Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 31, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

Parents and students, tomorrow, Monday, October 31st is a teacher workday. There is no school for students tomorrow. I hope the students enjoy their day off and come back ready for the start of the second quarter.

We have just a few home sporting events this week:

Thursday 11/3 - JV Footbal vs High Point Central
Friday 11/4 - Varsity Football away vs High Point Central

Parents, Southwest will be hosting a Curriculum Night next week on Monday, November 7th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to discuss registration for next year. At this event, you will be able to talk to teachers, learn about curriculum, and what the expectations are for all of our different offerings. Administration and Counselors will also be on hand to answer questions.

Parents, report cards will go home with students next week on Wednesday, November 9th. Please review your students progress thus far and call the school with any concerns.

Parents, we still need your help by completing a school survey for our AdvanceED accreditation. Please go to the Southwest High School homepage and click on the link titled, “School Improvement Parent Survey” under the “School News” tab in the center of the page or you can click the link attached to this message from my blog: at http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/4752939

Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Updates or on Facebook and Twitter. Please follow Southwest High School at SouthwestGHS for both Twitter and Facebook. This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected.

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 24, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

The Yearbook Staff wants to remind you that Make Up picture day is tomorrow, Monday, October 24th. Students who want to retake their picture must bring the old photo packet to the photographer.

Tuesday, October 25th, our Band will host their fall concert in the Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Parents, Our at-large board of education representative, Dr. Sandra Alexander, will host a listen and learn session at Andrews High School in the media center on Tuesday, Oct. 25th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This is your opportunity to hear what the superintendent has to say about her experience, let her know about our school and GCS’ strengths, and where there is room for improvement. You can read more on the Guilford County Schools website, www.gcsnc.com.

Thursday, October 27th, our Chorus will host their fall concert in the Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Come out to hear some great music and support the arts!

Friday. October 28th is another PTSA Dinner Night Out opportunity at Chick Fil A near the Palladium. Let them know all day that you are with Southwest High and some of the proceeds from the day's sales will be given to our school. Please come out and show your Cowboy Pride

Parents, Southwest will be hosting a Curriculum Night on November 7th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to discuss registration for next year. At this event, you will be able to talk to teachers, learn about curriculum, and what the expectations are for all of our different offerings. Administration and Counselors will also be on hand to answer questions.

We have just a few home sporting events this week:

Thursday 10/27 - Men's Soccer vs High Point Central - Senior Night
Friday 10/28 - Varsity Football vs Northwest Guilford - Senior Night

Parents, I am sure that you have heard that on Friday, October 21st, we had High Point Police on campus. Randomly this year, they will bring their drug K-9 units on campus to check our parking lots, school grounds, and classrooms for inappropriate items. I want to keep you informed and also let you know that my staff and I are committed to keeping Southwest a safe place for your child.

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Friday, October 14, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 17, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

Tuesday. October 18th is another PTSA Morning Breakfast Out opportunity at Biscuitville. Between 5:00 and 8:00 a.m. tell them you are with Southwest High School and some of the proceeds from the morning's sales will be given to our school. Please go out and show your Cowboy Pride!

Wednesday, October 19th, all 10th grade students will be taking the Plan or Pre-ACT and all 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT. All 10th and 11th grade students should bring a sharpened #2 pencil and a calculator along with a snack and bottle of water to homeroom that day. Information and practice question links are on our school website.

Seniors, on Wednesday, October 19th, make sure you bring your order form and deposit for your cap and gown.

Thursday, October 20th, the Orchestra will host their fall concert in the Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Come out to hear some great music and support the arts!

On Friday, October 21st, the Chorus and Band will host a Parent Q&A for their upcoming Disney Trip in November. The meeting will be held in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m.

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 10/17 - Men's Soccer vs RJ Reynolds
Tuesday 10/18 - Men's Soccer vs Ragsdale

Thursday 10/20 - JV Football vs East Forsyth
Friday 10/21 - Varsity Football away at East Forsyth

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Friday, October 7, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 10, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

Tomorrow night, Monday, October 10th, Southwest will be hosting the Glenn Bobcats in our rescheduled Homecoming game at 7 PM. Please come out for the festivities and cheer your Cowboys on to victory

The Poe Center Drugs Uncovered program for parents has been postponed due to our homecoming game now being played on the same night. It will be rescheduled and we will get the information out to you as soon as possible.

Wednesday. October 12th is another PTSA Dinner Night Out opportunity at Wendy's. Let them know all day that you are with Southwest High and some of the proceeds from the day's sales will be given to our school. Please come out and show your Cowboy Pride!

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 10/10 - Women's Tennis has their Conference Tournament
Tuesday 10/11 - Women's Tennis has their Conference Tournament

Thursday 10/13 - Women's Volleyball vs High Point Central
Thursday 10/13 - JV Football vs Ragsdale
Friday 10/14 - Varsity Football away at Ragsdale

Next week on Wednesday, October 19th, all 10th grade students will be taking the Plan or Pre-ACT and all 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT. All 10th and 11th grade students should bring a sharpened #2 pencil and a calculator along with a snack and bottle of water to homeroom that day. Information and practice question links are on our school website.

