Tucker HS Parents,

• For Valentines Day tomorrow, deliveries to the school and classroom for students will not be permitted. Also large items that will be disruptive (i.e. stuffed animals, balloons, ect.) cannot be brought to school
• Next week is Winter Break so school will be closed Monday-Friday. Grades for the first 4.5 weeks are being posted and students are encouraged to use this time and opportunity to make up any assignments or missing work. There is no Saturday School this weekend 

Tucker HS Parents, 

Tucker HS Parents, 

• Senior News 

• Herff Jones: Herff Jones will reschedule the lunch room visit due to weather.  You can also order online at herffjonesgrad.com 

• Senior Events:
  • Senior Dues increase to $125 after January 10, 2025.  Cash or money order please.  The last day to pay senior dues is Friday, February 14, 2025 to participate in remaining senior activities, including food and snacks during graduation practices.
  • The last day to pay for the Dollywood Trip is Friday, February 7, 2025.  Cash or money order please. The $100 includes the ticket and charter bus, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a t-shirt. You can email Senor Strickland at [email protected] if you have any questions.
  • Our next Senior Event is the Senior Basketball Tailgate on Friday, February 7 from 3:30-5:30pm.  

• Friday, February 7 - Senior Night for Basketball - 3:30-5:30 - food and games (for students that have paid their dues and did the RSVP)
• Thursday, March 6 - Ice Cream Social during all lunches (for students that have paid their dues)
• Friday, March 21 - Dollywood Trip (for students that have paid their dues and paid for the trip)
• March 31 - April 4  - Senior Week
• Thursday, April 3 - Senior Field Day and Picnic (for students that have paid their dues)

Tucker HS Parents,

Tucker HS Parents, 

Tucker HS Parents, 

Tucker HS Parents, 

Due to inclement weather, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, will be an asynchronous independent learning day for students and a remote workday for all DeKalb County School District employees. All school activities and athletic events are also cancelled. We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and provide updates regarding any additional closures as needed. For the latest information, please visit dekalbschoolsga.org.

• No School tomorrow, Monday (1/20/25) in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr holiday
• First semester grades are now posted and can be viewed in the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus 
• SAT Prep (for 11th graders):  11th grade students, Are you planning to go to college after high school? You will need a SAT score as part of your application for admissions!
  • Start your college preparation now through the FREE SAT Prep classes on Saturdays at Tucker High School. This will prepare you for the SAT test day on March 19th
  • Spots are limited! Sign up today! See the attached flyer here for more information. 
• Title I Parent Meeting January 23rd- All Tucker HS parents are invited to attend a Workshop, "Understanding Career Pathways" on January 23, 2025, at 5:15 pm, at Tucker HS in the cafeteria.  This in-person workshop will help parents assist their students as they have an opportunity to learn and choose areas of interest in high school that multiply pathways for future careers. (See attached flyer here )
• Advanced Curriculum Night- January 23 at 6:00PM in the auditorium- Come learn about IB, AP, and Dual enrollment opportunities 
• 504/HHB Parent Webinar- Please see the attached 504 parent meeting on January 30, 2025. (See attached here )
• Tucker Saturday School: Our next Saturday School session will be on January 25th. If you are interested in having your child come to Saturday school, please drop them off on the top parking deck at 8. School will be from 8:00am- 12:00pm Bus transportation is provided. 

• Senior Class Information:

• The Dollywood Trip will be Friday, March 21. The cost is $100 cash/ money order. Please pay before February 7. Space is limited 80 students. The new price for Senior dues is $125 ($25 late fee). Cash or money order only. If you paid last semester, you don't have to pay again.You can pay senior dues and Dollywood Trip in A247 Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays before 1st pd., A lunch, and after school. Cash or money order
• Herff Jones will be at Tucker High School during lunches on January 23.  Be sure to speak with them and order your cap and gown and announcements on this day.  Orders are due by January 31 for announcements. You can also order online at herffjonesgrad.com  Herff Jones early bird pricing ends & graduation announcements order is submitted on January 31, 2025. (pricing increases $10/month after January 31 deadline.). There is a $15 handling fee added to all orders placed after January 1.

