Southwest,
It is hard to believe that there are only 26 full instructional days left! As you may already noticed, we are flying through this 4th quarter. Please monitor your student's grades daily and reach out to their teachers with any questions or concerns. As we navigate through this last quarter, I want to emphasize some key pieces within this blog. Please pay close attention to the calendar with all the testing dates, AP testing, asynchronous days, etc. There are many items related to seniors, including graduation dates with practice. As we move into this coming week, our face to Face students will be on campus Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday is an asynchronous day that was offered only for remote students as an option to come in and take the NWEA Map test.
Also - as we announced the Graduation plans, I hope you join me with excitement as our seniors get their well deserved formal ceremony. While I have received many calls and e-mails full of joy, always feel free to call me or e-mail if you have concerns about why the layout of this graduation was delivered in this manner. I have all the answers surrounding the planning process, and to date, it has made sense to everyone who I have spoken to. With that being said, I will ask you all not to contribute in sharing anything with the community, particularly on Social Media, in which you do not fully know. This only causes unnecessary stress and anxiety over false information. We are better than that as a community and everyone should know by now to contact me whenever you are unsure of anything. I appreciate each and everyone of you for your amazing support over this, and I am excited to be back in front of our seniors leading the ceremony!
Seniors who missed their ACT WorkKeys assessment will need to come for the make-up day, Tuesday, April 27th. Seniors required to take the assessment will receive more information next week and should arrive to school between 9:15-9:45. The test should be over about 1:30.
All Freshmen and Sophomores will be taking the second assessment of the NWEA MAP test throughout April. First and Third block teachers will schedule days based on natural breaks in their curriculum to provide time for these assessments. There is an opportunity for only current Remote students to opt in to a face to face test on April 21st. They must contact Mrs. Barnum. This is an Asynchronous day for ALL other students.
The SAT for juniors who took advantage of signing before the April 9 deadline will be administered on April 27th who completes the online registration before April 9. Grades 9,10, 12 and any juniors who did NOT sign up will have an asynchronous day of instruction.
Could you share this link for Juniors looking for SAT prep or practices session through Khanacademy they may refer to the link below.
Cap and Gown distribution to Thursday, April 29th from 3pm -6pm.
At Builders Bridge we work with the school systems and community programs to create a pathway for young men and women into rewarding, lucrative careers in the home building industry!
Builders Bridge Summer Internship
✅ 8-weeks, June 21 - August 13
✅ 16-23 year old men and women
✅ Paid $10-15/hour
✅ On-the-job training in skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, concrete, overhead doors, carpentry, and more
✅ Support and soft skills training in budgeting, communication/ conflict, interviewing/ networking and goal setting with the Builders Bridge Intern Coordinator
It only takes 3 steps to become a Builders Bridge Intern!
- Complete an Application (www.buildersbridge.com/internship-program)
- Have a teacher complete the Recommendation Form (www.buildersbridge.com/internship-program)
- Sign up for a 15-minute video interview (https://calendly.com/buildersbridge/bbsi?month=2021-04)
Donation Cords
This is a Microsoft form for seniors ONLY to fill out if they are eligible for a red donation cord. If they donated 3 times or more while in high school, they are eligible for a cord. Thanks.
“Hi, my name is __________________ from ___________________ high school and I’m proud to
announce that I’ve been accepted to ________________________ University this fall.”
Guilford County Schools has gone 1:1 with chrome books! That means that Southwest High has enough laptops for every student. Students who are learning in the building have already received theirs, but many remote students have not. If you are a remote learner, and you would like a GCS chrome book, please sign up for a pick up time using the Signup Genius at this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4daaaa22a46-device. Please put the student’s name in the sign up genius, and Mrs. Hunt will have the laptop ready by the appointed time. Laptop pickups are at the parking lot door to the media center (just to the right of the circle).
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.. Parking passes have been distributed. Warning stickers will be placed on cars that do not have permits. Additional warnings result in the car getting towed.
The PTSA needs you!
Southwest Guilford High School PTSA NEEDS YOU!!!
Our PTSA will be electing a new Executive Board for the 2021 - 2022 school year
during our “Virtual” Membership Meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm.
All questions can be directed to Casey Wall, PTSA President:
You can join SWGHS PTSA by going to: https://swghs.memberhub.store/store
All meeting links will be sent to members.
Our “Virtual' General Meetings will start at 6:30 pm on:
Monday, April 26, 2021
Monday, May 24, 2021
Adopt a 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.
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
Career and Technical Education Pathway
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 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.
Please visit the updated new counseling site for remind codes, scholarship information, etc.
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
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!
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
Please review the events within the calendar below. Also, I have attached the QR code for the purchase of tickets for spectators to purchase for Stadium Events Only! 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! #Cowboystrong #Cowgirlstrong 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
UPCOMING DATES
We are resilient, we are together, we will rise up!
We are Cowboy Strong!
We are…. SOUTHWEST
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