2021-2022 Welcome Guide

WELCOME GUIDE 2021-2022

CHISHOLM TRAIL CAMPUS (Pre-K - Grade 6) LAKESIDE CAMPUS (Grades 7 - 12) 6801 Dan Danciger Road 6901 Altamesa Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76133 Phone: 817.294.0350 Fort Worth, Texas 76123 Phone: 817.294.9596

WELCOME TO SCS! What an exciting time to be part of Southwest Christian School! We are glad you have chosen SCS and hope this school year will be one of learning, growth, and wonderful memories for you and your family. Keep this guide as a handy reference throughout the school year. It will serve as an overview of events, programming, traditions, and contacts at SCS. The mission CONTENTS: of Southwest Christian School is Contact Information............................................... 1 to provide a Christ- Calendar of Events ................................................. 2 centered, college General Information............................................ 3-4 preparatory Security / Parent Organizations / Support SCS....... 5-6 education that Chisholm Trail Campus Information..................... 7-9 graduates young Lakeside Campus Information.......................... 10-14 adults equipped as Eagle Athletics Information.............................. 15-16 Christian leaders Fine Arts Information...................................... 17-18 in the world.

Contact Information President and Head of School..........817.294.9596 .. ext. 203............Brian Johnson, M.Ed. Associate Head of School.................817.294.0350 .. ext. 134............Craig Smith Associate Head of School.................817.294.9596 .. ext. 214............Joey Richards, Ed.D. Finance Director....................................817.294.0350 .. ext. 118..............Jonathan Cameron, C.P.A. Human Resource Director................817.294.0350 .. ext. 120............Heather Porter Director of Enrollment Management - Chisholm Trail Campus 817.294.0350 .. ext. 104............Paige Taff, M.Ed. Director of Enrollment Management - Lakeside Campus 817.294.9596 .. ext. 252............TJ Wilson Director of Marketing and Communications 817.294.0350 .. ext. 137............Dena Lewis Director of Giving............................817.294.0350 .. ext. 136............Tara Huffman Chisholm Trail Campus (Pre-K - Grade 6) 817.294.0350 Principal.................................................................. ext. 114............Justin Kirk, M.Ed. Assistant Principal................................................... ext. 122............Ashley Howard, M.Ed. Early Education Coordinator.................................... ext. 115............Shonette Greer, M.Ed. Nurse...................................................................... ext. 113............Sara Stokes, RN Guidance Counselor................................................ ext. 105............Stephanie Mills Extended Care Coordinator...................................... ext. 111............Molly Stavenhagen Lakeside Campus (Grades 7-12) 817.294.9596 High School Principal............................................... ext. 201............Somer Yocom, Ed.D. Middle School Principal........................................... ext. 210............Coby Bird, M.Ed. Dean of Curriculum and Instruction......................... ext. 205............Lori Massey, Ph.D Attendance.............................................................. ext. 200............Sharon Pippin Guidance Counselor................................................ ext. 207............Nicole Caylor, M.Ed. Academic Counselor .............................................. ext. 209.............Avery Rohr Athletics Director..................................................... ext. 228............Tracy Howard Fine Arts Director.................................................... ext. 215............Cyndi Woodward, MoTS Director of Diversity................................................ ext. 211............Jeromy Flowers Director of Spiritual Life........................................... ext. 275............Chris Swinney College Counselor.................................................... ext. 256............Kim Hoffman, M.Ed. Registrar.................................................................. ext. 271............Kristin Pope Nurse.............................................................................ext. 204.............. Carrie Auten

