Early July message from the Principal

Cowboy country,

I hope this blog finds you all doing well!  First and foremost, I hope you all enjoy your holiday weekend! 

I have a few announcements that I wanted to share with you or remind you of...

Please continue to read during the summer. Check the School's website under the student's tab up top. Or you can click on this link:  Summer Reading   Remember, you are tested on summer reading once you return to school.

As it relates to returning to school, we are waiting on the Governor's orders tomorrow, July 1st, on guidance next school year. Once he announces that, we, as a school system will develop a plan for reopening of schools.  Please make sure you stay on top of Guilford County Schools' communications so you are in the know. I truly hope I get to see all of you soon! 












From the desk of Coach Christman:

Announcement for Return to Play for all Fall Athletics

Forms Needed to Return to Play:

1. Health Preparation/Physical Form (Page 1 and 2 must be complete), NCHSAA Initial Screening Form, GCS Acknowledgement of Risk Form, G/F Concussion Form, Physical Form- only if you don’t have one of file at school or if it was taken before 3/1/19

Forms Link-  https://mcusercontent.com/d94370c35d0d68d439383eccb/files/20926295-3a07-489d-b86d-d64730678caf/COVID_19_Resuming_Athletic_Activities_Guide_with_Forms_FINAL.pdf

Or go to www.cowboysports.org (under forms and links), or can be picked up outside of the Coggins Gym.

Essential Items Required in order to practice:

1. Mask
2. Covid-19 Return to Play Forms- Can be picked up outside the gym in a box marked Return to Play Forms (see above or go to www.cowboysports.org
3. Water bottle and extra water
4. Towel
5. Backpack

Time Slots for Practices- You MUST sign up in order to attend.  Coaches are sending out sign up genius for your sport.  Please go to www.cowboysports.org and click on Return to Play under announcements for how to contact your coach.

1. 7:30 am- Men’s Soccer- Check in at the gym, then report to the SW Elementary School field.  Session will end at 9 am.
2. 8 am- Football- Session 1- Check in at the gym, then report to the track.  Session will end at 9:30 am and pick-up at the rock in student parking lot.
3. 8:30 am Football- Session 2- Check in at the gym, then report to the practice field.  Session will end at 10 am and pick-up is at SW Middle School parking lot.
4. 9 am- Football Session 3- Check in at the gym, then report to the SW Middle School Baseball Field.  Session will end at 10:30 am and pick-up is at the SW Middle School parking lot.
5. 9:30 am- Volleyball and W. Tennis- Check in at the gym, then volleyball will report to behind the gym and tennis to the courts.  Sessions will end at 11 am. and pick-up is in the student parking lot for volleyball and at the tennis courts for tennis.
6. Cheerleading will not start tryouts until July 13^th-16^th at 6 PM. Please email Coach Brennan at swghcheercoach@gmail.com to sign up and attend the zoom workouts. The final tryout date will be Thursday, July 16^th at 6 pm.
7. XC workouts starting at 5:45 check-in, 6PM start Monday through Thursday, through the entrance of the ticket booth gate of the stadium. No practices the week of July 13th and July 27th.

How do I sign up for Voluntary Workouts?

1. Most sports have a sign-up genius or a group me app for their student athletes.
2. Go to www.cowboysports.org and click on Fall at the top of the page.  Then click on the sport.  Most are posted under their sport.
3. Go to the announcement on the right hand side of main page of www.cowboysports.org and click on Return to Play.
4. Email the varsity coach of each sport for details. Those can be found under Return to play at www.cowboysport.org
5. Football players need to check their Hudl account, check twitter @SWGHS_Football

Check in for Practice:

• Check-ins will start 15 minutes prior to workouts.
• Workouts will last 90 minutes and students MUST BE picked up at that time from the field they are assigned to.
• Students will not get out of the car until they have completed the daily health assessment form online and have their temperature checked.
• If students have a temperature over 100.4 degrees, they will not be allowed to stay for practice.
• Students that have been positive for Covid-19 will not be allowed to practice until a doctor has released them back to practice. Return to Play for Infected Covid-19 Patients Form must be signed off by a licensed physician.
• Once a student has been checked in from their car, they will be asked to put on a mask, receive a wristband and report to their assigned workout area.  After workouts end, students will be asked to wash their hands, and put back on their masks return to their pick up spots.

