Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the High School
Published March 8, 2020
Volume 32
Kimberly Jones - High School Principal
Events & Announcements
Student spotlight
Kara Joy Bragg, Beau Gregory, Will Price, Morgan Ross, Conner Shannon, and Gracie Waller participated in the GHSA literary meet held on Tuesday, March 3
Kara Joy Bragg placed first in her division
Conner Shannon and Will Price came in second place in their category
They have qualified to compete at the State meet on the 14th
Way to let your light shine!
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 Schedules:
Here is the rundown of the schedule for senior schedules:
Friday, May 1st - Last day of regular class (including Bible, etc...)
Monday, May 4 - Day 1 of Senior Finals
Tuesday, May 5 - Day 2 of Senior Finals
Wednesday, May 6 - Seniors are off
Friday, May 8 - Senior Exam Make up day
Tuesday, May 12 - Honors Night - invitation
Thursday, May 14th Senior breakfast 9am in the multipurpose room and graduation practice immediately following
Sunday, May 17 - Graduation arrive at school no later than 6:15pm, report to the multipurpose room
AP EXAMS
** AP exams are as follows:
Monday, May 4 Government 8am
Tuesday, May 5 Calc BC 8am
Wednesday, May 6 Literature 8am
Thursday, May 7 Chemistry 8am
Monday, May 11 Biology 8am
Thursday, May 14 Economics 12pm
9th -11th grade exams will be held on Wednesday, May 20th and Thursday, May 21st from 8:45am-noon
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
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
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:
April 15th: Samford University
Technical School Visits:
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:
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.