Good evening Southwest!
I hope this message finds everyone doing well!
We now have two weeks until the 1st quarter ends. The teachers will be contacting parents with any students who have Ds or Fs over the next two weeks. Please make sure you are using the PowerSchool Parent Portal on a weekly basis so you are not blindsided with anything related to your student's attendance and/or academics. 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. As a parent myself, I have an automated e-mail that comes to me every Monday that alerts me of their progress. It's a wonderful opportunity for parents to be involved with their student's progress. As it relates to NC Virtual, GTCC and APEX classes, you will need your student to show you how they are progressing through their accounts when taking classes on those platforms. 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.
We will be giving the PSAT to all Southwest 10th and 11th grade students IF they complete online registration by October 9. The online registration link can be found in the QUICK LINKS area of the GCS and the SWHS websites. Students or families who are not comfortable returning to the building to test on October 29, will have the option to take the PSAT on January 26. The January 26 date is also a National Merit Scholarship qualifying test date for juniors. Covid protocols will be followed for building entry, social distancing in halls and classrooms and masks that cover both nose and mouth will be required to be worn at all times by staff and students. Remember you must complete the online registration process by October 9th in order to test at SWHS on October 29.
Remember that tasteless and vulgar quotes will not be published! Senior parents, if the school has your email address you should have received an email regarding other senior information. For more information about this school year’s yearbook follow us on Facebook or Instagram @southwestghsyearbook.
If a student says they can not do their work, I have guided teachers to use a flowchart that will allow every student to get their work during this time until all devices arrive... Feel free to review this flowchart. Did you know we are delivering work to homes? Yes we are, just ask your teacher!
Service learning Opportunity - Operation Christmas Cards for Troops
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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 .
Free College Application week which will be Oct. 19th - Oct 30th just fyi. Students should have cfnc.org accounts from last year and/or 9th grade. Any assistance needed should be directed to the student's counselor.
UNC Charlotte Virtual Visit: https://uncc.zoom.us/j/92662862963
Any11th grade student interested in
Governor School should contact Ms. Graves for details gravesg3@gcsnc.com
The Governor’s School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. The program is open to rising seniors only (which are current 11th graders), with exceptions made for rising juniors (current 10th grade students) in selected performing/visual arts areas.
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
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Class of 2024 PARENTS
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Documents to peruse as we continue to navigate.....
Hygiene and Cleaning Protocols
Within this blog is a link regarding the required immunizations for Kindergarten, 7th and 12th graders, Please reach out to our school nurse, Jennifer Conrad conradj@gcsnc.com if you have any questions pertaining to these immunizations. 
Just a friendly reminder that Lifetouch is still accepting scheduling appointments for seniors to be photographed. The link is embedded. Lifetouch Scheduling
Any seniors who are interested in purchasing Senior shirts, you can visit the Spirit Store at www.cowboysports.org
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!
Please support our SW Athletic Dept. and Booster Club by promoting and giving to a wonderful cause! It is a simple process. Just click on the QR code and the paypal link below.
https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=LASEJ3ZFD3DKC
Also check out this awesome video that our students took part in!
All Return to Play forms must be filled out correctly for students to practice. Get your forms here: https://cowboysports.org/main/filesLinks/
Volleyball Workout Dates: Tuesday/Thursday- Sept. 29, Oct. 1, Oct 6, Oct 8 Time: Check-in 3:45 in front of main gym Practice/Conditioning: 3:45 to 5:15 pm (all practices are outside)
Cross Country Workout Dates: Monday/Wednesday- Sept. 28, Sept. 30, Oct. 5 Oct. 7 Time: Check-in 3:45 in front of main gym Practice/Conditioning: 3:45 to 5:15 pm (all practices are outside)
*Note: Starting week 3 (Oct. 12)- Teams can practice up to 4 days per week. Dates will be posted later.
First Official Start of Season: November 4, 4 PM
Contact your coach if you have questions:
Volleyball- Meredith Antley mantley12@gmail.com
XC- Chris Patrick mtbpatrick.cp@gmail.com
Based on the GCS High School Athletics calendar (included below) volleyball and cross country will be the first sports allowed to take part in voluntary workouts beginning on Sept. 28. Following volleyball and cross country, other sports will follow suit in the coming weeks.
GCS High School Athletics Calendar
Sports/Activities | Conditioning Period (Max 2 Days Per Week) | Skill Development (Max 4 Days Per Week) | NCHSAA Start Date |
Volleyball and Cross Country | September 28 | October 12 | November 4 |
Swimming & Diving and Marching Band | October 12 | October 26 | November 23 |
Basketball & Cheerleading | October 19 | November 9 | December 7 |
M Soccer, M Lacrosse, and W. Lacrosse | November 9 | December 1 | January 11 |
Football | November 30 | January 4 | February 8 |
M/W Golf, M Tennis, W Soccer, and Softball | January 4 | February 1 | March 1 |
Baseball, W Tennis, Track & Field, and Wrestling | January 20 | March 15 | April 12 |
COWBOY FOOTBALL: Building COWBOY STRONG individuals through FOOTBALL.
If you are interested in playing and have not talked with Coach Doak please click the link below and fill out the questionnaire.
Southwest, please continue to engage in your work. I am happy to see our engagement % increase, absences decrease, and grades climbing north. Thank you again for everything you all do to make this remote learning successful. If you have any concerns, never hesitate to reach out to your student's teachers, counselor, administration or any other support staff at Southwest.
UPCOMING DATES
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We are in it it together. We got this. We are... Southwest!
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