Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 206

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

 

Published February 4, 2024

Volume 206

Kimberly Jones - High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

All of us need encouragement at some time in our life.  Some of us need encouragement more than others and some are filled in smaller doses. God gave us the ability to encourage others with words; words that are life giving. Scripture calls us to encourage one another and build each other up, and it also tells us that our words have the power to build people up and give them life or tear people down and bring them death. We are the ones that have the choice to make in how we select our words and in the tone and manner in which we speak them. Let us be challenged to make and take opportunities to speak words of encouragement and build others up with our words

CLASS OF 2024 VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN UPDATE

Congratulations to Austin Cannon for being named 

Valedictorian for the Class of 2024

and 

Congratulations to Emily Harris for being named 

Salutatorian for the Class of 2024 

We are so proud of these students!

Superbowl Dress Down

On Friday 2/9 Students may wear their favorite team jersey or shirt with dress code approved bottoms.

Selling Carnations

Starting Thursday, February 8th, Student Council will begin selling carnations for $1.00 and chocolate bars for $2.00 so students can make another person's day by surprising them with a flower and/or chocolate along with a handwritten note. Students can deliver the gifts themselves or they can choose to have them delivered in Bible class. Sales will happen in the mornings of both buildings and during lunch Feb 8th - 14th.

Dress Code Clarity

The High School Leadership Team partnered with randomly selected students for review of the dress code guidelines. The importance of this review was to hear from some students that were dressed in such a wide range of attire. We have noticed that there is some confusion amongst our team of staff as well as the students. We are striving to provide a clarification in a few areas:  

  • Mid-drifts should never be exposed at any time (when hands are raised should still have coverage) 

  • Hoodies of any kind should ONLY be Trinity branded

  • Tops should all be collared shirts with exception to Trinity branded T Shirts ONLY

  • Shoes should be closed toe and closed back

  • Sweatpants, pajama pants, and leggings are not approved

  • Students should follow the dress code guidelines for the PE uniform (pajama pants and leggings are not approved even if Trinity branded) and that is only to be worn for that class not for the remainder of the day

  • BOYS – no piercings are allowed on campus or at school-related functions.

  • GIRLS – pierced jewelry is limited to earrings (no facial piercings).

We are committed to continuous improvement in this area.

Challenges from Chapel

This past week at chapel was such a blessing in three ways. First, our worship team did an amazing job leading us in an upbeat worship song that centered our hearts on the finished work of Jesus. Second, we were blessed to have guests from our Trinity family and community present to help us dedicate our new flight simulator and aviation courses to the Lord. Thank you to our principal Kimmy Jones for leading us in a prayer of dedication. Third, we were blessed to hear a challenging message from God’s word from TCS head football coach Kenny Dallas. Coach Dallas shared the challenge of allowing God to write our stories, and how our hardest days and biggest mistakes do not have to define us. Please pray with us that our students will take this challenge seriously and allow God to pick them back whenever they’re down so they can be changed and used for His glory. We are very excited to begin our Black History Month celebration in chapel next week!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND G.R.A.C.E. WEEK

During the month of February, we are excited to celebrate our diversity with a special focus on Black History. Diversity is woven into the fabric of who we are at TCS and this month provides us an opportunity to more intentionally study Black individuals that have been foundational, innovative, and transformational throughout history.

We begin this special month with G.R.A.C.E. Week which gives us an opportunity to focus on understanding how each of us is made in the image of God and how we should treat each other in light of that truth. Ultimately, it is in our differences that we are able to bring God great glory and celebrate His workmanship!

What does G.R.A.C.E. mean?

G.R.A.C.E. is about better understanding how each of us is made in the image of God and how we should treat each other in light of that truth. While we are different in our G-ender, in our R-ace, in our A-bility/Disability, in our Culture, and in Economics,

February 5th - 9th is G.R.A.C.E. Week

  • Bible classes will highlight Gender, Race, Abilities/Disabilities, Culture and Economics (GRACE)

  • Chapel 2/7 - Kick Off Message

February 12th - 16th - History and Literature classes

  • History will highlight specific world changers that have accomplished historic feats or paved the way for others to do so

  • English classes will be intertwining reading of short stories or selections that highlight and appreciate diversity.

  • Chapel 2/14 - Students will be hearing a message from Shaun Golden “Golden Opportunity”

February 26th - March 1 - Science and Math

  • Science classes will be highlighting scientists who have made impactful discoveries and have transformed the medical field, space exploration, etc.

  • Math classes will include highlights of men and women who are standouts in the fields of mathematics, engineering, computer technology and more

  • Chapel 2/28 - Students will be hearing a message from Reverend Eric Thomas

March 4th - March 7th - Electives

  • Elective classes will be highlighting individuals who have been foundational, influential and inspirational in the particular field of study.

