Friday, January 29, 2021

SWGHS Principal's weekly message for February 1

 Good evening Southwest!

What a busy week! Virtual open house on Wednesday, followed by Textbook pick up on Thursday! Two successful events! It meant a lot to me to see all the faces I saw on those two nights. I miss my students very much!
Congratulations to the swim team on an outstanding performance at the Conference Championship. The boys finished 1st, securing their second conference championship in a row, with Will Watson setting two new conference records in the 50 Free and 100 Fly. The girls finished a very close 2nd and battled it out until the end.  They head to the region and then on to the State. 
 
Top finishes from Conference
Boys 1st  overall 
Girls 2nd  overall
 
Boys 
 
Jonathon Edwards   200 Free 1st , 100 Fly 3rd 
Austin Hagler  100 Free 2nd, 100 Back 2nd
Spencer Mann 500 Free 2nd 
William Watson  50 Free 1st,  100 Fly 1st  New Conference record in both events
 
The 200 Medley Relay of Spencer Mann, Johnny Edwards, Will Watson, and Austin Hagler finished 1st
The 200 Free Relay of Johnny Edwards, Spencer Mann, Austin Hagler, and Will Watson also finished 1st 
In the 400 Free relay, Charlie Potts, Walker Lyon, Tucker Evans, Joshua Smith finished 3rd
 
Girls
 
Avery Higgins 200 Free 1st , 100 Free 1st 
Majken Johansen 50 Free 3rd 
Haley Man 100 Back 3rd 
Kenzie Mann 100 Fly 3rd, 500 Free 3rd 
Rylie Murphy 50 Free 1st, 100 Breaststroke 1st 
Jillian Pettie  100 Free 3rd 
Jordan Smith 200 IM 2nd, 100 Fly 2nd 
Sarah Tiganus 100 Breaststroke 2nd
 
The 200 Medley Relay of Haley Mann, Rylie Murphy, Avery Higgins, and Majken Johansen finished 1st
The 200 Free Relay of Avery Higgins, Haley Mann, Majken Johansen, Rylie Murphy also finished 1st
Underclass picture pick up is this coming Thursday, February 4th from 5-7 in the front circle.

A gentle reminder that if any students want flexibility in working and being allowed to access classes outside of the normal day, please contact your counselor immediately to sign up for APEX/NCVPS. The deadline for this is Monday, February 1st.

Electronic versions of the 1st semester report card have been sent out on Thursday, January 28th to your e-mail address. If you did not receive this, please e-mail Mrs. Cline and ask her to update your e-mail address so you can receive all electronic information pertaining to your student. Clinek2@gcsnc.com
If you have any questions about grades, please contact your student's teacher. 

 

As a reminder, any student  arriving on campus for ANY reason will be asked to complete a screening questionnaire. This allows us to gather information about any possible symptoms of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, potential exposure to someone currently displaying symptoms or direct contact with someone who has recently tested positive for Covid-19. This includes a temperature check. This is a daily requirement for all individuals who enter our building.

We ask you that everyone answers this screening honestly. We ask you do not send your student to school if they are complaining of ANY symptoms you have not had investigated with your doctor. Something as simple as a headache, upset stomach, or allergy type symptom could all be a symptom of Covid-19. 

We know there is a flood of information out there. Honesty and transparency are important tools to help minimize the spread of Covid-19.

We cannot predict this virus and know only in part how fast it transmits between people, and the effects it can have on people. Our goal is to stick together and be honest and open with each other.

Need A device?  Mobile Wifi?  Click on the links below with your need.  Mrs. Hunt will get back with you as soon as she can!  Huntv@gcsnc.com 






Schedule for the School Days
5 days a week
(if there are any changes moving forward, we will let you know)

Start of school is 9:55, ending at 4:25

1st block 9:55-11:30

Students must be present within the first 10 minutes to be counted present and on time (when remote) Instruction starts at 10:05 to 11:05 with individual needs thereafter if requested (Office hours).

2nd Block 11:35-1:25

Students must be present within the first 10 minutes to be counted present and on time (when remote) Instruction starts at 11:45 to 12:45 with individual needs thereafter if requested. This block is longer for the need of a lunch break when we return face to face.(Office hours)

3rd Block 1:30-2:55

Students must be present within the first 10 minutes to be counted present and on time (when remote) Instruction starts at 1:40 - 2:40 with individual needs thereafter if requested.(Office hours)

4th Block 3:00 - 4:25

Students must be present within the first 10 minutes to be counted present and on time (when remote) Instruction starts at 3:10 - 4:10 with individual needs thereafter if requested.(Office hours)

Cohorts for return, will be communicated at a later time due to the daily request to change from face to face back to remote, or vice versa. 