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Friday, September 30, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 3, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

Parents and Students, as you know this week is "Spirit Week" in celebration of Homecoming. I encourage students and staff to participate and join in the fun! You will get a special message each night from some of Southwests' finest explaining the themes.

Monday is America Day
Tuesday is Pajama Day
Wednesday is Class Day with different themes for each Class
Thursday is Hawaiian Themed
Friday is Cowboy Day

I know that many of you are asking about Jeans. You can wear Jeans on Friday 10/7 if you dress up as a Cowboy/Cowgirl or are wearing a Southwest Spirit, Club, or Sports Shirt!

Tuesday, October 4th is College Night at the Greensboro Coliseum from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 7th is an early release day for students and in-service for staff. Students will be dismissed at 1:35 PM

Also on Friday. October 7th is another PTSA Dinner Night Out opportunity at Chick Fil A near the Palladium. Let them know all day that you are with Southwest High and some of the proceeds from the day's sales will be given to our school. Please come out and show your Cowboy Pride

Juniors and seniors, have you ever considered Governor's School? Governor's School is a 5 week experience for students who excel in academics or the arts. Applicants must be NC residents and have a 92% or above on an approved achievement test. An Information session will be held this Thursday, October 6th at Andrews High School. For more information, contact your school counselor.

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 10/3 - Women's Golf has their Conference Tournament
Monday 10/3 - Women's Volleyball vs Northern Guilford
Tuesday 10/4 - Women's Volleyball vs Ragsdale
Tuesday 10/4 - Men's Soccer vs East Forsyth
Wednesday 10/5 - Women's Tennis vs High Point Central

Wednesday 10/5 - Coed Varsity Cross Country vs Northwest
Thursday 10/6 - Men's Soccer vs Northwest
Thursday 10/6 - Women's Volleyball vs East Forsyth
Thursday 10/6 - Women's Tennis vs Western
Friday 10/7 - Varsity Football vs Glenn (Homecoming Game)

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Friday, September 23, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of September 26, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

Tomorrow, Monday, September 26th, we will begin silent sustained reading during our 3rd period block. 3rd Block is a little longer than the other blocks each day and we want to take advantage of this time and allow students to read at their leisure and also about topics that interest them. Students can read books, magazines, textbooks, newspapers, comics books, etc... Research shows that students who read daily for pleasure perform better in school.

Also tomorrow, Monday, September 26th, we will have make-up portraits for seniors. If you are getting your portrait done, you should have signed up for an appointment. Don't forget to bring your $10.00.

Juniors and seniors, have you ever considered Governor's School? Governor's School is a 5 week experience for students who excel in academics or the arts. Applicants must be NC residents and have a 92% or above on an approved achievement test. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 27th at Western High School and Thursday, October 6th at Andrews High School. For more information, contact your school counselor.

Parents and Students, Powerschool is up and you now have access to your child's grade through the parent portal. If you have never used the parent portal, you will love the access you have to your child's progress. You can access this service through our school website under the parent tab. The portal log in access is there along with directions on how to set it up. If you have trouble, please email Mrs. Kristy Cline our data manager at clinek2@gcsnc.com for assistance.

Parents, we are still having a few of you dropping off and picking up your children in the back student parking lot. Drop off and pick up is in the front of the school. We have a lot of young inexperienced driver's back there and we want to keep them separated from our parent drivers. I appreciate your help.

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 9/26 - Women's Volleyball vs Southern Guilford
Monday 9/26 - Women's Tennis vs Ragsdale
Tuesday 9/27 - Women's Volleyball vs High Point Christian Academy
Tuesday 9/27 - Men's Soccer vs Glenn
Wednesday 9/28 - Women's Tennis vs East Forsyth

Thursday 9/29 - Men's Soccer vs Northern Guilford
There is No Football this week - Bye Week

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Friday, September 16, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of September 19, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

On Tuesday, September 20th, we will have a PTSA meeting in the media Center at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 21st is an early release day for students and in-service for our teacher. Students will be dismissed at 1:35 p.m. Seniors will have their first meeting of the year with Ms. Nichols and Chris Wieczorek from Herff Jones. All seniors will be permitted to leave after this meeting at 11:00 a.m.

Parents, we are still having a few of you dropping off and picking up your children in the back student parking lot. Drop off and pick up is in the front of the school. We have a lot of young inexperienced driver's back there and we want to keep them separated from our parent drivers. I appreciate your help.

Parents and Students, Powerschool is up and you now have access to your child's grade through the parent portal. If you have never used the parent portal, you will love the access you have to your child's progress. You can access this service through our school website under the parent tab. The portal log in access is there along with directions on how to set it up. If you have trouble, please email Mrs. Kristy Cline our data manager at clinek2@gcsnc.com for assitance.

Since you access to your child's grades through the parent portal, we will no longer be sending home interim reports with all students. Our teachers have been instructed to only send home progress reports to students that is in danger of failing or are in fact failing their class at this time. If you do not have access to the internet or the use of a smart phone to access your child's grades, please let your child's teacher know so that we continue to communicate with you with paper progress reports.

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 9/19 - Women's Volleyball vs Western

Thursday 9/22 - Women's Tennis vs Asheboro

Thursday 9/22 - Men's Soccer vs Page
Thursday 9/22 - Women's Volleyball vs Northwest

Friday 9/23- Varsity Football vs Southeast

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys