Jaguar Bytes
Seckinger High School Newsletter
October 1, 2022
Announcements and Reminders
2023-24 School Calendar Feedback
We value your feedback on the calendar options provided for the 2023-24 school year and hope that you will take the time to review these options and share your thoughts with us. Click on Options 1-4 to view calendars. Please click this link to provide your SKG cluster principal(s) feedback to share on your behalf. https://forms.gle/dvmkf1GLnAhhMe6R7.
You can also provide feedback directly to GCPS through the GCPS Engagement Office website. https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/34406
- Follows the 2022-23 Calendar
- School begins on August 2
- 2 Staggered Start Days
- 4 Digital Learning Days
- Fall Break (3 days)
- Thanksgiving Break (1 week)
- Winter Break (2 weeks)
- February Break (3 days)
- Spring Break (1 week)
- 2 Planning Days prior to Start of Semester 2
- 1 Day of Post-planning
- School begins on August 1
- Removes all Staggered Start Days
- Removes 2 Digital Learning Days
- Fall break and February break (2 days) (to account for removal of 2 DLDs)
- Six Pre-Planning Days, two planning days prior to start of Semester 2 and two Post-planning days
- School begins on August 2
- Removes all Staggered Start Days
- Removes 2 Digital Learning Days
- Removes 2 Teacher Pre-Planning Days
- Adds 1 Teacher Planning Day to Semester 1 and Semester 2
- Fall break and February break (2 days)
- Winter Break (2 weeks)
- School begins on August 1
- Removes all Staggered Start Days
- Removes all Digital Learning Days
- Removes 2 Teacher Pre-Planning Days
- Adds 1 Teacher Planning Day to Semester 1 and Semester 2
- Fall break and February break (2 days)
Translations are attached below.
Upcoming Parent Nights
October 19 at 6:00 PM - Senior Parents & Financial Aid Meeting
October 27 at 6:00 PM - College Credit/Dual Enrollment (For All Grade Level Parents)
Attention Students Enrolled in Advanced Placement Courses - Fall Semester AP Exam Registration
Student Registration:
- All students pay a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee.
- GCPS Students can register between Friday, September 30th through Friday, November 4th, 2022.
- Students will pay the $10 registration fee, along with any other exam costs, at MyPaymentsPlus.com
GCPS students enrolled in AP Courses:
- GCPS will pay for 1 exam ($97) for each student if they are enrolled in the course for which they are testing.
- GCPS will only pay $97 for an AP Capstone Exam (AP Seminar OR AP Research); the parent/student is responsible for the additional $48 and will be billed $48 in My Payments Plus.
- Each additional exam is $97.00, except for AP Capstone Exams (AP Seminar or AP Research), which are $145.00 each.
GCPS Students who are Free/Reduced Lunch students and enrolled in AP Courses:
- Gwinnett County Public Schools will pay for all exams after the $10 registration fee. F/R Lunch Application
Students NOT enrolled in Gwinnett County Public Schools AP Courses:
- The cost is $97.00 per exam, except for AP Capstone Exams (AP Seminar or AP Research), which are $145.00 each.
Notes:
- The fee of $40.00 for any exam that is a late order, requires late-testing, or is canceled (and does not meet College Board approved guidelines) has been reinstated.
- A late order fee of $40.00 will be applied to each exam ordered between November 16, 2022, and March 15, 2023,at 11:59pm for 1st semester and year-long courses. As of March 16th, 2023, no more AP exams may be ordered.
- Students who have AP Comparative Government, AP Government/Politics, AP Macroeconomics, or AP Microeconomics during the 2nd semester may register for those exams during the first registration window, or between Monday, January 9th and Sunday, March 5th, 2023.
Contact Dr. Shanti Grund, Assistant Principal supporting Advanced Placement Testing, at shanti.grund@gcpsk12.org or 678-288-0800 for additional information.
Senior Updates
Counseling Canopy
Announcements
Schedule Change Requests: Please note that we are no longer able to accommodate schedule change requests. Be on the lookout in January for communication regarding course registration for the next school year.
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.
College & Career: Do you need assistance with college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and military or career information? We welcome our College and Career Specialist, Ms. Evita Antwi. Feel free to schedule an appointment with her regarding all of your post-secondary needs. Click here for an appointment.
Transcript Requests: If you need to request a paper transcript, please note that it is $5 per copy and a one-time $5 for an electronic copy. The fee can be paid on MyPaymentsPlus. Allow 3 days for processing.
Certificate of Enrollment: This can be requested via MyPaymentsPlus for a $5 fee. Allow 3 days for processing.
Replacement ADAP Certificate: If you did NOT take Health at SKG or took it virtually, do not pay on MyPaymentsPlus. You will need to go online to eADAP for your certificate. If you took Health at another school, you would need to request your replacement ADAP through that school. If you need your ADAP certificate sooner--eADAP can be obtained online at https://online.dds.ga.gov/eADAP/. When you register and take the online sessions (4 sections), you can print your certificate.
Upcoming College and Military Visits:
10/14 - Marines
Senior Parent and Financial Aid Night
October 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the Theater. If you plan on attending, please out this form: https://forms.gle/RtU4nCipTKPxsRJs6
All seniors and parent must create their own SEPARATE account prior to the event.
Log onto: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
College IS affordable!!!
College Credit/Dual Enrollment Information Night
October 27, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Theater. Obtain information about course options for next school year AND it's not too late to sign up for college classes for the second semester. If you plan on attending, please complete the form here.
A Note From The Library
Our first big book order has arrived! Come check out our new books. You can also browse our new books digitally through the Media Catalog. Just log into your student portal and click on Media Catalog (see picture below). If you see a book you like then you can put it on hold in the system and we will deliver it to you.
SKG Athletics, Arts, & Activities
Updates
- Have you seen our Athletics Newsletter yet? Check out Java's Journal here: https://www.smore.com/ntxrf
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
- Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.
- All Jaguar athletic events are available for purchase online. Visit the GoFan website here: https://gofan.co/
Boys and Girls Basketball
Join us for the Boys Basketball and Lady Jags interest meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the 2nd Floor Lecture Hall, Room T212. Questions? Please contact Coach Bernholz (Lady Jags) at abbie.bernholz@gcpsk12.org and Coach Hamilton at nathan.hamilton@gcpsk12.org.
SKG Clubs and Activities
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
SKG Beta Club
Beta Club is coming to Seckinger High School! See details below:
Students in grades 10-12 received an electronic invitation on September 26 via their student email address.
Students must check their emails to see if they have received an invitation.
Students who have a GPA of 3.3 or higher, have regular attendance, and have exceptional character (determined by a lack of disciplinary action) will receive an invitation to join the Beta Club.
If a student has recently joined SKG and did not receive an invitation, they should email Miss E. Robinson in room 306 or Mrs. S. Pascale-Holmes in room 443.
If you are interested in running for the Beta Club office, a link will also be included in the email you receive on Sept 26th -- you must complete all officer application materials by Tuesday at 2 pm on October 4 to be considered.
All Beta Club dues must be paid by October 4 to receive your membership materials in time. October 4th is also the day of our first Beta Club meeting.
Students who receive invitations must visit room 306 OR room 443 to receive a permission slip to join the Beta Club.
9th grade students will receive an invitation in January 2023, just in time for report cards!
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.
Please forward the Jaguar Bytes to your child, as we are not able to email students directly with external communication tools.