Weekly Warrior
Volume 17 Issue 12 February 3, 2020
Important Dates
Feb 13th-Final Exams in 1st/3rd/5th Block Classes
Feb 14th-Final Exams in 2nd/4th Block Classes
Feb 17th-SEEK
Feb 17th- Growth Day for Teachers
Feb 19th-PLC Meetings
Feb 24th-Field Testing Window Opens
Feb 26th-Department Meetings
Feb 27th-Clubs 8:20 - 8:40 Students Without a Club Remain in 1st
Mar 10th-Statewide ACT
Mar 16th- KOSSA EOP Testing Window Opens
Mar 18th-Faculty Meeting
Mar 24th-District ACT Testing/Makeup for State ACT
Mar 25th-Department Meetings
Apr 3rd-Growth Day for Teachers
Professional Development
District Offerings--Our district plans to offer some additional pd opportunities which can be found looking at the PD Calendar on the district website. There was an email sent out about training opportunities in February and March that have been scheduled if you still need hours.
This site is the same location we use to complete our PBIS modules, but there are also a few other topics that might be of interest when it comes to PD. Most, if not all, courses are free and once you have completed something, you will be able to print a certificate and turn that into Shaun for PD credit.
This site has a list of free edWebinars that are offered in various categories.
Create a free membership and receive access to videos that introduce you to some of the newest classroom strategies.
This site helps teachers learn how to flip their classrooms and track student progress as well as some free pd.
Offering a series of workshops for professional learning called OK2Ask, you can watch live or archived sessions from a variety of choices.
This site has an extensive archive of webinars that serve as excellent pd opportunities.
If any of these sites don't offer certificates at the end of the session/webinar, just document the date/time/name of content and get with Michelle Sadler to complete a record of hours completed which you can then turn into Shaun for credit.
2020 Impact Kentucky Working Conditions Survey
If you haven't received your code for the IMPACT survey, please check with John Hargis. The IMPACT (formerly the TELL survey) is an anonymous, web-based survey for educators to voice their perceptions of teaching and learning conditions in their schools. This survey is offered every other year and allows certified educators the chance to provide input and should take around 15 minutes to complete.
Mock ACT Results from January 14th
In each PLC classroom that includes junior level students, the score information will also be posted. Teachers will have access to individual scores, a copy of the test, the answers along with an explanation for each one, as well as a list of the questions each student missed on each test.
Albert.io ACT Practice
Math/Science
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English/Reading
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Another ACT Testing for Students in Grades 10/11/12
Any student in 10th, 11th and 12th grades are good candidates for this test, but especially:
- Sophomores wanting to apply for GSP next year
- Sophomores wanting to take any Dual Credit courses
- Seniors who still need benchmarks
- Those with transportation issues who are not able to test off campus
- Those who want an extra opportunity to take the ACT
Sign ups will begin January 27th in guidance and payment must be made at that time. The deadline to sign up and pay is Feb 12th.
Please announce this opportunity in your classes.
2020 Testing Information
Window--February 24 - March 6
Grades Tested--
10th Grade--Reading and Mathematics
11th Grade--On Demand Writing and Editing and Mechanics
More information will be shared as schedules are made.
Statewide ACT
Tuesday, March 10th for ALL Juniors
KOSSA EOP Testing
Window-March 16 - March 27
Success With Higher Standards
Southwestern High School will strive to graduate every student college/career ready and prepared for the 21st century.
Southwestern High School
Email: danita.ellis@pulaski.kyschools.us
Website: southwesternhigh.net
Location: 1765 WTLO Road, Somerset, KY, United States
Phone: 606-678-9000
Twitter: @SWHS_Warriors