Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 228

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

 

Published August 11, 2024

Volume 228

Blake Bass - Interim High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

A Message to High School Parents

Dear Trinity Christian School Families,

I am thrilled to share the excitement and joy we've experienced during our first week of school. Walking through the building, I’ve had the pleasure of observing our dedicated teachers engaging with enthusiastic students. It has truly been a great first four days of the school year.

Our seniors enjoyed an exciting and meaningful time of togetherness on their annual Senior Retreat to Ellijay. Meanwhile, our underclassmen have acclimated well to their new classes, teachers, and friends.

A special highlight of our week was Chapel Day. Dr. Anthony set a wonderful tone with a powerful message on the meaning of the word Gospel for our students. His words inspired and encouraged us all, reinforcing the importance of our faith in our daily lives.

As we move forward, it is my hope and prayer that the remainder of the school year will be just as successful as this first week. I encourage you to talk to your child and share any difficulties they may be experiencing with our administrative team so that we can address any questions early.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Blessings,

Blake Bass 

Assistant Head Of School

Interim High School Principal

Drug Testing

TCS reserves the right to conduct random drug testing for 6th-12th-grade students or drug testing when there is a suspicion of drug use at the sole discretion of the administration.  The intent of this policy is threefold:

  1. To provide a safe, respectful environment for all students.

  2. To be a deterrent for those who may be tempted to follow the crowd and try illegal substances.  Research has shown that random drug testing does provide a disincentive to do drugs, and it also gives the student another legitimate reason not to participate when facing peer pressure.

  3. To provide redemptive accountability for those who have succumbed. It is redemptive in that, once drug use is exposed, the student and his/her family can face the situation and get help to restore the student to his family and a healthy lifestyle that honors the Lord. 

Students who have positive results will be subject to our discipline policies, but it is also our hope that by making the problem known, parents will be assisted in getting the student the help he/she needs.  Students who refuse to submit to a drug test may be expelled.

Twice a year TCS will also, in coordination with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Department, conduct  random K-9 drug sweeps of the High School campus for the sole purpose of maintaining a safe, respectful environment for all students.

SENIOR RETREAT RECAP

The senior class experienced a remarkable trip that led them to the North GA mountains. This experience was God-centered, Bible saturated, and gospel informed, encouraging and allowing our students and staff members to kick off the school year with hearts fixed on Jesus!

Whether it was through team building, climbing rock walls, or playing volleyball until late into the night, the senior class did it together. Over the course of two days, they learned that God’s gospel and good news are given to them for salvation, and that the message of reconciliation is now message they steward. They learned that, in Christ, we all have a calling to be ambassadors for the Kingdom (2 Corinthians 5:20-21). The class of 2025 showed us that they are mature, growing young men and women who are confident knowing, believing and sharing the most central tenant in Christianity, the gospel!

Our students sang together, laughed together, prayed together and learned together in an unforgettable experience that we trust will bear fruit for years to come!

Senior Make-Up Portraits

Monday, August 12th - Student Center

If you missed the sign up for your senior portrait session with Prestige, you need to email Sara Kuchinski (sara.kuchinski@tcslions.org)

All seniors must have their portrait completed with Prestige for the yearbook and graduation program.

High School Picture Day

Monday, August 19th!

PARKING PASSES

Parking passes will be available for pickup during Meet My Teacher on 

Monday, August 5th! 

Be sure ALL paperwork is completed by both parent/guardian and student, 

AND all fees are paid!

Pre-Absence Form 

We’ve moved into the 21st century and our 2024-2025 Pre Absence Form is now DIGITAL! 

You can always find the link on Blackbaud on your resource board. 

Be mindful that the form must be filled out 5 days minimum before the student is absent.

Academic Matters

Make sure you have read the syllabus for each of your classes on Blackbaud, then please fill out the form on Blackbaud indicating that you have done so.

If you are new to using Blackbaud, take some time to navigate around the website. “Resources” will be a great place to go for information. Within each class, you can click on “Topics” to see the current material being taught.

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 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

ATHLETICS

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. Our Homecoming Game will be Friday, September 13th.

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.

ARTS CORNER

MARCHING LIONS

Important Upcoming Dates

  • Below are the practice dates leading up to our first game!

We are excited to announce our High School Chorus Club

Meets on Fridays from 1:45pm - 3:30pm in room 502.

Students involved will have the opportunity to perform in our Winter and Spring concerts.  All are welcome!

Email kara.bragg@tcslions.org to sign up!

HS THEATRE

AUDITIONS for High School shows will take place
THIS WEEK, August 12th-16th.

For links to conflict calendars, registration forms, and more, please contact Lizzie Perez at Lizzie.perez@tcslions.org 

IMPORTANT DATES - CLICK BELOW

MORE ARTS INFORMATION

As always, check out the Performing Arts section of Inside the Pride for details, dates, stories, and MUCH MORE!

FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Update - Dual Enrollment Start Dates

The Aviation Safety and Aviation Meteorology dual enrollment courses at Middle GA State Univ. will begin on Aug. 14th. 

All dual enrollment courses through Point University will begin on Aug. 21st. That is an update from what was previously announced.

Drop/Add Period for High School

The drop/add period for high school classes ends on Friday, Aug. 23rd. Please note, only core classes can be adjusted. Students cannot drop an elective course once school begins. All elective courses need to be finalized by the first day of school, Tuesday, Aug. 6th.

If a student would like to request a schedule change, they need to fill out the form below. 

Schedule Change Request Form

On Campus Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment classes through Point University and Middle GA State University are held at TCS. It is important to note that these are college courses and that all communications are conducted with the student directly from those colleges. 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 class questions. 

Dual enrollment classes do NOT meet on Mondays even if they appear on your schedule. 

Dual Enrollment Classes begin: Tuesday, August 13

End: Friday, December 13

*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.

Upcoming College Rep Visits

  • 9/12 - University of Georgia, (Athens, GA)

College visits typically happen during our lunch blocks. 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.

High School Administrative Contacts


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