I hope this message finds you all well! Believe it or not, we are heading into week 6 with another round of interim reports going to all homes on Thursday so please be on the lookout for these grade reports. If you have any questions or concerns regarding anything on these interim reports, please reach out to your child's teachers.
If your child is thinking about college, please make plans to attend GCS College Night, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. Over 100 two- and four-year colleges and universities, trade and military programs will be represented, and parents can also learn about financial aid options during special presentations at 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greensboro, this event and parking are free, and it only happens once a year, so don’t miss it! Students in grades 10-12 can register to win a $500 scholarship. Please help our community by bringing a canned or dry food item for Backpack Beginnings. For more information, contact your student's counselor.
If there are any Sophomores or Juniors who missed the mandatory PSAT preadministration activity, they will have the opportunity to make it up at 11:30 on Tuesday, October 1, in the media center. Students should bring a number 2 wooden pencil. Mrs. Barnum is the contact for this mandatory make up session. The PSAT is October 16th and is taken by sophomores and juniors. Juniors and sophomores can begin to study for the PSAT by going to www.collegeboard.org for study skills.
This coming Tuesday is the SWGHS talent show from 6-7 in the auditorium. Come on out and see Southwest's best!
On Monday, October 14th, from 10-11, the Guilford Apprenticeship Partners will visit Southwest to give a presentation to interested students. Students who have signed up will be dismissed from their 2nd block class to come hear the presentation and get a chance to ask questions of these local companies.
GAP provides an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors, who pass academic and behavioral screening, to further their education while obtaining paid work experience. Upon completion of the GAP program, students are able to receive their associates degree and a journeyman’s certificate, graduate without debt, and have a well-paying job.
Of the 77 apprentices from GCS that were signed this past August, 11 of them were from Southwest! So come out and hear what exciting opportunities this program has for you! Students can sign up to attend the information session by speaking to our Career Development Coordinator, Michelle Cook or their counselor.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid Day! FASFA opens up Oct. 1 so start to begin the application with parents (https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa), go to www.cfnc.org for one stop shop for scholarships searches, apply for college, study for tests, sending transcripts, and much more.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid Day! FASFA opens up Oct. 1 so start to begin the application with parents (https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa), go to www.cfnc.org for one stop shop for scholarships searches, apply for college, study for tests, sending transcripts, and much more.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and the Carolina Panthers are teaming up for #WEARITLIKEAPRO. The four high schools (one per Classification) with the most votes could win the same high-end football helmets the Panthers wear each week. Vote now until October 15 at https://www.panthers.com/fans/wearitlikeapro Please don't forget about this contest. You can vote as many times as you would like.
The counseling department will hold an informational session on Tuesday Oct. 8 at 5:30pm in the auditorium with information and updates on college application deadlines, Scholarships, FAFSA information, the Say Yes program, and more. Plan to spend an hour or so with us so that you can help your seniors stay on track for their senior year.
Counseling Info and Assignments
Anna Compton - Freshmen - comptoa@gcsnc.com
Galissia Graves - A-D - gravesg3@gcsnc.com
Shelli Campbell - E-L - campbes2@gcsnc.com
Kendra Graham - M-R - grahamk2@gcsnc.com
Janet Hudgens - S-Z - hudgenj@gcsnc.com
Ms. Graves' codes:
10th-12th graders with last names A-D
Seniors: @graves2020
Juniors: @graves2021
Sophomores: @graves2022
10th – 12th graders with last names S - Z
Seniors: Tell people to text @hudgsw20 to the number 81010
Juniors: Tell people to text @hudgsw21 to the number 81010
Sophomores: Tell people to text @hudgens22 to the number 81010
Ms. Graham's codes:
10th-12th graders with last names M-R
Seniors: @graham2020
Juniors: @graham2021
Sophomores: @graham2022
Mrs. Campbell's codes:
10th - 12th graders with last names E-L
Seniors: Campbell2020 @cowgirl20
Juniors: Campbell2021 @cowgirl21
Sophomores: Campbell2022@cowgirl22
Ms. Compton 's codes:
9th grade - @7467_f4
As it relates to athletic schedules, please visit the SWHS Athletics page
Monday, September 30
SWGHS Talent Show Auditions - 3:20-4:20 - Auditorium
4:00 PM Womens Varsity Golf Conference match @ Maple Chase Away
4:30 PM Womens Varsity Tennis Wesleyan Christian Academy Away
4:45 PM Mens Middle School Soccer Northern Guilford High School Home
SWGHS Talent Show Auditions - 3:20-4:20 - Auditorium
4:00 PM Womens Varsity Golf Conference match @ Maple Chase Away
4:30 PM Womens Varsity Tennis Wesleyan Christian Academy Away
4:45 PM Mens Middle School Soccer Northern Guilford High School Home
6:00pm - 7:00pm - SWGHS Talent Show - Auditorium
5pm - 8pm - GCS College Night - Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Volleyball Mount Tabor High School Away
5:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Parkland High School Away
6:30 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball Mount Tabor High School Away
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Parkland High School Away
4:00 PM Womens Varsity Golf East Forsyth High School East Forsyth @ Pine Knolls Home
4:30 PM Womens Varsity Tennis Mount Tabor High School Home
5:00 PM Coed Varsity Cross Country Conference meet @ SWGHS Home
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Volleyball Northwest Senior High School Away
6:30 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball Northwest Senior High School Away
2nd Interim report distributed
5:00PM Womens Junior Varsity Volleyball Parkland High School Away
5:30PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Ben L. Smith High School Away
6:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Football Cardinal Gibbons High School Home
6:30 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball Parkland High School Away
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Ben L. Smith High School Away
7:30 PM Mens Varsity Football High Point ANDREWS Away
More dates:
Tuesday, October 8
5:30pm Parent session - auditorium - info on college application deadlines, Scholarships, FAFSA information, the Say Yes program, and more. Plan to spend an hour or so with us so that you can help your seniors stay on track for their senior year.
Wednesday, October 9
Teacher Workday - no school for students
Monday, October 14
10am-11am, Guilford Apprenticeship Partners presentation.
Wednesday, October 16th
PSAT - Sophomores and Juniors
8:30am - auditorium - Senior Meeting - Herff Jones informational meeting about graduation supplies. Early Release for all seniors only
October 21-25 - College application week - Staff and seniors wear college shirts all week long. Any staff who wears a college shirt can wear jeans each day. Seniors can wear jeans on Friday IF they wear a college shirt. Stickers will be passed out if students sign up to come to the computer lab for college applications.
Friday, October 25
End of the first quarter
Pep Rally - Coggins Gym - Time to be determined
Saturday, October 26
Homecoming Dance - more information forthcoming
FAFSA Day - GTCC-Jamestown -9AM - Noon
Monday, October 28
Mandatory Workday for teachers - no school for students
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