I hope you have had a great week! What a great week seeing so many of our seniors, staff, and families drive through the Cap and Gown distribution line. A huge thank you for following the CDC guidelines as well. You totally kept me from getting in trouble. LOL If there are any seniors who are still looking to get their cap and gowns, they must contact Herff Jones moving forward. Many of you have been inquiring about pictures that were taken the day of the drive through distribution. One of the links is embedded into this blog, on social media and another one is forthcoming. Another big thank you Kelli Gowdy and Angie Thomson for assisting on that day!
https://kelligowdyphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/12023256/
I also hope this message continues to find everyone staying healthy and on top of all activities that your teachers are assigning. Everything you are provided by your teachers will have an impact next year, whether it be High School or College, regardless of grades. So, please make that effort to stay the course. We are also waiting for more specifics from GCS related to grading guidance as the state provided recommendations. Please do not get caught off guard ignoring your studies. I do feel it is appropriate to bring up that I need to address Graduation. There are so many ideas out there, unfortunately, we are still waiting on the governor to lift orders for the amount of people in a a gathering place. Even while I have been shared the idea of conducting a graduation with 40 students at a time over 10 separate ceremonies, please understand that even if you only allowed 4 guests per student, you are still looking at 200 individuals,and that does not include the number of adults it takes to participate in making sure the ceremony goes smoothly. The state is aware of everyone's frustrations and is currently brainstorming to see what can and can not be allowed. I know this is hard as we want to see a concrete scheduled event, but please be patient. While we see other districts starting to plan, I believe it is wise for our district to see what the governor is going to do so we can plan the best we can within the orders of the governor.
This coming week is National teacher Appreciation Week. It would be with such gratitude if you all could reach out to your students' teachers and support staff throughout the week, have your students do the same, simply give some shout outs to the staff at SWGHS. I am absolutely amazed at every single one of them for their transformation in instructional delivery during this pandemic. I am a lucky Principal to be surrounded by such great educators.
3rd quarter Report Cards will be distributed by mail this coming week. Please be on the lookout to receive this within the mail.
Mrs. Culler, prom advisor has informed me that the student prom committee has now decided to officially canceled prom based on the restrictions still in place and the unlikelihood of restrictions being lifted at the level that a prom could be held. Please know we will be working on issuing those refunds and mailing them home over the next few weeks. Also, all parents who paid for their Spring Athletic fees will be issued a refund as well. There are close to 200 refunds so please bare with us as they will be issued and mailed over the next few weeks.
Another reminder to visit the the school spirit store on the www.cowboysports.org website as additional items have been added. A big thank you to Bob Danser and Action Engravers for making and donating the enormous banner supporting seniors. It can be located on the first fence line when turning onto Southwest School Road. All Seniors are highly encouraged to sign this banner. On Wednesday, May 6th, we will remove the banner and place it on the school grounds for all to see. Thank you again!
Towards the end of May, we will be having a drive through drop off and pick up for all items related to school... picking up academic cords, yearbooks, any drop offs for all other items, library books, athletic uniforms, textbooks, etc. Please be on the lookout for that date. We will publicize that date heavily once we set it.
A gentle reminder for seniors to report scholarships to the counselors.
Towards the end of May, we will be having a drive through drop off and pick up for all items related to school... picking up academic cords, yearbooks, any drop offs for all other items, library books, athletic uniforms, textbooks, etc. Please be on the lookout for that date. We will publicize that date heavily once we set it.
Mapping Your Future
YouTube Channel
1) What Happens After the FAFSA is Filed? Link: https://youtu.be/3QOyZ1pAI30
1) What Happens After the FAFSA is Filed? Link: https://youtu.be/3QOyZ1pAI30
2) North Carolina State Grants: Link: https://youtu.be/xXlMlpam21c
3) Making Changes on the FAFSA; When to contact the financial aid office: Link: https://youtu.be/u53SbiHMkuo
4) What to do when there is a change/loss of income: Link: https://youtu.be/6ZjJ7-sVDvw
5) Verification: What to do if my FAFSA is chosen: Link: https://youtu.be/1gNpa-Rs4HM
6) Student Aid Report – How to Use it: Link: https://youtu.be/Op5nKUVYTPI
Please encourage your students to take advantage of the different resources designed by the College Board to promote student success on these exams. Instruction and support will continue to be provided by our dedicated AP teachers who are also receiving additional instructional resources from the College Board. We strongly encourages students enrolled in an AP course to take their AP Exam(s).
