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Seckinger High School Newsletter
January 13, 2023
Announcements and Reminders
School Holiday
Monday, January 16, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is a school holiday.
Free & Reduced Price Meals
Parents of students enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meal Program must reapply for the program each school year. Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now available on the Gwinnett County Public Schools website at https://bit.ly/GCPS-FRMeals. (You may change the language of the application in the upper right corner.) Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals often qualify for reduced fees for AP testing, ACT testing, SAT testing, and college applications.
We encourage parents of all eligible students to apply as soon as possible.
Is your student struggling with a subject at school?
In partnership with the Gwinnett County Public Library (GCPL), GCPS provides Tutor.com as an online tutoring resource for students. The expert tutors at Tutor.com can help your student work through a tough homework problem, improve writing skills, study for a test, review a difficult concept, and so much more! Live tutoring support is available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition, students can receive “drop-off support,” 24-7, by uploading a document for tutor feedback that will be reviewed and returned at a later time. To learn more about how to access this resource and what is offered, click here.
SKG Cluster Science Fair
We will have our inaugural Seckinger Science Fair on Monday, January 23rd, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
We will have around 80 excellent, innovative, science ideas from Seckinger High School and Jones Middle School students at this open house-style event to allow families and community members to see the great science work our students are doing.
You are invited to join us for the evening and check out the student projects. Your presence will help our students practice explaining their projects and prepare them to present to the science fair judges.
Juniors & Seniors
Prom 2023
Prom is around the corner! Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Monday, January 16th, through MyPaymentsPlus. All ticket sales will run from January 16th through March 12th. Tickets start at $75 per ticket and will increase in price as Prom approaches. Be sure to purchase your Prom tickets in advance and complete all required forms. You can visit our website here for Prom Info.
Seniors
Scholastic Images will be on campus TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, during lunch, so don’t miss out on placing your orders for the following:
- Senior Cap & Gown Packages! (see attached flyer)
- Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!
If ordering a letter jacket, bring a $100 deposit along with proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate), and we’ll custom-size you and walk you through the rest!
You can also order online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353.
Peach State Federal Credit Union is awarding $225K in scholarships
Peach State Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for their 2023 Scholarship Program! They will award over $225,000 in scholarships and educational grants to professionals seeking career advancement and graduating seniors in high school.
Visit their website to view eligibility criteria and submit your application. Applications and supporting documents must be received by the credit union by Friday, February 24, 2023, to be considered. Apply Today!
Counseling Canopy
Announcements
Learn about the SAT for All option for current 11th graders
Students in the Class of 2024, or current 11th graders, will need to participate in either the Gateway Writing Assessment in U.S. History or the school day administration of SAT for All to meet this graduation requirement. This survey must be completed by Friday, January 6, 2023 for eligible students.
SAT and ACT Dates and Deadlines: Taking the SAT or ACT this school year? Be sure to check out the links below for the test dates as well as the registration deadlines!
Click HERE to see this year's SAT dates.
Click HERE to see this year's ACT dates.
Academic Assistance and Tutoring: If you are in need of academic assistance, please be sure to check out the tutoring schedule here. It is also available on our website under counseling and academic resources.
Please follow our Instagram page: skg_counselingcanopy
NEXT GEN Internship Program
Rising Juniors or Seniors are eligible to participate in a paid, summer internship at Emory University! The NEXT GEN Program is a STEM, College, and Career Readiness Program for underrepresented minority students. See attached flyer for more information.
SKG Athletics, Arts, & Club Activities
Updates
- Basketball Season Reminders
- 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 one hour prior to tip-off. Students will enter through the main gym lobby.
- 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.
- Have you seen our Athletics Newsletter yet? Check out Java's Journal here: https://www.smore.com/tdnuw3
- Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.
Find Your Spot in a Club!
See attached for a list of clubs and when they meet. E-mail the club sponsor listed for more information. https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/14382
Communication
Connect with Us
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
- Social Media - Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. See details below.
- SKG Student Calendar - Follow our SKG Student Calendar to keep up with all events at Seckinger.