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Practice test identifies weaknesses

September 30, 2011

On Wednesday Oct. 12, SWCTA will be administering the PSATs to all sophomores for free, and to all juniors who are willing to pay a $16 fee.  The staff is encouraging all juniors to retake the test. According...

Student Council reveals Forthcoming Week details

September 30, 2011

SWCTA’s forthcoming week will occur Oct. 10-14, with the annual flag football game on Oct. 14, and will conclude on Oct. 15 at the safari-themed Forthcoming Dance from 7-10 p.m. at the Keep Memory Alive...

Natural disaster simulation concludes training

Natural disaster simulation concludes training

September 28, 2011

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training was held at Southwest Career and Technical Academy on September 23-25. Forty students from Mrs. Vicki Smith’s Respiratory Therapy classes and HOSA...

Healthier cake pops onsale

Healthier cake pops onsale

Southwest Shadow
September 28, 2011

Cake pops are back and available for purchase. The Talent Club will be selling these every Monday and Tuesday at lunch. Selling cake pops is a way for the Talent Club to fund-raise to pay for items...

Freshman officers learn basics

September 27, 2011

Freshman officers, for the 2011-2012 school year were elected during the second annual Student Council summer retreat in August. They are now preparing for their first Coyote Congress meeting on October...

Web Design students curate QR code school tour

September 27, 2011

The sophomore, junior, and senior web design students are currently working on a virtual tour of Southwest Career and Technical Academy using Quick Response (QR) codes for their project based learning...

SWCTA deemed exemplary

SWCTA deemed exemplary

September 26, 2011

“The Southwest Career and Technical Academy made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and we are designated as EXEMPLARY!  Congratulations and thank you to everyone for all of your hard work and dedication...

My first ‘F’

September 23, 2011

As a senior who has consistently taken honors and AP level classes since 7th grade, I have experienced my fair share of homework, tests, make-up work, and grade fluctuations. From struggling to keep an...

Extracurricular clubs set schedule

September 23, 2011

Clubs are already beginning their weekly meetings at Southwest Career and Technical Academy. Current members are in the process of recruiting new members for their club. “I’m looking forward to...

Senior fashion lines in production

September 22, 2011

The seniors in the Fashion Design program at Southwest Career and Technical Academy are beginning to create their own fashion lines as part of their Senior Capstone Project.  Many have already started...

Culinary programs hosts Cupcake Wars

September 21, 2011

On Oct. 10-11, SWCTA’s junior and senior baking and pastry students will be competing in a baking contest. The event is based on the Food Network show, Cupcake Wars, where each team of SWCTA students...

Talent Club starts practicing skills

September 21, 2011

Talent Club has begun for the 2011-2012 school year. This club is a place for students to represent their talents and sharpen up their skills. “As president, I want to improve from last year. As we...