2020-2021 Welcome Guide

WELCOME GUIDE 2020-2021

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 817.294.9596 .. ext. 275............ Dena Lewis 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. Nurse...................................................................... ext. 113............Sara Stokes, RN Guidance Counselor................................................ ext. 105............Stephanie Mills Before and After School Care Coordinator............... ext. 111............Molly Stavenhagen Lakeside Campus (Grades 7-12) 817.294.9596 High School Principal............................................... ext. 212............Somer Yocom, Ed.D. Middle School Principal........................................... ext. 210............Coby Bird, M.Ed. Attendance.............................................................. ext. 200............Sharon Pippin Guidance Counselor................................................ ext. 207............Nicole Caylor, M.Ed. Dean of Curriculum and Instruction......................... ext. 205............Lori Massey, M.Ed. College Counselor.................................................... ext. 206............Kathy Neill, M.Ed. College Counselor.................................................... ext. 256............Kim Hoffman, M.Ed. Registrar.................................................................. ext. 271............Kristin Pope Athletics Director..................................................... ext. 228............Tracy Howard Fine Arts Director.................................................... ext. 215............Cyndi Woodward, MoTS Nurse.............................................................................ext. 204.............. Carrie Auten

Event Calendar 2020-2021 D AT E E V E N T August 10 .......................Lakeside Campus | Back-to-School Fair August 11 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Meet the Teacher August 12 .......................First Day of School (Chisholm Trail Campus Early Release) September 7 .......................Labor Day | NO SCHOOL September 11 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Progress Reports September 23 .......................See You at the Pole October 1-2 .......................High School Retreat October 8 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | End of 1st Nine Weeks October 9 .......................Parent/Teacher Conferences | NO SCHOOL October 12 .......................Columbus Day | NO SCHOOL October 13 .......................Faculty/Staff Development | NO SCHOOL October 14 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Begin 1st nine weeks October 16 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Report Cards November 13 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Progress Reports November 20 .......................Grandparents' Day/High School Staff Development November 23-27 ......................Thanksgiving Holiday | NO SCHOOL December 14-17 ......................Lakeside Campus | Finals December 18 .......................Lakeside Campus |Make-up Finals Day, All Students Early Release December 18 .......................End of First Semester December 21-31 .......................Christmas Break | NO SCHOOL January 4-5 .......................Faculty/Staff Development | NO SCHOOL January 6 .......................Students Return to School | Chisholm Trail Campus | Begin 2nd Nine Weeks January 8 .......................Report Cards January 18 .......................Martin Luther King Jr Day | NO SCHOOL February 12 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Progress Reports February 15 .......................Presidents’ Day | NO SCHOOL February 16 .......................Parent/Teacher Conferences | NO SCHOOL March 8-11 .......................Minimester | Grades 9-12 March 11 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | End of 3rd Nine Weeks March 12-19 .......................Spring Break | NO SCHOOL March 26 .......................Report Cards April 2-5 .......................Easter Break | NO SCHOOL April 5 .......................Faculty/Staff Development | NO SCHOOL April 23 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Progress Reports April 26-30 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Terra Nova and ACT Aspire Testing May 3-7 .......................Teacher Appreciation Week May 17-20 .......................Seniors' Finals May 24-27 .......................Lakeside Campus | Finals May 26-27 .......................Early Dismissals May 26 .......................Kindergarten Commencement Ceremony May 27 .......................Chisholm Trail Campus | Early Release, 6th Grade Awards May 27 .......................End of Second Semester May 28 .......................Faculty/Staff Development | NO SCHOOL May 28 .......................Senior Class Commencement Ceremony June 4 .......................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 information and assignments through the FACTS informed. Family Portal. In order for parents to login, they must have an email address in the school’s Text Messages database and a password. Parents and students will need separate logins because the system Urgent messages and reminders, are often is configured differently for each type of user. sent to parents via text message from Parent The link for FACTS Family Portal is located in the Alert. MySCS portal. Social Media Steps to create a login: • Go to southwestchristian.org and click on the SCS uses several social media outlets to \"Logins\" in the right top corner of the main communicate what is happening at both page. campuses. Be sure and join each one to • Click on MySCS, center of the page click on receive up-to-the-minute information. FACTS Family Portal. Facebook: www.facebook.com • On the login page, click the link at the bottom southwestchristianschoolfw/(main account) of the page: Create New Account. www.facebook.com/groups/scsmoms/ • Enter your email address previously provided (Private account for SCS moms) to the school at application and click Create Account. www.facebook.com/groups/2247236038823083 • A password will be emailed to you. If you don’t (Private account for SCS dads) receive the email with your password, please Twitter: twitter.com/scs_athletics (athletic contact someone in the SCS Admissions office account) for assistance. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ • Use your email address as your username and southwestchristianschool/ the emailed password to login to FACTS Family Portal. SCS Weekly Newsletter • The School Information tab contains the tab for Web Forms where you can access the Our school newsletter is published Family Demographic Form to submit a request electronically each Friday for the Chisholm to update your preferences and demographic Trail Campus and the Lakeside Campus. information. This is the BEST way to keep up with all SCS • The Student Information tab provides access to events, activities, and information. homework, lesson plans, grades, attendance, and other student specific information. Chisholm Trail Campus • The Family Information tab provides family Communications: information. • The Financial tab will provide accounting There are several ways our teachers details and an online payment options. keep in touch with parents. Each teacher publishes a classroom newsletter including announcements and assignment information. Also, each grade has a grade-level Facebook 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! SCS offers exciting classes and In the event of severe weather conditions, enrichment opportunities during the especially snow or ice storms, Southwest summer for students of all ages in Christian School will announce closings on academics, athletics, fine arts, and Channel 8 (ABC), and 94.9 KLTY. The school will also broadcast unscheduled closings enrichments. via text message and via the school's social media channels. Visit our website under Student Life to view the Summer Camp catalog. Find us on Facebook at: Contact: Jennifer Stavenhagen at facebook.com/ [email protected] southwestchristianschoolfw Facebook is also a great way to keep connected to what is going on school wide.

