Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 182
Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School
Published August 13, 2023
Volume 182
Kimberly Jones - High School Principal
Events & Announcements
School is not only a place to learn about the world around you but it's also a place where you learn about yourself. The academic journey can open doors daily for learning subject matter, scripture, and social emotional awareness and understanding. Ignite the light that you have in your heart and embrace every new experience with an open mind. Let the words from this scripture passage Isaiah 41:10 be ones that are in your heart and at the forefront of your thoughts daily.
PICTURE DAY
Date: Monday, Aug 21st
Location: Gym
9-11th grade students will have their picture taken for the yearbook. Please wear a collared shirt preferably in Trinity colors. No spirit wear T-shirts.
Your student will be bringing home the picture pre-order form next Wednesday, Aug 16th. They should bring that pre-order form with payment to school on picture day to give to the photographer when they have the picture taken.
On Campus Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment Point University classes are held at TCS. It is important to note that these are college courses and that all communications are conducted with the student directly. Dual enrollment professors at any college or university do not communicate via email with parents due to federal privacy law (FERPA). Additionally, TCS teachers, staff and administrators are not the point of contact for dual enrollment classes.
Dual enrollment classes do NOT meet on Mondays even if they appear on your schedule.
Classes begin: Tuesday, August 15
End: Friday, December 8
*If your student is enrolled in a course that is not being offered on campus i.e West Georgia Technical College, GMC, or another Academic Institution please take time to review their start and end dates as well as the policy on absences and tardies. These courses are not managed by TCS and therefore do not follow the same calendar or guidelines.
Drop/Add Period for High School
The drop/add period for high school classes ends on Friday, Sept. 1. If you would like to request a schedule change, use the form below.
Change of plans
In order to make the campus traffic flow more efficiently on Fridays we have adjusted our dismissal time to 2pm. This time change means a change in how we are able to schedule club meetings and classroom guidance for our student population. Hence the adjustment to the use of the advisement time as follows:
Club meeting rotation during the advisement time
Week 1 NHS/classroom guidance/study hall
Week 2 Beta/classroom guidance/study hall
Week 3 Student council/classroom guidance/study hall
Week 4 classroom guidance/study hall*
Dress Code
Pants, Shorts, Capris, Skirts
Jeans having no rips, holes, tears, or frays and may only be in the following dress code colors khaki, black, gray and of course standard blue
Jeans must be free of patterns and graphics
Skirts must be knee length and bicycle shorts must be worn underneath.
T-Shirts must be specifically TCS branded and NOT an affiliate of TCS ie GHSA, FCA, GO Week etc
Approved Outerwear
All outerwear (sweatshirts, hoodies, fleece jackets, and pullovers) must be TCS branded spirit wear purchased through the school store or approved by TCS.
Long-sleeved TCS t-shirts are not allowed to be worn as outerwear.
Outerwear not approved may be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day.
Personal Appearance Reminders
BOYS – no piercings are allowed on campus or at school-related functions.
GIRLS – pierced jewelry is limited to earrings (no facial piercings)
In the event that the student has piercings they should be removed as bandaid coverings are not permitted.
Tattoos of any nature cannot be exposed on campus or at school-related functions.
Hats are not permitted to be worn on campus (with exception to Friday Spirit Days - hats must be TCS branded).
Hair (including facial hair) should always be clean, neat and well groomed.
Senior Retreat Class of 24’
The senior class experienced an incredible journey that led them to the North GA mountains hosted at Camp Highland. This trip was inspiring, motivating, and encouraging, allowing the students and staff members to kick off the school year in a very special way!
Whether it was through team building, climbing rock walls, or playing volleyball until late into the night, the senior class did it all together. The team activities at the retreat allowed students to make incredible connections with their classmates. Over the course of just two days, they learned that God’s direction and gifts are given to them for their lives ahead. It was learned that, in Christ, we all have a calling to be ambassadors for the Kingdom – regardless of the field He’s called us to. And, it was clear that community is a heavenly thing to be a part of.
We are incredibly proud of these students and grateful for the opportunity to see the impact of worshiping God collectively in one voice. It was amazing to hear the praise these students were pouring out during worship time. After seeing so many step out of their comfort zone and into the will of God, we can’t wait for what the year ahead of us will bring for this group of leaders.
GO Week 2024
Monday 8/21 7pm-8pm HS MPR/Auditorium
Informational session about GO Week trips, registration, expectations and other FAQs
SENIOR Fun
Senior Spirit Week
During the week of Aug 14th -18th dress according to the stages of life.
Monday Dress like how you looked on 1st day of Preschool
Tuesday Dress like your Current Self
Wednesday Dress in attire from your first pick college
Thursday Dress like your future career
Friday Dress like a Senior Citizen
Dress Code Guidelines for Spirit Week
No leggings.
No spaghetti straps, tank tops, or tops with low V neck
Holes/rips/tears in jeans should not be above the knee
Mesh/see-thru tops should not be worn unless there is a full coverage top underneath it.
Shirts should touch the top of the pants, shorts, skirt, etc - if you lift your arms and I can see your skin it is too short.
Shorts must be no more than 5 inches above the knee (about the length of an index card).
Skirts must be knee length to align with school policy and have shorts underneath.
Hats may be worn
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE, THEN YOU NEED TO BE IN NORMAL DRESS CODE
Football Themes
Student Council members have chosen the following themes for our upcoming Friday night football games.
LOOKING AHEAD
High School Administrative Contacts
Teachers all utilize the first name.lastname@tcslions.org email address set up.
Nurse nurses@tcslions.org
Attendance - hsattendance@tcslions.org
Tracy White Office Manager - Tracy.white@tcslions.org
Brian Fourman - Counseling Department Head (11/12th grade Coordinator) – Brian.fourman@tcslions.org
Michelle Hutcheson- Counseling Department (9/10th grade Coordinator) - Michelle.hutcheson@tcslions.org
Val Adams - Director of Academics --Val.adams@tcslions.org
JP Weaver - Director of Student Development -- jp.weaver@tcslions.org
Kimmy Jones - High School Principal --Kimberly.jones@tcslions.org