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. 


If you need bus transportation.....

Transportation requests for 2nd semester - this must be done immediately or you will not be allowed on the bus!

Click on this link!

 Senior families how have yet to order or pick up their graduation supplies, please reach out to Herff Jones through their online portal. 





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. 

The Guilford Apprenticeship Partners program is still accepting applications.  If you are an interested junior or senior, it’s not too late to apply!

GAP is a four year apprenticeship program with tracks in Manufacturing, Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Automotive, VAC/Electrical/Plumbing.  It’s open to all juniors and seniors who meet the GAP requirements of good attendance and a minimum GPA of 2.5-2.8. For more information about the GAP program, visit gapnc.org or contact Mrs. Cook at cookm@gcsnc.com today!


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: 


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
  

Remind codes Class of 2024 Students Rmd.at/g7g87g

                     Class of 2024 Parents  Rmd.at.4g3d7b

 Ms. Graves 10th - 12th last names A -D

Remind codes 10th Grade Last Name A-D @swghs2023

                     11th Grade Last Name A-D @swghs2022

                     12th Grade Last Name A-D @swghs2021

 Ms. Campbell 10th - 12th last names E - L

Remind codes 10th Grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl23

                     11th Grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl22

                     12th Grade Last name E-L @cowgirl21

 Ms. Graham 10th- 12th last names M - R

Remind Codes 10th Grade Last Name M-R @graham2023

                     11th Grade Last Name M-R @graham2022

                     12th Grade last Name M-R @graham 2021

 Mrs. Hudgens 10th - 12th last names S - Z

Schedule an appointment at https://swcounselor.appointlet.com/b/jan-hudgens

Remind Codes 10th Grade Last Name S-Z @swgh2023

                     11th Grade Last Name S-Z @hudgens22

                     12th Grade Last Name S-Z @hudgsw21

* Pre-Covid 19 picture - social distancing/masks were not required


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 seniors/senior families to purchase a Legacy Brick this year will get 21% off and uniform purchases and fees! AND get a great deal RIGHT NOW! The first 21 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!

 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

Attached are just the home events for next week. Also, I have attached the QR code for the purchase of tickets for spectators to purchase for Stadium Events Only! We have loaded 35 tickets for sell to the community and guests on a first come, first serve bases. Tickets also can be purchased at www.gofan.com

Thanks all and Go Cowboys!

Brindon Christman

UPCOMING DATES


Monday, February 1

Deadline for APEX/NCVPS enrollment

Tuesday, February 2nd

North Davidson W. Lax Home 5 PM Gates open: 4:30

Last day for students to make up assignments

Thursday, February 4th
Ragsdale M. Soccer Home 6 PM Gates open: 5:30
Underclassmen Picture pick up 5PM to 7PM front circle

Friday, February 5th
Mount Tabor W. Lax Home 5 PM Gates open: 4:30

Saturday, February 6th
North Davidson M. Lax Home 11 AM Gates open: 10:30 AM

Wednesday February 10th
1st Interim report for the 3rd quarter

Monday, February 15th
Optional Teacher Workday - No school for Students

Thursday, March 4th
2nd Interim report for the 3rd quarter

Friday, March 26th
End of the 3rd quarter marking period

Monday, April 5th
Optional teacher Workday - no school for students

Wednesday, April 14th
Report card sent home electronically

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!





Friday, January 22, 2021

SWGHS Principal's weekly message for January 25

Good evening Southwest!

Wow! What a great start to the 2nd semester! I am so proud of seeing extremely high attendance in classes this past week! Great job!

A gentle reminder that if any students want flexibility in working and being allowed to access classes outside of the normal day, please contact your counselor immediately to sign up for APEX/NCVPS. The deadline for this is February 1st.
This coming Tuesday, January 26th is the PSAT exam on campus for those who registered before the deadline. Bring your own calculator. It is not necessary, but it is allowed. Students must be here by 9:15 for health screening. Doors wont open until 9:00. Testing will begin around 9:30.


Need A device?  Mobile Wifi?  Click on the links below with your need.  Mrs. Hunt will get back with you as soon as she can!  Huntv@gcsnc.com 






Schedule for the School Days
5 days a week
(if there are any changes moving forward, we will let you know)

Start of school is 9:55, ending at 4:25

1st block 9:55-11:30

Students must be present within the first 10 minutes to be counted present and on time (when remote) Instruction starts at 10:05 to 11:05 with individual needs thereafter if requested (Office hours).

