• Athletic Survey 2019 English
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Spring Assembly Spirit Week – Theme: Spring Wars (Opposites)

• Monday, March 18^th: Checkered vs Stripes (patterns)
• Tuesday, March 19^th: Greasers vs Hippies
• Wednesday, March 20^th: Formal vs Comfy (Night Out vs Night In)
• Thursday, March 21^st: Toddlers vs Adults
• Friday, March 22^nd: Red vs. Gold (school colors)

The Southwest Raiders basketball team are in the Regional Final of the Div. V State Basketball tournament.  They will be playing against Foothill High School in Bakersfield, CA on Tuesday, March 5.  Good luck Raiders!

Foothill High School

501 Park Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306

The Raider Newsletter: March 2019
The Raider Newsletter is published monthly to keep you informed of our school and of upcoming events. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Principal’s Message
We are now in the month of March and there are a number of important events taking place. Our Boys Basketball Team has made it to the CIF State Boys Basketball Championships for Division 5! Please root them on as they continue their amazing season under our very own Coach Selland, a proud Southwest High teacher. Spring Break is right around the corner. There will be no school from Monday, March 25 through Friday, April 5. School resumes on Monday, April 8. Please try to schedule any doctors’ visits and family trips during our Spring Break. We begin state testing when we return in April. Do not hesitate to contact us whenever you have a question and/or comment, the administrative team will respond promptly. We are a team when it comes to the education of your child and your children are my priority. We welcome you to visit your school and have lunch with your child, just make sure to check in first in the Main Office. We, the entire Southwest High Staff, look forward to working with you and to continue to move our school forward.
– Mr. Villanueva
Counseling Office News: Counselors are gearing up to meet with all grade levels to select their courses for the following school year. Counselors will be reviewing students’ credits and doing grade level presentations. Parents, we encourage you to review the course selections with your child. The first six-week progress report is coming out Friday, March 1. Please review your students’ academic progress, check Infinite Campus regularly and keep open communication with your students’ teachers/ counselors. Please see the dates below for more information:
Course Selections for the 2019-2020 School Year:
March 11,12 10th Grade Student Course Selection
March 14, 15 9th Grade Student Course Selection
March 18-21 11th Grade Student Course Selection
Fieldtrips:
March 13 Senior Southwestern College CTE Visit…see Mr. Tulao in Counseling
March 16 Adelante Mujer at UCSD…see Ms. Castellanos in Counseling
Senior Deadlines:
FAFSA/Dream Act Application deadline is March 2, 2019
Student Health Center News: The Student Wellness Center is open Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Please note that we are experiencing a higher than usual volume of students with illness due to the cold/flu season. It’s often difficult for parents to know whether their child is too sick to attend school. Here are some general guidelines:
Do not send your child to school if:
• They have a temperature over 100.4° F or 38° C
• They vomited more than once, vomited the evening/night before
• They have frequent, uncontrollable diarrhea
Registration Information for the 2019-20 School Year: New state Immunization laws will be taking effect this upcoming year. Students enrolling in 7th- 12th grades, or transferring to another school campus, will now be required to have 2 varicella shots and 3 Hepatitis B shots, in addition to previous requirements. We encourage all parents to log into Infinite Campus and update their student’s immunizations.
Save the Date! Big Smiles of California, a mobile dental clinic is coming to Southwest High School on Monday, April 15 to provide dental services, to include cleaning, fluoride, sealants, x-rays, and restorative care if
