Patriot's Pointe
Happy Monday Patriot Families!
Greetings Patriot Families,
9-week progress reports will be available in Infinite Campus on Thursday, March 21, 2024. We are preparing to move into our testing season so please look for communication from our teachers regarding tutorials, additional assignments to support the tested domains, and study resources to assist your student with demonstrating mastery and moving toward distinguished level learning. This is the last week to pay for the SCHS 2024 Prom at the Porsche Experience Center. Please see the flyer below for details on the final payment date. Congratulations are in order for our GHSA Literary team who earned a 4th place overall standing in the State Literary competition. Thank you to Ms. Jenkins, Ms. Preyer, and Mrs. Dorner for your dedication to our students and assisting them in the Literary competition!
Art students Gwendolyn Maddox and Calla Hanna had original art work displayed at the Capitol Art Exhibition last week. State Representative Derrick Jackson was on hand to support Ms. Stein and our talented artists! A good time was had by all at the AFJROTC Military Ball last Friday! Thank you to Major Bohles, Chief Porter, and our outstanding booster club for supporting our cadets! Our Varsity Girls Soccer team remains undefeated in region play and Kelsie Henton leads the nation in assists! You can see our Soccer teams in action at home this week on Thursday, March 21st. Our Varsity Baseball team will faceoff against Maynard Jackson tonight at 5:55pm. Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Track team for winning first place in the Fayette/Coweta Track Meet last weekend!
We are excited to support our students in their academic endeavors while providing them with a competitive advantage!
#PatriotPride
Class of 2024
We are proud to announce the Class of 2024's Valedictorian, Salutatorian and the STAR Student
The STAR Student also chooses a teacher who made a special impact in their life. They can choose ANY teacher from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Morgan chose SCHS's very own Ms. Dorner!!
Valedictorian, Charles Stallworth
Salutatorian, Kaitlyn Rounsavall
STAR Student, Morgan Bryant
Friends and Family Sponsorship
We have a rich tradition in athletics here at Sandy Creek with more than 10 State Championships in sports such as football, basketball, track, and volleyball.
Our scoreboard was built in 1991 and we are in need of a new board to match our dynamic and talented athletic teams. The vision at Sandy Creek High School is to provide students a competitive advantage in whatever endeavor they choose after high school. With your assistance we can help the students prepare for those endeavors while branding your business and supporting our community. Please view the information attached about the sponsorship and digital scoreboard.
We would like to recognize our FIRST Family Sponsor, The Harvey Family! The Harvey Family has donated $1,000 to our scoreboard fundraiser and we are hoping you can match or double their contribution soon! Who will be next to accept the challenge????
Corporate Sponsorship
SCHS hopes that your company would be interested in becoming a premier sponsor for our digital scoreboard program! Choose from one of four value packages below to present your brand and message to students and fans within your community while supporting the schools and helping fund a platform that provides real career opportunities for students
Meet your Administrative Team
Mr. Clifton Clark
Students with last names Ho-Mn
Mr. Carl Green
Students with last names A-C
Mr. Collin Haynes
Students with last names D-Hi
Dr. Triaka larry
Math/World Language/IB Coordinator/Testing
Students with the last names Mo-Se
Ms. Stacey Smith
ELA/ESOL/AP Coordinator
Students with last names Sh-Z
*** Attention***
Parents of Rising 11th grade Students
As your child transitions to the 11th grade, we want to ensure their health and safety remains our top priority. This is a reminder regarding the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) booster dose requirement for students who have turned 16 years old.
According to the Department of Public Health (DPH) guidelines, students are due for one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), unless their initial dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday.
Please note that the DPH will be conducting an audit of 11th-grade students at SCHS on September 6, 2024. To facilitate compliance and ensure your child's participation in school activities is not disrupted, we kindly urge you to take this opportunity to schedule your child's vaccination appointment before September 6, 2024.
Student Parking passes are available all year for $60 and should be displayed in the bottom corner of the driver's side windshield.
Click the link below!
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*ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR PARKING PERMITS DISPLAYED ON THEIR VEHICLES. STUDENTS WILL BE TICKETED IF NOT DISPLAYED *
Please register your vehicle and apply for a permit to avoid an obligation. This obligation will interfere with your ability to purchase and attend other school related events such as the Homecoming dance, Prom and graduation activities.