2nd Block 11:35-1:25

Students must be present within the first 10 minutes to be counted present and on time (when remote) Instruction starts at 11:45 to 12:45 with individual needs thereafter if requested. This block is longer for the need of a lunch break when we return face to face.(Office hours)

3rd Block 1:30-2:55

Students must be present within the first 10 minutes to be counted present and on time (when remote) Instruction starts at 1:40 - 2:40 with individual needs thereafter if requested.(Office hours)

4th Block 3:00 - 4:25

Students must be present within the first 10 minutes to be counted present and on time (when remote) Instruction starts at 3:10 - 4:10 with individual needs thereafter if requested.(Office hours)


2nd semester TEXTBOOK DISTRIBUTION for students

Thursday,
1/28 Front Circle 4-6:30pm

This will be communicated through orientation on 1/27 and via all teachers who need students to pick up books.


We will be offering a Virtual Open House for the 2nd semester on January 27th from 6-7:20. More specific information and sign in directions will be on the website as well as on all social media platforms before Wednesday evening!  

Want to know your schedule? 

Parents

Sign in to the Parent Portal

Once in under Navigation on the left

Click My Schedule

Students full schedule should appear


Students

 Sign in to Powerschool

Once in under Navigation on the left

Click on My Schedule

Students full schedule should appear

Note: Schedules are subject to change. Continue to monitor your students schedule. 

Cohorts for return, will be communicated at a later time due to the daily request to change from face to face back to remote, or vice versa. 

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. 


If you need bus transportation.....

Transportation requests for 2nd semester - this must be done immediately or you will not be allowed on the bus!

Click on this link!

 Senior families how have yet to order or pick up their graduation supplies, please reach out to Herff Jones through their online portal. 





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. 

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 

 

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: 


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
  

Remind codes Class of 2024 Students Rmd.at/g7g87g

                     Class of 2024 Parents  Rmd.at.4g3d7b

 

Ms. Graves 10th - 12th last names A -D

Remind codes 10th Grade Last Name A-D @swghs2023

                     11th Grade Last Name A-D @swghs2022

                     12th Grade Last Name A-D @swghs2021

 Ms. Campbell 10th - 12th last names E - L

Remind codes 10th Grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl23

                     11th Grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl22

                     12th Grade Last name E-L @cowgirl21

 Ms. Graham 10th- 12th last names M - R

Remind Codes 10th Grade Last Name M-R @graham2023

                     11th Grade Last Name M-R @graham2022

                     12th Grade last Name M-R @graham 2021

 Mrs. Hudgens 10th - 12th last names S - Z

Schedule an appointment at https://swcounselor.appointlet.com/b/jan-hudgens

Remind Codes 10th Grade Last Name S-Z @swgh2023

                     11th Grade Last Name S-Z @hudgens22

                     12th Grade Last Name S-Z @hudgsw21

* Pre-Covid 19 picture - social distancing/masks were not required


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 seniors/senior families to purchase a Legacy Brick this year will get 21% off and uniform purchases and fees! AND get a great deal RIGHT NOW! The first 21 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!

 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

You will need to get email addresses for all your team members and parents so you can send out the link.  This is super important!  We need all parents to attend so we can go over required will not be sold at the gate!  Parents and families will have to purchase eligibility, paperwork, Covid protocol, and season ticket sales.  Tickets
season passes to guarantee entry to all home games!

Thanks all and Go Cowboys!

Brindon Christman


UPCOMING DATES


Saturday, Jan. 23 
M/W XC at 3A State Championships- Congratulations to Aman Tsegay and Amanda Pipkin as they will represent the Cowboy and Cowgirl XC team!  Good luck to them both!

Tuesday, January 26th

PSAT for those who enrolled

Asynchronous instruction for students not testing

Piedmont Triad 3A Conference Championship Swimming Meet at GAC   

 Good luck to Coach Byrd and Coach Steely team!

5/7 PM  JV/V Soccer vs. HPC Home - tickets- 25 available only purchased online at www.gofan.com (see QR code)

Wednesday, January 27th

Open House 6:00PM - 7:20PM

5 PM   JV Soccer vs. NWG Home - tickets- 25 available only purchased online at www.gofan.com (see QR code)

 Thursday, January 28th

Textbook Pick up 4:00 - 6:30 - Front Circle

Reports cards mailed home

5/7 PM  W/M Lax vs. MT Home - tickets- 25 available per game    only purchased online at www.gofan.com (see QR code)

Friday, January 29

6/7:30 PM W/M Basketball vs. Dudley Gym      No tickets available Sold Out

Monday, February 1

Deadline for APEX/NCVPS enrollment

Tuesday, February 2nd

Last day for students to make up assignments

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!