Event Calendar 2021-2022 D AT E E V E N T August 23 .......................Lakeside Campus | Fish Camp/Student Orientation August 24 .......................Lakeside Campus | Middle School Retreat/Back to School Fair August 25-27 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Parent/Student Conferences August 25 .......................Lakeside Campus | First Day of School | Begin 1st Nine Weeks August 30 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | First Day of School September 6 .......................Labor Day | NO SCHOOL September 22 .......................See You at the Pole September 11 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Progress Reports October 11-12 .......................Fall Break | NO SCHOOL October 12 .......................Faculty/Staff Development | NO SCHOOL October 22 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | End of 1st Nine Weeks October 25 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus Only |Parent/Teacher Conferences | NO SCHOOL October 25 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Begin 2nd Nine Weeks October 29 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Report Cards November 19 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Progress Reports November 22-26 .......................Thanksgiving Holiday | NO SCHOOL December 17 .......................All Students Early Release December 20-31 .......................Christmas Break | NO SCHOOL January 3 .......................Faculty/Staff Development | NO SCHOOL January 4 .......................Students Return to School January 10-13 .......................Lakeside Campus Finals January 14 .......................Early Release Day | End of First Semester| End of 2nd Nine Weeks January 17 .......................Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | NO SCHOOL January 18 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Begin 3rd Nine Weeks | Begin 2nd Semester January 21 .......................Report Cards February 11 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Progress Reports February 21 .......................Presidents’ Day | NO SCHOOL March 7-11 .......................Minimester | Grades 9-12 March 14-18 .......................Spring Break | NO SCHOOL March 25 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | End 3rd Nine Weeks March 28 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Begin 4th Nine Weeks April 1 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Report Cards April 15-18 .......................Easter Break | NO SCHOOL April 18 .......................Faculty/Staff Development | NO SCHOOL April 22 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Progress Reports April 25-29 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Terra Nova and ACT Aspire Testing May 2-6 .......................Teacher Appreciation Week May 16-19 .......................Senior Finals May 23-25 .......................Lakeside Campus | Finals May 25 .......................Kindergarten Commencement Ceremony May 26 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | 6th Grade Awards May 26-27 .......................Early Dismissals May 27 .......................End of Second Semester | End of 4th Nine Weeks May 27 .......................Senior Class Commencement Ceremony May 31 .......................Faculty/Staff Development | NO SCHOOL June 3 .......................Report Cards Check the SCS website at SOUTHWESTCHRISTIAN.ORG for the most up-to-date and detailed calendar information.

General Information Communications FACTS Family Portal Don't be left out of the loop! SCS uses several SCS parents access their children’s academic forms of communication to make sure you are informed. information and assignments through the FACTS Family Portal. In order for parents to log in, Text Messages they must have an email address in the school’s database and a password. Parents and students Urgent messages and reminders are often sent will need separate logins because the system to parents via text message from Parent Alert. is configured differently for each type of user. The link for FACTS Family Portal is located in the Social Media MySCS portal. SCS uses several social media outlets to Steps to create a login: communicate what is happening at both • Go to southwestchristian.org and hover over campuses. Be sure and join each one to receive up-to-the-minute information. the \"Logins\" tab on the right top corner of the Facebook: www.facebook.com main page. southwestchristianschoolfw/(main account) • Click on MySCS, then click on FACTS Family www.facebook.com/groups/scsmoms/ Portal (in the center of page). (Private account for SCS moms) • On the login page, click the link at the bottom of the page: Create New Account. www.facebook.com/groups/2247236038823083 • Enter your email address previously provided (Private account for SCS dads) to the school at application and click Create Twitter: twitter.com/scs_athletics (athletic Account. account) • A password will be emailed to you. If you don’t Instagram: www.instagram.com/ receive the email with your password, please southwestchristianschool/ contact someone in the SCS Admissions office for assistance. SCS Weekly Newsletter • Use your email address as your username and the emailed password to log in to FACTS Family Our school newsletter is published Portal. electronically each Friday. This is the • The School Information tab contains the tab BEST way to keep up with all SCS events, for Web Forms where you can access the activities, and information. Family Demographic Form to submit a request to update your preferences and demographic Chisholm Trail Campus information. Communications: • The Student Information tab provides access to homework, lesson plans, grades, attendance, There are several ways our teachers and other student specific information. keep in touch with parents. Each teacher • The Family Information tab provides family publishes a classroom newsletter including information. announcements and assignment information. • The Financial tab will provide accounting Also, each grade has a grade-level Facebook details and an online payment options. group, so parents can see what goes on in the classroom on a regular basis. 3

