Thursday, April 18, 2019

SWHS Principal's weekly updates for Spring Break

Good evening Southwest community!

Only 14 days left before exams start. It is important to be monitoring your child's grades and attendance. Hopefully you are using the Parent Assist program for this purpose. If you can not access this program, please reach out to Mrs. Cline and clinek2@gcsnc.com.

We are in need of judges for our Senior Speech night  on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.  Judges are needed from 5:30 pm-approximately 8:30 pm.  We will serve dinner at 5:30 with a short training prior to heading to classrooms where seniors will be sent to you to present their research. 

If you are interested and able to judge for us this Spring please fill out the form linked below to let Mrs. Meier know of your availability.  We appreciate your willingness to give your time to listen to our seniors present their projects.  Thank you!


Parents of seniors – if you or your child have not already ordered their cap and gown from Herff Jones, it must be ordered at this time in order to ensure that you receive it in time for graduation.  You must place your order at:  www.highschool.herffjones.com.
Herff Jones will be at the school on Friday May 24 between 12-2 in the Coggins Gym to distributed Caps and Gowns that were previously ordered and paid for and do not have a balance. 

For parents of Sophomores - Herff Jones will also be distributing class rings to Sophomores at the same time on that day. 

Also - Parents of Seniors – be watching for a letter from me regarding guidelines and expectations for our upcoming 2019 graduation ceremony.  Please become familiar with the guidelines to ensure that each graduate and their families are able to enjoy this memorable occasion.  You will receive this letter either by email or Remind from your child’s counselor.  It can also be found on the Southwest website under the “Counseling” and “Seniors” tabs.


The Senior Picnic Committee is busy planning an event to remember! The picnic is scheduled for May 24th and will take place during lunches. It offers an afternoon of games, food, prizes, fun and fellowship for our seniors. We are pleased to honor their many accomplishments but need your help! The committee is asking for a donation of $10 per family, however, any and all amounts are appreciated!  If you would like to donate, please have your child drop off the donation in the front office. The committee will be collecting money until May 1st.


As a friendly reminder, the Say Yes Scholarship registration deadline for current High School seniors is June 1st.  Attached is the Say Yes Scholarship Checklist with key reminders for our seniors and with an emphasis on the Say Yes Registration.


Below and attached you’ll see the flyer for the NC A&T State University Say Yes Scholars’ Reception and Signing Day on May 2, 2019. We are celebrating newly admitted and prospective students to NC A&T. Students and their parents may RSVP online at www.sayyesguilford.org/scholarreceptions2019. Please share.




Students who are planning to attend a 4 year college or university should be aware of the enrollment deposit that is due by May 1.  This deposit lets the university know that you are planning to attend.  A housing deposit may be due at this time as well.  If you have questions please refer to your acceptance letter and reach out to the admissions office of the college that you plan to attend.

Virtual learning registration forms for summer and fall are available.  See your counselor for more information. 

In order for your child's ALVS teachers to submit final grades by June 4th, 2019, GCS seniors will need to submit all teacher-scored assignments by midnight EST on May 26th.

Teacher-scored assignments include Practices, Journals, Projects, Teacher-Scored Tests (TSTs), Discussions (Honors only), and Explore (Honors only). Final exams and any remaining Quizzes must be completed by May 31st

All students who have received any scholarship dollars should report those figures to their counselor.

As it relates to athletic schedules, please visit the SWHS Athletics page  


Monday, April 29
Interim Reports go to all students
6:00PM PTSA Meeting - C132
TBA Mens Varsity Golf NCHSAA 3A Regional Playoffs@ TBA Home
1:00 PM Mens Varsity Golf 18 hole PT Final Match @ Maple Chase Away
6:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Softball West Forsyth High School Home
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Baseball OPEN DATE 1st Rd. Conference Tournament @ Higher Seeded Team Home

Tuesday, April 30
10:30 - SST Meeting - Barnum's office
5:30 PM Womens Junior Varsity Soccer Northwest Senior High School Home
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Baseball OPEN DATE Piedmont Triad 3A Conference Semi-Finals #1 vs. #4/#5 hosted at N. Forsyth Away
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Soccer Dudley Senior High School Home

Wednesday, May 1
Teacher workday - no school for students
5:30 PM Womens Junior Varsity Soccer Grimsley High School Home
6:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Softball Ronald Reagan High School Home
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Baseball OPEN DATE Piedmont Triad 3A Semi- Final #2/7 vs. #3/6 At N. Forsyth Away
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Soccer Grimsley High School Home

