SWGHS Principal's weekly updates for the holiday break

Good evening Southwest!

I hope this message finds everyone doing well as we enter this well deserved holiday break! We only have 2 instructional days until our first exam begins on Thursday, January 7th. Please make sure your student is on top of their grades, knows their exam schedule, whether they are face to face for any state exams or remote for any teacher made or GCS final exams. Please notice the expectation for an exam day on Friday, January 8th, and state exam make ups on Friday, January 15th. Within this blog is the framework of the entire SWGHS exam schedule. More specifics will be provided after the holidays or from the teachers. All health and safety protocols will be followed. Any student who does not follow these expectations will be disallowed on campus/ removed from testing with no exceptions. Thank you for having a conversation ahead of time with your student.

SWGHS Fall 2020 Exam Schedule

Monday, January 4^th: Mandatory workday for staff

Tuesday, January 5^th: Normal Remote Instruction

Wednesday, January 6^th: Normal Remote Instruction

Thursday, January 7^th: (remote) Virtual Teacher Made/GCS Final Exams*

Block 1 (9:30-11:30)

Block 2 (12:30-2:30)

*If the student’s class is not a teacher made/GCS exam, then the teacher may decide to have remote class during that period and time listed above for review. Please check with your teachers.

Friday, January 8^th: (remote) Virtual Teacher Made/GCS Final Exams*

Block 3 (9:30-11:30)

Block 4 (12:30-2:30)

*If the student’s class is not a teacher made/GCS exam, then the teacher may decide to have remote class during that period and time listed above for review. Please check with your teachers.

All exams below MUST be taken on campus

Monday, January 11^th:

All EOCs Exam Block 1(Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3), and the following CTEs:

Hospitality and Tourism

Sports and Entertainment Marketing I

Child Development

Early Childhood Education I

And the following NCVPS/ALVS Courses: Principles of Business and Finance

     Accounting I

     Career Management

                                                                      Foundations of Information Technology

Tuesday, January 12^th: All EOCs Exam Block 2(Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3), and the following CTEs:

Business Management I

Accounting I

Hospitality and Tourism

Wednesday, January 13^th: All EOCs Exam Block 3(Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3), and the following CTEs:

Business Management I

Principles of Business and Finance

Interior Design I

Thursday, January 14^th: All EOCs Exam Block 4(Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3), and the following CTEs:

Child Development

Principles of Business and Finance

Interior Design I

Foundations of Health Science

Health Science I

Friday, January 15^th: Make Up CTE/EOC Exam

*CTE/EOC Exam Week: Students will be coming into the school building to take these exams. Students will be screened once they arrive and must wear a mask. Students who do not comply with the mask expectations will be removed from testing immediately. Students on buses should arrive roughly between 9:35-9:45. Buses will run for students that need transportation. Students need to ask their teacher where to report once at the school on the day of their testing. There will be no early release from exams. If student does not have a CTE or EOC exam, they do not come to the school that week.

Students will not be allowed into the building until 9:15.

Since all phones will be collected and turned off upon the start of exams, phones may be used after the individual classroom's completion of the test. If a student can do one of the following on these days, they will be dismissed...

• Show text message proof that they drive. 
• Show that their parents are currently waiting outside - text message.  
• Receive text message that their friend is driving them and currently waiting outside.

If a student does not have a phone, the parent/guardian can call the school number at 336-819-2970 to inform the front office that they are outside waiting for their student. Please do not call earlier. Once that student's room is complete with testing, that student will be allowed to exit. 

Mr. Hettenbach will also send a connect ed upon completion of the testing campus wide (not by individual classes). This will only be sent to the homes in which students were assigned to test on that day. 

Students riding a bus must stay on campus in their testing location until buses arrive no later than 4:25. Students are not allowed to wait for any rides on campus, unless they are in the classroom. Immediate dismissal is expected. 

• Students who registered for the October 29 administration will have to “re-register” for the January 26 if they plan to take the PSAT.  Registrations from October 29 will NOT automatically roll-over.
• The PSAT is being held at EACH high school.  

