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Parents, please complete the Ga Climate Survey by December 19, 2025 by navigating to https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=11FA203A.

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.

Second semester schedules for students will be available to view prior to returning from winter break. Courses offered at Seckinger High School are for the entire school year and span both semester one and semester two. While we make attempts to keep semester two schedules the same as semester one, schedule changes may occur.

See pdf below for list of assessment (gray) and block days for the Spring Semester (page 2 of the pdf). Please note that dates are subject to change.

The responsibility of school attendance is that of both parents/families and students. School attendance is important as it underscores the significance of learning and obtaining an education in our ever-evolving society. Regular school attendance also correlates strongly with improved grades and it helps students develop good work habits that will carry over in life. To aid students in being academically successful, attendance is required for attainment of the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) standards. The Superintendent has designated the minimum levels of attendance in procedure consistent with state standards.

GCPS Student Handbook - Attendance

GCPS no longer accepts email or handwritten notes from parents when a child is absent. Parents must submit information regarding recent absences, such as doctor's notes, in ParentVUE. More detailed information.

Notes should be submitted within seven days of an absence.

• Click here to watch a video about submitting an excused note in ParentVue via desktop or the website.
• Click here to watch a video about submitting an excused note in ParentVue via the ParentVue app on a cell phone.

Seniors who still need to do their FAFSA: come to the SKG Theater on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:00PM for FAFSA Night! There will be financial aid representatives from local colleges to assist families and provide general college financial information.

Use the link below to join the meeting:

Dual Enrollment Virtual Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Take the pledge to take care of your health and future by choosing to remain free from smoking, vaping and all tobacco or nicotine products. Use the QR code above or take the pledge using the following link: https://flowcode.com/p/ewX634enQW

Credit Recovery will be offered on 12/19 and 12/20 in the SKG Library. Please register on My Payments Plus. The cost is $50.

Extended Learning will also be offered on 12/19 after exams conclude. This is an opportunity for remediation for students whose final grade in a core class is between 63-69%. If your student qualifies for Extended Learning, you will receive an email from the teacher after exams with more details.

Food will be provided for students participating in the program.

This is a reminder to care of your Senior Dues (which includes your cap and gown)! Scholastic Images, our cap and gown provider, is placing the Seckinger order in January, so if you have not already done so, we need you to either pay for a package or reserve one today!

To ensure you receive a Cap & Gown that fits you, you MUST complete one of the following 2 options no later than 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 31st. (Please disregard if you have already paid or reserved your Class of 2026 cap & gown package!)

1. Order your Cap & Gown Package now. The fee is at the lowest amount it will be for the remainder of the year, so take advantage and order your cap & gown today! A payment plan is available by ordering online ONLY and choosing the After Pay option at check out.

2. RESERVE your Cap & Gown Package now, pay LATER. If needed, you can RESERVE your cap & gown now and then come back to pay later.

** This is option is only available on PACKAGE A!

** Please note that while you are reserving your gown, you are NOT reserving the fee amount. Therefore, you will have to pay whatever the current amount is at the time you make payment. (i.e. any additional late fees)

** Choosing this option ensures that you will receive a Cap & Gown that fits you and it will be delivered with the rest of the class IF paid prior to Sunday, March 1st at 11:59pm.

** Late Fees are school specific and some begin on January 1st and the remainder on February 1st.

If you do not complete one of the 2 options, we are not able to guarantee your size, or that a gown will be available for you. All students planning to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must order a Cap & Gown Package.

Take care of this today by going to www.scholasticimages.com, then:

1. Choose your school

2. Click on the Cap & Tassel Icon

3. Pick your package (Reserve To Pay is only available on Package A)

4. Select Pay Now (there is an option for a payment plan through AfterPay on the next screen) OR Reserve Now & Pay Later

Contact Scholastic Images at 770-614-9353 with any questions.

Peach State Federal Credit Union is awarding $267,500 in scholarships and educational grants to seniors graduating from high school. They will be accepting applications December 1st-February 27th. Scholarship applications should be submitted online and can be found here along with eligibility criteria: https://www.peachstatefcu.org/scholarships

Congratulations to Ms. Barnum who has been selected by Arizona State University and the UAE Space Agency to serve as 1 of 5 Lead Mentors for the UAE Space Challenge program (March 28-April 7) integrating space science, innovation, and real-world problem solving to prepare the next generation of space leaders. The UAE Space Challenge program will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for most of the program and will conclude in the United States. It will target some of the most gifted Emirati youth for participation in this rigorous space science program.