School Supplies Uniforms The PTO offers prepackaged school supplies tax The required uniforms can be purchased from free for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Prices the vendor listed below. The school uniform vary by grade due to the amount of supplies and policy is available in the drop down menu under nature of the supplies required by the teacher. the MySCS tab on the right. School supply orders must be placed during the sale dates published. To order, watch the school Flynn O'Hara Uniforms emails for all information. All school supply lists 1125 Oakland Blvd. are available in the drop down menu under the Fort Worth, TX 76103 MySCS tab on the right. 800-441-4122 [email protected] Contact: [email protected]. Shop online at: flynnohara.com SCS Yearbooks Spirit Wear All students (Pre-K - Grade 12) receive a copy of Students on both campuses may wear spirit the yearbook in May. Cost is included in tuition. wear on Fridays. For spirit wear guidelines, please refer to the Uniform Guide available in the drop down menu under the MySCS tab on the right. SEVERE WEATHER POLICY SUMMER AT SCS! In the event of severe weather conditions, SCS offers exciting classes and especially snow or ice storms, Southwest enrichment opportunities during the Christian School will announce closings on Channel 5 (KXAS), Channel 8 (ABC), and summer for students of all ages in 94.9 KLTY. The school will also broadcast academics, athletics, fine arts, and unscheduled closings via text message and via the school's social media channels. enrichments. Find us on Facebook at: Visit our website under Student Life to view Summer Camps. facebook.com/ southwestchristianschoolfw Contact: Jennifer Stavenhagen at [email protected]

General Information Access / Security Procedures Parent Organizations SCS strives to provide a safe, secure environment Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for our students, faculty, and staff. Below are campus access procedures for ALL Chisholm Trail SCS PTO is a strong and supportive base of and Lakeside Campus visitors: parent and grandparent volunteers working • Both campuses are closed (during school hours) together to support Southwest Christian School. PTO registration is available in the to students/visitors from other schools and non- school office or on the school website at family members. Please remind your child that southwestchristian.org/pto. friends are not allowed on our campus at any time during the school day. Contact: [email protected] • Parents or other visitors who arrive on the Chisholm Trail Campus should check in at the Dads' Club main desk to receive a visitor badge. • Visitors at the Lakeside Campus should check Calling all father figures! Be part of Dads' Club. in at the Drury Building or Hawkins Building to This is a great opportunity for dads to be part receive a visitor badge. of SCS in several important ways, from learning • Please have your driver's license with you in more about all the aspects of your school, to order to facilitate receipt of your visitor badge. community building, to service opportunities All visitors should enter only through the front and more. Contact: Craig Smith at craig.smith@ doors of the Chisholm Trail Campus or the main doors of the Drury or Hawkins Building to check southwestchristian.org in at each respective office. • SCS vehicle stickers for campus access should Fine Arts Guild be prominently displayed on the top left corner (from the driver's point of view) of the SCS Fine Arts Guild consists of SCS patrons who windshield of the vehicle to which the sticker volunteer their time and give financially to number is assigned. bring high-quality, show-stopping, artistically- • Students may NOT leave campus for lunch or engaging productions, exhibits, and concerts to have food delivered without special permission. the SCS community. Students are not allowed to have lunch guests, except for immediate family. To complete a membership form, visit southwestchristian.org/finearts or contact Cyndi 5 Woodward at [email protected] Booster Club SCS Booster Club supports the athletic endeavors of SCS student athletes. The Booster Club is vital to the success of all SCS athletic programs. This committed group of parents and community members raise funds and support for athletics and facilities at both campuses. Contact: [email protected] Parents In Prayer Moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandmothers, and grandfathers gather for an hour weekly throughout the school year on both campuses to pray. Prayer is focused on seeking God's heart for SCS and praying into the life of His school. Meeting specifics will be published in August. Contact: [email protected]

