Friday, December 4, 2020

SWGHS Principal's weekly message for December 7

Good evening Southwest!

I hope this message finds everyone doing well!

My challenge to every parent is to take a quick look at your child's current grades if you have not done so lately. With approximately less than 3 weeks left of instruction in the semester, we do not want you blindsided with unexpected low grades.

The next and last underclassman picture day will be Friday, December 11, in the freshman gym. Students will be photographed following a specific schedule to prevent students from gathering in large crowds. Health and safety protocols will be in place and must be followed or else those who can not follow these expectations will be required to leave the campus. 

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

                December 18th - "Rylie's Blessings" - collecting new toys to be donated to Wake Forest's Pediatric Unit playroom.


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. 

Senior Newsletter Link below!

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 

 

As of 12/3/20 , Final exams will be as follows:

Online Exams for the following courses: English 1, English 3, English 4, Math 2, Civics and Economics, World History, American History 1, American History 2, Chemistry, Physics, Earth/Environmental, Physical Science

Face to Face exams, on campus attendance required for: 

EOC Courses: Math 1, Math 3, English 2, Biology

CTE Courses:  Business Management I, Accounting I, Hospitality and Tourism, Principles of Business and Finance, Sports and Entertainment Marketing I, Child Development, Early Childhood Education I, Interior Design, Foundations of Health Science, and Health Science I

All other exams will be teacher made exams or final projects.  Teachers will provide more information at a later date. 

The counseling department will be holding a competition:

  • Students can be featured on Southwest main page social media sites
  • Seniors will send counselors a quick bio of where they plan on attending or applied to, the major they plan on selecting in college and a profile picture
  • In order to be profiled they must: complete their applications, login to their assigned counselor "open office hour" time during lunch, and send them proof

  • 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


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
Within this blog is a link regarding the required immunizations for 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 




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. 7th-Dec. 11th

Monday, Dec. 7th

3:45- VB Practice check-ins                         (In season)

3:45- W. Basketball check-ins                     (Tryouts)                                                             @ SW Gym Old Gym

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

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

5:30- M. Basketball                                         (Tryouts)                                                             @ SW Old Gym and 9th grade gym

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

*Football, M. Soccer, M. Lax- Dead Period

 

Tuesday, Dec. 8th

3:15- VB Game vs. WG                                  (In Season)                                                         @ SW Main Gym

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

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

4:15- M. Basketball                                         (Tryouts)                                                             @ SW Old Gym

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

*Football, M. Soccer, M. Lax- Dead Period

 

Wednesday, Dec. 9th

3:30- VB Practice                                              (In Season)                                                         @ SW Main Gym    

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

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

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

5:30- M. Basketball                                         (Tryouts)                                                             @ SW 9th grade gym and Old Gym at 6 PM

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

*Football, M. Soccer, M. Lax- Dead Period

 

Thursday, Dec. 10th

3:30- VB check-ins for game @ Dudley  (In Season)                                                         @ SW Activity Bus Lot

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

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

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

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

4:30- M. Basketball                                         (In Season)                                                         @ SW Main Gym/ JV 9th Grade Gym

4:45- Swim Meet @ GAC                              (In Season)                                                         @ SW Activity Bus Lot  

 

Friday, Dec. 11th

4:00- XC   check-ins                                         (In Season)                                                         @ SW Gym

3:00- VB check-ins-practice                         (In Season)                                                         @ SW Gym/Old Gym

3:45- W. Basketball practice                        (In Season)                                                         @ SW 9th Grade Gym

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

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

5:30- M. Basketball practice                        (In Season)                                                         @ SW Main Gym (Practice in Old gym/9th grade)

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

 

Saturday, Dec. 12th

9 am- Basketball Practices                           Pending                                           Check-ins 8:30 am

11am- XC Meet                                                Home                                                Check-ins- 10 am

4 pm- Swimming Meet v. RJR                     Smith HS                                          Check-ins at Smith Pool

 

(NOTE:  Dec. 7th, 8th and 9th are Dead Periods for M. Lax, M. Soccer, and Football)

UPCOMING DATES


Saturday, December 5
XC - Home - 11AM

Tuesday, December 8
JV/V Volleyball - Home - Western Guilford - 5pm/6:30pm

Wednesday, December 9
XC Conference Meet - Home - 4PM

Thursday, December 10
Swimming - Away - 4:45PM
JV/V Volleyball - Home - Dudley - 5pm/6:30pm

Saturday, December 12
Swimming - Home - RJ Reynolds - 4:45PM
XC Conference Tri-Meet - Home - 11AM

Monday, December 14th
2nd interim report for the 2nd quarter

Friday, December 18th 
"Rylie's Blessings"

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

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 FacebookTwitter 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!



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