Academics and Success

At Southwest this is the scene between classes.  That is about the only time between 6 am and 11 pm that you will not find kids in the halls.

They are in the wright room, media center,choir and band room, black box, auditorium and scattered throughout the halls studying alone and in groups.  All of that is before 8:30 am.

In the afternoon we have sstudents running to get/stay in shape, rehearsal for something, meeting with teachers for class make-up or extra support, all kinds of athletic practice and/or games depending on the season and community education classes.  After 3:30 pm it is possible to actually have as many or more people in the building than we have between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.

This is an active building that serves its community and population well.  It is an academic institution where being smart is cool.  It is okay at Southwest to care of grades and getting to class on time and being prepared.  Almost all of our athletic teams have over a 3.5 GPA.  Some of the nicest kids you will meet sweat and practice and play hard.

Clubs and activities are filled with students gaining leadership skills, organization, community pride, service and a sense of belonging.  Not every one is a jock or cares to be.  We celebrate our commitment to our neighborhood, city and country.  We care of our world.  We cheer the successes of all of our students.

If you are part of the Southwest educational community you are active, proud and involved.  You are an important part of the resolve of the issues surrounding us now and in the future.  The leaders of tomorrow are in Southwest classrooms today.

We are Southwest!