Supporting SCS There are many ways to support SCS that allow everyone to participate in the school’s culture of philanthropy. Excellence Fund Planned Giving The Excellence Fund is essential to enhance You can support SCS through planned giving programs, facilities, opportunities, and achieve opportunities, such as wills and trusts, often a margin of excellence not funded by tuition. achieving substantial tax benefits for you and It helps fund essentials including professional your family. development, curriculum enhancement, new and innovative technology, campus Gifts of Securities improvements, financial aid, and more. There are many opportunities to give to the Excellence Gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual fund Fund including, Clay Shoot, North Texas Giving shares are excellent ways to support SCS. Day and GivingTuesday. Honor and Memorial Giving Spring Auction and Dinner You can support SCS with a gift in honor or The Auction and Dinner brings together the memory of a loved one, friend, or teacher. community each spring for a fun evening of fellowship including live and silent auctions, Matching Gifts dinner, and entertainment. This annual event is one of the major sources of support for SCS. Employees and retirees of companies with matching gift programs can increase their Capital Campaign support of SCS by utilizing their companies' programs. In 2019, SCS embarked on a $11 million capital campaign to expand the Lakeside Campus. The Gifts-In-Kind focal point of this project is the Clay Center for Christian Leadership, which will provide Donations to SCS of goods, services, and an environment more suited to advanced expertise are important ways to support SCS. studies and create greater opportunities for collaboration and engaged learning. Endowment Giving SCS offers a collection of endowment and scholarship funds that are outstanding ways to provide long-term resources for the school. We hope you will look for opportunities to support Southwest Christian School. If you have any questions about supporting SCS or ways to give, please contact Tara Huffman, Director of Giving, at [email protected] or 817-294-0350, ext. 136. Southwest Christian School is a 501(C) (3) tax-exempt organization. Your gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Chisholm Trail Campus (Pre-K-Grade 6) 6801 Dan Danciger Road Fort Worth, Texas 76133 817.294.0350 Drop-off and Pick-Up After the tardy bell rings at 8:15 a.m., all guests must enter the building through the main Drop-off and pick-up points are located at entrance. the north end of the campus. Vehicles enter the campus through the north guard gate and Checking In or Out exit through the south gate (black iron gate). When entering or exiting the campus, the Students must check in or out from campus after left lane is used for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and class has started. At the Chisholm Trail Campus, Grades 1-2 drop-off. The right lane is used for this is taken care of by the front desk coordinator. Grades 3-6 drop-off (behind the cafeteria on the north side of the building at the white square.) Absentee Policy Please remember to drive slowly and yield to pedestrians. Please notify the school when your child is absent, arriving late, or needs early dismissals by If parents prefer to walk their children in, parent and guest parking spots are available at the south calling 817-294-0350 or email and north sides of the building. If parking in the [email protected] south lot, please enter the building through the veranda. Please do not park in the handicapped, Homework may be requested on the third day of visitor, or reserved spaces in front of the main an absence. 7 building.

Extended Day Program CTC Summer Library Hours The Extended Day program provides care Every SCS student is encouraged to read during before and after school and is open to the summer. The library is open for both check- all CTC students. This care is available on out and Accelerated Reader on select dates/ a pre-paid monthly or drop-in basis. For times. rates and enrollment information, log on to southwestchristian.org. June 15 - August 12 Daily Schedules Tuesdays.......... 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wednesdays.......1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pre-K............................ 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Thursdays......... 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kindergarten................ 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Grades 1-6................... 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. UPCOMING DATES Lunch The Chisholm Trail Campus will hold individual parent conferences with each SCS partners with SAGE Dining, the leading family on August 25, 26, and 27 prior to food service provider for independent classes beginning on August 30. schools and private colleges throughout North America. Students are required to purchase the meal plan. Menus offer a variety of fresh-made food to meet different needs and tastes. Diners will be well- informed through ingredient lists and serving line signage. For more information, please refer to the Family Handbook on the school website. Lost and Found The Lost and Found areas are located outside the gym and cafeteria. Throughout the year, notices are sent to parents to check for any items belonging to their children. Any unclaimed items will be donated. Please label all clothing and lunch boxes for easy return. Chapel! Chapels at SCS provide a powerful opportunity for students and faculty to engage in worshipping our Savior and diving deep into understanding His written word. We believe that this opportunity helps in shaping us all in becoming Christian leaders in the world. Our Chapels include a variety of different speakers consisting of class-led chapels, teachers, coaches, community leaders, and area pastors. Chapels cover a variety of topics and issues and our desire is to pursue a biblical understanding as we navigate these areas in our daily lives. Chapel is held on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. at grade specific locations. Pre-K - classrooms PARENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Kindergarten - Library TO ATTEND! Grades 1 - 6 - Gym

