SWGHS Principal's weekly message for January 18

Good evening Southwest!

The word of the the last 11 months is fluid.....and in our situation, meaning things can easily change.

I would to thank you all for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this pandemic. With that being said, we have a new semester upon us starting on Thursday. One of my first challenges to everyone is how everyone is staying in the loop with communications even more so while we are in this operation during this pandemic. These platforms share a variety of information. Our schools website which has a link for my weekly blog found under Principals weekly message, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, teacher web pages, teacher canvas pages, remind messages from counselors and more. You have every opportunity to be in the know. Please take your time and read this blog over with your student. We don't want you to miss out on anything!

Please enjoy your holiday on Monday and take some time to reflect on the wonderful contributions Martin Luther King accomplished.

Martin Luther King. was an activist and pastor who promoted and organized non-violent protests. He played a pivotal role in advancing civil rights in America and won a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to fight racial inequality in a non-violent matter.

School day starting January 21st

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)

All schedule change request have a deadline of January 22nd.

GTCC classes have started!

2^nd 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.

1^st semester textbooks

should returned the week of 1/19, place on table in the front circle (inside if raining)… please be sure student’s name and teacher’s name are posted on returned 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 coming in next week's blog.  

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!

 On the GCS Calendar, the first day of the 2^nd semester is the 20^th.  While instruction will now occur 5 days a week, we will officially start our instruction on Thursday January 21st. Please utilize the 20th for an opportunity to contact your student's teacher if you need to provide any information related to your student. 

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: 

https://www.gcsnc.com/cms/lib/NC01910393/Centricity/Domain/5032/42082%20GCS%20HS%20RegBook%20PROOF_WebADA%20Tagged_021220_0812pm.pdf

Scholarship opportunity!

https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/aubrey-lee-brooks-scholarship/

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

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

First day of Official Conditioning Practices Start next week for W. Soccer, Softball,

Baseball, W. Tennis (Please read out to you coach for details)

Monday Jan. 18^th Practices- All check-ins

time   3:45- 4:30  (Basketball, Lax, Soccer)

Tuesday, Jan. 19^th Practices- All check-ins time

3:45-4:30

Wednesday/Thursday Jan. 20/21^st- All check-in

times  4:30-4:45 PM

Season Passes for M. Soccer, W. Lax and M. Lax are on sale now!  You should have received that information in a hand out from your son or daughter and coach.  All tickets must be reserved by Jan. 22^nd.

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!

  

**Note*****- Football, Softball, W. Tennis and W. Soccer

will practice next week.  Please reach out to coach for adjusted times.  

Thanks all and Go Cowboys!

Brindon Christman

UPCOMING DATES

Saturday, January 16

TBA Coed Varsity Cross Country 3A West Regional XC Meet @ McAlpine Park Home

12:00 PM Coed Varsity Swimming Ben L. Smith High School Home

Monday, January 18th

MLK Holiday - No School for Staff and Students

Practices only    Basketball, M. Lax, M. Soccer

Tuesday, January 19th

Mandatory workday for teachers - No School for students

Home Basketball vs. Parkland  6/7:30 PM

Practices start at 3:45 for all sports, but Football (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, Jan. 20th

Practices adjusted time  Start 4:30-45 check-ins Football 5:30

Thursday, January 21

1st day of 2nd semester starts

JV Basketball home vs. WG 5PM

Friday, January 22

JV Basketball Home vs. WCA 5 PM

                                      V GBB Home vs. Parkland      6 PM

                                     V. MBB Home vs. Parkland    7:30 PM

Swimming vs. Parkland at Smith HS          6 PM

Tuesday, January 26th

PSAT for those who enrolled

Asynchronous instruction for students not testing

Wednesday, January 27th

Open House 6:00PM - 7:20PM

 Thursday, January 28th

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

Reports cards mailed home

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 Facebook, Twitter 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!

SWGHS Principal's weekly updates for January 11th

Good evening Southwest!

This week's message is filled with even more information than previous messages. Can you believe that? Also - while we continue operate through this pandemic, it is imperative to understand the various ways we communicate at SW. These platforms share a variety of information. Our schools website which has a link for my weekly blog found under Principals weekly message, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, teacher web pages, teacher canvas pages, remind messages and more. You have every opportunity to be in the know. Please take your time and read this blog over with your student.

