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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...

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...

New Community Partnership Coordinator named

New Community Partnership Coordinator named

September 20, 2011

At the start of this school year, the Southwest Career and Technical Academy hired a new Community Partnership Coordinator. Mr. Jeffrey Ball was appointed to the position after the former coordinator,...

Freshmen learn project-based learning basics

September 19, 2011

The freshmen English I students are currently in the midst of an overview of the foundations of project-based learning (PBL) at Southwest Career and Technical Academy.  This orientation replaces the Fall...

Juniors wear next level of medical apparel

September 16, 2011

Juniors in the Nursing, Dental, and Respiratory Therapy programs have now earned the privilege of wearing scrubs. Previously, they were only allowed to wear khaki’s and black polo shirts as part of the...

European spring break trip announced

September 14, 2011

Want to do something fun and exciting this upcoming Spring Break? Ms. Krista Boivie and Ms. Jennifer Conder are planning a trip to Europe from March 31st -April 10th, 2012. This trip is open to the entire...

Senior Portrait deadline approaches

September 14, 2011

Photo sessions for senior portraits are now being held at the Bernhard & Williams studio. The deadline to schedule your photos is Thursday, September 15th. These photos will be used in this year’s...

Coyote Call premieres

September 11, 2011

Coyote Call is a new, weekly video segment that will be featured on the Southwest Shadow news site. This is another way that students will be able to voice and share their opinion with the rest of the...

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