What are we doing to stay safe:

• Coaches, trainers and Administrators will wear masks at all times.
• All equipment, bathrooms, and work areas will be cleaned after every session
• No community water stations.  Students must bring their own water. 
• There will be no passing, kicking, or sharing of any balls
• No touching, high 5’s etc. at anytime
• Work areas will remind 6 feet apart at all times

Check Social Media outlets for update:

Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/Southwest-Guilford-Cowboy-Athletic-Fan-Club-209221442541162/

Twitter- https://twitter.com/SWCowboys_Athl

Website- www.cowboysports.org

We hope for a safe and health environment each day for all our fall student athletes.  We will do our part to make sure that happens.  Please let Coach Christman know if you have any questions.

From the desk of Kristy Cline:

Parent and Student Portal access for all schools have been deactivated.

When a parent or student tries to log into their account, there will be a message that will appear stating that the PowerSchool Portal is off line for the summer. The students will gain access on the 2^nd day of school. The parents will have access on the 11^th day of school.

Please understand the reason it is taken offline is due to the extraordinary amount of changes that are made to individual schedules and the overall matrix throughout the summer. Since counselors are not scheduled full time through the summer, they will maximize their time on working ongoing changes with all schedules. Please do not request conversations about schedules until we have completed scheduling. Thank you very much for understanding this process.

We are excited to announce Summer AP Boot Camp opportunities for high school students! Please check out the information within the blog if you believe you may have any interest for your student. 

Who: First time AP students who want to get a head start on learning the skills required for successful AP participation.

What: AP Boot Camps in five categories – AP Math, AP English, AP Science, AP History, AP Social Science

When: Weekly Boot Camps from July 6-10 through August 3-7; two hours of online instruction per day

How: AP Boot Camps will be delivered through Canvas by successful AP teachers across the district. Students may register for up to two Camps using this link: Summer AP Boot Camp Student Registration

Here are more details:

• Our target group is first time AP students and particularly students from underrepresented populations.
• Students who are not new to AP may also register but space is limited and first time AP students will be given priority.
• Boot Camps will focus on building skills such as analyzing dense text, note-taking, efficient study skills, annotation, developing strong arguments, and evaluating sources. The Camps will not teach specific content but will use appropriate content to teach skills.
• AP Math – Calculus and Statistics
• AP English – Language and Literature
• AP Science – Biology and Environmental
• AP History – European, US and World
• AP Social Science – Psychology, Human Geography and Government

             

July 6-10	July 13-17	July 20-24	July 27-31	August 3-7
AP Math 10:00-12:00	AP History 10:00-12:00	AP Science 10:00-12:00	AP English 10:00-12:00	AP Social Science 10:00-12:00
AP History 12:00-2:00	AP English 2:00-4:00	AP Social Science 2:00-4:00	AP Math 2:00-4:00	AP History 2:00-4:00
AP Science 2:00-4:00

We are.... Southwest!

SWGHS Principal's weekly updates for June 15th

Hey there Southwest,

Welcome to the summer break!  I first and foremost want to wish the class of 2020 the very best. I am so proud of all of you as you persevered through this pandemic during the end of your senior class. I believe everyone will agree with me that it looks like your class has been a part of traditions and practices that will forever be in place. No other class can say that. During this time, I truly appreciate all the interactions I have had with all of you, whether through e-mails, text messages, face to face, phone calls, and even in TikTok. While we do not know what the governor will allow us to do come late July, I will still keep you in the loop if we are able to still hold a traditional ceremony. remember, it all comes down to the status of the Governor's orders. I look forward to seeing and hearing about all the great things you are doing!  Be yourself and make everyone proud!!  