needed. Services are free, and all students are eligible. Registration is required. Look for packet information within the next 2 weeks.
Please contact Ms. Serrano, Health Technician, at 619-628-8369, or Ms. Nuñez, R.N. at 619- 628-3670 for further assistance.
Attendance: Students are placed on the Non-Privileged list when they accumulate 10 or more periods of unexcused absences. To clear these absences students must attend Saturday School. Absences can only be excused within the first 30 days after the absence occurs.
We will be having a Pre-SARB (attendance contract) meeting on 3/13/2019. If your student has excessive attendance, you will be asked to come in on this day to sign a Pre-SARB contract.
For questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Tapia at 619-628-3663 or manuel.tapia@sweetwaterschools.org.
Saturday Schools this Month: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Athletics: All spring sports have now begun. Below are the coaches contact information. We are still accepting athletes for most sports. For questions or concerns, please contact any of the coaches below or contact Mr. Tapia at 619-628-3663 or manuel.tapia@sweetwaterschools.org.
Spring Sports Coaches:
Men’s Track – Coach Buse: Room 907 david.buse@sweetwaterschools.org
Women’s Track – Coach Tompkins: Room 209 christopher.tompkins@sweetwaterschools.org
Baseball – Coach Ski: Room 1105 dallas.fialkowski@sweetwaterschools.org
Softball – Coach Russell: robert.russell@sweetwaterschools.org
Men’s Volleyball – Coach Adriana: afinau312@gmail.com
Men’s Tennis – Coach Roncoroni: Room 206 pablo.roncoroni@sweetwaterschools.org
Men’s Lacrosse – Coach Garcia: davidgarcia2675@gmail.com
Women’s Lacrosse – Coach Nestlerode: jnestlero@aol.com
Swim and Dive – Coach Carson: Room 705 jonathan.carson@sweetwaterschools.org
Men’s Golf – Coach Ruz: gabriel.ruz@att.net
ASB: The Associate Study Body (ASB) office is here to serve you and your students. We are open daily from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and may assist you with school-related information and payments for all student-related activities and events. Our ASB family focuses on building and maintaining a positive school environment and works collaboratively with our staff and student body in ensuring a successful high school experience for all stakeholders. Our ASB Weekly Updates can be found on our school website and parents/guardians are welcomed to call our office at any time for additional information and support at (619) 628-3650.
Senior Information: We are currently working on finalizing all details for our Second Semester Senior Countdown. Once finalized, copies will be given to all Seniors and the information will also be posted on our school website.
• Grad Nite: Grad Nite is Saturday, May 18th. There are only a handful of seats left. Stop by the ASB for current prices.
• Prom: Prom is Saturday, April 27th. Students can continue making payments at the ASB for Prom tickets. Stop by the ASB for current prices.
• Eligibility: Seniors MUST clear all absences and tardies and pay all debts owed PRIOR to attending any Senior Activity. Students who have already purchased a ticket for Grad Nite or Prom have until the week before the event to be cleared or they will need to sell their ticket to another Senior who is eligible to attend.
• Graduation: Our Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 7th at 3:00 pm, at Southwestern College.
ELAC: The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is meeting on Friday, March 8, at 9:00 am in Room 211. We will discuss important issues regarding programs for English Language Learners. We will also recognize students who have improved their English proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing. Students who have not missed any assignments, who have great attendance and citizenship will also be recognized.
The next Raider Newsletter will come out on Friday, April 12, 2019.

