Karen Barnes, Principal - 6th Grade Admin: Harvey Chambers - 7th Grade Admin: Darius Smith - 8th Grade Admin: Rochelle Archelus
Southwest Academy (SWA) provides a rigorous curriculum and magnet school program focused on Science and Engineering. Advanced coursework in the arts and dance are also offered throughout the year.
At Southwest Academy our highly qualified and committed faculty IGNITE students with a contagious passion for learning and academic excellence...INSPIRE students with high expectations and the belief that all students can excel…EMPOWER students with the tools and technology necessary to succeed in their community and classrooms…ENGAGE students with relevant instruction that challenges them to perform their personal best!
TIGERLIGHTS
SCHOOL BENCHMARK AND SHORT CYCLE
TESTING CALENDAR AVAILABLE BELOW:
County Schools to Launch an Internet Book Club!
The 2010-2011 School Uniform Policy!
April 1st - "A Day" - 3 hour early dismissal for students
April 6th and 7th - MSA Science Testing
April 16th - April 25th - Spring Break - SCHOOLS CLOSED- Students return back to school on Tuesday April 26th .
May 2nd through May 6th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11th - National School Nurse Day
May 12th - AVID Spring INterviews - 6 to 8 pm
May 16th - Fourth Quarter Interim Distribution
May 24th - Art and TechnologyNight (tentative date)
May 25th and May 26th - Spring Dance, Choral, and Band concerts at Woodlawn High School
May 27th - NJHS Induction Ceremony
May 30th - Memorial Day
June 3rd - 8th Grade Prom
Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
June 10th - 7th Grade - End of Year Trip - 8th Grade Prom at Southwest Academy
6:30 – 9:30 P.M.
June 13th - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Woodlawn High School
June 17th - The last day of school for students
Monday, June 13, 2011, 5:00-7:00 P.M