 

SENIOR PARENTS: The deadline to purchase a senior ad has been extended to January 4, 2021. To purchase an ad, simply order online at www.yearbookforever.com. You can design the ad, or we can do it for you. If you wish for us to design the ad, you can upload pictures and text on that website as well. Contact Mrs. Bratton at brattoj@gcsnc.com with any questions.

Lifetouch will also be providing us with an extra day on campus for last minute senior pictures that need to be taken. We will get that date to you as soon as we receive it. 

Guilford County Schools presents our annual Winter Break Reading Challenge. This year high school students who participate have a chance to win a Kindle Fire, tickets to Piedmont Winterfest, or a free ticket to the Greensboro Science Center. Check on the Southwest High Media Center Canvas page or with Mrs. Hunt for more information.

Please support the SWGHS band by shopping at the Dewey's Shop!

The band boosters wanted to see if you might be able to promote our Dewey's Shop at 1622 Stanley Rd suite 110-A, Greensboro, NC 27407 in the Shops on the Curve Center. Their store hours are Fri, Sat, & Sun 11am-6pm. You can also order online at https://buff.ly/3mTrWoC, use code FHS050 in the discount code box for our band to receive credit. Their FB page is https://buff.ly/2W12Ok5 They will post when online order with curbside pickup is available there. Thank you so much for the support and help you provide them.

Any students who may be interested in enrolling into a Social Justice class next semester must contact their counselor immediately.  You may e-mail the teacher of this class as well, Mr. Jeff Aguiar at aguiarj@gcsnc.com

"Intro to Racial Equity and Social Justice explores the foundations of big concepts like power, identity, and authority that play various roles in our daily lives. In addition to examining the present, we’ll look into the past to deepen our understanding of how we came to be here, in this place; this now, where racial equity is again centered in our national conversations. In doing so, we’ll discover some ways that we might individually and collectively make a difference in the pursuit of social justice while also recognizing that learning truly is power."

Please click here if you need guidance in setting up a Parent Portal account. If you have any difficultly with this process, please e-mail Mrs. Kristy Cline at clinek2@gcsnc.com. If you have any questions regarding grades or attendance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student's teachers via their e-mail address that can be found on the school's website.

This video has been used district wide to provide information regarding pairing student and parent accounts in Canvas so parents can access what is due, what has been submitted, graded, etc. You’ll see in the video that one of the key pieces is a pairing code that can only originate from the student account holder. 

Senior families how have yet to order or pick up their graduation supplies, please reach out to Herff Jones through their online portal. 

Service Activities

               If you are looking for any basic needs:  food, school supplies, housing, mental health resources or if you have any other need to assist your students, please contacts our School Social Worker, Emily Wright. She can be reached at 336-709-9537 or via e-mail at Wrighte2@gcsnc.com .  

Seniors - you need to know what to do and what to expect for their senior year. Do not procrastinate! Here is a short video from the counselors made especially for our seniors. 

The 2021-22 school year A.L. Brooks Scholarship application will be activated on December 7, 2020.  The student’s full application packet must be electronically completed and submitted with all required information/documentation via the application system by January 31, 2021 to receive consideration.

The website that houses information about the Program and that will have the link to the application can be accessed via the “Program Information” tab below.

Program Information 

 

It’s already time to think about registration for the 2021-2022 School Year! Counselors will meet with every student who are currently enrolled in English classes (underclassman only) to discuss options for the following school year, discuss transcripts, etc. Students will need to make their official course selections in Power School when the portal opens (IN SPRING) that’s accessible in their Power School account where they check their grades. Here is the link to registration book: 

https://www.gcsnc.com/cms/lib/NC01910393/Centricity/Domain/5032/42082%20GCS%20HS%20RegBook%20PROOF_WebADA%20Tagged_021220_0812pm.pdf

Scholarship opportunity!

https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/aubrey-lee-brooks-scholarship/

Please visit the updated new counseling site for remind codes, scholarship information, etc. 

