests for the 2026-2027 school year are now ready to view. Please follow the attached directions to verify your course selections. All students should have 7 classes scheduled (14 lines or equivalent for a full load) in your course requests. If you need to add/drop a course, please follow the course change request directions attached. This window is open from April 13-May 8th.

Join us on Wednesday, May 13th at 3pm in the SKG Chorus Room to celebrate the members of the Class of 2026 that will continue in the fine arts after graduation.

See below for the End of the Year Calendar including block and testing dates.

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

Please click on the link below for important information about the 2026 Advanced Placement Exam administration at Seckinger High School from May 4-8 and May 11-15. All information needed including exam times, entrance, what to bring/what not to bring, etc. is included in the information below. Please contact Advanced Placement Coordinator Chris Bess via phone at (678) 288-0834 or via email at chris.bess@gcpsk12.org for any questions. Thank you!

2026 Advanced Placement Exam Information (Seckinger HS) - CLICK HERE

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

There is still time for your student to be successful this semester. With that said, in the case that your student does not pass one or more courses, we would like to share some credit make-up options. The options below are for 9th-11th grade students. None of these options are for Seniors.

Extended Learning - Wednesday (5/20) noon- 5pm & Thursday (5/21) 8am-noon at Seckinger HS. This is for students who failed their course with an ending grade of a 63%-69%. This option is for core academic classes only. This option is FREE.

Credit Recovery - Wednesday (5/20) noon- 5pm Thursday (5/21) 8am-noon at Seckinger HS. This is for students who failed their course with an ending grade of a 62% or below. This option is $50/course, which can be paid on MyPaymentsPlus.

All students that participate in either of these programs on Wednesday ONLY, will be offered free pizza before we start on Wednesday.

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Ryan Vamplew, Ryan.Vamplew@gcpsk12.org.

See below for information from our Senior Meeting on Thursday, April 30th.

The Parent-Sponsored Optional Senior Baccalaureate Service will be Saturday, May 16th at 6:00 PM at Hamilton Mill UMC at 1450 Pine Road in Dacula.

Tournament will be on November 23rd at TPC Sugarloaf.

Seckinger High School Flag Football will be hosting a Youth Camp from June 22–24, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM each evening at the High School Stadium. The camp is open to students in Kindergarten - 8th grade and will focus on flag football fundamentals, skills, drills, and fun competition led by the SKG Flag Football program. Cost is $75 and registration includes a camp t-shirt and snacks. Families can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Join SKG MTB. See Ms. Cure in T344 for details!

Dance team tryouts May 11-13 4:30 to 6:00pm in the Aux Gym

NEW! See a list of Varsity games below for the semester. Feel free to download the pdf.

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.

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.