Friday, March 5, 2021

SWGHS Principal's weekly updates for March 8th

Southwest,

As we enter this coming week celebrating School Social Workers. March 7th - March 13th is the School Social Work "Spirit of Giving" week. Please help us in celebrating our very own School Social Worker, Emily Wright. She handles more tasks that one could possibly imagine. Most of her work operates within the window of confidentiality, but her work expectations are overwhelming and she handles them with a smile. We are so lucky to have her on our own campus and working with our community. Feel free to give her a shout out at wrighte2@gcsnc.com  Below, I challenge you all to complete just one of the many tasks she does on a regular basis..... think about this...if each and every community member just picked one of these tasks, what a difference we could make!


This coming week is special to me and the rest of the staff as all grade levels have had the option of returning at least 2 days a week.  As a reminder, students who do not show on their assigned face to face days, they are marked absent. Even if they make up the work, the absence stays intact. However, if a note is brought in with a valid excuse, the absence stays but can change to excused if approved. If students and their parents choose to move towards the "R" cohort which is full time remote, they must let their Counselor know and it MUST be approved by me. Once they choose remote, they stay in this cohort for the remainder of the year

While 50% of Students in 11th grade took the ACT this past Tuesday, others will take their exam in person this Tuesday, March 9th (PLEASE SEE ALPHABET BELOW).  To accommodate the extra students on campus, students in grades 9, 10 and 12 will learn remotely on these dates.

Parents/guardians are also asked to carpool and/or transport their children to school, when possible. we also highly encourage your student to bring a clear water bottle. 

Another reminder that students or visitors upon arrival to campus each day must have filled out the attestation questions. If you have a smartphone, you can use the below QR codes to answer these questions. You will need to show the monitors that you have answered these upon entry. Additionally, visitors must have a valid ID when coming to campus to either check a student out or for visiting reasons. (New procedures are in place)


We highly recommend you downloading the Crisigo App for ease. Please check out this video! We highly recommend students completing this process before they leave school so upon arrival, all they have to do is show the Green QR code. 

Crisis Go App - YouTube

Note: This process 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 that you do not send your student to school if he or she is complaining of ANY symptoms you have not had evaluated 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 long term and short term effects it can have on people. Our goal is to stick together (while socially distanced) and be honest and open with each other.

If by chance your student is not feeling well and has to report to the isolation room, the parent or guardian MUST pick yp their student immediately. Paperwork will need to be filled out and returned before the student can return to campus.

Chromebook Family Agreement Link

 If your student has received a chrome book this spring from Southwest High for their schoolwork, please fill out the following form as an acknowledgement:

 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=H_vimqLeQ0yBlHYk_LuzDL5P7CTB7GxPiwW0lrMG5c9UQlBGWUVNVEs0SFg1QklJSUpNTE1UQjJENi4u


Student Lunch Deliveries
Any parents/guardians dropping off lunches for their students must leave their lunch on a table at the inside of the front entrance. The school is not responsible for calling students in classes about this, nor are we responsible for these lunches. Please make sure you communicate this process with your student before school starts for the day. 

BUS ROUTES
Parents can see their student's route by checking their Parent Portal and going under Transportation. Additionally, Students can access their Canvas accounts to find their routes. If you do not see your route in these two platforms, you have not requested transportation yet. 

Click on this link for routes.

Click on this link to request transportation



As we start back face to face, we ask you to have a conversation with your student to prepare them for the return to campus. Please feel free to use the character words within our RANCH poster to assist. Our staff will also be reviewing this as it relates to the student's expectations, the teachers' expectations, as well as what this looks like regarding the health and safety expectations. Thank you for reinforcing this!


The goal for Wednesdays has not changed.  Contrary to messages thought or conveyed by others, classes will still be held, both synchronously and asynchronously depending on class needs.  Beginning next week, Wednesdays will be a transition day between Mon/Tues and Thurs/Fri cohorts. 

 

What does this mean for the students and parents of SW?  In short, classes and learning will still occur Monday -> Friday.  Full lessons are being planned for every single day of the week.  Students will be expected to engage with these lessons in the appropriate manner whether it be at the school face to face or at home via distance learning.  Wednesday lessons will offer students a different interpretation of teaching practices to empower the students to become a more rounded learner, one able to take charge of their own academic destiny.  SW Educators will continue to provide a safety net for all students to assist and clarify through email, phone or of course, the one and only MS Teams to chat through whatever the issue.  