After-School Academy of Science and Technology, Athletics, and the Arts Southwest Christian School’s After-School Academy of Science and Technology, Athletics, and the Arts was created for extra enrichment opportunities for students who show high interest and ability outside the regular classroom curricular. Science and Technology Athletics STEM (Grade 3-4) Running Club (Grades K-6) Farm STEM Come join the Running Club! Kindergarten students Much happens at the Farm in preparation for spring. must have an adult present to participate. STEM participants help with projects around the Farm from starting seedlings in the greenhouse, using Intro to Dance (Grades 1-2) computer programs for landscape and farm design, as well as growing microgreens in the greenhouse and Students will have the opportunity to learn basic steps much more. in jazz, ballet, and Broadway dance. Students will hone in on non-verbal communication skills, music and Technology Class (Grades 4-6) rhythm awareness,and dance vocabulary. The class is open to boys and girls in grades 1-2. Grades 4-6 will have the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of technology. In technology class, Junior Eagle Cheer (Grades 5-6) students will learn video editing skills, presentation skills, and more. Junior Eagle Cheer promotes school spirit, develops good sportsmanship, and supports athletic programs. Intro to Robotics (Grades 1-6) This extracurricular group is open to all girls in grades 5-6. This Lego Robotics class introduces the basics of coding as students bring their creations to life The Arts with movement, sensors and sounds. Valuable Studio Art (1-6 Grade) computational thinking, problem-solving and collaboration skills are developed all while having fun Elementary Studio Art is a semester-long course. with state-of-the-art Lego Wedo 2.0 and EV3 kits. Studio Art is a project-based course where students learn and practice fundamental art skills. Chess Club (Grades 2-6) Intro to Theater (5-6 Grade) No previous knowledge of chess necessary. All Students will have the opportunity to learn basic equipment is supplied by Chess America. Each fundamentals of acting and performing. They will class consists of a fun, interactive learning period develop dramatic construction principles with followed by supervised game play. Both beginner emphasis on character and plot development. Theater and experienced players are welcome. The last few club teaches techniques to prepare our students for classes include an in-class chess tournament. www. main stage productions. Students will perform a small chessamerica.org showcase at the end of the semester-long course. This course is open to boys and girls. Other after-school programs may be offered and these are announced in the fall and spring. There is a fee attached to these programs and the costs vary per program. Please note all registrations require payment, and available spots are on a first come, first served basis. Waitlists will be created if a class fills. 9

Lakeside Campus (Grades 7-12) Attendance If a student is waiting for a ride home, he or she may wait under supervision in the gym atrium When a student cannot attend school, it until 6 p.m. is the parent’s responsibility to notify the office. Notification by email to attendance@ Middle School Electronics Policy southwestchristian.org is preferred. Upon returning to school, the student must bring Using, displaying, or having in audible a note signed by a parent. Please include the operational mode, a cell phone, handheld number of days missed, the dates, the reason gaming device or other telecommunications for absence, and the signature of a parent or device at school during the school day without physician. If the absence is five consecutive days teacher permission is prohibited. Additionally, in duration due to illness, the student is required students should not have ear buds/ear phones to bring a doctor’s release to return to school. present without teacher approval. Such devices For Grades 7–12, excuses are turned into the are distracting and disruptive in the learning office prior to the start of the school day. The environment. student will be issued an admit slip to take to Cell phones must remain inaudible and out of class. Please note three tardies (in the same sight until dismissal time. Students who do not class) equal an absence. adhere to this policy will have their electronic devices confiscated. Devices may be retrieved Checking In or Out from the Drury office. Offenses will result in a $25 fine and assignment of Saturday school. We Students must check in or out from campus after ask that parents refrain from calling or sending class has started. This is taken care of by the text messages to students during the school attendance coordinator in the Drury Building. day. Important messages can be forwarded to students through the office. Daily Schedule 7:15 a.m. Cafeteria unlocked High School Cell Phone Policy 8:00 a.m. Library unlocked and pre scheduled tutorials available Cell phones may be used by students while 8:00 a.m. Buildings unlocked outside of school buildings and in the lunch 8:30 a.m. Classes begin (M - F) room. Students are not allowed to display 3:30 p.m. Classes end (M - F) or use cell phones during school hours while inside a school building (other than the lunch Before School Supervision room) unless authorized by school personnel. Additionally, students should not have ear buds/ Beginning at 7:15 a.m., there is supervision in ear phones present without teacher approval. If the gym atrium until the 8:15 a.m. bell. Students a phone is displayed while in a school building, may sign in and use the library or meet teachers it will be confiscated and sent to the Drury for scheduled tutoring at 8:00 a.m. office and a demerit will be issued. On a second offense, and each thereafter, a $25 fine will be After School Supervision issued along with a Saturday school detention. All students are expected to be picked up at the end of the school day unless they are in after-school programs and/or are under the supervision of faculty/staff.