To our underclassmen, please continue to read during the summer. Please check the School's website under the student's tab up top. Or you can click on this link:  Summer Reading   Remember, you are tested on summer reading once you return to school.

As it relates to returning to school, I have yet to hear what this looks like. That does not surprise me as the Governor will continue to communicate his orders during the summer which in turn impacts the Department of Public Instruction and how or if schools can open. Stay tuned as we continue to receive guidance from the state. I truly hope I get to see all of our students and staff soon! If not, we will do what we do best, and navigate through any upcoming rough waters! 

Underclassmen will have their reports mailed no earlier than June 15th.

We are excited to announce Summer AP Boot Camp opportunities for high school students! Please check out the information within the blog if you believe you may have any interest for your student.

Who: First time AP students who want to get a head start on learning the skills required for successful AP participation.

What: AP Boot Camps in five categories – AP Math, AP English, AP Science, AP History, AP Social Science

When: Weekly Boot Camps from July 6-10 through August 3-7; two hours of online instruction per day

How: AP Boot Camps will be delivered through Canvas by successful AP teachers across the district. Students may register for up to two Camps using this link: Summer AP Boot Camp Student Registration

Here are more details:

• Our target group is first time AP students and particularly students from underrepresented populations.
• Students who are not new to AP may also register but space is limited and first time AP students will be given priority.
• Boot Camps will focus on building skills such as analyzing dense text, note-taking, efficient study skills, annotation, developing strong arguments, and evaluating sources. The Camps will not teach specific content but will use appropriate content to teach skills.
• AP Math – Calculus and Statistics
• AP English – Language and Literature
• AP Science – Biology and Environmental
• AP History – European, US and World
• AP Social Science – Psychology, Human Geography and Government

             

July 6-10	July 13-17	July 20-24	July 27-31	August 3-7
AP Math 10:00-12:00	AP History 10:00-12:00	AP Science 10:00-12:00	AP English 10:00-12:00	AP Social Science 10:00-12:00
AP History 12:00-2:00	AP English 2:00-4:00	AP Social Science 2:00-4:00	AP Math 2:00-4:00	AP History 2:00-4:00
AP Science 2:00-4:00

Have you completed the 2020 Census yet? If not today is a great day to do so!  The process should take less than 10 minutes, would you like me to help you complete it online, or can I provide you with the phone number to do so?
If families answer yes, they would like help in completing the Census, here are the two ways to do so:

• Online:  my2020census.gov

                      Or 

• By calling: 844-330-2020, 7am – 1am (EST -Eastern Standard Time)

 Families do not need to have their Census ID with them to complete the Census. If they do not have their Census ID with them, click here to start. Then click: “Start Questionnaire”. Follow the basic prompts provided on the screen.

As we continue to navigate these waters and enter into the 2020-2021 school year, I will continue to share information as I receive it. Thank you very much for all that you do. I miss you all. I am so proud of our seniors and their accomplishments over the past 4 years. Good luck to all and I hope everyone enjoys their summer!  We are... Southwest!

SWGHS Principal's weekly updates for June 8...

Hey there Southwest,

What a great week!  Over 95% attendance in the Senior Drive through graduation!  Thank you for all the great compliments. It took the entire staff and the support of GCS to make it happen.Thank you to Piedmont Chapel Church for taping the program (forthcoming soon), Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers for donating the ice cream sandwiches, and Cyndi Raznik for saving us last minute with the helium tank refill!  Congratulations again to all of the 2020 graduates!  We are all so proud of you!

A gentle reminder that we are conducting one more drive through for pick up and drop off of items, including the pick up of yearbooks purchased. Everyone must stay in their cars at all times and wear masks. The last date is this Monday and the time is changed to 5-7 in case the curfew is still in place. Please make a note of that. 