 

The big difference is the time allotted for the block.  Since all students are remote on Wednesdays, class times will be slightly less than the 90 minute time frame. This will give a break on screen time, and opportunities for students to stay on and ask for assistance from the teachers.   

 

Southwest stands together with students and parents to provide the best educational opportunity available throughout this new learning adventure.  


What may be seen on Wednesdays:

  • Instructional formats for small group instruction staggered start times assigned by teacher

  • Instructional formats within teams multiple rooms rotation with teacher feedback & consultation

  • Testing days 

  • Instructional days for reteaching concepts based on assessment data

  • SEL Instructional Lesson 


Students and teachers are expected to be engaging in the learning environment 5 days a week.


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

(M,T,W,R,F)


9:15

Students are allowed to enter the building

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 (Lunch Block)

11:40 - 12:08 Lunch 1

12:13 - 12:41 Lunch 2

12:46 -1:18 Lunch 3

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)

4:25

1st dismissal

4:28

2nd dismissal

4:31

3rd dismissal


MORE INFORMATION

Students are expected to wear a face covering at all times while on campus, except while eating. This includes arrival to and dismissal from school. Face coverings should be clean and at least two layers.

◾Meals will be eaten in classrooms, not in the cafeteria.

◾Breakfast and lunch are free for all students through the end of the school year.

◾Parents are encouraged to drive their students to campus if possible. If bus transportation is required, please fill out this FORM

Parents may use Here Comes the Bus to track their student’s bus location

URGENT! 

Attention Seniors! 

MAKE PAYMENTS or PLACE YOUR ORDER at:

Deadline was March 1st to guarantee arrival on time of graduation. Do NOT hesiatte any longer!
Please click on the link above for important Cap & Gown information. Immediate attention recommended for a virtual experience:

*

Dress Code  

  • Jeans with fabric underneath covering holes
  • Joggers/Sweatpants/Athletic leggings acceptable
  • Shorts/dresses not shorter than finger tips or top of knee
  • No sagging pants
  • No pajama pants/slippers
  • Any t-shirts with no inappropriate language, symbols, alcohol/drug, political views (amongst other items), that can cause disruption, or is inappropriate to the education environment.
  • All shirts should have sleeves (no tank tops/muscle shirts) (Be understanding with female dress attire, i.e dresses….)
  • Masks - We require students to refrain from wearing masks that can cause disruption to the education environment.  Some suggestions for acceptable masks; designs with no words, plain in color, Sw logo, etc.
  • Sweatshirts (even with hoods) are acceptable as a primary top – but hoods must stay down while in school
  • No hats
  • No midriffs, “topdriff”, “Backdriff”
  • No transparent clothes

Parking Permits

Students are required to display a SWHS parking decal at all times when parking at SWHS.  The fee is only $5 for the Spring 2020-21 semester.  All students with a valid drivers license are eligible to purchase a parking decal.  Students can get an application from any of their teachers.  To get a decal, they will turn in the completed application (including a parent signature), the $5 fee (only checks or money orders will be accepted.  NO CASH), and present their valid driver’s license for verification.  Here is a copy of the Parking Pass Paperwork.. Please make sure this is handled within a week form parking on campus in order to not have your car towed this is handled. Enforcement starts March 15th. 

                                       ACT Testing

 Please see additional information below and attached concerning the MyACT.org accounts students must create....

 All students taking the ACT will create an account in MyACT.org to enter non-test information and select college or university score recipients. Students must also complete the non-test information on the answer folder on test day before beginning testing. MyACT.org is the only place where students will be able to indicate the schools that will receive their ACT score. This is a new procedure. If students do not plan to attend college, they should still complete the MyACT process to have access to their test scores online. 

 Resources Needed to Create a MyACT Account

Personalized copies of the Non-Test Instructions for Student form will contain personally identifiable information (PII) and must be picked up in person by the student or their parent/guardian in the front lobby at SWHS.

 Timeline for Entering Information in MyACT.org.

The non-test information section in MyACT is expected to go live for students on February 20th; students may enter their MyACT information at that time. Students will not be able to enter their student code or select college score recipients in MyACT before February 20th. 

