Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School

Published September 30, 2022

Volume 145

Events & Announcements

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Help us to abide in You, always, so that we may be joyful, fruitful, and bring much glory to You.

College Board Recognition

Addison Bell, Senior, has been named as a recipient of the National African American Recognition Program award which is one of four National awards given by College Board. The College Board’s National Recognition Program is an academic honor for academically exceptional underrepresented students (African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous, or attend high school in a rural area or small town) who have scored in the top 10 percent of the state on the PSAT or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams by their junior year. To qualify, students must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

As a result of the award, the University of Alabama has awarded Addison their National Recognition Scholarship Package. UA's National Recognition Scholarship Package covers tuition for four years, first year on campus housing, and provides a $1000 per year stipend for four years.

National Merit Scholarship Program 

The following seniors have been named as a Commended Student in the 2023

National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. We are so extremely proud of these 3 individuals that are the recipients of this top honor. 

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success.  These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation.

We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.” ~NMSP spokesperson.

Congratulations to:

• Jack Lawson

• Joshua Taylor

• Grant Van Gerpen

Abby’s Angels

National Teen Driver Safety Week is approaching fast!  It’s set for October 16-22nd and we are joining forces again with Abby’s Angels Foundation for a purposeful week of awareness. On Monday, 10/17 we will be modifying the schedule to allow time for an assembly presentation by Daquarius “Q” Greene who will be sharing his impactful story with our high school population. 

Assembly Schedule

Dress Code Reminder

Footwear 

● Shoes must be closed toe and closed back. No flip-flops or Crocs.

Approved Outerwear 

● All outerwear (sweatshirts, hoodies, fleece jackets, and pullovers) must be TCS branded spirit wear through the school store or approved by TCS. 

● Long-sleeved TCS t-shirts are not allowed to be worn as outerwear.

Academic Update

Did you know that grades are accessible to you at any time of day? In case you are unsure of how to check your student's grades, here is some information that will help you:

When you log into Blackbaud

• Click on your student's name on the top left. 

• This will default to the student's progress tab. 

• Scroll down and view their current grades for each class (if grades are not showing, click the show grade button). 

• You can also click "See grade detail" to see all of the assignment grades making up that grade average for that class.

• If you or your students have any questions, please reach out to the teacher as they are the first point of contact for all academic concerns.

Dates to keep in mind

• 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

• Monday 10/17 Assembly Schedule - National Student Driver Safety

• Monday 10/31 TCS spirit day
  

Looking ahead into Semester II

• Prom 3/16

• Senior Walk Monday 5/15

• Honors Night Tuesday 5/16 

• Senior Luncheon and Practice Wednesday 5/17

• Graduation Thursday 5/18

Counseling Team NEWS

Testing Day

October 12th will be a high school testing day!

12th grade students will take the ASVAB

• All seniors will take the test in building 1

• Students should arrive by 7:45, the test will begin at 8:15

• There is no cost to the test; all seniors are expected to take it.

9th-11th grade students will take the PSAT 

Why should I take the PSAT?  The PSAT is a qualifier test for scholarship opportunities, so all students should take advantage of this opportunity 

How much does it cost? Students will be charged $18 for PSAT Testing - Payment will be made through the Blackbaud form which will be open on Monday, Sept. 12th 

What time does it start? PSAT will begin at 8:10 FOR ALL STUDENTS

Where will the test be given? 

• 11th grade students report to Building 1, 

• 9th-10th grade students report to Building 5 (all specific testing room assignments will be posted in the corresponding lobby and announced in Bible classes on Oct 6th) 

What happens after the test? The PSAT will finish right before lunch, so students will eat lunch, then attend 5th, 6th and 7th period as regularly scheduled.  

What should students wear? Students should wear their regular dress code attire for testing 

What do I need to bring? Students should bring a bottle of water, a calculator and a No. 2 Pencil 

What if I will be absent on this day? This is a regular full school day, so absences should be reported to hsattendance@tcslions.org - students will be required to make up all assignments per the absence policy.  ANY STUDENTS THAT ARE PLANNING TO CHECK OUT POST THE COMPLETION OF TESTING MUST HAVE AN EMAIL FROM THEIR PARENT/GUARDIAN TO hsattendance@tcslions.org