The Raider Newsletter: February 2019

 The Raider Newsletter is published monthly to keep you informed of our school and of upcoming events.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Principal’s Message

It is a pleasure to publish the first Raider Newsletter.  Every month I will publish a monthly newsletter with up to date information about our school.  I feel honored to be the principal of our school and encourage you to stop by and introduce yourself.  My goal is to work together to provide the best education that your student can receive.  I am very impressed by the teachers, students, parents and the community that make up Southwest High School.  Do not hesitate to contact us whenever you have a question and/or comment, the administrative team will respond promptly.  We are a team when it comes to the education of your child and your children are my priority. We, the entire Southwest High Staff, look forward to working with you and to continue to move our school forward.

– Mr. Villanueva

Counseling Office News: Counselors are meeting with Seniors this month to review their course credits needed for graduation.  We will review credits, community service hours, and discuss each student’s post-secondary plans.  We will be assisting students with identifying their post-secondary goals, applying to community college and universities, and completing their financial aid FAFSA or Dream Act applications.  We encourage you to continue the conversation with your students about their plans after high school.

Parents/Guardians of Seniors, we strongly encourage you to attend our FREE Cash for College event taking place on February 9^th from 9:00 am -12:00 pm here at Southwest High School.  Cash for college workshops are open to all Seniors and guardians who would like assistance with completing the FAFSA, California Dream Act Application and/or Chafee Grant for Foster Youth.  These applications give students access to financial aid for education and career/technical training beyond high school. Please stop by the Counseling Office if you have any questions. We are here to support you and your student on their educational journey.

ASB: The Associate Study Body (ASB) office is here to serve you and your students.   We are open daily from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and may assist you with school-related information and payments for all student-related activities and events.  Our ASB family focuses on building and maintaining a positive school environment and works collaboratively with our staff and student body in ensuring a successful high school experience for all stakeholders.  Our ASB Weekly Updates can be found on our school website and parents/guardians are welcomed to call our office at any time for additional information and support at (619) 628-3650.

Senior Information: We are currently working on finalizing all details for our Second Semester Senior Countdown. Once finalized, copies will be given to all Seniors and the information will also be posted on our school website.

• Grad Nite: Grad Nite is Saturday, May 18^th. There are only a handful of seats left.  Stop by the ASB for current prices.
• Prom: Prom is Saturday, April 27^th. Students can continue making payments at the ASB for Prom tickets. Stop by the ASB for current prices.
• Eligibility: Seniors MUST clear all absences and tardies and pay all debts owed PRIOR to attending any Senior Activity.  Students who have already purchased a ticket for Grad Nite or Prom have until the week before the event to be cleared or they will need to sell their ticket to another Senior who is eligible to attend.
• Graduation: Our Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 7^th at 3:00 pm, at Southwestern College.

Attendance: Students are placed on the Non-Privileged list when they accumulate 10 or more periods of unexcused absences. To clear these absences students must attend Saturday School. Absences can only be excused within the first 30 days after the absence occurs. For questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Tapia at 619-628-3663 or manuel.tapia@sweetwaterschools.org. Saturday Schools this Month are: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23

 Athletics: Spring sports begin this month below are the starting dates and coaches contact information. For questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Tapia at 619-628-3663 or manuel.tapia@sweetwaterschools.org.

Spring Sports:  Golf, Swim and Tennis begins 2/2/2019; Baseball, Track, Volleyball begins 2/9/2019

Men’s Track – Coach Buse – Room 907 david.buse@sweetwaterschools.org

Women’s Track – Coach Tompkins – Room 209 christopher.tompkins@sweetwaterschools.org

Baseball – Coach Ski – Room 1105 dallas.fialkowski@sweetwaterschools.org

Softball – Coach Russell robert.russell@sweetwaterschools.org

Men’s Volleyball – Coach Adriana afinau312@gmail.com

Men’s Tennis – Coach Roncoroni – Room 206 pablo.roncoroni@sweetwaterschools.org

Men’s Lacrosse – Coach Garcia davidgarcia2675@gmail.com

Women’s Lacrosse – Coach Nestlerode jnestlero@aol.com

Swim and Dive – Coach Carson – Room 705 jonathan.carson@sweetwaterschools.org

Men’s Golf – PENDING

Parent Center: The Parent Center is located in Room 211. It is open from 7:30 am through 3:00 pm. There are computers and a printer available for parents/guardians to use. We are also here to address any concern regarding your student’s academic needs. Please contact Gladys Acuña, our Community Relations Facilitator, at 619-628-3637 if you have any questions about the Parent Center. The following presentations are coming up:

• We are having a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) presentation for students and parents on Thursday, February 7. Topics that will be covered include juvenile drug use and smuggling prevention. The presentation will start at 9:30 am and will take place in our gymnasium. Parents/guardians are asked to please arrive 10 minutes before the presentation.
• College 101 is a presentation where you will learn everything you need to know regarding your student going to college/community college. Topics include financial aid as well as having our students leave home for college. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 13 at 9:00 am in Room 211.