Weekly Happenings
- No School for students
- V baseball vs Maynard Jackson HS, 5:55pm
Tuesday, March 19
- Tennis @ Kenwood Park (Carver HS), 4:30pm
- JV baseball @ Luella HS, 5:55pm
- V baseball vs Douglass HS, 5:55pm
Wednesday, March 20
- JV track @ Starr's Mill HS, 5pm
- JV baseball vs Dutchtown HS, 5:30pm
- JVG soccer @ Woodward HS, 5:30pm
- VG soccer @ Woodward HS, 7:30pm
Thursday, March 21
- V baseball @ Douglass HS, 5:55pm
- JV baseball @ Carrollton HS, 6pm
- VG soccer vs Cedar Grove HS, 6pm
- VB soccer vs Cedar Grove HS, 8pm
Friday, March 22
- Basketball State Championship Celebration, Shamrock Park 4:30pm
Saturday, March 23
- Christian Taylor Invitational, 9am
- JV baseball @ Dutchtown HS, 12pm
- V baseball @ Morrow HS
Academic Spotlight
Congratulations to the SCHS 2024 Literary Team! These young people represented Sandy Creek HS and our region at the GHSA 3A State Literary Competition at Bremen High School on March 16th. The team earned 4th place overall out of 16 schools. I'm also excited to share that our Argumentative Essay writer, Leyla Farmer earned 2nd place, and our Literary Analysis Essay writer, Morgan Bryant (not pictured) placed 4th. Our Girls' Trio, Neilah Bell, Jeanique DeBurgo, and Gracyn Thompson placed 2nd; in Girls' Solo, Neilah Bell earned 1st place. Thank you to Mrs. Dorner, and Mrs. Preyer for their support. Also, thank Mrs. Page for traveling with us and serving as our accompanist
Leyla
Girls' Trio: Neilah, Gracyn, Jeanique
Athletic Spotlight
Sandy Creek Girls remain undefeated in region play!
Kelsie Henton (6)
Za'keya Charles (2)
Lauryn Godfrey (1)
Congratulations to Sandy Creek High School’s Kelsie Henton, who, according to MaxPreps, currently leads the nation in assists.
Fine Arts Spotlight
After passing 2 rigorous auditions, Neilah Bell (11th) and Grace McClenny (10th) were selected to participate in the 2024 GMEA All-State Chorus last month. Both are members of the Sandy Creek Advanced Treble Chorus. Neilah performed with the Senior Mixed Choir and Grace with the Intermediate Mixed Choir. These choirs are composed of the most talented young people all over the state of Georgia. They had an opportunity to work with world-renowned musicians and conductors and presented a stunning culminating concert at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. Congratulations, ladies!
Neilah
Grace
Sandy Creek's JROTC held their annual Military Ball this past weekend! It was a great event full of traditions and honor and everyone had a great time!
On Sunday, 12 March, Sandy Creek JROTC cadets assisted at the finish line of the Hunger Walk/Run 5K to pass out liquids, fruit, and cheer on thousands of participants. The Hunger Walk is The Atlanta Food Bank's major fundraiser and today is their 40 anniversary hosting this great event which benefits six hunger relief organizations that operate and support hundreds of food pantries, shelters, community kitchens, senior centers and childcare centers across metro Atlanta. The cadets contributed to a great cause!!!
Now that our season is coming to a close, it's time to celebrate thespians that do theatre well. Join us for the SCHS Tony Awards/Drama banquet on April 26.
You are cordially invited to our Sandy Creek Chorus Annual Spring Show on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 PM in Patriot Hall. This year's theme is "A Timeless Tale of Music." Presale tickets will be available in mid-April. We look forward to seeing you there!
We're proud of our Patriot artists! These talented young women were selected to exhibit their work at the Capitol Art Exhibit. Our amazing art teacher, Ms. Stein, was joined by Mr. Haynes & Representative Derrick Jackson to celebrate these students.
The Patriot Players (Drama Club) is hosting "Rapid Acts," a 10-minute play festival. There will be 5 student-directed plays showcased by our production class. Tickets are $5 on GoFans, and concessions will be provided. Come out and support us in room 501 on March 21, at 6pm.
Announcements
High school students and their families are invited to Service Academy Day to learn more about the application and congressional nomination process for the 5 U.S. Service Academies — the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Students and families will have the opportunity to meet with Senator Ossoff, other elected officials, and military leaders.
PTSO
Counselor's Corner
The Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. has awarded almost $500,000 in scholarships since 1993.
We are dedicated to the continued support and development of the youth
in our community and will offer scholarship award opportunities again
this year.
Last year we awarded $48,000 in scholarships, ranging from $1,000-$5,000
but time is running out. Applications are being accepted through Sunday,
March 17, 2024 @ 11:59pm from graduating female students living and attending
high school in the City of Atlanta, City of South Fulton, Clayton County & Fayette County.
The application can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/ASACScholarship.
Scholarship awards will be announced in May 2024.
The Betsy Getreu Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors of Fayette County Public Schools who are planning to pursue a post-secondary education in the arts or business/computer science. This opportunity is for students who do not meet the criteria for high academic-based awards but maintain academic capacity to pursue higher education.