Counselors' caseloads are as followed: Ms.Graves A-D 10th-12th, Ms.Campbell E-L 10th - 12th, Ms. Graham M-R 10th - 12th, Mrs. Hudgens S-Z 10th - 12th, Ms.Compton 9th grade counselor

Remind Codes: Text 81010 with the messages

  

      Ms. Graves

10th grade Last Name: A-D @swghs2023

• 11th grade Last name A-D @swghs2022

  12th grade Last Name A-D @swghs2021

  Ms. Campbell

  10th grade Last name E-L @cowgirl23

  11th grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl22

  12th grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl21

  Ms. Graham

  10th grade Last Name M-R @graham2023

  11th grade Last Name M-R @graham2022

  12th grade Last Name M-R @graham2021

  Mrs. Hudgens

  10th grade Last Name S-Z @hudgen23

  11th grade Last Name S-Z @hudgen22

  12th grade Last Name S-Z @hudgen21

  Ms. Compton 9th grade 

  Class of 2024 STUDENTS

  Rmd.at/g7g87g

  Class of 2024 PARENTS

  Rmd.at/4g3d7b

* Pre-Covid 19 picture - social distancing/masks were not required

Just a friendly reminder that Lifetouch is still accepting scheduling appointments for seniors to be photographed. The link is embedded.   Lifetouch Scheduling 

Attention all SW Fans!  Can’t come to see our Volleyball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Football or Soccer teams play?  No problem.  All games will be broadcasted “Live” on our NFHSnetwork Streaming program.  Go to https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/southwest-guilford-high-school-high-point-nc

Subscription monthly $10.99 and Annually $69.99

See all home and many away games (based on who has the program at their school)

Have you left your mark at SWGHS? Buy a Legacy Brick to commemorate your time as a Southwest Cowboy, and make a contribution to your sport, band or chorus to help fund critical equipment and uniform purchases and fees! AND get a great deal RIGHT NOW! The first 21 seniors/senior families to purchase a Legacy Brick this year will get 21% off the price of the brick! That's $21 off the $100 brick! Click here to order your brick, and enter 212021 in the promo code field to take advantage of this deal! 

Help SW Athletics and Booster Club by Linking your Amazon Account to our Charity!

Click here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-4362420 

 By clicking the link above, you can help SW Athletics get .5% from your Amazon orders to support our student athletes.  

For Game Schedules go to www.cowboysports.org

UPCOMING DATES

Wednesday, Dec. 23^rd

7am JV VB Practice                                 (In Season)                                              @ SW Main Gym

9am VB Practice                                      (In Season)                                              @ SW Main Gym   

3:45- W. Basketball Practice                   (Tryouts)                                                 @ SW 9^th grade Gym

3:00- XC Meet @ Mount Tabor              (In Season)                                              @ SW Gym (Meet in Stadium @ 4 PM)

5:45- M. Basketball                                (Tryouts)                                    @ SW 9^th grade gym and Old Gym at 6 PM

6:30- Swimming Practice                       (In Season)                                              @ Smith Pool

Thursday, Dec. 24^th

9 am- W. Basketball Practice                  (In Season)                                              @ SW New Gym

9 am- M. Basketball                               (In Season)                                              @ SW Old Gym/ JV 9^th Grade Gym

Saturday, Dec. 26^th

9 am- W. Basketball Practices                 (In Season)                                              Check-ins 9:15 am

9 am- M. Basketball Practice                  (In Season)                                              Check-ins 9:15 am

Dec. 28- Dec. 31

9 am W. Basketball Practice                   (In Season)                                              @SW Gym

9:15 M. Basketball Practice                    (In Season)                                              @ SW Gym

Dec. 28-29 @ 4 pm JV VB Practice         (In Season)                                              @ SW Gym

Dec. 29^th @ 9 am VB Practice                        (In Season)                                              @ SW Main Gym

Thursday December 24th - Friday, January 1st

Winter Break - No School for Staff or Students

Monday, January 4th

Mandatory workday for staff - No School for Students

Monday, January 11th

First day of GTCC classes

January 7th - 15th

Exams- see above

Friday, January 15th

End of 1st semester

Monday, January 18th

MLK Holiday - No School for Staff and Students

Tuesday, January 19th

Mandatory workday for teachers - No School for students

Wednesday, January 20

Current plan for re-entry for HS on 50% capacity - A/B day model

1st day of 2nd semester starts

Thursday, January 28th

Reports cards distribute

Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Message or by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at SouthwestGHS. This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected. 