GTCC classes start this week!

If you were issued  a textbook for the first semester and are on campus for an EOC or CTE next week, please bring it in… there will be a table at the front and one at the back door for them to drop it on. Please make sure the student name is on the book so the teacher will know who to check off in their database. You can also drop off your textbooks at the schedule pick up night on January 15th from 4-6.

We will be offering a Virtual Open House for the 2nd semester on January 20th. More details coming this week!  

Want to know your schedule? Your cohort?  Friday, January 15th - from 4-6, drive through process at the front of the school See you then!

Student drop off and pick up will be at the front of the school. Only students driving cars will be allowed in the back parking lot. Please do not enter the student lot and cause unnecessary additional traffic for our novice drivers. 

If you need bus transportation.....

Transportation requests for 2nd semester - this must be done immediately!

Click on this link!

 On the GCS Calendar, the first day of the 2^nd semester is the 20^th. This starts with an "Office day". High schools are scheduled to reopen for in-person learning on Thu., Jan. 21 based on which cohort you are in.

Anyone who is still wishing to enroll their students into Virtual delivery must inform their counselor by January 15th

SWGHS Fall 2020 Exam Schedule

All state exams below MUST be taken on campus

Parking passes will not be needed during the week of exams. Once the semester starts on January 21st, we will share the process for Parking Permits. 

All students will be offered breakfast AND lunch at no cost during exam week. No food or drinks are not allowed in the testing room. 

Dress Code is not necessary for exam week. However, please no pajamas or revealing, extra short, tight, etc clothing.

Monday, January 11^th:

All EOCs Exam Block 1(Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3), and the following CTEs:

Hospitality and Tourism

Sports and Entertainment Marketing I

Child Development

Early Childhood Education I

And the following NCVPS/ALVS Courses: Principles of Business and Finance

     Accounting I

     Career Management

                                                                      Foundations of Information Technology

Tuesday, January 12^th: All EOCs Exam Block 2(Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3), and the following CTEs:

Business Management I

Accounting I

Hospitality and Tourism

Wednesday, January 13^th: All EOCs Exam Block 3(Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3), and the following CTEs:

Business Management I

Principles of Business and Finance

Interior Design I

Thursday, January 14^th: All EOCs Exam Block 4(Biology, English II, NC Math 1, and NC Math 3), and the following CTEs:

Child Development

Principles of Business and Finance

Interior Design I

Foundations of Health Science

Health Science I

Friday, January 15^th: Make Up CTE/EOC Exam

*CTE/EOC Exam Week: Students will be coming into the school building to take these exams. Students will be screened once they arrive and must wear a mask. Students who do not comply with the mask expectations will be removed from testing immediately. Students on buses should arrive roughly between 9:35-9:45. Buses will run for students that need transportation. Students need to ask their teacher where to report once at the school on the day of their testing. There will be no early release from exams. If student does not have a CTE or EOC exam, they do not come to the school that week.

Students will not be allowed into the building until 9:15.

Since all phones will be collected and turned off upon the start of exams, phones may be used after the individual classroom's completion of the test. If a student can do one of the following on these days, they will be dismissed...

• Show text message proof that they drive. 
• Show that their parents are currently waiting outside - text message.  
• Receive text message that their friend is driving them and currently waiting outside.
• Can they leave if they walk/ride a bike - of course!  Just send that approval text or letter with your student

If a student does not have a phone, the parent/guardian can call the school number at 336-819-2970 to inform the front office that they are outside waiting for their student. Please do not call earlier. Once that student's room is complete with testing, that student will be allowed to exit. 

Students riding a bus must stay on campus in their testing location until buses arrive no later than 4:25. Students are not allowed to wait for any rides on campus, unless they are in the classroom. Immediate dismissal is expected. 

