We just came off a very busy Homecoming week and there are many thanks that need to go out to everyone who played a major role in all of the activities. Thank you so much for your effort! You are the GREATEST!
I want you to take a moment to look at the video below (If it does not play for you, I will also send it via e-mail). I hope you all see what I see, which is 1600+ students respecting a very small number of their peers while they perform in front of them. This is chilling. At a large comprehensive High School, such as ours, I will put us above anyone with what you all do for our kids on a daily basis. The level of character that is demonstrated form our students is simply amazing. Kudos to Mrs. Butler and her chorus. Kudos to our students for demonstrating what they have been taught. And finally, kudos to all of YOU for teaching our students the level of character that all of our students demonstrated today. Thank you for all that you do!
Wednesday is the Pre-Act for Sophomores. This is approximately a 4 hour session so please make sure you remind your sophomores to sleep well and have a nutritious breakfast. Students, if at all possible, should bring a graphing or scientific calculator with them.
Seniors will be placing their graduation supply orders this Wednesday during set time. Once all seniors have had this opportunity, they will be allowed the option to have lunch and then be dismissed thereafter.
As we address students with consequences that involve a placement into RS (Restoration Station) or OSS, it is vital that students get all of their work needed. In some cases, we may have to assign a student immediately into RS. It is important to have some work prepared in advance in lieu of these events as we know it is very difficult to stop instruction to gather work. When a student placement is communicated 24 hours in advance, it is crucial that work is provided. While students may serve consequences for their behavior, they should not be receiving academic consequences by not receiving their work. If students do not get their work, they will only fall behind in your class which can then lead to unnecessary situations upon their return. This is also a wonderful opportunity to provide students with any missing work form the past. Thank you for making the necessary adjustments to keep our on top of their academics
I want you to take a moment to look at the video below (If it does not play for you, I will also send it via e-mail). I hope you all see what I see, which is 1600+ students respecting a very small number of their peers while they perform in front of them. This is chilling. At a large comprehensive High School, such as ours, I will put us above anyone with what you all do for our kids on a daily basis. The level of character that is demonstrated form our students is simply amazing. Kudos to Mrs. Butler and her chorus. Kudos to our students for demonstrating what they have been taught. And finally, kudos to all of YOU for teaching our students the level of character that all of our students demonstrated today. Thank you for all that you do!
Seniors will be placing their graduation supply orders this Wednesday during set time. Once all seniors have had this opportunity, they will be allowed the option to have lunch and then be dismissed thereafter.
As we address students with consequences that involve a placement into RS (Restoration Station) or OSS, it is vital that students get all of their work needed. In some cases, we may have to assign a student immediately into RS. It is important to have some work prepared in advance in lieu of these events as we know it is very difficult to stop instruction to gather work. When a student placement is communicated 24 hours in advance, it is crucial that work is provided. While students may serve consequences for their behavior, they should not be receiving academic consequences by not receiving their work. If students do not get their work, they will only fall behind in your class which can then lead to unnecessary situations upon their return. This is also a wonderful opportunity to provide students with any missing work form the past. Thank you for making the necessary adjustments to keep our on top of their academics
From the desk of Kristy Cline:
REPORT CARDS GO OUT NOVEMBER 5TH
10 day window for students to make up is 11/12
This Thursday is Halloween. Please know that at Southwest Guilford High School we do not allow costumes or accessories of any kind on this day. With just coming off Homecoming/spirit week, this includes for staff as well. Additionally, I have asked all families to make sure students are not bringing in any candy they have accumulated during this time. Please keep the candy at home.
All grades need to be submitted by the
end of the day Thursday, Oct 31st.
Grade changes can be submitted after spreadsheets
have been turned in. I have
attached the grade change form that has to be filled out for all grade changes.
You will make the change in your gradebook but
you have to give me the form to let me know what you have changed in order for me to store the grade in their historical
marks.
You
should be entering grades for all students. INC’s
are only for students that have had medical issues or student’s that have been
pre-approved by Mr. Hettenbach to receive
INC’s.
Students that need to make up time due to
too many absences should receive an “55” and use comment code:
56244- A “55” indicates the
attendance policy was violated. Follow the dates for the 10 day window below.
You
will need to print out and give to me only the
Score Sheet which is your spreadsheet
with assignments & QTR Grade. (screen shots are
included in the attachment so you can see exactly what I am asking for)
Report cards will
be printed on Nov. 4th and they will be given to students Tuesday, November
5th.
It's back! The SWGHS Parent Empowerment Summit. An amazing opportunity for our community members to visit an array of sessions that will help them better navigate as a parent! Lock it down in your calendar and share it with all! Post this on your door, set up an incentive with your class so their parents attend. If you have any interest in being a part of this in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out to Michelle Phillips!
