Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 139
Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School
Published August 21, 2022
Volume 139
Kimberly Jones - High School Principal
Events & Announcements
Lord give our children a thirst for knowledge, wisdom and understanding. May their hearts be ready to learn this year, at home, school and during their pastimes. Open their ears, may they crave knowledge and seek it out.
TCS Spirit Friday
TCS HATS ADDED TO FRIDAY DRESS DOWN DAYS
Beginning this Friday, students may wear TCS hats with their TCS spirit wear and jeans. Only TCS hats are permitted to be worn. This new option will be allowed for all Friday dress down days moving forward.
Tardies and Transition
We are tracking tardies and reviewing them to make a determination of adjustments that need to be made due to being in two buildings this year. Please be reassured that those students that are marked tardy due to traveling from Building 1 to Building 5 or vice versa are not being penalized for this. We appreciate their hustle and are working on strategies to make this transition time operate as smooth as possible for our population. We just need to live it out so that we can work it out. We will be sure to communicate adjustments that are made to tailor the schedule to meet the needs of our students.
GO Week
If you are interested in sending your student on an International mission trip, we have another opportunity just for you! Dr. Anthony and Mark Northcutt will be leading a trip to Ecuador. You will find more information below.
Reminder, these trips have reached capacity and will no longer be taking registrations.
Costa Rica
Puerto Rico
Yosemite
Florida Keys
Montana
We have plenty of spots available for Arizona and Washington D.C. PDF's of each trip are below and give more information on what will take place.
Dates to keep in mind
Friday 9/2 Remote Learning Day for Students - Professional Development Day for Staff - each class will communicate expectations for remote learning - this is not a day off, it is just allows more flexibility in how you get the work done remotely
Monday 9/5 Labor Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
HOCO week 9/12-9/16
HOCO Dance 9/17 7-10pm
Monday 9/12 the outdoor shade structures are to be finalized
Friday 10/7 Remote Learning for all students Professional Development Day for Staff- each class will communicate expectations for remote learning - this is not a day off, it is just allows more flexibility in how you get the work done remotely
Monday 10/10 Fall Break Day - NO SCHOOL
Homecoming Week
Plan now to dress up and join in on the homecoming fun!
Monday 9/12- Character Day
Tuesday 9/13 - Twin Day
Wednesday 9/14 - Pirate Day
Thursday 9/15 - Mismatch Day
Friday 9/16 - TCS Spirit Day
Dress Code guidelines for dress up week
Homecoming Dance
“A Night of Thousand Lights”
Saturday, September 17th, 2022
7:00pm - 10:00pm
High School Multipurpose Room
For 9th-12th grade
Dressy Casual
Dressy Casual means:
Girls: knee length or longer sundress, day dress, or evening dress, midi skirt and nice top, or a dressy pants outfit (jumpsuit).
Guys: Dress slacks, sports jacket/blazer, collared shirt and tie, or polo shirt.
ALL girls will need to have their outfit approved. This includes guests.
Tickets can be purchased next week during lunch in building 5 and after 1st and 6th period in building 1.
Prices are: $10 (Aug 29th - Sept 2nd), $15 ( Sept 5th - 9th), $20 (12th - 15th)
Students who would like to bring a date who does not go to Trinity Christian School, must fill out the Guest form and turn it in by 9/15
No Food Deliveries
Our auditorium space is multifunctional and used daily as our cafeteria. All of our students can take advantage of the lunch options that are provided by Sage on campus or bring their own lunch. Students can plan to eat inside the auditorium or utilize the outdoor patio style seating area just outside of the building. Lunch orders and deliveries from outside vendors will not be permitted this year.
Counseling Team NEWS
Brian Long - 9th Grade Academic Counselor brian.long@tcslions.org
Brian Fourman - 10th Grade Academic Counselor brian.fourman@tcslions.org
Kayla Whittle - 11/12th Grade Academic Counselor/Counseling Department Head kayla.whittle@tcslions.org
College Tour in our area!! http://www.peachstatetour.org/students.html
UPDATE: We have added more time to the College Application Workshop opportunity! This is good news, but also means that we need to have senior's sign up for a time. Please use the link below to register for a day/time that works for you! Link to register: College Application Workshop
We will be taking a group tour of GCSU on Wed, Aug 31st. We will leave school at 8:45am and return before the end of the school day. Please wear TCS Friday attire and money for lunch! NOTE: If you register there will be a $10 charge to your SmartTuition account to pay for transportation costs. (You will be responsible for all makeup work on this day.)
If you want to visit GCSU with us on Aug 31st, please complete the google form here: GCSU Registration Form
What is a drop/add date?
Drop/Add is a period of registration when students may change their class schedules. However, this is not designed for students to change their mind about a class but rather to move to a class that is better for their learning ability. Please note that many classes are full, so limited movement can happen at this time.
TCS High School Drop/Add deadline : September 2nd
Dual Enrollment at Point - Drop/add deadline: September 2nd
*** IMPORTANT DE REMINDERS:
Dual Enrollment means that you are “dually enrolled” at both TCS and your DE Institution.
Online learning systems, grading systems and communication policies are all different in DE courses. Blackbaud will not have DE grades posted.
Parents are not permitted to contact college level instructors. Students must take full responsibility for their own grades, attendance and success in these classes.
Dual enrollment courses and programs at other institutions do not always align with the TCS breaks/holidays calendar. Students are responsible for understanding their own Dual Enrollment schedules and must fulfill the appropriate institutional attendance requirements.
Personal Appearance and Dress Code Reminders
Khaki, black, gray, or purple plaid (previously purchased from the Trinity School Store and approved by TCS) pleated, straight, or A-line skirts – non-stretch cotton or cotton-twill only. Skirts must be knee length and bicycle shorts must be worn underneath.
BOYS – no piercings are allowed on campus or at school-related functions.
GIRLS – pierced jewelry is limited to earrings (no facial piercings)
Tattoos of any nature cannot be exposed on campus or at school-related functions.
Hats are not permitted to be worn on campus.
Hair (including facial hair) should always be clean, neat and well groomed.
Dress Down Fridays - Each Friday, students are permitted to wear jeans(no rips, holes, or tears) or usual dress code pants/shorts/skirts with TCS branded spiritwear, including t-shirts.
Any form of dress, jewelry, make-up, hair style, hair coloring, or elements of personal appearance which are considered extreme, distracting, or disruptive are not allowed. All dress code policies are reviewed by a Review Board consisting of the principals, student development and director of diversity.