Lakeside Campus (Grades 7-12) 6901 Altamesa Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76123 817.294.9596 Parking for the 2021-2022 school year is TBD. This is a representation of parking for the 2020-2021 school year. Traffic Flow Lunch Drivers enter and exit the Lakeside Campus SCS partners with SAGE Dining, the leading food from Altamesa Blvd. through the main entrance. service provider for independent schools and Follow the street to the front of the destination private colleges throughout North America. building, and go through the appropriate Students are required to purchase a meal plan. turnaround to drop off your child at the front Menus will offer a variety of fresh-made food door. The turnaround is for dropping off and to meet different needs and tastes. Diners will picking up only. If you have business to conduct be well-informed through ingredient lists and at the school, please park in visitor parking. serving line signs. For more information, please Please do not park in fire lanes or in reserved refer to the Family Handbook on the school parking. website. Middle School drop-off - Drury Building Students may NOT leave campus for lunch or have food High School drop-off - Hawkins Building delivered without special permission. Students are not allowed to have lunch guests, except for immediate family. Student Driver/Vehicle Policy Students with an authorized driver’s license are permitted to drive vehicles on campus. Student drivers are to observe safe driving practices and rules of courtesy. Student parking is TBD. Please refer to the Family Handbook for more details of the Student Driver/Vehicle Policy. All student vehicles are subject to periodic K-9 safety inspections. 11

Lakeside Campus (Grades 7-12) Learning Lab Middle School Travel Opportunities The Learning Lab program is designed to encourage and support children with a Contact: Kim Chaulk, Middle School Trip Coordinator documented and diagnosed learning difference. [email protected] The purpose of this program is to guide each child to achieve satisfactory progress and grade- The Middle School trips will look a little different level expectation within the SCS curriculum. for the 2021-2022 school year. This year 7th and 8th grades will travel to Washington D.C. Contact Dr. Lori Massey, [email protected]. and Northern Virginia. Each grade will be on independent tours, however they will both Textbooks travel during the time window of March 5 - 13. Ultimately, the trip will be 5 nights and specific Middle school and high school students utilize dates will be determined in the Fall. school-issued textbooks for college prep classes. However, students will need to purchase Cost is approximately $1,600* per person, which consumables for some Honors, Advanced includes round trip airfare (excluding baggage Placement, and Dual Credit courses. Required fees) hotel accommodations for five nights, a textbooks and other ancillary items can be charter bus rental for six days, entrance fees for purchased through the MBS Online Bookstore all activities, guides from Global Travel Alliance via the MySCS portal on the website. All families who accompany our group at all times, twelve are notified by email of the opening dates of meals, a t-shirt, and all taxes and gratuities the MBS Online Bookstore and provided with (excluding the tip for the bus driver and Global instructions on required purchases. Required Alliance guides – approximately $20 per person – to be collected via FACTS). Parents are laptop or chromebook. welcome and encouraged to join us on this trip. The initial deposit of $150/per person is due on Summer Reading September 13. More details will be sent out in August. Summer reading for 7th and 8th grades: • The Giver by Lois Lowry (7th) *Prices have not been finalized and may be slightly • Love Does by Bob Goff (8th) higher or lower. Additional assignments are not required during the summer beyond reading the novel. Instead, all activities related to the reading will be completed when school starts in August. Students should come the first day of school having read the required book. Contacts: Rachel Martin, [email protected] The High school summer reading list can be wfowuwnd.soounthMwyeSstCcSh.ristian.org/myscs/

Clubs, Organizations and Traditions Activities Junior Class Middle School Travel Powder Puff Football 7th Grade and 8th Grade - Washington D.C./ Spring college counseling appointments Virginia Junior Blessing Ceremony Junior/Senior Prom Academic National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Senior Class National Honor Society (NHS) Portraits for yearbook Junior World Affairs Council (JWAC) Yearbook ad (optional) National English Honor Society Homecoming Week: TAPPS Academic Team • Powder Puff Football PSIA Academic Meet • Homecoming Pep Rally Model United Nations • Crowning of King and Queen MathCounts • Top Hats and Tiaras Dinner • Homecoming Dance Student Leadership Junior/Senior Prom Middle School Service Council Senior Chapel High School Executive Council Senior Blessing Dinner High School Class Officers Commencement Student Ambassadors Fine Arts Organizations and Performance Groups International Thespian Society Tri-M Music Honor Society National Art Honor Society Drum Line (by audition) Chapel Praise Band (by audition) Jazz Band (by audition) Mainstage Productions (by audition) Rocket and Aviation Club Rockin' Eagles Dance Team (by audition) Cheer (by tryouts) 13

