1. NEWSLETTER
Volume 1, Issue 1 October 8, 2010
Weekly Word From
A Word from the CEO
Dr. Walles
Greetings Tech High Parents,
Hello Tech High Family:
We began a process to expedite our lunchroom system
this morning by including a fingerprint scan method of
We had a great week at the school. Students are focused
accounting for students receiving their lunches. In our
and the spirit is high here in Titan Land.
haste to improve our system, we inadvertently did not
th notify parents of this process. We immediately halted
Next week we will begin our testing for the PSAT. All 9 –
th the process and have deleted all fingerprint scans from
11 graders will be tested, unless a parent has
the nutrition system. We apologize for any
communicated with us otherwise. The school will be paying
inconvenience this has brought to our parents and
for these assessments. Each cost $13.00, please feel free to
students. We are looking into another efficient way to
help defray the cost by donating funds. This is a critical
process and track our nutrition program that will allow
assessment as it will provide students an opportunity to
our students to quickly navigate the lunch room queuing
prepare for the SAT while also positioning themselves to
process. Be assured, we will keep you informed of the
qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
system we consider in the future.
We completed our first 9 weeks of school. We will provide
th Steven Walker
progress reports on Wednesday October 13 , 2010. It was
CEO
mentioned that the progress reports would be completed on
Friday. I apologize for this oversight.
Students will be out of school on Monday and Tuesday, PSAT/NMSQT
October 11 and 12. They will return on Wednesday, October Preliminary SAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
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13 .
The PSAT will be administered on Wednesday, October
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Please ensure your children are wearing the uniform 13 from 8:30am -11 am. All students except Seniors
appropriately. Blue, black or brown loafers or casual shoes. will be taking the test and are asked to get a good night’s
Not Tennis shoes. Additionally, all students should be sleep and eat a balanced breakfast.
wearing khaki pants and navy blue or white top shirts with
the school logo. We appreciate your cooperation in this Please contact Ms. Bennett at
matter. Our students are really doing well with maintaining ebennett@techhighschool.org or call 678-904-5091.
the school uniform policy.
Enjoy the days off, we look forward to your return. Senior College Application
Dr. Walles Day
Important Dates
Seniors are reminded to bring their college applications
No School - October 11th -12th and scholarship applications to school on Wednesday,
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October 13 . Counselors will be available to guide you
Progress Report for 1st 9 weeks – October 13
School-wide Picture Day – October 14 through the process and explain requirements and
Senior Picture Make-Up Day – October 22 deadlines.
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