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IN THE LOOPSWCTA Weekly Instructional Plan and Need to Knows
VOL. 19 DECEMBER 2020
CONTACT US:
WEBSITE: SWCTA.netPHONE: 702-799-5766FACEBOOK:@SouthwestCareerandTechnicalAcademy
Student cameras must remain on during synchronous(live) class sessions unless otherwise directed by theteacher.Cameras must remain on during semester exams, whichwill be administered next week (12/14/2020 -12/18/2020) unless otherwise directed by the teacher.It is imperative that students follow the semester examschedule and sign-in to their classes on-time to ensurethey have adequate time for exam completion.
Greetings SWCTA Families:We are nearing the end of the first semester of thisunprecedented school year that none of us could havepredicted. I have some quick reminders as we remainpartners in the academic success of all of our students:
Any deviation from the camera policy must be approved bythe students’ counselor. If your student does not have aworking camera, please contact Eric Zuniga, Site-basedTechnician, via email: [email protected]. He will gladlyassist you.Thank you so much for your continued hard work andsupport. Good luck with your semester exams. We are alllooking forward to a well-deserved Winter Break 12/21/2020 - 1/1/2021!
masks are required atall times on campus
ADMINISTRATION:
Ms. Levy, ext [email protected]
Ms. Besser, ext 4200AP: Curriculum & [email protected]
Ms. Kelley ext 4017AP: Activities & [email protected]
TBA. ext 4500AP: Facilities & [email protected]
All freshman need to sign up with their
counselor. Emails were sent to each
freshman with instructions. Videos are
available on the SWCTA Counseling Google
Classroom page with high school information
including transcripts, diploma types, etc.
Parents are encouraged to join the academic
planning Google Meet.
Freshman Google Class Code:
jv4z24c
Freshman Academic Planning
Everything you need to knowabout your class schedule for the week is included here.
WEEKLY INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE
Do you know a current 8th grade student interested in attending Southwest CTA?
APPLY HERE:CCSD Magnet School Application
Weekly Instructional Guide 12/14 to 12/18
Questions???Contact our Recruiting Counselor
SWCTA Magnet ApplicationSWCTA Magnet Application
Applications Due 1/5/21
Attention Seniors!
Jostens Informational Videos
Don't Sleep on Graduation Video
Don't forget to take advantageof Jostens group discount rateon your cap and gown! Prices
go up on December 18th. Don't be late!
Jostens.com
UNLV Engelstad Scholarship for SeniorsDue 12/15/20
Kiwanis Club LV Strip Foundation ScholarshipDue 1/31/21
Kiwanis - John T. Mann ScholarshipDue 1/31/21
Kiwanis - Marti Marek Memorial ScholarshipDue 1/31/21
Epicurean Charitable Foundation ScholarshipDue 1/31/21
NV Energy Powerful Partnership ScholarshipDue 1/31/21
Estella Morales Memorial ScholarshipDue 1/31/21
Las Vegas Fashion CouncilDue 1/31/21
The Coolidge Scholarship for JuniorsDue 1/20/21
The Dream US Scholarship
PEF Scholarship Resources
NEVADA PROMISE SCHOLARSHIPSeniors who applied must follow these MANDATORYSTEPS. Failure to complete all requirements prior to
each deadline will result in loss of eligibility.
FAFSASeniors need to fill out the
FAFSA ASAP!
The FAFSA must be completed annually
FAFSA Application
to qualify for both need-based andmerit-based scholarships.
Parent Information Events
NEVADA PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
For seniors who applied for the scholarship,
please follow these MANDATORY steps.
Failure to complete all requirements prior to
each deadline will result in loss of eligibility
for the Scholarship.
UNLV Engelstad Scholarship - Seniors
planning to attend UNLV in the Fall of 2021
and have a 3.25 unweighted GPA should
complete this scholarship application by
December 15, 2020.
Questions? Email Ms. Waddington at
The Clark County School District Guidance andCounseling Department, in collaboration with The
Public Education Foundation (PEF), College ofSouthern Nevada (CSN), and the Nevada Treasurer'sOffice, would like to invite parents to evening events
to learn more about scholarships, FAFSA, and theMillennium Scholarship.