ACT Testing
The ACT will be given to all juniors in two administrations. Morning procedures and the start of the "school day" will not change for the testing and asynchronous learning. Once all buses arrive, testing will begin. Juniors with last names A – Kim, Daniel have tested on February 23rd.  Juniors Kim, Ryan – Z will test this Tuesday on March 9th.  To help you prepare for this test, please stop by SWGHS and pick up a booklet with important information such as setting up your ACT account to receive your scores and test prep strategies.  Please arrive by 9:45 the latest.  To expedite the health screening process, you can download the CrisisGo app on your phone, answer the questions, and show the green QR code to our staff at the door. A Youtube tutorial is at the top of the blog for correct steps in the Crisigo process.  They will take your temperature and admit you into the building.  Test administrators must identify students in their rooms.  Acceptable forms of ID are staff recognition or a current official ID with a clear photo such as a driver’s license, passport or State ID.  Personal calculators are allowed but you must clear the memory in front of your test administrator prior to testing.  Please remember to bring two #2 pencils as mechanical pencils are not permitted.  Lastly, in order to receive your ACT score, you must create an online MyACT account within 2 days of testing.  Instructions for creating your MyACT account, including your personalized ACT ID number are available for pickup in the front lobby at Southwest. If you are rising a bus, you can find out your route under your Parent's Parent Portal Account or within Canvas under Transportation If no transportation is listed, you have not requested Transportation yet. Please make sure you request Transportation in advance as routes are not created over night. 


Adopt – A – 2021 – Senior

The staff and community members of Southwest Guilford High School want to celebrate YOU!

Your Senior year is one that many look forward to upon entering elementary school. It is also a year that no one never forgets. All of you have certainly made your mark in history with the most senior skip days of any other class……. EVER! So please allow us to help you celebrate by “adopting” you.

Here is how it works:

A Facebook Group has been created for you and your families called Adopt-A-2021-Senior. If you or someone in your family is on Facebook, please search for the group, answer the three questions and join. Staff and community members can either request a senior or be matched up with a senior if they do not know one graduating this year to “adopt” for celebrating.  The staff and community member will deliver their celebration gifts to you between May 20th – June 3rd.

Please send any questions to swghcowboys@gmail.com

Stay tuned there are many other ways we have started planning to celebrate you from now until June 4th!

 Please email Mrs. Whitestone, whitesl@gcsnc.com if you do NOT wish to participate.

INTERIM REPORTS

Electronic versions of the 1st semester report card were sent out on Thursday, January 28th as as well as the interims on February 10th and March 4th to your e-mail address. If you did not receive these, 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. While the end of the 3rd quarter officially ends on March 26th, The end of 3rd quarter report card will be e-mailed to you all on April 14th.

 
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!  







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. 

Scholarships, FAFSA, and more! Please read the Counselors' newsletter!


Take the first step toward paying for college by filling out the FAFSA. We understand that the FAFSA can be vital to financing your student's education and are here to help with the many resources below. https://buff.ly/3kMnfN9

CAREER and COLLEGE PROMISE

Career and College Promise offers North Carolina high school students the chance to earn college credits at a community college campus. The program is tuition-free for high school juniors and seniors (semester fees will be due). You must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher or passing test scores.

Students can earn:

·        College credit transferable to all UNC System Institutions and many of NC’s Independent Colleges and Universities

·       A credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career

Important Dates:

Summer 2021 Semester:

·        March 15, 2021:  Priority Deadline for Early Registration

·        May 13, 2021: Deadline to submit new applications

·        June 2, 2021: First Day of 8 week summer classes

·        July 27, 2021: Last day of classes


Fall 2021 Semester:

·        March 15, 2021:  Priority Deadline for Early Registration

·        July 15, 2021: Deadline to submit new applications

New Student Admissions Meetings

Admissions Sessions are required for all new students.

Because of COVID-19, the recorded Admissions Session below replaces the required Admissions Meeting.  Please submit a completed application packet with all signatures after viewing the Admissions Session.

The Admissions Session includes information on the following:

·       General Program Information

·       Curriculum Pathways

·      How to navigate the website to search for classes

·       How to register for classes

·       Q & A

It is important that you and your student watch the entire recording.  Please right click on the link below to access the recorded meeting.