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 Eagle Dads' Club main desk to receive a visitor badge. • Visitors at the Lakeside Campus should check Calling all father figures! Be part of Eagle Dads' in at the Drury Building or Hawkins Building to Club. This is a great opportunity for dads to be receive a visitor badge. part of SCS in several important ways -- from • Please have your driver's license with you in learning more about all the aspects of your order to facilitate receipt of your visitor badge. school, to community building, to service All visitors should enter only through the front opportunities and more. Contact: Craig Smith at doors of the Chisholm Trail Campus or the main doors of the Drury or Hawkins Building to check [email protected] 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, and 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.

Supporting SCS There are many ways to support SCS that allow everyone to participate in the school’s culture of philanthropy: Excellence Fund The Excellence Fund supports many programs and initiatives that benefit every SCS student. Some programs and initiatives the Excellence Fund has supported include chapel programming, technology advancements, facility improvements, tuition subsidy and scholarships, faculty graduate study and professional development, and campus security. All gifts to the Excellence Fund are tax-deductible. Gifts of Securities Gifts-In-Kind Gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual fund Donations to SCS of goods, services, and shares are excellent ways to support SCS. expertise are important ways to support SCS. Endowment Giving Spring Dinner and Auction SCS offers a collection of endowment and The SCS Spring Dinner and Auction brings scholarship funds that are outstanding ways to together the community for a fun evening of provide long-term resources for the school. fellowship including live and silent auctions, dinner, and entertainment. This yearly event is Honor and Memorial Giving one of the major sources of support for SCS. You can support SCS with a gift in honor or Building on the Rock Capital memory of a loved one, friend, or teacher. Project Matching Gifts In 2019, SCS embarked on a $11 million capital campaign to expand the Lakeside Employees and retirees of companies with Campus. The focal point of this project will matching gift programs can increase their be the Clay Center for Christian Leadership, support of SCS by utilizing their companies' which will provide an environment more programs. suited to advanced studies and create greater opportunities for collaboration and engaged Planned Giving learning. You can support SCS through planned giving opportunities, often achieving substantial tax benefits for you and your family. We hope you will look for opportunities to support SCS. If you have any questions about supporting SCS or ways to give, please contact Craig Smith, Associate Head of School, at [email protected] or 817-294-0350, ext. 134.

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 through the main entrance. Drop-off and pick-up points are located at the north end of the campus. Vehicles enter Checking In or Out the campus through the north guard gate and exit through the south gate (black iron gate). Students must check in or out from campus after When entering or exiting the campus, the class has started. At the Chisholm Trail Campus, left lane is used for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and this is taken care of by the front desk coordinator. Grades 1-2 drop-off. The right lane is used for Grades 3-6 drop-off (behind the cafeteria on the Absentee Policy north side of the building at the white square.) Please remember to drive slowly and yield to Please notify the school when your child is pedestrians. absent, arriving late, or early dismissals by calling If parents prefer to walk their children in, parent and guest parking spots are available at the south 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 the second 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 30 - July 30 Daily Schedules Tuesdays.................. 9:00 a.m. - Noon Wednesdays.......1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pre-K............................ 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Thursdays................. 9:00 a.m. - Noon Kindergarten................ 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Grades 1-6................... 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. UPCOMING DATES Purchasing Lunch Meet the Teacher Children may bring lunch from home or Monday, August 11 purchase lunch on campus through Food4Life All Grades Catering. A monthly lunch menu is posted on the school website and emailed. Students 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. purchasing lunch will have appropriate funds deducted from their account. Funds may Parent Orientation be added to the account through FACTS or by providing a check to the school business Thursday, August 25 office. For more information, please refer to Grades Pre-K - 4th the Family Handbook on the school website. 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and/or Lost and Found 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Can come to either and/or The Lost and Found areas are located outside the gym and cafeteria. Throughout the year, both if they have multiple children. notices are sent to parents to check for any items belonging to their children. Any Grades 5 - 6 unclaimed items will be donated. Please label all clothing and lunch boxes for easy return. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Will rotate through all classes during this time. Join us for 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. PARENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO ATTEND! CHAPEL IS HELD ON WEDNESDAYS AT 8:30 A.M. Pre-K meets in the library | K - Grade 1 worship in the cafeteria |Grades 2 - 6 worship in the gym

After-School Academy of Science and Technology, Athletics, and the Arts After-School Activities 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) Chisholm Trail Campus Chisholm Trail Campus Farm STEM Come join the Running Club! Kindergarten Much happens at the farm in preparation for students must have an adult present to spring. STEM participants help with projects participate. around the farm from starting seedlings in the greenhouse, using computer programs for Intro to Dance (Grades 1-2) landscape and farm design as well as growing Chisholm Trail Campus microgreens in the greenhouse and much more. Students will have the opportunity to learn Technology Club (Grades 1-6) basic steps in jazz, ballet, and Broadway Chisholm Trail Campus dance. Students will hone in on non-verbal communication skills, music and rhythm Come explore the world of Lego Robotics! Build awareness,and dance vocabulary. The class is your own simple machines and learn to program open to boys and girls in grades 1-2. them to perform various functions! The 1st-3rd grade class meets weekly from 4-5 p.m. and uses Junior Eagle Cheer (Grades 5-6) the beginner Lego WeDo Kits. The 4th-6th class also meets weekly from 4-5 p.m. and works with Junior Eagle Cheer promotes school spirit, the more advanced Lego Mindstorms kits. No develops good sportsmanship, and supports experience necessary. athletic programs. This extracurricular group is open to all girls in grades 5-6. Chess Chess Club (Grades 2-6) Contact: Maggie Mitchell, [email protected] Chisholm Trail Campus No previous knowledge of chess necessary. All The Arts equipment is supplied by Chess America. Each class consists of a fun, interactive learning period Studio Art (1-6 Grade) followed by supervised game play. Both beginner Chisholm Trail Campus and experienced players are welcome. The last few classes include an in-class chess tournament. Elementary Studio Art is a semester-long course. Studio art is a project-based course where www.chessamerica.org students learn and practice fundamental art skills. Other after-school program 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) In the event that a student is waiting for a ride Attendance home, he or she may wait under supervision in the cafeteria until 6 p.m. When a student cannot attend school, it is the parent’s responsibility to notify the Middle School Electronics Policy office. Notification by email to attendance@ southwestchristian.org is preferred. Upon Using, displaying, or having in audible returning to school, the student must bring operational mode, a cell phone, paging device, a note signed by a parent. Please include the mp3 player, handheld gaming device or other number of days missed, the dates, the reason telecommunications device at school during for absence, and the signature of parent or the school day without teacher permission is physician. If the absence is five consecutive days prohibited. Additionally, students should not in duration due to illness, the student is required have ear buds/ear phones present without to bring a doctor’s release to return to school. teacher approval. Such devices are distracting For Grades 7–12, the excuses are turned in to and disruptive in the learning environment. the office prior to the start of the school day. Cell phones must remain inaudible and out of The student will be issued an admit slip to take sight until dismissal time. Students who do not to class. Please note three tardies equal an adhere to this policy will have their electronic absence. devices confiscated. Devices may be retrieved from the Drury office. Offenses will result in a Checking In or Out $25 fine and assignment of Saturday School. We ask that parents refrain from calling or sending Students must check in or out from campus after text messages to students during the school class has started. This is taken care of by the day. Important messages can be forwarded to attendance coordinator in the Drury Building. students through the office. Daily Schedule High School Cell Phone Policy 7:15 a.m. Cafeteria unlocked 8:00 a.m. Library unlocked and pre scheduled Cell phones may be used by students while tutorials available outside of school buildings and in the lunch 8:00 a.m. Buildings unlocked room. Students are not allowed to display 8:30 a.m. Classes begin (M - F) or use cell phones during school hours while 3:30 p.m. Classes end (M/W/F) inside a school building (other than the lunch 3:00 p.m. Classes end (T/Th) room) unless authorized by school personnel. Additionally, students should not have ear buds/ Before School Supervision ear phones present without teacher approval. If a phone is displayed while in a school building, Beginning at 7:15 a.m., there is supervision in it will be confiscated and sent to the Drury the students cafeteria until the 8:15 a.m. bell. office and a demerit will be issued. On a second Students may sign in and use the library or meet offense, and each thereafter, a $25 fine will be teachers for scheduled tutoring at 8:00 a.m. issued along with a Saturday School Detention. After School Supervision 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 *Due to construction on the Lakeside Campus, our traffic flow and parking are altered for the 2020-2021 school year. Traffic Flow Lunch Drivers enter and exit the Lakeside Campus The Snelson Gymnasium foyer serves as the from Altamesa Blvd. through the main entrance. Lakeside Campus cafeteria. Students may either Follow the street to the front of the destination bring their lunches from home or purchase building, and go through the appropriate lunches at the Eagle Café provided by Food4Life turnaround to drop off your child at the front Catering. Student lunches are paid through door. The turnaround is for dropping off and FACTS. Microwaves are available. picking up only. If you have business to conduct Students may NOT leave campus for lunch or at the school, please park in visitor parking. have food delivered without special permission. Please do not park in fire lanes or in reserved Students are not allowed to have lunch guests, parking. except for immediate family. Middle School drop-off - Drury Building High School drop-off - Hawkins Building 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 and may park on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 learning difference, a diagnosed [email protected] learning disability, and/or Attention Deficit Disorder. The purpose of this program is to 7th Grade | Washington DC/Virginia guide each child to achieve satisfactory progress and grade-level expectation within the SCS This trip has been rescheduled and will now curriculum. take place February 27- March 4, 2021 with Global Travel Alliance facilitating the trip. Cost Contact Lori Massey, [email protected]. is approximately $1,600* per person, which includes round trip airfare (excluding baggage Textbooks fees) hotel accommodations for five nights, a charter bus rental for six days, entrance fees Middle school and high school students utilize for all activities, guides from Global Travel school-issued textbooks and student-purchased Alliance who accompany our group at all consumables for some Honors, Advanced times, twelve meals, a t-shirt, and all taxes and Placement, and Dual Credit courses. Required gratuities (excluding the tip for the bus driver textbooks and other ancillary items can be and Global Alliance guides – approximately $20 purchased through the MBS Online Bookstore per person – to be collected via FACTS). Parents via the MySCS portal on the website. All families are welcome and encouraged to join us on this are notified by email of the opening dates of trip. The initial deposit of $150/per person is the MBS Online Bookstore and provided with due on June 1. Packets containing all necessary instructions on required purchases. Required information can be retrieved at https://tinyurl. com/SCS7thGradeTrip laptop or chromebook. 8th Grade | Disney World Trip Summer Reading The 8th Grade Disney trip will take place Summer reading for 7 and 8 grades: February 21-26, 2021 with Bob Rogers Travel • The Giver by Lois Lowry (7) facilitating the trip. Cost is approximately • Love Does by Bob Goff (8 and 8 English I $1,600* per person which includes round Honors) trip airfare (excluding baggage fees), hotel accommodations at a Disney resort for five Additional assignments are not required nights, transportation, entrance fees for all during the summer beyond reading the novel. parks, a guide from Bob Rogers Travel who will Instead, all activities related to the reading will accompany our group at all times, three Y.E.S. be completed when school starts in August. classes, two dinner shows, 12 additional meals, Students should come the first day of school a t-shirt, and all taxes and gratuities. Parents are having read the required book. also encouraged to come. Information packets for this trip will be sent to all 8th grade families Contacts: Ellen Bartee, 7 grade English (ext. 240) in early fall. *Prices have not been finalized and [email protected] may be slightly higher or lower. MaryBeth Banks, 8 grade English (ext. 242) [email protected]