We are in it it together. We got this. We are... Southwest!

SWGHS Principal's weekly updates for December 21

 Good evening Southwest!

I hope this message finds everyone doing well! We only have 4 instructional days until our first exam begins on Thursday January 7th. Please make sure your student is on top of their grades knows their exam schedule, whether they are face to face for any state exams or remote for any teacher made of GCS final exams. Within this blog is the framework of the SWGHS exam schedule. More specifics will be provided after the holidays or from the teachers.

SWGHS Fall 2020 Exam Schedule

Monday, January 4^th: Mandatory Workday

Tuesday, January 5^th: Normal Remote Instruction

Wednesday, January 6^th: Normal Remote Instruction

Thursday, January 7^th: (remote) Virtual Teacher Made/GCS Final Exams*

Block 1 (9:30-11:30)

Block 2 (12:30-2:30)

*If the student’s class is not a teacher made/GCS exam, then the teacher may decide to have remote class during that period and time listed above for review. Please check with your teachers.

Friday, January 8^th: (remote) Virtual Teacher Made/GCS Final Exams*

Block 3 (9:30-11:30)

Block 4 (12:30-2:30)

*If the student’s class is not a teacher made/GCS exam, then the teacher may decide to have remote class during that period and time listed above for review. Please check with your teachers.

All exams below MUST be taken on campus

Monday, January 11^th: CTE/EOC Exam Block 1 –

Tuesday, January 12^th: CTE/EOC Exam Block 2

Wednesday, January 13^th: CTE/EOC Exam Block 3

Thursday, January 14^th: CTE/EOC Exam Block 4

Friday, January 15^th: Make Up CTE/EOC Exam

*CTE/EOC Exam Week: Students will be coming into the school building to take these exams. Students will be screened once they arrive and must wear a mask. Students who do not comply with the mask expectations will be removed from testing immediately. Students arrive between 9:35-9:45. Buses will run for students that need transportation. Students need to ask their teacher where to report once at the school on the day of their testing. There will be no early release from exams. If student does not have a CTE or EOC exam, they do not come to the school that week.

• Students who registered for the October 29 administration will have to “re-register” for the January 26 if they plan to take the PSAT.  Registrations from October 29 will NOT automatically roll-over.
• The PSAT is being held at EACH high school.  

 

Guilford County Schools presents our annual Winter Break Reading Challenge. This year high school students who participate have a chance to win a Kindle Fire, tickets to Piedmont Winterfest, or a free ticket to the Greensboro Science Center. Check on the Southwest High Media Center Canvas page or with Mrs. Hunt for more information.

Please support the SWGHS band by shopping at the Dewey's Shop!

The band boosters wanted to see if you might be able to promote our Dewey's Shop at 1622 Stanley Rd suite 110-A, Greensboro, NC 27407 in the Shops on the Curve Center. Their store hours are Fri, Sat, & Sun 11am-6pm. You can also order online at https://buff.ly/3mTrWoC, use code FHS050 in the discount code box for our band to receive credit. Their FB page is https://buff.ly/2W12Ok5 They will post when online order with curbside pickup is available there. Thank you so much for the support and help you provide them.

Southwest Holiday Spirit Week

Any students who may be interested in enrolling into a Social Justice class next semester must contact their counselor immediately.  You may e-mail the teacher of this class as well, Mr. Jeff Aguiar at aguiarj@gcsnc.com

"Intro to Racial Equity and Social Justice explores the foundations of big concepts like power, identity, and authority that play various roles in our daily lives. In addition to examining the present, we’ll look into the past to deepen our understanding of how we came to be here, in this place; this now, where racial equity is again centered in our national conversations. In doing so, we’ll discover some ways that we might individually and collectively make a difference in the pursuit of social justice while also recognizing that learning truly is power."

Please click here if you need guidance in setting up a Parent Portal account. If you have any difficultly with this process, please e-mail Mrs. Kristy Cline at clinek2@gcsnc.com. If you have any questions regarding grades or attendance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student's teachers via their e-mail address that can be found on the school's website.

