Inside the Pride High School News - Volume 237

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

 

Published October 13, 2024

Volume 236

Blake Bass - Interim High School Principal

 

Events & Announcements

A Message to High School Parents

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to share the wonderful progress of our Performing Arts Program! This week, our talented Drama team captivated the school with their One-Act production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Their hard work and creativity truly shone through, and we can’t wait for the public performances next week.

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 18th, at 7:00 PM, and Saturday, October 19th, with a matinee at 2:00 PM followed by an evening performance at 7:00 PM. Your support means the world to our students, so we hope to see many of you there!

Congratulations are also in order for our Marching Band! They brought home the Class A Championship title at the Central of Carrollton Superbowl of Sound Marching Band Competition last weekend. We are incredibly proud of our Marching Lions for their outstanding achievement!

This week is bustling with activities at the high school. Monday is picture retake day, and our 9th graders will be taking the PSAT. On Wednesday and Saturday, our volleyball team will host a first-round state playoff match, while our softball team will have playoff games on Friday.

Additionally, don't miss the annual Fall Festival hosted by Trinity Christian Church on Sunday, October 20th, at 4:30 PM. It promises to be a wonderful time for our community!

Thank you for your unwavering support of Trinity Christian School and our mission to provide a quality Christian education.

Best regards,

Blake Bass

Assistant Head of School

Interim High School Principal

Prayer Requests

The High School Administrative Team would love to partner with families to lift up prayer requests you have. Please fill out the TCS High School Prayer Requests form to submit a request. These requests will be prayed over on a regular basis and kept confidential among the High School Administrative Team.

“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Colossians 4:2

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.

HS Fall Picture Retakes

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.

Class Collaboration

Students in Kayla Freund’s Sports Psychology class are currently studying Commitment to Excellence and what that looks like in relation to sports. Students created presentations outlining eight common tips that may drive an athlete closer to their athletic goals and how they, as athletes, could apply these tips to their own athletic endeavors. 

The class then partnered with Reed Shackelford’s Chick-fil-A Leadership class and hosted a symposium. The Chick-fil-A Leadership class walked around, listened to the Sports Psychology students’ presentations, and asked them questions about excellence, success, failure, and how they were all related.

What a great collaboration between classes!

Academic Matters

Remember that communication is key! If a student has questions about a particular class, they are encouraged to reach out to their teacher and find a time to meet. We want to partner with families to ensure the success of each student.

Need some help with one of your classes? Thursday morning tutoring may be a great option for you! 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 this form to register for a session. To confirm attendance for the Thursday morning tutoring session, students must complete the form by Wednesday each week.

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

Fall PSAT Administration for 11th Grade

The PSAT for 11th grade students will occur on Monday, Oct. 14th. Testing will occur in the morning and be completed by lunch. All 11th graders should arrive by 8:15 and report to the student center in Building 1. 

Students need to fully charge their Chromebook the day before. It needs power to last for three hours. After testing, students will attend afternoon classes as scheduled. It is not a half-day of school.

For more test day details including how to prepare, what to bring and what is not allowed, CLICK HERE.

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

Click Here to Register

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.

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.

  • 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)

  • 11/1 - Georgia College and State University (Milledgeville, GA)

  • 11/6 - Lee University (Cleveland, TN)

  • 11/11 - University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)

  • 11/16 - Columbus Leadership Campus (Columbus, GA)

High School Administrative Contacts


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