Thursday, May 2
7:00PM Spring Dance Concert - Auditorium.
4:00 PM Coed Varsity Track Conference Championship Meet @ Mount Tabor Away
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Soccer High Point Central High School Home

Friday, May 3
4:30 PM Womens Junior Varsity Soccer Summit School Away
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Baseball OPEN DATE Piedmont Triad 3A Conference Championship @ N. Forysth Away
Saturday, May 4
9:30 - 12:30 - AP English Lit Review - Mrs. Bratton's and Mrs. Davis' room


COMING UP...
Saturday, May 11
8:00PM to Midnight SWGHS Prom - The Loft

Testing Schedule:
Teacher made exams
        6/3 - 1st and 3rd block - Monday June 3rd - adjusted schedule - full day
        6/4 - 2nd and 4th block - Tuesday, June 4th - adjusted schedule - full day

State Exams
        6/5 - 1st block - dismiss at 1:35
        6/6 - 2nd block - dismiss at 1:35
        6/7 - 3rdblock - dismiss at 1:35
        6/10 - 4th block - dismiss at 1:35
        6/11 - Make ups - dismiss at 1:35

Saturday, June 8
8:00PM - 10:00PM Graduation Greensboro Coliseum
Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Updates or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please follow Southwest High School at SouthwestGHS for TwitterFacebook, and Instagram! This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected. 
We are... Southwest!

Friday, April 12, 2019

SWHS Principal's weekly updates for April 15th

Good evening Southwest community!

This past week was Staff Appreciation week. Thank you for sharing all your kind words, letters, etc to the staff at Southwest Guilford High School. We are so lucky to work in such a caring school community. Thank you to the PTSA and all the help that was put into this past week. It certainly did not go unnoticed.


As a reminder, this past Tuesday, we distributed report cards to all students during homeroom. Please check with your child that they brought their report card home.



Students who are planning to attend a 4 year college or university should be aware of the enrollment deposit that is due by May 1.  This deposit lets the university know that you are planning to attend.  A housing deposit may be due at this time as well.  If you have questions please refer to your acceptance letter and reach out to the admissions office of the college that you plan to attend.

Virtual learning registration forms for summer and fall are available.  See your counselor for more information. 

In order for your child's ALVS teachers to submit final grades by June 4th, 2019, GCS seniors will need to submit all teacher-scored assignments by midnight EST on May 26th.

Teacher-scored assignments include Practices, Journals, Projects, Teacher-Scored Tests (TSTs), Discussions (Honors only), and Explore (Honors only). Final exams and any remaining Quizzes must be completed by May 31st

All students who have received any scholarship dollars should report those figures to their counselor.

As it relates to athletic schedules, please visit the SWHS Athletics page  


Monday, April 15
No Events

Tuesday, April 16 
10:30AM - Student Support Team Meeting - Mrs. Barnum's Office
4:30 PM Mens Varsity Tennis Bishop Mc Guinness Memorial H S Home
5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Lacrosse Davie High School Home
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Softball Northwest Senior High School Home
7:30 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse Western Guilford High School Home

Wednesday, April 17
7:45AM - Leadership Team Meeting - Media Center
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Softball Cancelled- Southeast Guilford High School Home
6:00 PM Womens Varsity Softball Southeast Guilford High School Home

Thursday, April 18
10:30am-9pm  PTSA Qdoba Day  Heron Village on 68 - mention your with SWHS.
5:00 PM Mens Varsity Baseball Cancelled- High Point Central High School Home
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Softball Cancelled- Southern Guilford High School Home
6:00 PM Womens Varsity Softball Wesleyan Christian Academy Home
6:00 PM Womens Varsity Lacrosse North Davidson High School Home

Friday, April 19
No School


COMING UP...
Monday, April 29
Interim Reports go to all students

Saturday, May 11
8:00PM to Midnight SWGHS Prom - The Loft

Testing Schedule:
Teacher made exams
        6/3 - 1st and 3rd block - Monday June 3rd - adjusted schedule - full day
        6/4 - 2nd and 4th block - Tuesday, June 4th - adjusted schedule - full day

State Exams
        6/5 - 1st block - dismiss at 1:35
        6/6 - 2nd block - dismiss at 1:35
        6/7 - 3rdblock - dismiss at 1:35
        6/10 - 4th block - dismiss at 1:35
        6/11 - Make ups - dismiss at 1:35

Saturday, June 8
8:00PM - 10:00PM Graduation Greensboro Coliseum (Staff required to attend/participate)
Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Updates or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please follow Southwest High School at SouthwestGHS for TwitterFacebook, and Instagram! This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected. 
We are... Southwest!