This video has been used district wide to provide information regarding pairing student and parent accounts in Canvas so parents can access what is due, what has been submitted, graded, etc. You’ll see in the video that one of the key pieces is a pairing code that can only originate from the student account holder. 

Senior families how have yet to order or pick up their graduation supplies, please reach out to Herff Jones through their online portal. 

Service Activities

               If you are looking for any basic needs:  food, school supplies, housing, mental health resources or if you have any other need to assist your students, please contacts our School Social Worker, Emily Wright. She can be reached at 336-709-9537 or via e-mail at Wrighte2@gcsnc.com .  

Seniors - you need to know what to do and what to expect for their senior year. Do not procrastinate! Here is a short video from the counselors made especially for our seniors. 

Spring Registration Dates For GTCC: (*Application is attached)

Registration opens for current students:  November 9

Registration opens for new students: November 16

Deadline for New Applications:  December 4

Deadline for Registration:  December 15

First Day of Classes:  January 11

Use this FORM

The 2021-22 school year A.L. Brooks Scholarship application will be activated on December 7, 2020.  The student’s full application packet must be electronically completed and submitted with all required information/documentation via the application system by January 31, 2021 to receive consideration.

The website that houses information about the Program and that will have the link to the application can be accessed via the “Program Information” tab below.

Program Information 

 

It’s already time to think about registration for the 2021-2022 School Year! Counselors will meet with every student who are currently enrolled in English classes (underclassman only) to discuss options for the following school year, discuss transcripts, etc. Students will need to make their official course selections in Power School when the portal opens (IN SPRING) that’s accessible in their Power School account where they check their grades. Here is the link to registration book: 

https://www.gcsnc.com/cms/lib/NC01910393/Centricity/Domain/5032/42082%20GCS%20HS%20RegBook%20PROOF_WebADA%20Tagged_021220_0812pm.pdf

Scholarship opportunity!

https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/aubrey-lee-brooks-scholarship/

Please visit the updated new counseling site for remind codes, scholarship information, etc. 

Counselors' caseloads are as followed: Ms.Graves A-D 10th-12th, Ms.Campbell E-L 10th - 12th, Ms. Graham M-R 10th - 12th, Mrs. Hudgens S-Z 10th - 12th, Ms.Compton 9th grade counselor

Remind Codes: Text 81010 with the messages

  

      Ms. Graves

10th grade Last Name: A-D @swghs2023

• 11th grade Last name A-D @swghs2022

  12th grade Last Name A-D @swghs2021

  Ms. Campbell

  10th grade Last name E-L @cowgirl23

  11th grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl22

  12th grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl21

  Ms. Graham

  10th grade Last Name M-R @graham2023

  11th grade Last Name M-R @graham2022

  12th grade Last Name M-R @graham2021

  Mrs. Hudgens

  10th grade Last Name S-Z @hudgen23

  11th grade Last Name S-Z @hudgen22

  12th grade Last Name S-Z @hudgen21

  Ms. Compton 9th grade 

  Class of 2024 STUDENTS

  Rmd.at/g7g87g

  Class of 2024 PARENTS

  Rmd.at/4g3d7b

* Pre-Covid 19 picture - social distancing/masks were not required

Just a friendly reminder that Lifetouch is still accepting scheduling appointments for seniors to be photographed. The link is embedded.   Lifetouch Scheduling 

Attention all SW Fans!  Can’t come to see our Volleyball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Football or Soccer teams play?  No problem.  All games will be broadcasted “Live” on our NFHSnetwork Streaming program.  Go to https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/southwest-guilford-high-school-high-point-nc

Subscription monthly $10.99 and Annually $69.99

See all home and many away games (based on who has the program at their school)

Have you left your mark at SWGHS? Buy a Legacy Brick to commemorate your time as a Southwest Cowboy, and make a contribution to your sport, band or chorus to help fund critical equipment and uniform purchases and fees! AND get a great deal RIGHT NOW! The first 21 seniors/senior families to purchase a Legacy Brick this year will get 21% off the price of the brick! That's $21 off the $100 brick! Click here to order your brick, and enter 212021 in the promo code field to take advantage of this deal! 