Recorded CCP Admissions Session

Once you and your student have viewed the Admissions Session:

1.    Determine your Career and College Promise Pathway –

Write the Pathway name and Code on your Verification Form.  Please refer to the Dual Credit Allowances Document for information on how the high school credits dual courses. 

There are two types of Career and College Promise Pathways:

o   College Transfer Pathways  – GTCC offers seven different college transfer

pathways

o   Career/Technical Education Pathways – GTCC offers numerous certificate and diploma programs.

Use the links below to learn more about them.

College Transfer Pathway

LEARN MORE

Career and Technical Education Pathway

LEARN MORE

2.     Complete the Application Packet (forms are attached). (Signatures may be obtained by email.)

The Application Packet includes:

o   GTCC Application for Admission – Student signature required on page 2.  Please do not include the social security number on the application for admission. 

o   Verification of Student Eligibility Form – Please make sure that you have all signatures required and that you have included the pathway.

o   Attendance Policy Form

o   Year-End High School Transcript – courses must be listed by grade level, signed and dated by principal and include a cumulative unweighted GPA.

Please send a copy of your latest transcript with the admissions packet. If you attend a public high school, you may request this through cfnc.org.  Please provide your High School ID # on the Verification Form. If your transcript is in a sealed envelope, you may open it and scan it. 

o   Copy of Home School State Registration (if applicable)

o   Consent to Release Form – to be completed by the student.

o   Media Release Form – to be completed by the parent.

3.    Scan your application packet and email the documents as attachments using the attach

button to ccp@gtcc.edu. Do not copy and paste the documents into the body of the email.
Once you have submitted your application packet:

o   Please be checking the email listed on your application. If something is missing, you will be notified.  After the application is processed, the applicant will receive an email with Titan Account Activation Instructions.

o   After activating your Titan account, please log into your GTCC Titan Email and check it frequently.  You will receive registration instructions around March 1, 2021. Applicants who apply after March 15, will receive registration instructions after their application is processed.

o   Once you have registered for classes, you will be sent an email with instructions for our mandatory online CCP Orientation.

Please keep in mind that the purpose of CCP is for eligible high school students to earn college credits towards a college degree, diploma, or certificate.

Dual credit for high school graduation requirements is a bonus, but should not be what drives course selection. Courses in the CCP transfer pathways should be selected based on the published bachelor degree plan for the major at the university the student intends to transfer to after high school.

https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/transfertoolbox/advising-tools-nc-community-college-transfer-students/ 



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

All available tickets for any outdoor event which includes at this time JV/V football, JV/V soccer and M/W lax must be purchased at www.gofan.co .  If there are no tickets on this link available, then the event is sold out.


Ticket information:

“Live Streaming Events”:
All home games- https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/southwest-guilford-high-school-high-point-nc Go Cowboys and Good luck to all SW Student Athletes and Coaches! #Cowboystrong #Cowgirlstrong #Wearesouthwest

Thanks all and Go Cowboys!
Brindon Christman

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

Thanks all and Go Cowboys!

Brindon Christman

UPCOMING DATES

Monday, March 8th
All grades Cohort A and Cohort C attends for Face to Face Instruction
5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer High Point Central High School Home
5:00 PM Womens Varsity Lacrosse West Stokes High School 1 Away
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse Page High School Home

Tuesday, March 9th
ACT - Juniors last names Kim, Ryan – Z
ALL OTHER students are on an asynchronous learning day
Morning procedures and the start of the "school day" will not change for the testing and asynchronous learning. Once all buses arrive, testing will begin.
5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Home 
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Dudley Senior High School Home

Wednesday, March 10th
All students work remotely according to the normal bell start times.
6:00 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse Western Guilford High School Away
7:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Football Mount Tabor High School Home

Thursday, March 11th
All grades Cohort B and Cohort C attends for Face to Face Instruction
5:30PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Away 5:00 PM Womens Varsity Lacrosse West Stokes High School Home 7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Away 7:00 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse West Stokes High School Home

Friday, March 12th
All grades Cohort B and Cohort C attends for Face to Face Instruction
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Football Parkland High School *Homecoming* Home

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

Tuesday, April 27th
SAT Prep Course and SAT School Day - 11th graders
Asynchronous day for all other grades

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 resilient, we are together, we will rise up!

We are Cowboy Strong!

We are…. SOUTHWEST

 


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