Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School
Published October 15, 2023
Volume 191
Kimberly Jones - High School Principal
Events & Announcements
We should join with the Psalmist in giving grateful thanks to the Lord for His loving-kindness towards us without conditions. He is good and tender, gentle and faithful, upright and true. His mercies are new each and every day and we rejoice for His steadfast ways. Let us give thanks with our whole heart and proclaim with our mouth, “the Lord is good and His mercies endure forever”.
Monday, Oct. 16
ONE LIFE, ONE CHOICE EXPERIENCE
Students will participate in several interactive activities designed to enlighten them on the importance of safe driving habits. See below for the schedule and more details about the stations we have planned around the campus.
Activities throughout the week of 16th-20th
Color challenge: For this week, we are requesting students wear the following colors while staying in our TCS dress code. (This is not a dress down week!)
Wear tops that correspond with the colors listed below for each day.
Wear TCS dress code bottoms each day.
Pledge card challenge: Students have an opportunity to sign a pledge committing to distracted-free driving.
Challenges from Chapel
Ephesians 5 calls us to live in love, light, and wisdom. Many thanks to BJ Cobb, the lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Senoia, for joining us at chapel this past Wednesday, challenging us with a message to actively demonstrate love, shine the light of Christ, and pursue wisdom in every opportunity that God gives us. These opportunities are numerous in our everyday lives, so pray with us that as teachers we will seize each opportunity as a chance to influence and lead our students in the way of the Lord, and pray that our students will have courageous faith to obey God and be used for His glory amongst their peers. Thanks also to our worship team for leading us and reminding us of God’s glory and goodness!
Monday, 10/23/23- Dress code still applies but crocs can be worn
Looking ahead
10/16 - PSAT (11th grade only)
10/16-10/20 - National Teen Driver Safety Week
10/23 - National Crocs Day
Football Themes
WESTERN 10/27
CHRISTMAS 11/3
NATIONAL RECOGNITION:
2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
Austin Cannon and Anna Manwaring have been named as Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 Preliminary Sat/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “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.”
Semester II Physical Education - Dress Code
With the revamping of our schedule and in striving to meet/exceed GA standards,the physical education (PE) course is making a comeback to TCS High School. This course is scheduled during Semester II on the other side of Health that is taken in Semester I. This combination of courses allows for the students to receive the GA High School graduation requirements for .5 credit of Health and .5 credit of PE. Effective January 2024, all students that are enrolled in PE, as well as any athletic performance classes at the high school level will be required to dress out as a part of their performance and participation grade. The implementation of the PE uniform will be beneficial to ensure that students are always in dress code for the class. Additionally, research shows that there are fewer distractions when students dress in PE uniforms since these uniforms are designed for activity and not for fashion.
The link below is where you can find the uniform attire that will be required for these classes for Semester II. Students who find themselves without the uniform on or before 1/16/24 will need to purchase the uniform at the school store. Any combination of the tops and bottoms will be approved.
The students who are enrolled in the classes that this pertains to for this school year have already received an official note.
From the Counseling Department
PSAT Administration
The PSAT will occur on Monday, Oct. 16. Testing will occur in the morning. All students who are testing should arrive by 8:15 and report to the Student Center in Building 1. Students who are not testing should follow their normal Monday schedule.
After testing, students will attend afternoon classes or activities we have planned for that day. It is not a half-day of school.
Please read the following document for important information about what to do and what to bring on test day - PSAT - Test Day Details
Scholarship Information
Looking for ways to fund college? The document at the link below provides helpful links to various scholarship programs throughout Georgia, as well as national scholarships that can be applied to any academic institution. Additionally, at the end of the document are links to various scholarship search engines and some additional resources. We will update this document as we become aware of more scholarship opportunities, so bookmark it and check back often.
Upcoming College Rep Visits
10/17 - Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, GA)
10/20 - Cedarville University (Cedarville, OH)
10/25 - Samford University (Homewood, AL)
10/30 - University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN)
If you are a parent who is interested in connecting with a representative during this time, you are welcome to come. However, we ask that you set an appointment beforehand by calling our front office. This helps us to have a record of your visit and allows the representative to know you are coming so they can plan to meet with you and your child during their lunch period.
Probe College Fairs
The Georgia Probe College Tour is an annual program of college fairs to provide high school students access to college representatives from in and out of state. Hundreds of colleges and universities nationwide attend Probe events yearly. It is a great opportunity to connect and learn which college may be right for you.
There are two local events occurring in the month of October that we would encourage juniors and seniors to attend. A list of registered colleges for the event can be found at the registration link below.
Monday, Oct. 23rd
Location: Central Education Center Gymnasium, Newnan, GA
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 25th
Location: Sandy Creek High School Cafeteria, Tyrone, GA
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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