Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School
Published March 1, 2020
Volume 31
Kimberly Jones - High School Principal
Events & Announcements
Student spotlight
Kyle King
Kyle King started in the Precision Manufacturing Program at WGTC this school year as a Dual Enrollment student. After the WGTC instructors witnessed his skill and dedication, they recommended him for a paid internship at KASON with the speciality of surface grinding. Kyle went through two interviews and landed this paid position at KASON! Kyle, we are so incredibly proud, thank you for representing TCS!
HIGH SCHOOL SPRING PICTURES
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
9 - 11th Graders
Casual clothing must meet school handbook code
Senior Cap & Gown Pre-paid Pictures - your Senior must bring the order form and payment (check or cash) on Tuesday, March 3rd to have their picture taken in their graduation cap/gown. The order form is inside the cap and gown package and attached to an email that was sent to your Senior.
guest speaker:
Chaplain Greg Washington (milwaukee bucks)
Monday, March 23
On Monday March 23rd, we have a wonderful opportunity for a guest speaker. Chaplain Greg Washington from the Milwaukee Bucks will speak to an assembly combined for High School and Middle School in the TCS Gym. Our students will check into their first period class and then walk over to the gym. The rest of the day will follow the schedule below.
Senior Graduation Announcements and Cap & Gown Information
If your Senior, missed this opportunity to connect with the representative on campus please have them come to the front office to pick up the Graduation Guide.
Cap & Gown Fees:
Beginning January 25th - $45.00
Beginning April 1st - $55.00
Beginning May 1st - $60.00
Graduation announcements and accessories, as well as Cap and Gowns, may also be ordered online at BalfourCentral.com.
Senior Grad Announcement Ordering Options
New opportunities
Mock SAT and ACT/ college visits - see counseling news
New date for graduation: Sunday, May 17th at 7:00PM.
2020 Junior/Senior Prom
Mark your calendars for the 2020 junior/senior prom.
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Time: 7pm - 11pm
Where: Glendalough Manor (http://www.glendaloughmanor.com/)
What are the guidelines?
No tight, form-fitting dresses which allow for limited movement.
Hemlines and slits should be no shorter than 3 inches above the top of the kneecap.
Strapless dresses are permitted; however, they cannot show ANY cleavage.
No low V-necklines in the front of the dress. If the back of the dress has a low V, it is permitted, as long as it is above the natural waistline.
Two-piece dresses must have no more than two fingers of space in between the top and the skirt. The distance between the top and skirt should not change with movement.
No large cut-outs at mid-section or sides of the dress.
No nude/skin tone underlay creating the illusion of a deep plunging neckline or see-through material. Modesty panels may not be nude in color or transparent in any way.
Please wear appropriate undergarments: bra, slip shorts, etc.
Connect with Kayla Whittle or Val Adams for dress approval
These guidelines apply to all that attend the dance (even guests). Failure to adhere to the guidelines will result in modifications at the dance or not permitted to participate
Dressing 50’s style
Thursday, March 5th
Graphic Design by Lily Gregory (TCS HS Student)
We are almost near our last 50 days of 2019 - 2020 school year.
Therefore, let’s celebrate by dressing 50’s style on Thursday, March 5th.
You will have the chance to purchase coke and root beer floats for $1 at lunch, so remember to bring cash.
GoGuardian App
Parents, have you ever wanted to know what your student is searching during class? GoGuardian has created an app for parents to monitor what students are searching in the classroom, during downtime, and even at home. Go to the app store and search GoGuardian Parent App. The setup is easy! If you have any questions, please email chad.whittle@tcslions.org.
COUNSELING NEWS
On Tuesday, March 3rd we will have a full school assembly to help our students understand the purpose and procedure for Academic Advising Day. Mrs. Whittle will live stream this meeting on the TCS Guidance Facebook page (in the event that parents would like to view).
Academic Advising Day is on March 5th. This is a day for students to meet with each teacher during their classroom time in order to hear directly from teachers about class recommendations for the next school year. TCS Admin consider Teacher Recommendations the best placement for students to see success at the next level. If families decide to forgo the Teacher Recommendation, then the AAA Form (on the back of the registration form) must be signed.
SOMETHING NEW: This year we will host Parent /Student Registration hours March 12th from 6:00pm-8:00pm or March 13th from 9:00am-11:00am. ALL PARENTS & STUDENTS MUST come during these open "drop-in" hours (no need to schedule, shouldn't take more than 10-15 minutes per student) to submit the registration form and any other necessary documentation related to scheduling courses for the 2020-2021 school year.
College Visits:
March 4th: UGA Group Tour
April 15th: Samford University
Technical School Visits:
Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Duluth, GA - March 3rd (8:45-2:45)
Chattahoochee Tech, Marietta, GA - March 12th (8:45-1:30)
WGTC, Newnan, Ga - March 17th (1:00-3:30)
**Permission slips for college visits available now at reception desk
High School Graduation
Sunday, May 17th @ 7:00pm
Trinity Stadium
In case of inclement weather the ceremony will be in the Gym with The Gathering Place as an overflow room.
Counseling Department Updates:
We are almost near our last 50 days of 2019 - 2020 school year.
Therefore, let’s celebrate by dressing 50’s style on Thursday, March 5th.
You will have the chance to purchase coke and root beer floats for $1 at lunch, so remember to bring cash.
High School Graduation
Sunday, May 17th @ 7:00pm
Trinity Stadium
In case of inclement weather the ceremony will be in the Gym with The Gathering Place as an overflow room.