Clubs, Organizations and Traditions Activities Junior Class Middle School Travel Powder Puff Football 7th Grade - Washington D.C./Virginia Spring college counseling appointments 8th Grade - Disney World 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 Student Council Video Day High School Class Officers Senior Blessing Dinner Student Ambassadors Commencement Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Student2Student Mentorship Program Fine Arts Organizations & Performance Groups International Thespian Society Tri-M Music Honor Society National Art Honor Society SCS Eagle Dance Team (by audition) Drum Line (by audition) Chapel Praise Band (by audition) Jazz Band (by audition) Mainstage Productions (by audition) 13

Minimester Program Join us for Chapel! The SCS Minimester program supports a wide range Chapels at SCS provide a powerful opportunity of travel, enrichment, and service opportunities for for students and faculty to engage in worshipping our high school students including local, national, our Savior and diving deep into understanding His and international community outreaches, mission trips, cultural, and educational experiences. written word. We believe that this opportunity helps in shaping us all in becoming Christian Details about Minimester programs available at leaders in the world. Our Chapels include a southwestchristian.org. variety of different speakers consisting of class Community Service led chapels, teachers, coaches, community SCS high school students must earn a minimum leaders, and area pastors. Chapels cover a variety of 10 hours of service each year. For more of topics and issues and our desire is to pursue information about this program, please consult a biblical understanding as we navigate these the Family Handbook. areas in our daily lives. PARENTS ARE ALWAYS Senior Information WELCOME TO ATTEND! The senior year has a “to-do” list all its own. A Chapel is held on Mondays and Wednesdays packet with special dates and requirements is from 1:35 p.m. - 2 p.m. mailed to each senior student in the summer. Contact: Kim Hoffman at [email protected] UPCOMING DATES New Parent Orientation and Dinner First Day School | Wednesday, August 12 Tuesday, August 4 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Middle School Retreat | Monday, August 17 Fish Camp | Friday, August 7 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Middle School students have a one-day, off- We set aside a day for our incoming freshmen campus retreat at the beginning of each school to learn more about how to make the best year. The retreat is led by the Bible Department transition to 9th grade and to get the most from and highlights the spiritual theme for the school their high school experience. year. Specifics on the theme and location are 9th Grade Parent Academy released during the summer. The retreat takes Friday, August 7 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. place during normal school hours. Monday, August 10 | 8:30 a.m. Open House | Monday, August 31 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Back-to-School Fair | Monday, August 10 Open House is an opportunity for parents to 10:00 a.m. - Noon come to the campus and visit their children’s The Back-to-School Fair is the one-stop-shop for classes, meet their teachers, and review course parents and students to get ready for the school curriculum. year (school pictures, student IDs, locker setup, High School Retreat | September 30 - October 2 organization and club sign-ups, medical forms, All SCS High School students attend a 2½-day lunch accounts, and much more). off-campus retreat. The retreat is led by our Bible Department and is a time of spiritual development for the students. Parents are encouraged to serve as chaperones. *Dates subject to change due to COVID.

