Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 235
Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School
Published September 29, 2024
Volume 235
Events & Announcements
A Message to High School Parents
Dear Parents,
I hope everyone made it through the storm safely. I want to take a moment to recognize two outstanding groups of students this week.
Congratulations to the Trinity softball team, which has clinched first place in Region 4AAA and is currently ranked 5th in the state! Additionally, our volleyball team is also performing exceptionally well, holding first place in the region and 2nd in the state. A huge shoutout to both teams and their coaches, Coach Gregg and Coach Kuchinski—great job, girls!
I also want to remind you that the Annual Fund Blitz, which was interrupted by Hurricane Helene, is still ongoing and will continue through October 2nd. Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your continued involvement and support.
Best regards,
Blake Bass
Assistant Head Of School
Interim High School Principal
Adjusted Schedule for Week of Sept. 30 Only
Friday, Oct. 4th is a remote learning day. High school students will not be on campus for that day. They will be assigned work from various classes to complete at home. Additionally, this is a great opportunity for students to spend the day completing make-up work.
The goal during a four-day week is to maximize instructional time. So, for this coming week only, the class schedule will be adjusted. Students should follow the schedule below. They can also find this in their Blackbaud dashboard under “My Day.”
Fall Picture RETAKES
Fall Picture retakes will be Monday, October 14th
Please use the form below to sign up if you would like your picture retaken.
These photos are going in the yearbook!
The order form information from Lifetouch is in the sign up as well.
Deadline to sign up is October 9th
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
Khan Academy is an excellent resource for students looking for extra help with schoolwork and preparing for the SAT. With a vast library of instructional videos and practice problems, it covers a wide range of subjects, from math and science to history and English. Best of all, it’s completely free! You can track your progress as you learn, making it easier to see improvement over time. Whether you’re brushing up on a tricky topic or gearing up for a big test, Khan Academy offers the tools you need to succeed.
ATHLETICS
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
Probe College Fair
The Georgia Probe College Tour is an annual program of college fairs to provide high school students access to college representatives from in and out of state. Hundreds of colleges and universities nationwide attend Probe events yearly. It is a great opportunity to connect and learn which college may be right for you.
There is a local Probe event coming in October that we would encourage juniors and seniors to attend. A list of registered colleges for the event can be found at the registration link below.
Wednesday, Oct. 24th
Location: Sandy Creek High School Cafeteria, Tyrone, GA
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
National Christian College Fair
Each year, students from TCS attend the National Christian College Fair for our area. This year's event will be hosted at Landmark Christian School. Admissions representatives from over 30 Christian colleges and universities will be attending the fair. Additionally, all students will receive a complimentary copy of The Guide to Christian Colleges & Universities.
Event details are below along with a QR code to register for the event.
National Christian College Fair (Southwest Atlanta)
Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Landmark Christian School – Brickhouse Gymnasium
Address: 50 SE Broad Street, Fairburn, GA 30213
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program - Scholarship Opportunity
Through the Chick-fil-A™ Community Scholars program, Chick-fil-A, Inc. sponsors at least 12 scholarships of $25,000 annually to community service-minded leaders in the U.S. and Puerto Rico or Canada, who do not work for Chick-fil-A, Inc. or within a Chick-fil-A restaurant. Recipients are determined based on academic success, community service, and financial need, with a goal of recognizing remarkable individuals who share Chick-fil-A's dedication to caring for others and caring for their communities.
Students must be a high school senior to be eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted starting now through October 30, 2024.
For more information about the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit chick-fil-a.com/communityscholars.
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.
After testing, students will attend afternoon classes or activities we have planned for that day. It is not a half-day of school.
SAT Dates for 2024-25
The dates for fall and spring administration of the SAT have been released for the 2024-25 school year. 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.
Upcoming College Rep Visits to TCS
Unless noted, recruiters will be on campus from 11:20 - 1:40.
9/30 - Shorter University (Rome, GA) (11:50 - 1:30)
10/1 - Berry College (Mount Berry, GA) (11:00 - 11:30)
10/2 - Auburn University (Auburn, AL)
10/9 - University of West Georgia (Carrollton, GA)
10/15 - Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, GA) (1:00 - 2:00)
10/17 - University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN)
10/28 - Samford University (Homewood, AL)
10/28 - Cedarville University (Cedarville, OH)
11/11 - University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
HELPFUL LINKS AND DOCUMENTS
FROM THE COUNSELING DEPT.
Georgia Match Official Website
Georgia Match Information Sheet
Paying for College - Scholarship Information
High School Administrative Contacts
Teacher emails utilize the firstname.lastname@tcslions.org address configuration
Blake Bass - Assistant Head of School (Interm High School Principal)- Blake.Bass@tcslions.org
Roby Ross - Director of Student Development - roby.ross@tcslions.org
Karen Brannon - Director of Academics - karen.brannon@tcslions.org
Brian Fourman - Counseling Department Head (11/12th grade Coordinator) - brian.fourman@tcslions.org
Michelle Hutcheson - Counseling Department (9/10th grade Coordinator) - michelle.hutcheson@tcslions.org
Sara Kuchinski - Office Manager - sara.kuchinski@tcslions.org
Attendance - hsattendance@tcslions.org
Nurse - nurses@tcslions.org