Minimester Program Join us! The SCS Minimester program supports a wide range Chapel of travel, enrichment, and service opportunities for our high school students including local, national, Chapel is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays* and international community outreaches, mission from 1:35 - 2:00 p.m. trips, cultural, and educational experiences. PARENTS ARE INVITED TO Details about Minimester programs are available at ATTEND ANY CHAPEL SERVICE. southwestchristian.org. *Formal Chapel Community Service SCS high school students must complete a minimum of 10 hours of service each year. For more information about this program, please consult the Family Handbook. Senior Information The senior year has a “to-do” list all its own. A packet with special dates and requirements is mailed to each senior student in the summer. Contact: Kim Hoffman at [email protected] UPCOMING DATES New Parents' Dinner - TBD Middle School Retreat - Tuesday, August 24 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. SCS Middle School students have a one-day, off- Fish Camp - Monday, August 23 campus retreat at the beginning of each school We set aside a day for our incoming freshmen year. The retreat is led by the Bible Department to learn more about how to make the best and highlights the spiritual theme for the school transition to 9th grade and get the most from year. Specifics on the theme and the location of their high school experience. the event are released during the summer. The 9th grade Parent Academy - Monday, August 23 retreat takes place during normal school hours. 6 p.m. Back-to-School Fair - Tuesday, August 24 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. The Back-to-School Fair is the one-stop-shop for parents and students to get ready for the school year (school pictures, student IDs, locker setup, organization and club sign-ups, medical forms, lunch accounts, and much more).

Eagle Athletics Info The SCS Athletics program provides a platform for students to learn life lessons through sports and allow for opportunities to grow as a Christian leader in the world. Our coaches are committed to promoting sportsmanship at all levels with a strong focus on team play over self. Families are encouraged to contact the SCS Athletic Office or the coaches of the respective sports about becoming involved in this exciting part of SCS’ educational experience. If you have any questions, please call Jamie Pritchett. ATHLETICS DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR Tracy Howard Jennifer Cline [email protected] [email protected] ATHLETICS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Jamie Pritchett, 817.294.9596, ext. 227 [email protected] Middle and High School Athletics At the beginning of each season, coaches conduct a parent meeting to discuss practice schedules, game schedules, and any other requirements. • FALL • • WINTER • • SPRING • FOOTBALL: BASKETBALL: (Girls and BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: HS: Practice starts August 2 Boys) HS: First day of practice is MS: Practice starts August 16 HS First day of practice is January 17 October 18 MS: Practice begins CROSS COUNTRY: (Girls and MS: Practices begin approximately one week after approximately one week after winter sports conclude. Boys) fall sports conclude. HS: Practice starts August 2 TRACK: (Girls and Boys, MS MS: Opt. practice starts August 2 SOCCER: (Girls and Boys) First mandatory practice is and HS) August 16 HS: First day of practice is More details as the season October 18 approaches. VOLLEYBALL: MS: Practices begin approximately one week after fall GOLF: (Girls and Boys, HS) HS: Practice starts August 2 sports conclude. MS: Practice starts August 16 More details as the season approaches. CHEER: SWIMMING: (Girls and Boys, TENNIS: (Co-Ed, HS) HS: Practice starts August 2 MS and HS) More details as the season MS: Practice starts August 17 More details as the season approaches. approaches. DANCE: ESPORTS: (Co-Ed, 14+) HS: Practice starts August 2 More details as the season approaches. 15

CHISHOLM TRAIL CAMPUS Volunteer! ATHLETICS CHISHOLM TRAIL CAMPUS After-School Sports VOLUNTEER COACHES After school sports opportunities are available If you have an interest in assisting as throughout the school year for Grades 5-6 a coach or being a head coach, we including football, volleyball, and basketball. always need volunteers. Please indicate In addition, several parent-led, YMCA sports interest on the bottom of your child’s teams are formed throughout the year in grades K-4. Registration and information for registration form. these opportunities are distributed via email and SCS Weekly. Contact: Riley Davis, CTC Athletic Coordinator at [email protected] Follow the EAGLE NATION on Facebook @ www.facebook.com /groups/ scseagleathletics