The next Raider Newsletter will come out on Friday, March 1, 2019.

El Boletín Raider: Febrero 2019

El Boletín Raider es publicado mensualmente para mantenerle informado de los próximos eventos escolares.  Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de comunicarse con nosotros.

Mensaje del Director

Es un placer publicar el primer boletín Raider.  Cada mes publicaré un boletín con información actualizada sobre nuestra escuela. Me siento honrado de ser el director de esta escuela y lo animo a visitarnos y presentarse.  Mi meta es trabajar juntos para proveer la mejor educación que su estudiante pueda recibir.  Estoy muy impresionado de nuestros profesores, estudiantes, padres y la comunidad que forma la preparatoria Southwest.  No duden en contactarnos cuando tenga alguna pregunta o algún comentario.  El equipo administrativo le responderá rápidamente.  Somos un equipo cuando se trata de la educación de sus hijos, y ellos son mi prioridad.  Todo el equipo de Southwest espera continuar con su elaboración para que juntos podamos seguir adelante. – Sr. Villanueva

Avisos de la oficina de consejería: Este mes los consejeros estarán reuniéndose con los estudiantes del doceavo grado para revisar los créditos para graduación. Revisaremos los créditos, horas comunitarias y repasaremos cada plan postsecundario.  Estaremos asistiendo a los estudiantes en identificar sus metas postsecundarias, ayudando con las aplicaciones para el colegio, la universidad y con la ayuda financiera FAFSA)o Dream Act.  Lo motivo a que converse con su estudiante sobre las metas que tiene para después de la preparatoria.

Recomendamos a los padres de estudiantes del doceavo grado que asistan al taller “Dinero gratis para la Universidad” que se llevará a cabo el día 9 de febrero de 9:00 am a 12:00 pm aquí en la preparatoria Southwest.  Estos talleres están disponibles para todos los estudiantes y padres que desean asistencia con las aplicaciones de FAFSA, California Dream Act y Chafee Grant for Foster Youth.  Estas aplicaciones les dan acceso a los estudiantes a que tengan ayuda financiera para su educación después de la preparatoria.  Por favor de llegar a la oficina de consejería si tiene alguna pregunta. Estamos aquí para apoyar a su estudiante en su trayectoria educativa.

ASB: La tienda estudiantil está aquí para servirle a usted y a su estudiante durante el horario de 7:00 am a 3:30 pm y los podemos asistir con cualquier información y pagos que tengan que ver con la escuela.  Nuestra tienda estudiantil se enfoca en construir y mantener un ambiente escolar positivo y trabajar en colaboración con nuestro personal y estudiantes del ASB para asegurarnos una experiencia exitosa para todos nuestros estudiantes.

Información para los del Doceavo Grado: Actualmente estamos trabajando en finalizar todos los detalles de nuestro segundo semestre para los estudiantes del doceavo grado.  Una vez finalizado, copias se les darán a todos los estudiantes y esta información también será publicada en nuestro sitio web.

• Paseo de graduación: Será el sábado 18 de mayo. Solamente hay una cantidad limitada en nuestros autobuses.  Favor de llegar al ASB para obtener los precios.
• Baile de graduación: Será el día 27 de abril. Los estudiantes pueden continuar haciendo pagos al ASB para los boletos. Favor de llegar al ASB para obtener los precios.
• Elegibilidad: Los estudiantes DEBERAN justificar todas las faltas y llegadas tardes, también deberán pagar todas las deudas antes de asistir a cualquier evento estudiantil. Los estudiantes que ya compraron boletos para el paseo de graduación y para el baile de graduación tienen hasta la semana del evento para justificar o de lo contrario tendrán que vender su boleto a otro estudiante que si pueda atender.
• Graduación: Nuestra ceremonia está programada para el día viernes, 7 de junio a las 3:00 pm en el colegio Southwestern.