We are so excited that Ms. Barnum will represent Seckinger globally and exchange ideas and information that she can bring back and share with teachers here at Seckinger and in Gwinnett. Congratulations, Ms. Barnum! This is a huge accomplishment! See information below to learn more about this exciting program.

The program will consist of three phases: a Lunar Settlement, a Mars Settlement, and an ASU and Partner visit to the United States. Approximately 10,000 highly gifted Emirati students in 11th grade, 12th grade, and undergraduate studies will undergo rigorous testing to qualify for the program. From this group, 500 students will be selected to participate in Phase 1: The Lunar Settlement. Ms. Barnum will oversee 100 of these students.

During Phase 1, students will develop a successful Lunar Settlement under the guidance of Lead Mentors and Technical Subject Matter Experts. They will present their settlement designs and a functioning Lunar Rover to NASA astronauts and members of the UAE Space Agency, who also serve as supervising program partners. At the end of the challenge week, students will complete an additional round of rigorous testing. Only 250 gifted students will advance to Phase 2: The Mars Settlement, where they will complete another week of intensive coursework and collaboration focused on Mars.

Following Phase 2, students will participate in a final round of testing and presentations to NASA. From this group, 20 students will be selected for the final phase of the program, which will take place at Arizona State University.

In addition to supervising 100 students during Phase 1 and 125 students during Phase 2 of the program in the Middle East, Ms. Barnum will participate in multiple professional development meetings and trainings before and during the trip, earning two certificates totaling 35 hours of professional development.

Congratulations to Gavin Newton, Kymani Tinsley, Becklan Guerty and Khadija Khan who were recently awarded the Gwinnett County Takedown Club's Wrestlers of the Month!

At a recent tournament all three teams were ranked in the top 6 after the qualification matches. 4873K made it to the quarterfinals and 4873S and 4873G made it all the way to the tournament finals in the elimination rounds.

4873K was awarded the Innovate Award for their creative problem solving, documentation and robot design.

Additionally, all three teams were jointly awarded the Sportsmanship Award for once again standing out with positive and helpful attitudes. I can always count on these students to be the first to volunteer to help and the last out during clean up. They truly represent the Seckinger Standard every day!

Finally, team 4873S qualified for the VEX Robotics Georgia State Championship - this is the first state qualification for VEX robotics in school history!

Check out more pictures and candids using the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18Tkt4iDpgN9CaA6VguSMQPv8XGHFckaX?usp=drive_link

On December 8th, the Gwinnett County Touchdown Club proudly hosted an evening honoring the incredible achievements of Gwinnett County's student-athletes, coaches, and volunteers. This special event recognized not only outstanding performances on the field but also academic excellence and the dedication that makes these accomplishments possible.

Every coach in the county was tasked with submitting their best athletes for each position, and then coaches across Gwinnett voted to determine who they believed were the overall best in the county.

Seckinger High School was honored to have the following students receive awards that evening:

1st Team All-County - Jamel Baggett, OLB/NS & KJ Sims, DE

2nd Team All-County - Harrison Robinson, RB

Honorable Mentions - Jayden Clarke, Kasan Carmicheal, Jose Urdaneta Silvia, & Jakhi Jackson

Academic Athlete of the Year - Josh Yoon

Kevin Maloof Award - Bryce Gindlesperger

Linda Jones Scholarship was awarded to Jamel Baggett.

The Tally Johnson Award was given to Coach Seawright for coaching excellence and the Dave Hunter Award was given to Mrs. Alysia Jackson her community service to our Jags.

Congratulations to all who were celebrated you inspire us every day!

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It's time to sign up to participate in International Night 2026! International Night will be on Friday, January 30. Students may sign up to represent one country. There will be country stations, fashion and talent. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, December 16. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/8Uyut6kiUcrqCKPP7

• 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.

LAST CHANCE: Join ‘25 - ’26 Beta Club

Registration for Beta Club must be completed every school year!

Current members who have paid membership dues have been:

1. Invited to join Beta Club Google Classroom

AND

2. Receiving email updates from Ms. Williams regularly.

If you are not in the Beta Club Google Classroom and have not received email updates from Ms. Williams, you are not a current member. You can pay membership dues via My Payments Plus.

Scan the QR Code below.

RETURNING MEMBERS - $15

NEW MEMBERS - $36

Congratulations Coach Spencer. See news article below for more information:

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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