  • Chapel 3/6 - Students will be hearing a message from Valerie Hardmon

Re-Enrollment 24-25

You should have received the Re-enrollment Packet of information for the 2024-2025 school year. You will notice that the tuition rates are all inclusive of the SAGE dining plan. This means that our entire high school population can benefit from the lunch options on campus. As a point of clarification, Seniors will continue to have off campus privileges at TCS and it will be at the discretion of the parents/guardians to determine how this applies to their Senior student.

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

Looking ahead into Semester II:

  • Black History Month - February 

  • GRACE Week 2/5-2/9

  • Winter Break 2/19 -2/23

  • Spring Pictures - 3/11 We will follow a WEDNESDAY schedule (assembly in MPR for 9/10th - assembly for 11/12th in student center - at the "chapel" time) 

  • Remote Learning Day- 3/15

  • Advisement Week - 3/18-3/22

  • 8th grade transition to high school tours 3/18 *special family event that evening

  • Ken Coleman at TCS - 3/20

  • Prom - 3/28

  • Good Friday School Holiday - 3/29

  • Spring Break 4/1-4/5

From the Counseling Department

 

2024 WASHINGTON YOUTH TOUr

Washington Youth Tour is an opportunity for high school students to learn more about our nation’s capital alongside classmates and friends throughout Georgia. It is an all-expenses-paid trip on behalf of Georgia’s electric membership cooperatives (EMCs). It is open to current high school juniors. For more information and to obtain the application, click on the link below.

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AIDE (FAFSA)


The Free Application for Federal Student Aide (FAFSA) is the main application used to apply for federal or state-supported financial aid to pay for a college education. It is free to complete and submit. The application has undergone revision from previous years and is now available online at the Federal Student Aid website. Additional information about the FAFSA and what you will need to complete it can be found at the Georgia Student Finance Commission website.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITy

Abby’s Angels Foundation

(https://abbysangelsfoundation.org/)

Abby’s Angels Foundation was created in August 2013 to forever honor Abby Bacho. Abby gave the gift of life through organ donation at the age of 9 on Christmas Day 2012 after succumbing from injuries sustained in a car wreck caused by a distracted teen driver. Abby’s Angels Foundation’s mission encompasses her legacy of love and giving.

Abby’s Angels Foundation is seeking high school seniors who have been accepted to a 4-year college or university and/or a trade school. The foundation will award $1500 to one senior from East Coweta High School, Newnan High School, Northgate High School, a private/ parochial high school, and a graduating senior from a high school outside of Coweta County. The award is based on criteria that extend beyond academics and extracurricular activities.  The foundation is seeking students that are actively making a positive impact on the lives of others. 

Click below for scholarship information.

SAT Spring Test Dates Released

Starting in 2024, the SAT will be a digital administration. Registration is now open for the March, May, and June test dates. Most colleges, including those that are test optional, consider SAT scores when making admission and placement decisions, and for certain scholarships. Your SAT score is a proven way to show what you’ve learned and stand out on applications.

Below are the upcoming test dates and registration deadlines for the spring administration of the SAT. You can find a test center near you to register. These seats will fill up, so don’t delay in registering in order to get the date that you would like. This mostly applies to juniors and seniors in preparation for college admissions.

Click below for information about ACT registration

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS

  • 2/7 - Georgia College and State University (Milledgeville, GA)

THE ARTS CORNER

For all things Arts related, please visit our Performing Arts section of Inside the Pride. 

THE MAGIC OF MARY POPPINS

MARCHING LIONS - EXCITING NEWS

Introducing…Katie Palmer, our new Director of the Marching Lions.  This program has grown over the last five years, from not having any music in the stands on Friday nights in the Fall to having a full marching band exciting the crowd and cheering our team on to victory!  We started with just a Drum Corps, then grew to add Winds and Color Guard, and two years ago began marching field formations for the first time.  We have enjoyed halftime shows, pep rallies, local festivals with other schools, parades and more.  

Last season we brought on Katie as an assistant to lead our winds, instruct our new drum major, and help teach drill.  She stepped up to the plate, and her expertise was invaluable toward our end result of a successful Back to the Future show, and growth in this group as a whole.  Next season she will be taking on more, and using her experience and expertise to take us to even higher levels.  Here are a few sentiments from Katie, please welcome her as our new Marching Lions Director!!

"Outside of being a mom to 5 children and wife to my husband Patrick, my greatest passion is teaching, training, and equipping people and students to use their gifts to honor the Lord. I am humbled and excited to come alongside and lead the Marching Lions!"

"I’ve been given the chance to do some of the things that I love; music and speaking into the lives of students!  We will encourage them, disciple them, and develop them to lead others as well. Hard work, dedication, discipline, and skill goes into developing a “Band of Excellence” but we’ll have lots of fun working together and make life-long friends along the way. Ultimately our GREATEST PURPOSE is for Jesus to be at the center of it all! I can’t wait for what the new season holds for us!" Colossians 3:23-24

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