Teachers: Please begin to share the information with your email distribution lists. Talk about it with your students as well. The Parent Empowerment Summit is specifically for parents and guardians of middle and high school students however, students are welcome to volunteer. We will have childcare provided by our Early Childhood Classes. Student groups from HOSA, SAVE and Service Learning will be participating at this time. If additional students would like to volunteer or would like to represent an organization, please have them see Mrs. Michelle Phillips.
Parents: No need to register for the free event. This event has been well attended in the past and many parents have said it was the best parent workshop they ever attended.
Ways to Win Prizes:
Teachers: You will be entered into a drawing to win GOOD gift cards if you do any of the following…
- Copy Michelle Phillips on email distribution sharing the event and encouraging parents to attend
- Send proof that you invite friends on FB or share the event on Facebook
- Send proof of communication with students regarding how they will earn extra credit if their parent attends (a list of attendees will be sent to SWGH staff following the event with student names)
- You will be entered twice if you volunteer at the event, sign up sheet will be posted soon near the workroom (plus you will earn comp time for upcoming snow days)
- Lastly, if you have a way to advertise or get more parents to attend, let Michelle Phillips know as well.
Thank you, this event is truly a team effort.
OneCard identification badge wearing will be starting this week. Students should have a OneCard and their own Lanyard. Stduents may tell you they need a OneCard or a Lanyard. Please e-mail Mr. Miller for missing cards, and teachers can also pick up extra Lanyards in the main office workroom.
Students will use the OneCards to
- Swipe into school
- Purchase Cafeteria Meals
- Checkout materials in the Media Center.
Please be patient during the first weeks of swiping as students will have to get used to the new flow of traffic and expectations.
Swiping starts at 7:40. Swiping supervisors be ready! Students should not bypass the machines until an adult on duty allows them to pass.
Counseling Info and Assignments
Anna Compton - Freshmen - comptoa@gcsnc.com
Galissia Graves - A-D - gravesg3@gcsnc.com
Shelli Campbell - E-L - campbes2@gcsnc.com
Kendra Graham - M-R - grahamk2@gcsnc.com
Janet Hudgens - S-Z - hudgenj@gcsnc.com
Ms. Graves' codes:
10th-12th graders with last names A-D
Seniors: @graves2020
Juniors: @graves2021
Sophomores: @graves2022
10th – 12th graders with last names S - Z
Seniors: Tell people to text @hudgsw20 to the number 81010
Juniors: Tell people to text @hudgsw21 to the number 81010
Sophomores: Tell people to text @hudgens22 to the number 81010
Ms. Graham's codes:
10th-12th graders with last names M-R
Seniors: @graham202
Juniors: @graham2021
Sophomores: @graham2022
Mrs. Campbell's codes:
10th - 12th graders with last names E-L
Seniors: Campbell2020 @cowgirl20
Juniors: Campbell2021 @cowgirl21
Sophomores: Campbell2022@cowgirl22
Ms. Compton 's codes:
9th grade - @7467_f4
Registration for the 20/21 school year!
Nov. 4 - Nov. 15 in current English Classes. Students enrolled in English in the spring will also complete registration in the early part of the spring semester. Students must STILL LOG INTO POWERSCHOOL TO REGISTER IN THE SPRING SEMESTER. Please remember that the classes you register for are the classes we make every effort to get you in. These selections are how a a school wide scheduling matrix is created.
Students will receive a hard copy of the registration book to take home in the Spring of 2020.
An online copy of the registration book can be found here.
Information about Career & College Promise, GAP, and AP courses will be given to students in a folder that will be brought home.
Graduation Requirements
If your student is interested in earning college credit while in high school, sign up for Career & College Promise at GTCC. SWHS provides transportation to and from classes at GTCC for classes that begin as early as 9AM and end as late as 2PM.
Dual Enrollment Transfer Classes can be found here and the pathways can be found here. Dual Enrollment Technical Pathway Classes can be found here. If you are interested in this option, please let your school counselor know (ASAP) so that we can assist you with the process.
Counselors will adjust the course selection after they receive your enrollment information from GTCC.
