Jaguar Bytes
Seckinger High School Newsletter
July 8, 2022
Announcements and Reminders
New School Year Activities and Events
July 11 - Welcome to Seckinger Packets Mailed to Families
July 27 - Student Schedules will go LIVE in the Student/Parent Portal
July 28 - Open House for SKG Students and their Families
- SKG Student Open House will include a Red Carpet Photo Op with SKG Backdrop, Roam Your Home Scavenger Hunt, Chromebook Distribution, Walk Your Schedule; Meet Your Teachers, Curriculum Overview, Transportation, and much more! Please only attend during your assigned window of time. Details provided in Welcome Packet. 8:00-10:00 Last Names A-G; 11:00-1:00 Last Names H-O; 2:00-4:00 Last Names P-Z
August 3 - First Day of School; In Person (Grades 9 and Small Group) with Digital Learning for Grades 10-12
August 4 - In-Person Begins for Grades 10-12
August 5 - Community Open House and Inaugural Football Game
- This event is for all of our community members who want to tour our campus. This experience will include Student Led Tours, Red Carpet Photo Op with our Mascot, and Jag Swag shopping at our school store. See attached flyer. Then, everyone is invited to stay and make history by attending our FIRST Inaugural football scrimmage against Stone Mountain High School. Tickets will be on sale soon at https://gofan.co/
Student Parking
Parking permits will go on sale Monday, July 11, through MyPaymentsPlus. The cost is $70.00 for the year. Complete the form found in the attachment below and provide a copy of a valid driver's license and proof of insurance at Open House to receive the parking decal. For purchases made after July 28, contact Mr. White (derico.white@gcpsk12.org) to secure a decal. Remember, parking on campus is a privilege. Therefore, certain rules and regulations are expected of the student to maintain this privilege.
Seckinger Traffic Plan
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 will be 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.
Buses will follow the red pattern and enter/exit at the traffic light (which is almost completed).
All other vehicles will enter/exit from W Rock Quarry Road (back of campus near baseball/softball fields). Parent drop off/pick up will follow the blue pattern. Students may be dropped off at the lower attendance office entrance at 6:45 AM. We encourage you to practice this traffic pattern beginning on July 11.
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 beginning July 11, 2022 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 traffic light.
Request from our SKG Yearbook Staff
Attention Students and Staff: It's never too early to begin submitting yearbook photos for our first inaugural yearbook. If you are already involved in practices and events at Seckinger this summer then please go ahead and submit any photos of you and your team members that you would like to see make it into our yearbook (see directions below).
Any photos can now be uploaded to eShare via this link:
https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=skg22-23
OR by downloading the app and using the code skg22-23
Once you upload your photos, our yearbook staff will be able to access, sort and upload them directly into the book with attributions to the uploader already attached. Save the link above to add your photos throughout the year.
SKG Sneak Peek
Drone Footage
Check out our school from the sky! See below for exclusive drone footage taken during construction.
SKG Athletics
Updates from Coach Poff
- SKG summer workouts and practices will resume on Monday. Please be sure to follow @SKG_athletics or check the head coach's directory and email your coach for more information. You can also view all workouts on the Google student calendar. **Remember you must create a rank one account, upload your current physical, and complete all forms prior to participating. Click here for instructions on setting up rank one.
- SKG Athletics are making one final push for inaugural sponsors! We need your support as we establish and grow our school. Providing a first-class experience for our student-athletes is made possible is great part to the generosity of our community and local businesses. Thank you for your commitment to the JAGS!
- If you have any questions or would simply like to make a donation to our athletic department, please email athletic director Kelli Poff at kelli.poff@gcpsk12.org
Introducing Our Mascot
Attention all Seckinger students! Are you interested in being the first ever Seckinger Jaguar Mascot? Energy is contagious and we need a mascot that can bring the hype at all SKG events.
We will be holding open auditions on July 26th at 4:30 in the main gym. Plan to arrive by 4:15. Prepare for your audition by researching your favorite college and professional team's mascots and bring your best JAGS mascot skit! Remember to be creative. We will have mats and a sound system available. Find ways to set yourself and Seckinger apart. If you have questions, please email Competition Cheer coach Rob Spencer at rob.spencer@gcpsk12.org. Please use the link below to sign up for auditions.
Our Jags Mascot needs a name! Use the link below to submit your best mascot name. Submissions will be accepted through July 15th and the winning name will be announced soon after. If your name is chosen, you will receive Jag Swag courtesy of the athletic department.
Jag Jog 5K on August 6th
Sign Ups for our inaugural fundraiser are LIVE for our Jag Jog 5K. The Jag Jog 5K will take place on August 6th where you can check out the new campus and run on our new track. Sign up Link, sponsorship link, and general donation link here: http://jagjog5k.com
Communication
Connect with Us
Many areas of our building are still under construction (punch list items) and we are not open to the public. To support your child’s individual academic and athletic interests, we are offering multiple ways to connect with your family to address questions.
- Phones Lines Now Open – 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.
Please forward the Jaguar Bytes to your child, as we are not able to email students directly with external communication tools.