Exam Window
Dates: May 11- 22, 2020 Make-ups: June 1-5. 2020*
The student exam date is based on the course. Visit here for specific exam dates.
*The make-up exam window should be used for emergency situations only.
Exam Features
- The exam will only include topics and skills most AP teachers and students have already covered in class by early March.
- This year’s AP exams will be open book/open note. Get tips for taking open book/open note exams at Tips for AP Open Note Exams
- Most exams will have one or two free-response questions, and each question is timed separately. For example, some tests will have portfolio submissions, some will have one question to answer, some will have two questions to answer. Carefully review your course expectations.
- Students will need to write and submit their responses within the allotted time for each question.
- For most subjects, the exams will be 45 minutes long and include an additional 5 minutes for uploading. Students will need to access the online testing system 30 minutes before the exam start time to logon.
- Teachers will receive copies of student responses to questions to affirm the validity of the answer and to confirm that it is indeed the student’s actual work.
- Students will be able to take exams on any device—computer, tablet, or smartphone. They may type and upload their responses or write responses by hand and submit a photo via their cell phone. Students who do not have access to one of the devices mentioned above or do not have access to internet connectivity should notify their AP Coordinator or reach out to us directly to College Board and let them know.
Test Format and Additional Information
This link provides students with specific details about the format of their course exams.
Courses with Portfolio Submissions or Alternate Submission
The following courses will use portfolio submissions and will not have a separate online exam. All deadlines for these submissions have been extended to May 26, 2020, 11:59 p.m. ET:
- 2-D Art and Design
- Computer Science Principles (note: this portfolio submission is best done on a laptop)
- Research
- Seminar
- Students taking AP world language and culture exams will complete two spoken tasks consistent with free-response questions three and four on the current AP Exam. Written responses will not be required. We will provide more details in the coming weeks to help students prepare.
Exam Timing and Tasks
- Each subject’s exam will be taken on the same day at the same time, worldwide.
- Students may take the exam at home or in school if schools reopen. If schools reopen, then they will communicate the logistics to the students.
- These are the ONLY DATES AND TIMES that a student can take these exams. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Taking the Exam
- In late April, the College Board will provide AP students and educators with information on how to access the testing system on test day, along with video demonstrations so that students can familiarize themselves with the system.
- Students will receive an access link to sign into the system to take their test via the email address they provided when they signed up for their online AP account.
- Students WILL have the opportunity to practice on the system prior to testing day. Information regarding that will be sent soon.
Exam Preparation (AP Live & Review) Full AP Exam Schedule
- Continue working toward college credit and placement with free, live AP review lessons, delivered by AP teachers from across the country.
- These mobile-friendly classes:
- Are optional and designed to be used alongside work that may be given by schools.
- Are available on-demand after the original presentation so teachers and students can access them any time.
- Are not dependent on current AP teachers continuing instruction. We know many AP teachers now face challenges that would make that impossible.
- Enable AP students to complete the few remaining topics of each AP class and then, throughout April, focus on reviewing the skills and concepts from the first 75% of the course.
- To access the live classes and recordings, visit the AP Live YouTube channel. College Board will be adding more courses soon.
Here are some other ways to get ready for your exam:
- Complete any assignments from your AP teachers in the AP Classroom. These may include Topic Questions, Personal Progress Checks, and free-response practice exam questions. Once you complete each assignment, you will see reports with feedback that can help you target additional practice.
- For more details about your exams, visit Taking AP Exams, and see our FAQ page for more questions.
As we continue to navigate these waters, I will continue to share information as I receive it. Thank you very much for all that you do. I miss you all and can't wait until we see each other again! We are... Southwest!
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