• Students who registered for the October 29 administration will have to “re-register” for the January 26 if they plan to take the PSAT.  Registrations from October 29 will NOT automatically roll-over. This day will be an ASYNCHRONOUS learning day for all other students. No students attend the campus on this day. 
• The PSAT is being held at EACH high school.  
• Hard copy Practice materials will be distributed between 4-6 on January 15th during the schedule pick up session 
• Here is the registration link again for the PSAT

 

SENIORS: If you have not taken your senior photo, you still have one chance left. Make up picture day for seniors is Friday, January 15. Appointments are available between 9am-4pm. Sign up for an appointment here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FA8A92AA6FA7-senior1

Senior Make Up Picture Day - LAST CALL! Sign up for an appointment if you have not taken your senior picture yet! Come to your appointment with the $10 sitting fee. Check, cash or credit card. You can take up to 15 poses with the photographer. You can have up to 3 outfit changes. Arrive in one outfit. Formal drape/tux counts as one outfit. Photos will be taken at Southwest High School. www.signupgenius.com

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

               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. 

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: 

https://www.gcsnc.com/cms/lib/NC01910393/Centricity/Domain/5032/42082%20GCS%20HS%20RegBook%20PROOF_WebADA%20Tagged_021220_0812pm.pdf

Scholarship opportunity!

https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/aubrey-lee-brooks-scholarship/

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

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

As for next week, please remember that we have a Dead Period

for all sports not in season (Football, Softball, W. Soccer).   Those sports can start back on Monday, Jan. 18^th.

First day of Official Practices: (Please send this

information out to your parents)

Monday, Jan. 11^th- W. Lax, M. Lax and M. Soccer (JV/V) check-ins for all at 3:45-4 PM

There will be a virtual SW Fair Play Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14^th at 7 PM for all W. Lax, M. Lax and M. Soccer players and Parents. 

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 eligibility, paperwork, Covid protocol, and season ticket sales.  Tickets will not be sold at the gate!  Parents and families will have to purchase season passes to guarantee entry to all home games!

Weekly Schedule of Events:

Monday- Friday- (W. Lax, M. Lax, and M. Soccer)-            

Check-in Times  3:45- 4PM all practices will start at 4 PM

Monday- Wednesday- Thursday (W. Basketball/V.VB)    Check-in Time    3:45PM        

note- VB will play a playoff game on Tuesday, Jan. 12^th away

Monday-Wednesday-Thursday (M.Basketball)            

Check-in Time    5:45PM              *Note JV Boys no game on Tuesday.  Will practice

Tuesday-Thursday (W./M.Basketball)                                   

Games at Home                4PM Check-in JV Boys    5 PM Check-in Varsity Girls  6 PM Varsity Boys           

   *No Walk up Tickets- All games are sold out for the season

Swimming - Practice and Meets as scheduled at normal times

Weekly Athletic Events- See Attachment

Thanks all and Go Cowboys!

Brindon Christman

UPCOMING DATES

Monday, January 11th

First day of GTCC classes

4:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer OPEN First Day of Practice Home

4:00 PM Mens Varsity Lacrosse OPEN First Day of Practice Home

4:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer OPEN First Day of Practice Home

4:00 PM Womens Varsity Lacrosse OPEN First Day of Practice Home

Tuesday, January 12th

5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Basketball Postponed- High Point Central High School Away

6:00 PM Womens Varsity Basketball High Point Central High School Home

7:30 PM Mens Varsity Basketball High Point Central High School Home

Wednesday, January 13

4:45 PM Coed Varsity Swimming Tri-Meet vs. Cornerstone/Bishop McGuinness Away

January 11th - 15th

Exams- see above

Friday, January 15th

Last day for senior pictures - see process above

Schedule pick up 4-6 - front of the school

Deadline for virtual enrollment - see your counselor

End of 1st semester

5:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Basketball Ragsdale HS game played in old gym Home

6:00PM Womens Varsity Basketball Ragsdale HS Home

7:30 PM Mens Varsity Basketball Ragsdale HS Home

Saturday, January 16

TBA Coed Varsity Cross Country 3A West Regional XC Meet @ McAlpine Park Home

12:00 PM Coed Varsity Swimming Ben L. Smith High School Home

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

Office day for Teachers

Open House times TBD

Thursday, January 21

Current plan for re-entry for HS on 50% capacity - A/B day model

1st day of 2nd semester starts

B Cohort Comes Thursday and Friday

Tuesday, January 26th

PSAT for those who enrolled

Asynchronous instruction for all remaining students - no cohorts come to school

Thursday, January 28th

Reports cards distributed to B cohort

Monday, February 1

Reports cards distributed to A cohort

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 Facebook, Twitter 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!