The registration period for both IB and AP exams begins next week. The process will be explained to juniors and seniors through their English classes --
4th, 5th and 6th hours on October 4th, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd hours on October 5th.
Students in AP Geography and AP US History will receive the info during their AP class time on either October 26 or 27.
Registration forms and fees will be due no later than November 3. If students have questions, go to the IB office, room 127. This info will also be sent to you via Naviance https://connection.naviance.com/fc/signin.php?hsid=swhsmn
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Parents of 9th grade students!
Your invitation to a House Party sponsored by the Southwest Education Fund should have arrived in your mailbox this week.
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Christa Anders and Tom McLeod. This is a parent event for those interested in meeting other Southwest parents and Principal Bill Smith, and finding out more about our fundraising campaign for Southwest High School.
Every donation in any amount is important and we value the participation of all parents.
Please email swedfund@gmail.com if you have questions
If you are unable to attend, please mail your donation support to Southwest High School 3414 West 47th St. Mpls,MN 55410
We need your support!
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Christa Anders and Tom McLeod. This is a parent event for those interested in meeting other Southwest parents and Principal Bill Smith, and finding out more about our fundraising campaign for Southwest High School.
Every donation in any amount is important and we value the participation of all parents.
Please email swedfund@gmail.com if you have questions
If you are unable to attend, please mail your donation support to Southwest High School 3414 West 47th St. Mpls,MN 55410
We need your support!
Wednesday and there are tickets left
Boeing Boeing is a comedy full of laughs, twists and turns. A fantastic display of young talent in this first Unhinged production of the 2011-12 school year. There are limited tickets still available for the remaining shows, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Mid-Term Ds and Fs Mailed This Morning
Mid-terms were mailed home this morning. The only families that will receive grades in the mail are those students earning a D or and an F at this time.
All the grades are visible on the Parent Portal. The grades should reflect the first 24 days of school. This is the mid point of the first quarter. Thus, student have all of the month of October to get back on track. The first quarter ends November 3.
If your son/daughter is failing a subject, a long coversation about study habits and time management are in order. You and your daughter/son might want to schedule an appointment with the teacher to review grades and demonsstration of academic skills in the class (or lack of).
This is a time to review what is happening and what might need to change. It is also a time to reward and congratulate your son/daughter about his/her fine progress up to the point in the year.
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is important. What is actually learned is more important but the grade frequently reflects that also. Talk with your children.
All the grades are visible on the Parent Portal. The grades should reflect the first 24 days of school. This is the mid point of the first quarter. Thus, student have all of the month of October to get back on track. The first quarter ends November 3.
If your son/daughter is failing a subject, a long coversation about study habits and time management are in order. You and your daughter/son might want to schedule an appointment with the teacher to review grades and demonsstration of academic skills in the class (or lack of).
This is a time to review what is happening and what might need to change. It is also a time to reward and congratulate your son/daughter about his/her fine progress up to the point in the year.
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is important. What is actually learned is more important but the grade frequently reflects that also. Talk with your children.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Homecoming 2011 is History
Well space was not a problem. That place is huge!
With the continuing popularity space is an issue. Do you limit the number of tickets or find a bigger place. Well, the ballroom was an answer with plenty of room free parking and direct path to get there. Ok, there must be some drawbacks -- how about 23 miles outside the city?
Other than the obvious it seemed to be a great success. Lots of work on dancing and be responsible. Would have to report progress. Might not have been perfect but sure seemed different. I am sure that very few of the parents in attendance recognized a song as one played at their homecoming. But then that is what their parents said twenty years ago.
I predicted a retro look for the fashion. I was totally wrong. I do not sew a bunch but I think about 7 yards of material would have made all the dresses worn by our female lakers. There was one beautiful tan and brown long flowing dress that was the showcase for the evening. For the majority it was spandex shorts and a stretchy piece of fabric around the middle.
The circus motive for the seniors was colorful. I did look for a pair of those golden pants but was afraid of glare from the dance floor lights. The sound was very loud which for young people means normal. If it is too loud, you are too old. It did seem to be fun evening.
We will continue to work with the students about the dancing style. There are some options the students are considering. I am certain they are open to listening to your comments and suggestion.
With the continuing popularity space is an issue. Do you limit the number of tickets or find a bigger place. Well, the ballroom was an answer with plenty of room free parking and direct path to get there. Ok, there must be some drawbacks -- how about 23 miles outside the city?
Other than the obvious it seemed to be a great success. Lots of work on dancing and be responsible. Would have to report progress. Might not have been perfect but sure seemed different. I am sure that very few of the parents in attendance recognized a song as one played at their homecoming. But then that is what their parents said twenty years ago.
I predicted a retro look for the fashion. I was totally wrong. I do not sew a bunch but I think about 7 yards of material would have made all the dresses worn by our female lakers. There was one beautiful tan and brown long flowing dress that was the showcase for the evening. For the majority it was spandex shorts and a stretchy piece of fabric around the middle.
The circus motive for the seniors was colorful. I did look for a pair of those golden pants but was afraid of glare from the dance floor lights. The sound was very loud which for young people means normal. If it is too loud, you are too old. It did seem to be fun evening.
We will continue to work with the students about the dancing style. There are some options the students are considering. I am certain they are open to listening to your comments and suggestion.
Debate team Triumphant
Debate! Debate! Debate!
For a First in the History of Debate at Southwest in the Modern Era---
Varsity debaters Avi Gori and Sophia Deady earned a triumphant 1st place at Saturday’s debate tournament. That accomplishment is a first. The S?w Debate Team has not previously place first at the Varsity level.
Out of 44 novice teams Madeline Foster and Vienna Larche finished 5th and Henry Aoki and Logan Schade finished 14th.
Congratulate these students on their success!
For a First in the History of Debate at Southwest in the Modern Era---
Varsity debaters Avi Gori and Sophia Deady earned a triumphant 1st place at Saturday’s debate tournament. That accomplishment is a first. The S?w Debate Team has not previously place first at the Varsity level.
Out of 44 novice teams Madeline Foster and Vienna Larche finished 5th and Henry Aoki and Logan Schade finished 14th.
Congratulate these students on their success!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Party buses and sleep overs arrowy words
Homecoming and other high school events are great fun. The stories live for years. Think back to you own high school days. Remember what you and your friends did before during and after those events?
G
I hear about them at reunion gatherings. Great stories at the thirty, forty and fifty year reunions.
Now that the thoughts are fresh in your mind, tonight is a grand event for your son/daughter. Has the word party bus slipped into the conversation? How about sleep over? Or a good one staying with a friend? I bet you used one of those a couple decades ago.
High school homecoming should be fun and a good time. Maybe you should have a conversation about safety and responsibility. Take a moment and have the conversation today that will make things okay on Monday.
Frequently the reunion stories are not funny for a couple of the involved persons.
Let's be safe.
G
I hear about them at reunion gatherings. Great stories at the thirty, forty and fifty year reunions.
Now that the thoughts are fresh in your mind, tonight is a grand event for your son/daughter. Has the word party bus slipped into the conversation? How about sleep over? Or a good one staying with a friend? I bet you used one of those a couple decades ago.
High school homecoming should be fun and a good time. Maybe you should have a conversation about safety and responsibility. Take a moment and have the conversation today that will make things okay on Monday.
Frequently the reunion stories are not funny for a couple of the involved persons.
Let's be safe.
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