Programs
What programs are located in the B building?
Culinary/Hospitality
Where are the counselors located on campus?
A & E buildings!
How are the buildings on campus organized?
They are alphabetically labelled and go clockwise
True or False:
If your GPA drops below 3.0 in your program area course-you will not be eligible for a medallion
true!
Remember: you must
- meet state graduation requirements
- minimum 3.0 PA GPA
-minimum 2.75 unweighted GPA in other courses
- no major disciplinary issues
- pass exams
- serve 1 year minimum active membership in SWCTA student org
You need to take this test as a prerequisite to graduation (Bonus Fact: you will need this score to apply to many colleges/universities)
ACT
What Programs are located in the C building?
Multimedia, Video Game Design
Where is the college & career center located on campus?
E building (say hi to Ms. Mendiola & Ms. Kelly!)
You realize you have an unpaid due that you owe to the school's banker. Where do you need to go to get this resolved? (bonus: only during these times are you allowed to the banker)
A building
(lunch and after school)
14
English: 4
Math: 4
Natural Science: 3
Social Studies & History: 3
True or False:
If you decide to go the military route vs university you do not need to take any entrance exams
False! You would have to take and pass the ASVAB Exam and score a 50 or above
True or False:
If you are looking for the automotive program (Hello Mr. Potts), you should be going to the F building.
True
How do you determine who your counselor is?
Our campus can get a little confusing sometimes-a good rule of thumb to follow is...if a classroom starts with a 200 it's located on...
The second floor
The State of Nevada Millennium Scholarship is an amazing opportunity available to all of you. In order to remain eligible, you must meet all core credits & maintain what minimum GPA average
3.25
As freshmen you all will be taking the MAP test 3 times this school year. True or False:
Your MAP score will determine what courses you are placed in next year
TRUE
(We also use them for some cool prizes)
Which of the following is NOT a program area at Southwest Tech?
Video Game Design, Multimedia, Culinary, Cosmetology, Engineering, Teaching and Training
Cosmetology
How many days do students have to withdraw or change a class?
15 days!!
While our campus may not have school sports, you'll still find yourself constantly in our school gym. Don't be like Ms. De La Fuente & get lost trying to find it. What building is our gym located? (You can also find the cafeteria here)
G Building
Fun fact! Open periods are a possibility on our campus BUT only if you're_______
A Senior who is working or a Senior is is college and career ready!
The state of Nevada requires all high school students to be enrolled as follows:
- Grade 9, 10, 11 students must be enrolled in at least 6 periods at the school of enrollment
- Grade 12 who are not CCR 6 periods at the school
- Grade 12 who are CCR at least 4 periods at the school
While you are required to take 14 credits of core classes-the following is NOT required to graduate
Foreign Language
You suddenly hear your name being called by your teacher, they're asking you to return a book to Mr. Thur-the head of the Teaching & Training Program. While this should be easy peasy-you need to know where to go. What building can you find the Teaching & Training program?
E building (you can also find the fashion & interior design programs here too!)
No matter how much you beg to get your schedule changed, it more than likely won't happen- UNLESS for one of the following three reasons.
- missing graduation requirements
- misplacement in an academic area according to ability
- successful completion of externa;/concurrent credit course
Don't get overwhelmed during the first day chaos! If you ride the bus or bring a bike to school, you need to know where to go. This area is located outside of the what?
Cafeteria
Many of you are coming to us from schools all over the valley. In our school we run on a 'blocked schedule',
1- What periods will you have on an A day?
2- How long are each of your classes?
1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th
85 min
What is the PSAT?