Student Groups
What does FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America
What sports occur outside of the school year?
Baseball and Softball
What does "pre-requisite" mean?
A class you must take first before taking more complex classes.
The number of credits required for graduation at SWV?
56
Are students allowed to have their phones in class?
No - every teacher collects student phones for the entire block of class.
Do any student groups require you to take specific classes in high school?
Yes - FFA, Band, Choir
Which sport has girls and boys in two different seasons?
What grade level can students start taking SWICC college classes?
10th
What is a transcript?
Where all of your previous high school classes and final grades are listed - which creates your GPA.
How many tardies does it take to get a 30-minute detention?
3, 6, 9
What does FCCLA stand for?
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Do your grades matter for playing sports?
Yes - eligibility is checked every Monday morning
What is the difference between core classes and elective classes?
Core = required for graduation
Electives = students get to choose classes of their interest
Grade Point Average - important for scholarships, post secondary education, and future jobs.
What is Wolf Den and what do students do during this time?
Homeroom; students do IXL interventions
What student group(s) has events that occur outside of school days/hours?
FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, Band, Speech, Dance, Musical/Plays, Quiz Bowl
How do you sign up for any sport?
You have to attend a pre-season meeting during Seminar with the designated coach to go over expectations, sport details, and then sign up if still interested.
What is the course catalog and where are the two places you can find the course catalog?
Where all offered classes and descriptions are listed. School webpage and Counselor's Corner webpage.
How many years of Language Arts, Math, Science, and SS do you need for graduation?
LA - 4, Math - 3, Science - 3, SS - 4
What are "Silver Cord" hours?
Volunteer hours during high school. Minimum of 100 hours earns a silver cord at graduation.
How many student groups are there? Name them.
FFA, FCCLA, FBLA, Y-Teens, Student Council, NHS, Speech, Quiz Bowl, Theatrical (plays/musicals), Fine Arts (band/choir), Dance Team = 12 groups
Name all of the sports offered in high school.
Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Basketball, Wrestling, Golf, Track, Baseball, Softball
Which year of high school do students have the most elective classes?
12th grade
What are the three classes that count for Financial Literacy credit?
Micro Economics, Consumer Personal Finance, or Consumer Math
What are the requirements for students if they are interested in taking a SWICC class?
Must have 3.0 GPA, must be proficient in all ISASP tests (math, science, and reading), any additional requirements set by SWICC