Two scholarships, each worth $1,500, will be awarded at each high school (including Fayette LIFE Academy) to a student planning to study the arts and the other to a student planning to study business/computer science. Scholarships may not be awarded if there are no students who meet the eligibility criteria. Recipients are announced in the spring.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2024 AT 4 PM
The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary is excited to announce that they are currently accepting applications for two scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded in April 2024 and offer a range of $500 to $1,000. The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship aims to support students pursuing healthcare careers with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. To be eligible, applicants must either be residents of Fayette County or Piedmont Fayette Hospital employees, Auxiliary volunteers, or dependents of either. Additionally, applicants must have been accepted to or currently attending a health-related program in a Georgia college or university.
If nursing is your area of interest, you may also be interested in the Debbie Johnson Memorial Scholarships. These scholarships are valued at $500 and are open to current seniors or graduates of a Fayette County high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. There are no age restrictions for this scholarship. To be considered, applicants must have been accepted to or currently enrolled in a nursing program at an accredited college or university, either in or out of the state of Georgia.
Applications can be obtained from the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Gift Shop, located at 1255 Highway 54 West in Fayetteville (East entrance). They can also be picked up at the information desks in the east and west lobbies of the hospital. The application pickup hours are Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please note that the deadline for submitting completed applications is April 8, 2024.
If you have any further questions or require additional information, please feel free to ask. Good luck with your application!
Criteria:
Auxiliary Scholarship
- Scholarship awarded to students enrolled or accepted into a Georgia college, university, or technical school pursuing a healthcare or science-related major with the intention to pursue a healthcare-related career
- Open to students in Fayette County Schools and/or children/grandchildren of Piedmont Fayette Hospital employees and volunteers
- Grade Point Average (GPA) must be at least 3.0
- There is no age restriction
Debbie Johnson Memorial Scholarship
- Scholarship awarded only to students pursuing nursing careers
- Open to current seniors of, or graduates of a Fayette County high school
- Must be attending, or have been accepted into a nursing program in or out of the state of Georgia
- There is no age restriction
- Deadline for completed applications is April 8, 2024 at 4 p.m. Completed applications should be HAND-DROPPED at the Piedmont Fayette Gift shop, located at 1255 Highway 54 West, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
Link to the Auxiliary Scholarship: https://www.piedmont.org/media/file/Scholarship-Piedmont-Fayette-Auxiliary.pdf
Link to Debbie Johnson Scholarship: https://www.piedmont.org/media/file/Scholarship-Debbie-Johnson-Memorial.pdf
If you have any questions, I can be reached at 770-719-7287 or via email at Charlang.Ferguson@piedmont.org.
If you are planning on doing the Dual Enrollment Program for the '24-'25 school year, please complete all steps for eligibility. You will find all steps in your Counseling Schoology course in the Dual Enrollment folder.
The road to college acceptance comes with a lot of uncertainties. Doorway to College can help reduce your young scholar's anxiety about preparing for college entrance exams and applying to college. Our mission is to help students like yours make a successful transition from high school to higher education.
Doorway to College, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, evolved from a 30-year history of serving college-bound high school students. Doorway to College Foundation is continuing the work of the former ZAPS Learning Company, which was also dedicated to providing quality test prep to students who can't afford hundreds of dollars — or more — to raise their scores.
Calling all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders! Are you interested in a career in design? The Rhode Island School of Design hosts classes online and in person for students who are ready to push their limits and produce their best work! Scholarships for both programs are available! Scan the code for more information!
Are you interested in obtaining your CDL after you graduate? Check out tis amazing program from the Republic Services!
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Looking Ahead
Student Holiday - Friday, March 15 - Monday, March 18, No School
Junior/ Senior Prom - Sat, March 30, 7pm, Porsche Experience Center
Spring Break - Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5, No School
Last Day of School - Friday , May 24
Commencement Ceremony - Friday, May 24, 7pm, The Battlefield
Class Dues
Student Job Board
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Student Code of Conduct
23/24 Bell Schedule
ADAP/Certificate of Enrollment form
- Please request a Certificate of Enrollment and an ADAP form through MySchoolBucks.
Breakfast: $1.75
Lunch: $3.25
The Campus Parent portal is your source for student and family records, including household and individual contact information, attendance, school-based fees, academic planning (high school), forms, and report cards. The Parent portal also provides access to the GaDOE SLDS Portal. Please set up the parent Infinite Campus account first. The same username will be shared with Schoology to set up your parent account in Schoology. Because each login reflects the person associated with the username, it is recommended that a separate account is created for each parent.
- Usernames can be comprised of letters, numbers, the underscore, and dash.
- Please refrain from creating a username that is all numbers, as that will interfere with student data here in our district.
- After completing the setup of your parent portal account, please allow 24 hours for your new account information to be sent to Schoology before attempting to log into your Schoology parent account.
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Contact Us
Email: oliver.tosha@fcboe.org
Website: https://www.fcboe.org/SCHS
Location: 360 Jenkins Road, Tyrone, GA, USA
Phone: (770) 969-2840
Twitter: @SCHS_Patriots