Help SW Athletics and Booster Club by Linking your Amazon Account to our Charity!

Click here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-4362420 

 By clicking the link above, you can help SW Athletics get .5% from your Amazon orders to support our student athletes.  

For Game Schedules go to www.cowboysports.org

Athletic Schedule of Events for Dec. 14^th -Dec. 19^th

Monday, Dec. 21^st

5 PM VB JV Game Home vs. Cornerstone (In season)                                           @SW New Gym

5:30 VB V Game at Smith                       (In Season)                                              @ SW Bus Lot Check-in

3:45- W. Basketball check-ins                 (In season                                               @ SW Old Gym

4:00- XC Check-ins                                  (In Season)                                              @ SW Track

4:00- M. Lax                                            (Skill Development)                                @ Check-ins at SW Training Room

4:00- Football                                         (Conditioning)                                         @ SW Main Gym check-in

4:45- Cheerleading                                 (In Season)                                              @ SW Auditorium

5:45- M. Basketball                                (In Season)                                              @ SW Old Gym and 9^th

grade gym

6:30- Swimming Practice                       (In Season)                                              @ Smith HS

Tuesday, Dec. 22^nd

3:15- VB Game at W. Guilford                (In Season)                                              @ SW Main Gym

3:45- W. Basketball Practice                   (In Season)                                              @ SW Old gym

3:45- XC Check-ins                                  (In Season)                                              @ SW Track

4:00 M. LAX/M. Soccer                           (Skill Development)                                @ Check-ins SW Training Room

4:00- M. Football                                    (Conditioning)                                         @ SW Tennis Courts

4:30- M. Basketball                                (In season)                                              @ SW Old Gym/ 9^th

grade gym

4:45 Cheerleading                                   (In Season)                                              @ Auditorium

6:30- Swimming Practice                       (In Season)                                              @ Smith Pool

Wednesday, Dec. 23^rd

7am JV VB Practice                                 (In Season)                                              @ SW Main Gym

9am VB Practice                                      (In Season)                                              @ SW Main Gym   

3:45- W. Basketball Practice                   (Tryouts)                                                 @ SW 9^th grade Gym

3:00- XC Meet @ Mount Tabor              (In Season)                                              @ SW Gym (Meet in Stadium @ 4 PM)

5:45- M. Basketball                                (Tryouts)                                                 @ SW 9^th grade gym and Old

Gym at 6 PM

6:30- Swimming Practice                       (In Season)                                              @ Smith Pool

Thursday, Dec. 24^th

9 am- W. Basketball Practice                  (In Season)                                              @ SW New Gym

9 am- M. Basketball                               (In Season)                                              @ SW Old Gym/ JV 9^th Grade Gym

Friday, Dec. 25th

NO Practices

Saturday, Dec. 26^th

9 am- W. Basketball Practices                 (In Season)                                              Check-ins 9:15 am

9 am- M. Basketball Practice                  (In Season)                                              Check-ins 9:15 am

Dec. 28- Dec. 31 Practices only

9 am W. Basketball Practice                   (In Season)                                              @SW Gym

9:15 M. Basketball Practice                    (In Season)                                              @ SW Gym

Dec. 28-29 @ 4 pm JV VB Practice         (In Season)                                              @ SW Gym

Dec. 29^th @ 9 am VB Practice                        (In Season)                                              @ SW Main Gym

UPCOMING DATES

Wednesday, December 23rd

Staff workday - No School for Students

Thursday December 24th - Friday, January 1st

Winter Break - No School for Staff or Students

Monday, January 4th

Mandatory workday for staff - No School for Students

January 7th - 15th

Exams- see above

Friday, January 15th

End of 1st semester

Monday, January 18th

MLK Holiday - No School for Staff and Students

Tuesday, January 19th

Mandatory workday for teachers - No School for students

Wednesday, January 20

Current plan for re-entry for HS on 50% capacity - A/B day model

1st day of 2nd semester starts

Thursday, January 28th

Reports cards distribute

Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Message or by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at SouthwestGHS. This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected. 

We are in it it together. We got this. We are... Southwest!