Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School
Published October 17, 2021
Volume 102
Kimberly Jones - High School Principal
Events & Announcements
K9 Visit and Random UDS
As a part of our visit efforts to improve and maintain student and staff safety and assist in the prevention of drug use/abuse, the Coweta County Drug Task Force Canine Unit came on campus for a visit. This is a service from Coweta County that we typically use at least once a semester. One of the greatest benefits of a canine detection process is that it is a deterrent to students and employees, and therefore is conducted on a random basis as a continuous effort to promote a safe campus and positive learning environment.
As per TCS policy, we will continue to perform random drug testing on our student population. A third party will be utilized to randomly select students from a roster provided to them by TCS. Parents will be notified if their student is selected prior to conducting the screen. In the event of a non-negative test, students will then be referred for outside testing and verification.
Drug Testing Policy (as indicated in the TCS Handbook)
TCS reserves the right to conduct random drug testing for 6th-12th-grade students or drug testing when there is a suspicion of drug use at the sole discretion of the administration. The intent of this policy is threefold:
To provide a safe, respectful environment for all students.
To be a deterrent for those who may be tempted to follow the crowd and try illegal substances. Research has shown that random drug testing does provide a disincentive to do drugs, and it also gives the student another legitimate reason not to participate when facing peer pressure.
To provide redemptive accountability for those who have succumbed. It is redemptive in that, once drug use is exposed, the student and his/her family can face the situation and get help to restore the student to his family and a healthy lifestyle that honors the Lord.
Students who have positive results will be subject to our discipline policies, but it is also our hope that by making the problem known, parents will be assisted in getting the student the help he/she needs. Students who refuse to submit to a drug test may be expelled.
Accessing Transcripts
Trinity Christian School has partnered with Parchment, a leader in eTranscript exchange, to send high school transcripts electronically, securely and confidentially, to colleges and universities of your choice. The service is available online, 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Once registered, you can begin immediately requesting transcripts be sent. This will replace the former link/google form. All requests will need to be made through Parchment.
Looking ahead to plan and save the dates
First Semester:
10/26 ASVAB: CANCELLED TO ENSURE MORE LEARNING TIME
(9th and 10th will follow their regular schedule for the day)
Mid-Course Assessment (MCAs) Week December 13-16
In years past we have used the last week of the term as a time for students to complete a cumulative exam for each of their core subject areas. Our response to COVID and academics has allowed for a positive take away of implementing alternate forms of assessment that allow our students to really show their mastery of content in an applicable way. The implementation of the MCAs will be held for in each subject matter:
Math cumulative test
Bible, Science, History and elective courses project based assessment ie lab/activity/presentation/project/research
Literature Reading comprehension and Writing Assessment
Spanish auditory and verbal assessment
In order to maximize the time that is allocated for the half day schedule during the Week of December 13-16 here is what the schedule will look like for the MCAs:
*Regularly Scheduled classes that meet on a typical Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
Periods 1 thru 4 will meet on Monday 12/13
Periods 5 thru 7 will meet on Tuesday 12/14
**Regularly Scheduled classes that meet on a typical Wednesday/Friday
Periods 1 thru 4 will meet on Wednesday 12/15
Periods 5 thru 7 will meet on Thursday 12/16
Second Semester:
4/14 Prom - High School ½ day
5/16 Senior Walk
5/17 HS Honors Night - in the stadium/field
5/18 Graduation Practice and Luncheon
5/19 Graduation - in the stadium/field
Chapel
What a blessing to worship together as a high school family of Jesus pursuers. This past week Angel Maldonado delivered an inspiring challenge from the life of David when he was still just “little D” (1 Sam.16:1ff). Angel reminded all of us that “God is looking for a heart that is pursuing His heart...and if you are pursuing the heart of God then He will see you, find you, and use you in His kingdom.” How beautiful to know that “the watching God is looking for those seeking Him.”
We also covet your prayers for another critical message. Natalie Bacho, with Abby’s Angels, will be our keynote speaker for National Driver Safety Awareness (10/21/21). Visit her ministry at https://abbysangelsfoundation.org/
Counseling Department Dates
Upcoming Important Dates:
October 27, 2021: Group Tour at UNG (first 10 students to have parents submit parental permission via email may attend) - $10 charged to FACTS account
Columbia International University: Nov 3rd lunch visit from an admission recruiter
November 3rd, 2021 6-8pm: Newnan PROBE College Fair - https://www.gaprobe.org/2021 Football Game Themes
11/5 Black Out (Senior Night)