As it relates to athletic schedules, please visit the SWHS Athletics page
at
Monday, October 28
Mandatory Workday for teachers - no school for students
5:30PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Northwest Senior High School Home
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Northwest Senior High School Home
Tuesday, October 22
6:00 to 8:00 - PTSA Meeting - Media Center
TBA Womens Varsity Volleyball OPEN DATE 2nd Round NCHSAA Playoffs @ TBA Home
6:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Dudley Senior High School Away
6:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer OPEN DATE Non-conference vs. Bethany Community Charter Home
Wednesday, October 23
No Athletic Events
Pre-ACT bubbling - sophomores - more info to come
Seniors - Graduation Supplies Ordering during morning hours - early release after all seniors have the opportunity to order grad supplies (Approximately 11:30)
Thursday, October 24
8:15 AM - 11:15AM - ASVAB Career Explorations Program Test - Cafeteria
5:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Home
6:00 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball OPEN DATE 3rd Round NCHSAA 3A Playoffs @ TBA Home
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Home
7:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Football Dudley Senior High School Away
Friday, October 25
7:30 PM Mens Varsity Football Dudley Senior High School Home
Saturday, November 02
TBA Womens Varsity Volleyball OPEN DATE 4th Round NCHSAA Playoffs @ TBA Home
9:00 AM Coed Varsity Cross Country 3A Mid-West XC Regionals @ McAlpine Park Away
More dates:
Tuesday, November 5
Report cards distributed to students
Monday, November 11
No School for students - Veterans Day
Saturday, November 16
Mandatory Workday for teachers - no school for students
5:30PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Northwest Senior High School Home
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Northwest Senior High School Home
Tuesday, October 22
6:00 to 8:00 - PTSA Meeting - Media Center
TBA Womens Varsity Volleyball OPEN DATE 2nd Round NCHSAA Playoffs @ TBA Home
6:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Dudley Senior High School Away
6:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer OPEN DATE Non-conference vs. Bethany Community Charter Home
Wednesday, October 23
No Athletic Events
Pre-ACT bubbling - sophomores - more info to come
Seniors - Graduation Supplies Ordering during morning hours - early release after all seniors have the opportunity to order grad supplies (Approximately 11:30)
8:15 AM - 11:15AM - ASVAB Career Explorations Program Test - Cafeteria
5:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Home
6:00 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball OPEN DATE 3rd Round NCHSAA 3A Playoffs @ TBA Home
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Mount Tabor High School Home
7:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Football Dudley Senior High School Away
7:30 PM Mens Varsity Football Dudley Senior High School Home
TBA Womens Varsity Volleyball OPEN DATE 4th Round NCHSAA Playoffs @ TBA Home
9:00 AM Coed Varsity Cross Country 3A Mid-West XC Regionals @ McAlpine Park Away
More dates:
Tuesday, November 5
Report cards distributed to students
Monday, November 11
No School for students - Veterans Day
Saturday, November 16
Reminders:
Remember to reference CANVAS (or that important links page) for all pertinent information. If you find that a document is not located on CANVAS, please inquire with one of the Assistant Principals, Tonja McPhail or Nicole Cutler.
Remember to reference CANVAS (or that important links page) for all pertinent information. If you find that a document is not located on CANVAS, please inquire with one of the Assistant Principals, Tonja McPhail or Nicole Cutler.
AM SUPERVISION
Front Office Lobby Richmond
Attendance intersection Ramey/Vlazny
Corridor between C & D (Silvas' hall) Whitestone
Inside Media Center Usey
C/D halls and stairwells roamer Arrington
C/D halls and stairwells roamer Arrington
Cafeteria Inside (late bus) Campbell
Cafeteria inside Kornegay
Cafeteria inside Kornegay
Cafeteria outside Haith
Student lot outside gym Brown
Gravel lot behind cafeteria Allred
Card Swiping Student lot Boulton, Bratton, Byrd, Vogel
Card Swiping Front Door Lovett, Baker, Chambers
Academy gym (inside) Gillis
Academy gym (hallway) Frohne
LUNCH
1st Lunch
Teacher 1 Mclaughlin
Teacher 2 Muse
Teacher 3 Philpott
Teacher 4 Silvas
2nd Lunch
Teacher 1 Szitas
Teacher 2 Whitestone
Teacher 3 Ridge
Teacher 4 Bassett
3rd Lunch
Teacher 1 Duran
Teacher 2 Evans
Teacher 3 VonSteen
Teacher 4 Heffner
4th Lunch
Teacher 1 Cox, J
Teacher 2 Demercurio
Teacher 3 Wesney
Teacher 4 Doak
Please assist us in keeping students seated until the bell rings. Also – if you have lunch supervision, you can dismiss your class 2 minutes (no earlier) in order to get to the cafeteria before the students arrive.
Teacher 1 = Inside Cafeteria at Cashiers transitioning to old section of cafeteria
Teacher 2 = Outside serving line inside old section of cafeteria transitioning to large section of cafeteria
Teacher 3 = Outside line in hall transitioning to cafeteria exit
Teacher 4 = Float between both dining rooms
We are... Southwest!
