Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 225

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

 

Published July 21, 2024

Volume 225

Blake Bass - Interim High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

A Message to High School Parents

Dear Parents,

I can’t believe school starts in 17 days. This is going to be a fun and exciting year. It is my hope that this year brings you and our students a prosperous year filled with success and happiness. I met with our new teacher this week and they are ready to go. As we gear up for the start of school please keep our school, staff and students in your prayers as we prepare for the opportunities ahead of us this year. 

 Important Upcoming Events:

  • Welcome to the Roar: Sunday, August 4th, welcoming both new and returning TCS families.

  • Meet My Teacher Day: Monday, August 5th

    • 9:30-11:30 AM: Last names A-L

    • 1:30-3:30 PM: Last names M-Z

  • First Day of School: Tuesday, August 6th, marks our first full day of school.

With warm regards,

Blake Bass

Assistant Head of School 

Interim High School Principal

SENIOR RETREAT Class of 2025

This year we are returning to Camp Highland nestled in the north Georgia mountains in Ellijay!  Students will enjoy a spiritual retreat full of time for worship, prayer, meditation, team building, and plenty of outdoor recreation! The dates for the retreat are Monday-Wednesday, August 5th-7th.  The fee is $100 and will be assessed later this summer via Blackbaud.

The theme is “What is the gospel?” Students will be pointed to Christ as we seek to understand the person and work of Jesus in salvation.  Further, students will be challenged in their understanding of the role of the gospel in their lives after they become a Christian. 

Please scan the attached QR code to join the BAND app, “Senior Reminders Class of 2025” where you will receive communication regarding Senior happenings throughout the year. 

Additional information about the retreat, including the full event schedule will be available in future communications.  

If you have any questions you can contact Mr. Tipton at ryan.tipton@tcslions.org.

UPDATE: CHAPEL DAY DRESS CODE

At the beginning of the summer, administration sent out a survey to gauge interest in a desire we expressed to “dress up” our Wednesday chapel experience with a chapel day uniform for middle and high school that would mirror our uniform policy on Wednesdays in elementary. We appreciate the great feedback we received. After reviewing the results, we had 57% of our responders express a desire to keep our dress code the same for this upcoming year and to not make changes to the Wednesday dress code. As a result, we will continue with Wednesdays being a normal dress code day with no special or specific requirements for chapel. Thank you again for your feedback!

Ordering Class Shirts 

Recently, 9th -11th grade members from Student Council designed class shirts for the upcoming year and voted on their favorite. The link below contains the winning shirt.  If your student would like to purchase a new class shirt, see link below.

https://www.gracefulpeachboutique.com/collections/tcs-class-of-shirts

Seniors First Day of School Attire

To celebrate our Seniors last first day of school on Thursday, August 8th, we will be carrying on the tradition of Seniors dressing up with their Senior sash, if they purchased one. It is still not too late to order a Senior sash and Senior shirt/sweatshirt (See link below). Click here for Dresscode and Guidelines for Seniors first day of school. 

https://www.gracefulpeachboutique.com/collections/tcs-senior-apparel

Seniors Sunrise

Friday, August 9th @ 6:30am

Field in front of Building 1

It will be a time to watch the sunrise, take pictures, and pray for your Senior year together. 

Seniors are encouraged to wear their Senior shirts. 

Seniors Chalk Your Parking Spot

Sunday, August 11th from 7:30 - 9:00pm at the Student Parking lot. Bring your own chalk and come enjoy some Frios popsicles. 

Seniors Spirit Week 

During the week of Aug 12th -16th 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 Senior Spirit Week

Football Themes

The Student Council is excited to announce the 2024 football season themes. These themes were selected and voted on by student council representatives. Students participating in dressing in-theme must do so with the spirit of the student dress code in mind. Students not participating must remain in the student dress code.

Dress Code Guidelines for Football Games

  • Shorts and skirts must be fingertip length

  • No mid-drifts

  • Boys must wear shirts. 

  • If any paint is worn, it must be applied before entering the stadium.

Summer Office Hours

The High School Office is closed during the Summer.

Summer Main Office Hours will be M-F from 9am-1pm.  

The Main Office is located in the elementary building. 

Phone 770-251-6770

Tammy Salyer @ receptionist@tcslions.org

DDS Paperwork for Drivers Permit and Drivers License

Email receptionist@tcslions.org if your student will be getting their Driver's Permit or their Driver’s License over the Summer.  To prepare the correct paperwork, indicate in the email whether your student is testing for their Permit or License.

From the Counseling Department

NEW SAT TEST DATES RELEASED FOR 2024-25

The new dates for fall and spring administration of the SAT have been released for the 2024-25 school year. Rising seniors should consider taking the SAT during the fall semester of 2024. Rising juniors should target the spring semester of 2025 for their first administration.

It’s not too early to register for these dates. You can register online here.

TCS High School Supply List (2024-2025)

*Please note: These are the basic supplies all high school students will need. Some courses may require additional items, and those will be listed on the course syllabi.*

  • A 3-ring binder with dividers (with a section for each class)

  • Composition book

  • Notebook paper

  • Graph paper

  • Pencils and erasers

  • Black and blue pens

  • Colored pens for correcting work

  • Expo Markers / Expo erasers

  • Black sharpie(s) 

  • 3x5 cards with lines

  • Post-it notes

  • Highlighter

  • Headphones 

  • “Art”supplies for class projects: scissors, colored pencils, markers, glue stick 

  • Math/Science supplies

High School Administrative Contacts


Teacher emails utilize the firstname.lastname@tcslions.org address configuration