Counselor's Corner
Scholarships & FinancialAide Information
CCSD Parent Nights Registration
SPILL
THE
TEA
THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR STUDENT THIS WEEK:
Get Involved!Did you know SWCTA has 34groups that you can get involvedwith? All clubs are still meetingvirtually. Click the link below toget involved!
SWCTA Club List
Winter Break12/21/20 to 1/1/21
As we head into the holiday season, I amgrateful for the hardworking teachersand counselors that call themselvesCoyotes. It's been a tough year, foreveryone. Our teachers have beenworking very long, hard hours. If youhave a kind word for a teacher, share ithere:
SWCTA Teacher Appreciation
We will make sure these messages arepassed along.
Ms. Levy, Principal
We Our Teachers!!!
Your assistance in data gathering is a vital part ofCCSD’s annual self-assessment. The annualDistrictwide Survey for students, parents/guardians,and staff will be open from Friday, November 13,2020, through December 18, 2020. The survey isintended to provide information for CCSD andschools regarding progress toward CCSD prioritiesand to comply with the requirements of the Board ofSchool Trustees. The survey will take less than 10minutes to complete.
District Wide Surveys
CCSD Survey Link Parents & Students
1. How did you prepare for of your semester exams?
2. Do you know the exam schedule for next week?
3. Did you know that attendance is mandatory in each class
during semester exams?
Student MemberLyndsay Gilbert
PARENT MEMBERSJulie Williams
Wendy [email protected]
April [email protected]
SWCTA STAFF MEMBERSRachel [email protected]
Kristin [email protected]
Eric [email protected]
Next meeting: January 21, 2021
3:30 p.m.meet.google.com
Code: SWCTASOT
If you do not attend synchronous (live) classmeetings, submit an assignment in every classevery day, email each teacher if you need tobe absent, and/or have a parent submit theAbsence Excuse Note, you will be markedDistance Learning non Participant (DNP). Thisattendance code means you were absent.Unexcused absences can lead to being deniedcourse credit. It can also lead to a denial of aDMV Attendance Certification needed toobtain a driver's permit. You could also loseyour driver's license. Be sure to activelyparticipate every day.
CCSD Family Guide for Distance
Education
SWCTA SOTAttendanceMatters
ELA Teachers of students testing
will inform students of exact testing dates.
Upcoming MAP Testing11/30 to 12/18 ELA MAP Testing
English 9 & English 10 Courses
ELA MAP Informational Letter
Need to turn in anabsence note?
Use this link to complete the Google Form:
SWCTA Absence Excuse Note
2020/2021CCSD Community Resources
CCSD Resources Link
WHO DO I CONTACT?
Attendance Concern?Change of Address?Discipline Information?
Lisa Schnexayder
DMV Form?
[email protected] Moore
Lisa SchnexayderLisa Schnexayder
[email protected]@[email protected]
[email protected] DudoitEric ZunigaLisa Moore
Amity Davies
[email protected]@nv.ccsd.net
Enrollment Question?Infinite Campus Access?Verification of Enrollment?Banking Issues/Questions
COUNSELORS:
Head CounselorAuto/Respiratory/Nursing
Maysie Mendiola
Elizabeth Hare
Janelle Kelly
Kailee Dudoit
Carol Douglas
Fashion/Interior/Teaching& Training
Web/Dental/Engineering
Game/Culinary [email protected]
Recruiting [email protected]
NEED CANVAS HELP?
Students are expected to be logged into Canvas by 7:00 am daily.
Students are responsible for reading all weekly announcements and teacher agendas in their Canvas LMS
courses.
Students are responsible for checking their CCSD issued email account on a daily basis for teacher
communications.
Students are responsible for reading and abiding by all course expectations.
Students are expected to abide by the Virtual Dress Code.
Students must not participate in bullying/cyberbullying (may result in removal from school).
Students must not violate the SWCTA Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
Students search engines are being monitored by GoGuardian whenever they are logged into their CCSD
accounts.
Students are expected to adhere to the CCSD Code of Honor - No cheating/plagiarism.
DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
send an email to: [email protected]