Asistencia: Los estudiantes son anotados en la lista “No Privilegiada” cuando acumulan 10 o más faltas sin justificarse. Para justificarlas tendrá que asistir a escuela de sábado.  Las faltas que pueden justificarse con escuela de sábado son solamente si están dentro de los primeros 30 días de cuándo fue la falta. Para preguntas o dudas por favor de comunicarse  con el Sr. Tapia al número 619-628-3669 o por correo electrónico a manuel.tapia@sweetwaterschools.org. Las fechas para las clases de sábado este mes son: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23.

Deportes: Los deportes de primavera empiezan este mes.  A continuación, están la fechas e información de los entrenadores.  Para preguntas o dudas favor de comunicarse con el Sr. Tapia al número 619-628-3669 o por correo electrónico a manuel.tapia@sweetwaterschools.org

Deportes de primavera:  Golf, Natación y Tenis inician 2/2/2019; Béisbol, Atletismo y Voleibol inician 2/9/2019

Atletismo varonil – Coach Buse – Salón 907 david.buse@sweetwaterschools.org

Atletismo femenil – Coach Tompkins – Salón 209 christopher.tompkins@sweetwaterschools.org

Beisbol – Coach Ski – Salón 1105 dallas.fialkowski@sweetwaterschools.org

Softbol – Coach Russell robert.russell@sweetwaterschools.org

Voleibol varonil –  Coach Adriana afinau312@gmail.com

Tenis varonil – Coach Roncoroni – Salón 206 pablo.roncoroni@sweetwaterschools.org

Lacrosse varonil – Coach Garcia davidgarcia2675@gmail.com

Lacrosse femenil – Coach Nestlerode jnestlero@aol.com

Natación/Clavados – Coach Carson – Salón 705 jonathan.carson@sweetwaterschools.org

Golf varonil – PENDIENTE

Centro de Padres:

El centro de Padres está ubicado en el salón 211.  Está abierto de 7:30 a 3:00 pm.  Tenemos computadoras e impresoras disponibles para los padres.  También estamos aquí para asistir en cualquier duda que tenga sobre las necesidades académicas.  Por favor de contactar a Gladys Acuña, nuestra representante de relaciones comunitarias al 619-628-3637.  A continuación, están nuestras próximas presentaciones:

• Tendremos una presentación de la DEA (Administración para el Control de Drogas) para los estudiantes y padres el día jueves, 7 de febrero. Temas que se llevarán a cabo incluirán como prevenir el uso de drogas y el tráfico de drogas. La presentación empezara a la 9:30 am y se llevara a cabo en el gimnasio. Se les pide que lleguen 10 minutos antes para la presentación.
• College 101: Es una presentación donde aprenderá todo lo que necesita saber su estudiante sobre el colegio y la universidad. Temas que se trataran son ayuda financiera y sobre los hijos que se van para la universidad.  La presentación se llevará a cabo el día miércoles, febrero 13 a las 9:00am en el salón 211.

El próximo boletín será el día viernes, 1ro de marzo del 2019.

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Students and Staff,

We will be hosting a Club/Sport/Program Faire in the quad at lunch on Thursday, February 7^th

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are hosting our 3^rd Quarter Food Faire on Thursday, February 14^th at lunch in the quad.

We have our next ICC meeting on Tuesday, February 5^th.

Thank you and hope you enjoy.

Finals Week Schedule:

Monday, December 17

Bell 1-Regular Day

Tuesday, December 18

Period 1 Final 7:10am – 9:10am

NB  9:10am – 9:25am  

Period 4 Final 9:30am – 11:35am

Lunch 11:40am – 12:10pm

Period 7 Final 12:15pm – 2:15pm

Wednesday, December 19

Period 2 Final 7:10am – 9:10am

NB  9:10am – 9:25am  

Period 5 Final 9:30am – 11:35am

Lunch 11:40am – 12:10pm

Thursday, December 20

Period 3 Final 7:10am – 9:10am

NB  9:10am – 9:25am  

Period 6 Final 9:30am – 11:35am

Lunch 11:40am – 12:10pm

Friday, December 21

12:40 Day