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!