Friday, April 5, 2019

SWHS Principal's weekly updates for April 8

Good evening Southwest community!

This week is Staff Appreciation week. Please help me in showing our amazing teachers appreciation for what they do on a daily basis. Send them an e-mail, a handwritten note, anything you can do to assist me in letting them know the value in what they do with our young people!



This coming week is also National Volunteer week! Thank you to all individuals who share time out of your weeks to help Southwest be such a great school!
As a reminder, this Tuesday, we distribute report cards to all students during homeroom. Please check with your child that they bring their report card home.



Students who are planning to attend a 4 year college or university should be aware of the enrollment deposit that is due by May 1.  This deposit lets the university know that you are planning to attend.  A housing deposit may be due at this time as well.  If you have questions please refer to your acceptance letter and reach out to the admissions office of the college that you plan to attend.

Virtual learning registration forms for summer and fall are available.  See your counselor for more information. 

In order for your child's ALVS teachers to submit final grades by June 4th, 2019, GCS seniors will need to submit all teacher-scored assignments by midnight EST on May 26th.

Teacher-scored assignments include Practices, Journals, Projects, Teacher-Scored Tests (TSTs), Discussions (Honors only), and Explore (Honors only). Final exams and any remaining Quizzes must be completed by May 31st

All students who have received any scholarship dollars should report those figures to their counselor.

As it relates to athletic schedules, please visit the SWHS Athletics page  


Monday, April 8
Staff Appreciation - Day 1
4:00 PM Mens Varsity Golf Conference meet @ Wilshire Park Away 
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Softball Mount Tabor High School Away 
5:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Lacrosse Southern Alamance HS Away
5:30 PM Womens Junior Varsity Soccer Western Guilford High School Away 
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Soccer Western Guilford High School Away 
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Softball Mount Tabor High School Away

Tuesday, April 9 
Staff Appreciation - Day 2
Report Cards distributed to all students - Homeroom 3:30
4:00 PM Mens Varsity Golf Grimsley High School Away 
4:30 PM Mens Varsity Tennis High Point Central High School Home 
4:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Baseball North Forsyth High School Home 
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Softball Southeast Guilford High School Away 
5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Lacrosse Mount Tabor High School Away 
5:30 PM Womens Varsity Lacrosse Atkins High School Home 
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Baseball North Forsyth High School Home 
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Soccer North Forsyth High School Home 
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Softball North Forsyth High School Home 
7:30 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse Mount Tabor High School Away

Wednesday, April 10
Staff Appreciation - Day 3
2:00 PM Mens Varsity Golf 18 hole PT Final Match @ Maple Chase Away 
4:30 PM Mens Varsity Tennis North Forsyth High School Home 
4:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Baseball Reidsville High School Away 
4:30 PM Coed Varsity Track Conference meet @ SWGHS Home 
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Soccer OPEN DATE vs. North Carolina Leadership Academy Away 
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Baseball Reidsville High School Away 
7:15 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse High Point Central High School Away

Thursday, April 11
Staff Appreciation - Day 4
7:00-9:00PM Mainstage Spring Production - Romeo and Juliet 
4:30 PM Mens Varsity Tennis Conference Tournament @ Mount Tabor Away 
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Softball Glenn Home 
5:30 PM Womens Junior Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Away 
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Away 
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Softball Glenn Home 

Friday, April 12
Staff Appreciation - Day 5
7:00-9:00PM Mainstage Spring Production - Romeo and Juliet 
4:30 PM Mens Varsity Tennis Conference Tournament @ Mount Tabor Away 
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Softball Glenn Home 
5:30 PM Womens Junior Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Away 
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Away 
7:00 PM Womens Varsity Softball Glenn Home 
7:30 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse Bishop Mc Guinness Memorial H S Away


Saturday, April 13
10:00 AM Mens Junior Varsity Baseball Randleman High School Randleman @ Finch Farm Field Away
2:00PM - 4:00PM Mainstage Spring Production - Romeo and Juliet 
8AM - Noon - Saturday School - Media Center
COMING UP...
Wednesday, April 17th
7:45AM - Leadership team Meeting - Media Center

Saturday, May 11
8:00PM to Midnight SWGHS Prom - The Loft

Saturday, June 8
8:00PM - 10:00PM Graduation Greensboro Coliseum 
Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Updates or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please follow Southwest High School at SouthwestGHS for TwitterFacebook, and Instagram! This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected. 
We are... Southwest!