Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 232

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

 

Published September 8, 2024

Volume 232

Blake Bass - Interim High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

A Message to High School Parents

Dear Parents,

As we prepare for a week of fun at Trinity our hearts are saddened by the tragic loss of life at Apalachee High School in Winder. We lift our prayers up for the victims, their families and the entire Barrow County community.

Homecoming Week is Here! Don’t forget about the parade at Leroy Johnson Park in Senoia tomorrow evening at 7:00. There will be floats, our band, the homecoming Court and a giant pep rally. Concessions will be offered  serving ballpark style food. Bring your family and come enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun with a large number of your fellow Trinity families.

The week will be capped off with a homecoming dance Saturday night for High School students. Parents, I need your help. For the last few weeks students have been reminded repeatedly about the dresscode for the dance. Our hope is that everyone follows the guidelines published concerning dress, and that we have a memorable  homecoming dance. Please review the guidelines for proper dress with your students to avoid any awkward moments. The last thing I want is to refuse the attendance of any student to this years’ homecoming dance because they are out of dresscode.

Best regards,

Blake Bass 

Assistant Head Of School

Interim High School Principal

Discipleship Groups

Discipleship groups (D-Groups) are launching this week! D-Groups are designed to get students to meet with other students and teachers to discuss how to live a life that honors the Lord. Make sure to listen up during Bible class to find out who is leading each group and when and where each group will be meeting!

PARKING PASSES

Parking passes will be available for pickup before school starts 7:30 - 8:10 AM, and during lunch 11:20 AM - 12:50 PM.

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

We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Kacey White, our High School Nurse, will be the long-term substitute for Mrs. Blair Stephens while she is out on maternity leave. Nurse White holds an Associate’s Degree in Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Clayton State University. With years of experience in different healthcare settings and 10 years at TCS, Nurse White will provide great instruction for our Biology and Environmental Science students. She will partner with Mrs. Christy Faircloth (Honors and AP Biology teacher) and Ms. Beth Buckley (AP Environmental Science teacher) to ensure students continue to have a great learning experience in Science.

All Things Homecoming 

Homecoming Game: Friday, September 13th


2024 Homecoming Court: 

This week we held our Homecoming Court elections. We are proud to announce the results.  

Please take time to learn more about our 2024 Homecoming Court Representatives

Homecoming Court Pictures and Biographies

HOCO HALLWAYS

We can’t wait to see how creative Student Council members get with our hallways next week with fun these themes.

Homecoming Dance:

Tickets are now on sale for $15.

Only one ticket can be purchased per name. If you are buying a ticket for another person, you will need to make more than one transaction.

Make sure you and your date are familiar with the Code of Conduct and Dress Code Guidelines as you will be asked to check off that you both agree to comply. 

Deadline to purchase an online ticket is Wednesday, September 11th at 10pm. If a TCS student fails to purchase a ticket online, the ticket price is $30 at the door.

Homecoming Week Themes

Specific Guidelines:

  • Monday - ‘Merica Day - Note: Politically charged costumes will NOT be allowed (no items supporting a candidate, no costumes to depict a candidate, etc)

  • Shorts can be worn but must meet the dress code guidelines of mid-thigh.

  • Skirts can be worn but must meet dress code requirements..

  • No leggings

  • No Pajama Shorts (Need to be pants)

  • Holes/rips/tears in jeans should not be above the knee.

  • Spaghetti straps or tank tops are not allowed.

  • Mesh or see-thru tops are not allowed.

  • Crop tops are not allowed. All shirts should at least touch the top of the pants, shorts, skirts, etc…

  • Any low cut or low v-neck cut shirts must have modest camisole underneath.

  • Open toe/back shoes/sandals are permitted for this week only.

  • Hats may be worn all week.

  • Full spandex bodysuits are not permitted.

If your student chooses to not participate in dressing up for spirit week, they need to be in regular dress code attire.

GENERAL RULE: If you have concerns about your outfit..it may be best to pick out something else to wear.

ATHLETICS

Football Themes

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.

FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT



Weekly Tutoring for Students

The TCS Beta Club and National Honor Society members are available to provide tutoring in academic subjects. Tutoring sessions will take place in Room 501 on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. TCS students should use the form below to register for a session. To confirm attendance for the Thursday morning tutoring session, students must complete the form by Wednesday each week.

Register for Tutoring Sessions with Beta Club and NHS Members

Coffee Talks are Back! 

All 9th and 10th grade parents are invited to attend a Coffee Talk session with Michelle Hutcheson, counselor for 9th and 10th grade. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, September 18th and Thursday, September 19th. 

The following topics will be discussed: Graduation Requirements, Grad Plans, GPA, Course Weights, Advanced Placement Courses, and Dual Enrollment. Grade level specific sessions will be held in the high school building (Building 5). Please bring your ID and sign in at the front desk when you arrive.

Schedule for Coffee Talks

Fall PSAT Administration for 11th Grade

All 11th graders are required to take the fall administration of the PSAT on the morning of Monday, Oct. 14th. The PSAT is now a digital formatted test taken through the Bluebook app on their Chromebook. It helps prepare them for taking the SAT during the spring semester and gives them access to scholarship opportunities. The cost for the test is $15 and will be charged to their student account. 

More details about what to expect on test day will come at a later date.

SAT Dates Released for 2024-25

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

Students should register for their preferred date to reserve a seat for that administration. You can register online for the SAT HERE.

To see test dates and register for the ACT, click HERE.

College Reps Coming to TCS

The colleges listed below are sending recruiters to our campus in the upcoming weeks. This is a great opportunity to connect and learn about what these schools offer. Unless noted, recruiters will be on campus from 11:20 - 1:40.

Parents are welcome to attend. Please let the high school office know ahead of time that you will be coming and check in there to get a visitor’s badge. 

  • 9/10 - GA Army National Guard 

  • 9/11 - Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, GA)

  • 9/12 - University of Georgia (Athens, GA) (11:30 - 1:00)

  • 9/16 - Emmanuel University (Franklin Springs, GA) (11:50 - 1:30)

  • 9/19 - Young Harris (Young Harris, GA)

  • 9/23 - Mercer University (Macon, GA) (11:50 - 1:30)

  • 9/25 - Georgia College and State University  (Milledgeville, GA)

  • 9/26 - Shorter University (Rome, GA)

  • 10/2 - Auburn University (Auburn, AL)

High School Administrative Contacts


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