• Friday, February 7 - Senior Night for Basketball - 3:30-5:30 - food and games (for students that have paid their dues and did the RSVP)
• Thursday, March 6 - Ice Cream Social during all lunches (for students that have paid their dues)
• Friday, March 21 - Dollywood Trip (for students that have paid their dues and paid for the trip)
• March 31 - April 4  - Senior Week
• Thursday, April 3 - Senior Field Day and Picnic (for students that have paid their dues)

Tucker HS Parents, 
Please see the information below for this week:

• GA Climate Survey-- Parents, please complete the GA Climate Survey for Tucker HS here: https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=3FB40F13 
  • we are required to have a percentage of parent participation for this survey, please see flyer here Family Survey Flyer 

• Final 1st semester Grades- Grades will be posted hopefully next week. Seniors we will let you know when transcripts will be available to send out to colleges.
• Fall Semester Finals-  If a student missed a final, students can take their final in January with their teacher. Finals need to be made up by January 17th or a zero will remain.
• Title I Parent Meeting January 23rd- All Tucker HS parents are invited to attend a Workshop, "Understanding Career Pathways" on January 23, 2025, at 5:15 pm, at Tucker HS in the cafeteria.  This in-person workshop will help parents assist their students as they have an opportunity to learn and choose areas of interest in high school that multiply pathways for future careers. (See attached flyer here )
• Advanced Curriculum Night- January 23 at 6:00PM in the auditorium- Come learn about IB, AP, and Dual enrollment opportunities 
• 504/HHB Parent Webinar- Please see the attached 504 parent meeting on January 30, 2025. (See attached here )
• Counseling Department Newsletter-  Click on the link to view: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVPr3gND4/Wi6vZJ1XUZnUyo4vsKFz0Q/view?utm_content=DAGVPr3gND4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h549540dbb2#3
• IB Newsletter- See attached. See what is happening in the IB program here 
• Tucker Saturday School: Our next Saturday school will be on January 25th. If you are interested in having your child come to Saturday school, please drop them off on the top parking deck at 8. School will be from 8- Noon. Bus transportation is provided. 
• Joe Pritchett American Legion Post #207 School Medal Award & Scholarship: Application Deadline: March 3, 2025- See attached- Senior Parents- See Scholarship Opportunity for your senior Flyer 
• INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL- Please go to the DCSD Infinite Campus website:   https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/infinite-campus/   If you are creating a new account, please click on the Create Account tab for an informational video and instructions.
• Car Pool Lane in the AM- If you drop off your student in the AM, please do not  stop your car on the ramp and have them walk across the ramp. Keep moving so we can get cars in and out of the drive. We do not want the students crossing the street through traffic and stopping cars. Please drop your student off by the sidewalk so all of our students are safe.

• Herff Jones: Herff Jones will be at Tucker High School on January 23 to take orders during lunches.  You can also order online at herffjonesgrad.com
  • Herff Jones early bird pricing ends & graduation announcements order is submitted on January 31, 2025. (pricing increases $10/month after January 31 deadline.) There is a $15 handling fee added to all orders placed after January 1

Tucker HS Parents, 

• Tuesday, January 7th- Students will return to school on January 7th. Students will report to their Homeroom class at 8:00AM to pick up a new schedule. Monday (tomorrow) is a teacher workday 
• Final 1st semester Grades- Grades will be posted when we come back in January. Seniors we will let you know when transcripts will be available to send out to colleges. 
• Semester 1 Finals-  If a student missed a final, students can take their final in January with their teacher. Finals need to be made up by January 17^th or a zero will remain.
• Yondr Pouches- students will resume using cell phone pouches this semester. Please remind your child that this is a district initiative/expectation and they must have their pouch everyday (beginning Tuesday). Pouches are also used as hall passes for students.
• Advanced Curriculum Night- January 23 at 6:00PM in the auditorium- Come learn about IB, AP, and Dual enrollment opportunities 
• Counseling Department Newsletter-  Click on the link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVPr3gND4/Wi6vZJ1XUZnUyo4vsKFz0Q/view?utm_content=DAGVPr3gND4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h549540dbb2#3
• IB Newsletter- See attached. See what is happening in the IB program.
• Tucker Saturday School: Our next Saturday school will be on January 25th. If you are interested in having your child come to Saturday school, please drop them off on the top parking deck at 8. School will be from 8- Noon. Bus transportation is provided. 
• Joe Pritchett American Legion Post #207 School Medal Award & Scholarship: Application Deadline: March 3, 2025- See attached- Senior Parents- See Scholarship Opportunity for your senior.
• INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL- Please go to the DCSD Infinite Campus website:   https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/infinite-campus/   If you are creating a new account, please click on the Create Account tab for an informational video and instructions.
• Car Pool Lane in the AM- If you drop off your student in the AM, please do not  stop your car on the ramp and have them walk across the ramp. Keep moving so we can get cars in and out of the drive. We do not want the students crossing the street through traffic and stopping cars. Please drop your student off by the sidewalk so all of our students are safe.