SCS Fine Arts Info The Southwest Christian School Fine Arts Department develops an appreciation of the arts from process to product. We seek to awaken students to their God-given talents, educate them in the disciplines of the arts, and build on our legacy of excellence with Christ at our center. For more information, please contact Cyndi Woodward at [email protected] Chisholm Trail Campus Art Middle School Fine Arts Academy Middle School Theatre Arts is offered in There is a rich curricular arts education in music the curricular day as well as audition-based and visual arts as part of the core instruction productions that rehearse after school. Students at our Chisholm Trail Campus. Additionally, are involved in the SCS production season students enroll in the following co-curricular both through technical and performance visual and performing arts courses to further opportunities. Students submit technical develop their artistic education and experiences: applications or undergo auditions in the fall for Beginner Band is an option during the school day the SCS Musical and the spring for the Rising Star for Grades 5-6. Evaluations are assessed by the production. Contact: LouAnn Stumbo at louann.stumbo@ band instructors and practice begins in August. There is no annual fee associated with this course; southwestchristian.org however, the family is responsible for providing the instrument and necessary supplies from the Middle School Band students elect to take approved band instrument list. band in middle school all year in place of all the other arts. Students participate in SCS concerts Contact: Kimberly Kiddy at [email protected] throughout the year as well as at the spring Eagle Buddies concert in collaboration with the CTC bands. Studio Art is open for enrollment to Grades 1-6. Middle School Praise Ministries prepares Students exhibit works of art and participate in students to lead in worship and perform during competitions. There is a semester fee associated chapel throughout the school year. with this course. Contacts: Brianna Carroll at brianna.carroll@ Contact: Nancy Posey at [email protected]. southwestchristian.org and Nick Garrett at nick.garrett@ southwestchristian.org Theatre Arts is open for enrollment to Grades 5-6. Students exhibit a culminating production at the close of each semester. There is a semester fee associated with this course. Contact: Jennifer Petter at [email protected]. 17

High School Fine Arts Our Music Department participates in both individual and ensemble competitions. Eagle High School Visual Arts courses include Art I, Art Drum Line, Jazz Band, and Praise Band are II, Advanced Art, and AP Art and Design (Drawing, auditioned in the spring for the following 2D art, and 3D art). AP Art and Design are all year. The Eagle Drum line is an extracurricular honor level courses. SCS visual artists exhibit their performance group that participates in the SCS work through two featured exhibits in the White varsity football experience. The SCS Jazz Band is Box Gallery and the SCS Art Event. SCS Visual Art a co-curricular performance group offering our exhibits require some work outside the curricular musicians a broader spectrum of performance day. Student artists also have an opportunity opportunities. to participate in multiple art competitions throughout the year. Contact: Brianna Carroll at brianna.carroll@ southwestchristian.org regarding choral music Contact: Kimberlea Bass at kimberlea.bass@ southwestchristian.org High School Praise Band is an opportunity for students to lead in Chapel through praise and High School Theatre courses include Theatre worship. High School Praise Band meets three I, Technical Theatre I and II, Theatrical Design, times a week in preparation for our weekly and Advanced Acting (honors). Students may All-School worship chapels. audition to be cast in the Fall Play, Fall One- Act Competitive Play, SCS Musical, Spring Contact: Chris Swinney at chris.swinney@ Exploratory Production, and the Rising Star southwestchristian.org Production. SCS Mainstage productions are rehearsed and performed outside of the See us inspire! curricular day. Check the SCS WEBSITE Additionally the SCS Theatre Department for dates and schedules of the participates in the Fort Worth High School Playwriting Project of 10-minute plays submitted 2021-2022 in the fall and also annually enters the SCS Musical into the Dallas Summer Musicals High Fine Arts Production Season School Musical Theatre Awards Program in the southwestchristian.org/fine-arts spring. Contact: Cyndi Woodward at cyndi.woodward@ southwestchristian.org High School Music courses include High School Band (invitation honors track), High School Choir (invitation honors track), Drum Line, Jazz Band, and Praise Band. Both band and choir perform in three main concerts annually as well as performance showcasing and recitals.

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