Fantastic first week. Started with Link Crew and the outstanding freshman orientation. Off we went with the class of 2010 leadership. Ended the week with 1st Friday. Lots of fun and extra-curricular information. Everyone should be involved in something.
Football won 1st game 53-0. Boys soccer beat the team ranked 4th in the state with a score of 5-0. Volleyball won. Just a great sports week.
9/10 grade musical (Edges) auditions start Wednesday the 9th at 3:15 in the choir room.
Much happening throughout the school. A great beginning to another exciting school year.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
First Day is Tuesday Sept. 1
The first day for another exciting school year is Tuesday September 1. Yes, the state fair is still going right on. We want to see you from the very beginning. Please make your plans to start school, Sept. 1 Tuesday.
Tips on how to write a mission statement
We have three different drafts out there for review. Each is a modification of the former. The links is for an informative site about writing mission statements. You might want to take a look at the tips for writing a mission statement
http://www.lifescript.com/Life/Money/Work/Tips_On_How_To_Write_A_Mission_Statement.aspx?trans=1&du=1&gclid=CPi4wZPEspsCFQ_xDAodYWECPA&ef_id=1350:3:s_4ed501c0cd396a9b8f472d9da7c46d51_2540591645:SkpNVEo-KR4AABlalLoAAAJA:20090630173724
http://www.lifescript.com/Life/Money/Work/Tips_On_How_To_Write_A_Mission_Statement.aspx?trans=1&du=1&gclid=CPi4wZPEspsCFQ_xDAodYWECPA&ef_id=1350:3:s_4ed501c0cd396a9b8f472d9da7c46d51_2540591645:SkpNVEo-KR4AABlalLoAAAJA:20090630173724
Monday, August 24, 2009
First day back for teachers
Tuesday August 25 is the first day back to school for all SW teachers for the 2009-10 school year. The next week will be in staff development meetings focused on improvement student academic achievement.
Incoming 9th graders are invited to orientation on Thursday August 27 8:30 to 12:30. Lots of activities and a great way to begin high school in the home of the Lakers!
First day of school for all students is Tuesday September 1.
Incoming 9th graders are invited to orientation on Thursday August 27 8:30 to 12:30. Lots of activities and a great way to begin high school in the home of the Lakers!
First day of school for all students is Tuesday September 1.
some minor tweaking but needs more
I think there is still room for improvement by tightening up:
Our mission at Southwest High School is to help students become principled, open-minded and caring members of society by nurturing their intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth through diverse in-class and extra-curricular activities.
We believe a well-rounded education is more than academic, and that adolescence is a time of enormous importance in developing healthy life-long habits. We promote learning through inquiry, positive risk-taking and critical thinking.
Because we live in a global community, we foster students’ international-mindedness and help them recognize the common elements of humanity that transcend national, racial, ethnic, religious, and political boundaries. Our students learn to be reflective, intentional in their thoughts and actions, and to communicate effectively and confidently.
Our mission at Southwest High School is to help students become principled, open-minded and caring members of society by nurturing their intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth through diverse in-class and extra-curricular activities.
We believe a well-rounded education is more than academic, and that adolescence is a time of enormous importance in developing healthy life-long habits. We promote learning through inquiry, positive risk-taking and critical thinking.
Because we live in a global community, we foster students’ international-mindedness and help them recognize the common elements of humanity that transcend national, racial, ethnic, religious, and political boundaries. Our students learn to be reflective, intentional in their thoughts and actions, and to communicate effectively and confidently.
Possible revisions to DRAFT
This can no doubt be shortened and further edited, but here's a possible version for all to continue working on:
"Southwest High School helps students become educated, principled, open-minded and caring members of society.
Recognizing that young people will need to operate in a global community, we seek to develop students’ international mindedness and help them recognize the common elements of humanity that transcend national, racial, ethnic, religious, and political boundaries.
We promote learning through inquiry, risk-taking and critical thinking. Students learn to be reflective, intentional in their thoughts and actions, and to communicate effectively and confidently.
Recognizing that a well-rounded education is more than academic and that adolescence is a time of enormous importance in developing healthy life-long habits, Southwest High School nurtures students’ physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth as well through diverse extra-curricular and in-school activities."
"Southwest High School helps students become educated, principled, open-minded and caring members of society.
Recognizing that young people will need to operate in a global community, we seek to develop students’ international mindedness and help them recognize the common elements of humanity that transcend national, racial, ethnic, religious, and political boundaries.
We promote learning through inquiry, risk-taking and critical thinking. Students learn to be reflective, intentional in their thoughts and actions, and to communicate effectively and confidently.
Recognizing that a well-rounded education is more than academic and that adolescence is a time of enormous importance in developing healthy life-long habits, Southwest High School nurtures students’ physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth as well through diverse extra-curricular and in-school activities."
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Draft mission statement
Southwest High School seeks to holistically develop young people to become principled members of their communities who demonstrate open-mindedness and caring in their interactions with others. We recognize that young people will inherit a society that is global in nature and seek to expand their horizons to develop international mindedness and to recognize their common humanity across national, racial, ethnic, religious, and political boundaries.
Our educational program promotes learning through inquiry, risk-taking and critical thinking. Students learn to creatively and confidently communicate their knowledge, ideas, thoughts, and solutions, while demonstrating the ability to be reflective and intentional in their thoughts and actions.
Recognizing that education is not only academic, Southwest High School develops the whole person nurturing balanced growth in the physical, social, emotional and intellectual spheres.
Our educational program promotes learning through inquiry, risk-taking and critical thinking. Students learn to creatively and confidently communicate their knowledge, ideas, thoughts, and solutions, while demonstrating the ability to be reflective and intentional in their thoughts and actions.
Recognizing that education is not only academic, Southwest High School develops the whole person nurturing balanced growth in the physical, social, emotional and intellectual spheres.
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