Monday, June 8 - 5PM to 7PM

Why should students come to one of these dates?

Underclassmen

-Drop off all textbook and supplies that belong to SW so that you can get my report card and not have to pay for missing materials.

-Drop off Onecard and borrowed lanyard that you may have received from SW.

-Get Yearbook that you purchased.

-Drop off Athletic Uniform so that you do not get charged for it. 

Seniors

-Drop off all textbook and supplies that belong to SW so that you can get your diploma and not have to pay for missing materials.

-Pay fees that you owe to the Media Center for missing books or the Cafeteria.

-Drop off Onecard and borrowed lanyard that you got from SW.

-Get Yearbook that you purchased.

-Drop off Athletic Uniform so that you do not get charged for it.

Despite the pandemic, the yearbook is finished and as mentioned earlier, will be distributed one ,more day, June 8th from 5-7.  We still have some books left to purchase, especially for those seniors who want some resemblance of normalcy to their senior year. To maintain social distancing, buy your yearbook online at www.yearbookforever.com and get your hands on something that will remind you of this unprecedented school year (and keep you busy while in quarantine!). 

Please take a moment to review the proposed calendar for next school so you can plan appropriately. Please refrain from scheduling any trips during the last week of school as well as the last week of the 2nd quarter due to testing. Calendar link

Underclassmen will have their reports mailed no earlier than June 15th.

We are excited to announce Summer AP Boot Camp opportunities for high school students! Please check out the information within the blog if you believe you may have any interest for your student.

Who: First time AP students who want to get a head start on learning the skills required for successful AP participation.

What: AP Boot Camps in five categories – AP Math, AP English, AP Science, AP History, AP Social Science

When: Weekly Boot Camps from July 6-10 through August 3-7; two hours of online instruction per day

How: AP Boot Camps will be delivered through Canvas by successful AP teachers across the district. Students may register for up to two Camps using this link: Summer AP Boot Camp Student Registration

Here are more details:

• Our target group is first time AP students and particularly students from underrepresented populations.
• Students who are not new to AP may also register but space is limited and first time AP students will be given priority.
• Boot Camps will focus on building skills such as analyzing dense text, note-taking, efficient study skills, annotation, developing strong arguments, and evaluating sources. The Camps will not teach specific content but will use appropriate content to teach skills.
• AP Math – Calculus and Statistics
• AP English – Language and Literature
• AP Science – Biology and Environmental
• AP History – European, US and World
• AP Social Science – Psychology, Human Geography and Government

             

July 6-10	July 13-17	July 20-24	July 27-31	August 3-7
AP Math 10:00-12:00	AP History 10:00-12:00	AP Science 10:00-12:00	AP English 10:00-12:00	AP Social Science 10:00-12:00
AP History 12:00-2:00	AP English 2:00-4:00	AP Social Science 2:00-4:00	AP Math 2:00-4:00	AP History 2:00-4:00
AP Science 2:00-4:00

Have you completed the 2020 Census yet? If not today is a great day to do so!  The process should take less than 10 minutes, would you like me to help you complete it online, or can I provide you with the phone number to do so?
If families answer yes, they would like help in completing the Census, here are the two ways to do so:

• Online:  my2020census.gov

                      Or 

• By calling: 844-330-2020, 7am – 1am (EST -Eastern Standard Time)

 Families do not need to have their Census ID with them to complete the Census. If they do not have their Census ID with them, click here to start. Then click: “Start Questionnaire”. Follow the basic prompts provided on the screen.

As we continue to navigate these waters and enter into the 2020-2021 school year, I will continue to share information as I receive it. Thank you very much for all that you do. I miss you all. I am so proud of our seniors and their accomplishments over the past 4 years. Good luck to all and I hope everyone enjoys their summer!  We are... Southwest!