Friday, February 5, 2021

SWGHS Principal's weekly update for February 8

Congratulations to Michelle Lovett for winning 

the SWGHS 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year!!!  



Underclass picture pick up for those who did not pick up their pictures this past week will be offered again in March based on whether students return in person or not.

URGENT! 

Attention Seniors! 

MAKE PAYMENTS or PLACE YOUR ORDER at:


Please click on the link above for important Cap & Gown information. Immediate attention recommended for a virtual experience:

* If you have already placed your graduation order and have a balance due, please make your final payment ASAP (by March 1st) in order to receive your supplies at the delivery date which is to be announced soon!


ACT Testing
The ACT will be given to all juniors in two administrations.  Juniors with last names A – Daniel Kim will test on February 23.  Juniors with last names Ryan Kim – Z will test on March 9.  To help you prepare for this test, please stop by SWHS and pick up a booklet with important information such as setting up your ACT account to receive your scores and test prep strategies.  These booklets will be at the front door for your convenience beginning Monday, February 7.  
Students will be allowed to enter the building no earlier than 9:15 on those dates, and testing will begin hopefully no later than 9:45. This exam is approximately 4.5 hours. 
No registration necessary.


Are there any students or parents who would be willing to perform some service learning hours building planter boxes for our LifeSkills classes? If so, please reach out to Mrs. Tyska at tyskal@gcsnc.com 

Electronic versions of the 1st semester report card were 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. Interim reports will be distributed the same way. The next interim will be sent out February 10th. 

 

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!

 


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

There is a lot of information here in regards to both HOME and AWAY schedules next week. Please share this with your families and our SW Community! We want to wish Coach Byrd and Steely along with our men’s and women’s Swimming teams the best of luck tomorrow as they compete in the 3A NCHSAA Regionals at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. Qualifiers will move on to the 3A State Meet next Thursday, Feb. 11th at Triangle Aquatic Center at 2 PM! #Cowboystrong #Cowgirlstrong Ticket information:

Home Events
All outside events are limited to 100 spectators Tickets must be purchased online at www.gofan.co or see the QR code attached SW Students- BOGO- first 20 SW students that purchase tickets online for M/W Lax and Soccer can bring a SW student for free! Valid until tickets run out!

Away Events
(Tickets for Spectators) Soccer at Millennium- unknown at this time M. Lax- Have to purchase tickets with our team and provide a list- 35 tickets available M/W Lax- Atkins- tickets at game $6 (cash or check) M. Lax- Grimsley- tickets only until sold out at www.gofan.co (no walk up tickets, all must be purchased online until sold out) JV Soccer- Must purchase tickets in advance, $6 and provide a list to gate (see Manley and Englerth) “Live Streaming Events”: All home games- https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/southwest-guilford-high-school-high-point-nc Away Events- Games at Bishop, Atkins, and Grimsley on the NFHSnetwork

Go Cowboys and Good luck to all SW Student Athletes and Coaches! #Cowboystrong #Cowgirlstrong #Wearesouthwest

Thanks all and Go Cowboys!

Brindon Christman

UPCOMING DATES

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

Monday, February 8th
4:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer - Millennium Charter - Away 5:30 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse - Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School - Away

Tuesday, February 9th
5:00 PM Womens Varsity Lacrosse - Atkins High School - Away 5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Basketball - Bethany Community MS - Away 6:00 PM Mens Varsity Basketball - Ben L. Smith High School - Away 6:00 PM Womens Varsity Basketball - Cancelled- Ben L. Smith High School - Away 6:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer - Parkland High School - Home 7:00 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse - Atkins High School - Away

Wednesday February 10th
1st Interim report for the 3rd quarter - e-mailed to parents and students
5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Basketball - High Point Central High School - game played in old gym - Home 6:30 PM Womens Varsity Basketball Cancelled- High Point Central High School Home
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse - Grimsley High School - Away

Thursday, February 11th
5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer - Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School - Home 7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer - Ben L. Smith High School - Home
2:00 PM Coed Varsity Swimming - 3A NCHSAA State Championship - Away

Friday, February 12th
5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Basketball - Western Guilford High School - game played in old gym - Home 6:30 PM Mens Varsity Basketball - Western Guilford High School - Home 6:00PM Womens Varsity Basketball Postponed- Western Guilford High School Home

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

Tuesday, February 23rd
ACT - Juniors last names A – Daniel Kim
9:15 entrance time, no earlier
9:45 start time (4.5 hours length of exam)
Asynchronous Learning day for all other grades

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

Tuesday, March 9th
ACT - Juniors Last Names Ryan Kim – Z will test on March 9.
9:15 entrance time, no earlier
9:45 start time (4.5 hours length of exam)
Asynchronous Learning day for all other grades

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

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

Wednesday, April 14th
Report cards to Students - E-mailed

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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