Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 207

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

 

Published February 11, 2024

Volume 207

Kimberly Jones - High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

Although God certainly established rules for our good, He never meant for those rules to replace a relationship with Him. God wants us to trust Him rather than a set of guidelines. With as many good choices as we face today, it can feel impossible to know which one is right for us. God is the only One who can work miracles within us, and He wants nothing more than for us to live transformed lives in this world, walking closely in relationship with Him. Acting justly, loving mercifully, and walking humbly with God are true reflections of His character.  In these actions we can demonstrate to others a living testimony as it reveals our very heart and relationship towards Him.

Challenges from Chapel

This past Wednesday at chapel launched our month long celebration of Black History Month. We were blessed to hear from Lady Grooms, our Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach and Director of Diversity & Community Unity. Coach Grooms is new to our team this school year, and we were so blessed and challenged to hear portions of her story from childhood, playing basketball in school and professionally, and how her relationship with Christ has shaped her life. She focused her message on three key points: history, unity, and education. Coach Grooms challenged us to celebrate people of all races and backgrounds because God made us all in His image. The pursuit of racial equality and unity is a divine pursuit because it is God’s will that we see ourselves as equals united under the banner of Jesus Christ. Please pray for our students these next few weeks, and may a culture and spirit of unity, love, and the goodness of God be real and evident at TCS.

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 kicked off 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 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

Selling Carnations

This past week, Student Council began selling carnations for $1.00 and chocolate candy bars for $2.00, and they will continue through Valentine’s Day.  By doing this, students have an opportunity to make another person's day by surprising them with a flower and/or chocolate bar along with a handwritten note. Students can deliver the gifts themselves or they can choose to have them delivered in Bible class.

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

Looking ahead into Semester II:

  • Black History Month - February 

  • 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) 

  • 50 days left of School Celebration 3/13

  • 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

  • Prom - 3/28

  • Good Friday School Holiday - 3/29

  • Spring Break 4/1-4/5

From the Counseling Department

 

NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITy

Jerry Flurry, founder of Clayton Appliances, believed teaching young people how to work with machines would provide a lifetime of opportunities. Mr. Flury’s family continues his passion for helping young men and women attend and succeed at an accredited trade school by providing a $2,500 scholarship to TCS students. The Jerry Flury Memorial Scholarship is open to current seniors who are in good academic standing at TCS, regardless of GPA, who will be attending trade school this fall. 

The deadline for applying for this scholarship is Friday, May 3rd. For more information, click below. 

SPRING PSAT ADMINISTRATION FOR 10TH GRADE

Current 10th grade students will be taking the PSAT Monday, Apr. 22. More details regarding test day administration will be given at a later date. 

This is a required administration and the student’s account will be billed. The cost of the test is $18. 

After testing, students will attend lunch and afternoon classes. It is not a half-day of school. 

COURSE REGISTRATION FOR 2024-25 CLASSES

Course registration for the 2024-25 school year will begin the week of March 18th. Students will be given a registration form through their Bible class and a chance to connect with each teacher that week to get a recommendation on their fall coursework. Forms will be due to the Bible teachers by Wednesday, March 27.

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. Applications are due by February 16th.

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.

SAT PRACTICE TESTS FROM COLLEGE BOARD

Digital SAT practice is free and available to all students through the Bluebook™ testing app. 11th grade students who took the PSAT at TCS in the fall should have the Bluebook app already installed on their Chromebook. College Board allows students to take a full-length digital practice test, view their results, and get linked to additional instructional materials, resources, and lessons on Official Digital SAT Prep on Khan Academy®.

SAT Spring Test Dates

Registration is now open for the March, May, and June test dates for the digital SAT. 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 youto 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 in preparation for the college admissions season in the fall.

Click below for information about ACT registration

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS

  • 2/13 - University of West Georgia (Carrollton, GA)

THE ARTS CORNER

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

THE MAGIC OF MARY POPPINS

Amazing things are happening in Trinity Theatre!!  Check this out for highlights of our recent production of Mary Poppins!!

MARCHING LIONS - 2024 SHOW

And the word is out…Our 2024 Marching Lions field show will be…The Greatest Showman!

This past Thursday we revealed our 2024 Fall show to our students, and they couldn’t be more excited!!  So much more information to come, please check back as we unveil the 2024 schedule including our interest meeting, auditions, camps, and then the season schedule itself!!  It’s great to be a Marching Lion!!

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL AUDITIONS

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?!


AUDITIONS FOR THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Auditions are Monday, Feb. 12th, Tuesday, Feb. 13th and Thursday, Feb. 15th!

Open to all 6th-12th Graders!

This musical, based on the characters from the cartoon, centers on the imminent destruction of Bikini Bottom and SpongeBob and friends' quest to save their beloved hometown! Featuring music from many different artists, this is a GREAT show for anyone wanting to experience the incredible community of theatre and have FUN on stage!

To audition:

Sign Up for a time slot here: https://forms.gle/uNpfmzgbPKy4Mfyc6
Audition Packet with how to prepare here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybOEjJ_l23DQaib80YXnp18a6I6aHwmruBmmfPQ8L3I/edit?usp=sharing

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