To start off with this week's message, please make sure you review all dates with special events coming up. I do not want anyone to miss out on any opportunities the school is providing.
This past Thursday evening, I had a chance to celebrate Odetta Bassett, CTE teacher for being recognized as the GCS ACT Teacher of the year award at the GCS Celebration of Excellence at Grimsley High School. Southwest High was also recognized for the outstanding graduation results and being named in US News Best High Schools. Thank you for all your support!
Next week is Start with Hello Week! Start with Hello is a prevention program that teaches children and
teens how to be more socially inclusive and connected to each other. Start With
Hello asks students, educators, parents and other community leaders who
interact with children to take steps in class, the lunchroom and/or other times
in their day to be inclusive and connected. In
every school and in every community, there are young people who suffer silently
because they feel left out, alone or invisible. Social isolation is a growing
epidemic in the United States and within our schools. In fact, one study
reports that chronic loneliness increases our risk of an early death by 14%.
Furthermore, young people who are isolated can become victims of bullying,
violence, and/or depression. As a result, many pull further away from society,
struggle with learning and social development and/or choose to hurt themselves
or others. The Start with Hello program raises awareness and educates students
and the community through trainings, advertising, discussion, activities,
public proclamations, media events, contests and awards. Please reach out to Stephanie Powell if you would like to assist.
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.
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. PSAT pre-bubbling will taske place on Friday, September 27th during homeroom.
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 dont forget abotu this contest. You can vote as many times as you would like.
Picture retakes for Underclassmen and seniors occur the first part of the morning on September 27th. You must bring your original pictures and turn them in to get a retake. Seniors must bring $5 for their sitting fee regardless of whether or not they have taken their picture already. .
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.
Please share with your students! Also, Mrs. Bratton has agreed to assist students with their essays and all students are highly encouraged to attend the writing Center. See Mrs. Bratton for more details!
One scholarship in the amount of $500 for one 10th-12th grade student will be awarded that night!!!
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, send transcripts, and much more.
Seniors should start to work on college applications.
Look at counseling website for more information on SW site.
Seniors need to complete the NC Residency which is required by all NC Schools. That is also located on cfnc.org.
Students, especially juniors and seniors, begin to tour schools. Register on the college site.
Check remind and emails weekly for information from the counseling department
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
Mrs. Hudgens' codes:
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 23
4:00 PM Womens Varsity Golf Conference Match @ Jamestown Park Home
4:30 PM Womens Varsity Tennis Ben L. Smith High School Home
5:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Northwest Senior High School Away
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Northwest Senior High School Away
Tuesday, September 24
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Governor's School Information session - Auditorium
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Volleyball Western Guilford High School Away
5:30 PM Mens Middle School Football Kernodle Middle School Home
5:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Ragsdale High School Away
6:30 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball Western Guilford High School Away
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Ragsdale High School Away
Wednesday, September 25
4:30 PM Womens Varsity Tennis Western Guilford High School Home
5:00 PM Coed Varsity Cross Country Conference Meet @ SWGHS Home
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Volleyball Cornerstone Charter Academy Home
6:30 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball Cornerstone Charter Academy *Endowment Game Home
Thursday, September 26
4:30 PM Womens Varsity Tennis Ragsdale High School Away
4:45 PM Mens Middle School Soccer Jamestown Middle School Home
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Volleyball Wesleyan Christian Academy Home
5:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Northern Guilford High School Away
6:30 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball Dudley Senior High School Home
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Northern Guilford High School Away
7:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Football Page High School Home
Friday, September 27
Special schedule for Homeroom
Please see bell schedule below
Homeroom 8:10 to 9:05
1st Block 9:10 to 10:25
2nd Block 10:30 to 11:45
3rd Block 11:50 to 1:40
1st lunch 11:50 to 12:15
2nd lunch 12:22 to 12:47
3rd lunch 12:54 to 1:19
4th lunch 1:25 to 1:50
4th Block 1:55 to 3:15
12th grade and underclass picture retakes
PSAT pre-bubbling - Sophomores and Juniors
Senior meeting - no early release on this date (GTCC, Weaver and 1st block travel students are not required to attend, however, MUST review the updated calendar of events for seniors on the website.
More dates:
Monday, September 30
SWGHS Talent Show Auditions - 3:20-4:20 - Auditorium
Tuesday, October 1
10:00am - 11:00am School Support Team - Barnum's office
6:00pm - 7:00pm - SWGHS Talent Show - Auditorium
5pm - 8pm - GCS College Night - Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center
Wednesday, October 2
Horace Mann Retirement presentation and Donors Choose - Optional - Location TBD
Thursday, October 3
2nd Interim report distributed
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
Saturday, October 26
Tentative - Homecoming Dance
FAFSA Day - GTCC-Jamestown -9AM - Noon
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 Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected.
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