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 future 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 3 Boys) HS: First day of practice is MS: Practice starts August 13 HS First day of practice is January 18 October 19 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 3 TRACK: (Girls and Boys, MS MS: Opt. practice starts August 3 SOCCER: (Girls and Boys) First mandatory practice is and HS) August 13 HS: First day of practice is More details as the season October 19 approaches. VOLLEYBALL: MS: Practices begin approximately one week after fall GOLF: (Girls and Boys, HS) HS: Practice starts August 3 sports conclude. MS: Practice starts August 18 More details as the season SWIMMING: (Girls and Boys, approaches. CHEER: MS and HS) TENNIS: (Co-Ed, HS) HS: Practice starts August 3 More details as the season MS: Practice starts August 17 approaches. More details as the season approaches. DANCE: HS: Practice starts August 3 15

ELEMENTARY ATHLETICS Volunteer! After School Sports ELEMENTARY 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 riley.davis@ southwestchristian.org 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 Mrs. 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 extracurricular 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 the SCS Musical and the spring for the Rising Beginner Band is an option during the school day Star production. Contact Mrs. LouAnn Stumbo at louann. for Grades 5-6. Evaluations are assessed by the band instructors and practice begins in August. [email protected] There is no annual fee associated with this course. Middle School Band students elect to take Contact Ms. Kimberly Kiddy at [email protected] band in middle school all year in place of all the other arts. Students participate in SCS concerts Studio Art is open for enrollment to Grades 1-6. throughout the year as well as at the spring Students exhibit works of art and participate in Eagle Buddies concert in collaboration with competitions. There is a semester fee associated the CTC bands. Contact Mr. Eric Fuller at eric.fuller@ with this course. southwestchristian.org Contact: Mrs. Nancy Posey at [email protected]. Middle School Praise Ministries prepares Theatre Arts is open for enrollment to students to lead in worship and perform during Grades 5-6. Students exhibit a culminating chapel throughout the school year. production at the close of each semester. There is a semester fee associated with this course. Contacts: Mrs. Brianna Carroll at brianna.carroll@ southwestchristian.org and Mr. Nick Garrett at nick.garrett@ Contact: Ms. Jennifer Petter at [email protected]. southwestchristian.org 17

High School Fine Arts Our Music Department participates in both individual and ensemble competitions. Eagle High School Visual Arts courses include Art I, Drum Line, Jazz Band, and Praise Band are Advanced Art, and AP Art (honors). SCS visual auditioned in the spring for the following artists exhibit their work through two featured year. The Eagle Drum line is an extracurricular exhibits throughout the year and the SCS Art performance group that participates in the Event. SCS visual art exhibits require some work SCS varsity football experience. The SCS Jazz outside the curricular day. Student artists also Band is an extracurricular performance group have an opportunity to participate in multiple offering our musicians a broader spectrum of art competitions throughout the year. performance opportunities. Contact Mrs. Kimberlea Bass at [email protected] Contact: Mrs. Brianna Carroll at brianna.carroll@ southwestchristian.org regarding choral music High School Theatre courses include Theatre Contact: Mr. Eric Fuller at [email protected] I, Technical Theatre I and II, Theatrical Design, regarding instrumental music and Advanced Acting (honors). Students may audition to be cast in the Fall Play, Fall One- High School Praise Band is an opportunity for Act Competitive Play, SCS Musical, Spring students to lead in Chapel through praise and Exploratory Production, and the Rising Star worship. High School Praise Band meets three Production. SCS Mainstage productions are times a week in preparation for our weekly All rehearsed and performed outside of the School worship chapels on Wednesdays. curricular day. Contact: Chris Swinney at [email protected] Additionally the SCS Theatre Department participates in the Fort Worth High School See us inspire! Playwriting Project of 10-minute plays submitted Check the SCS WEBSITE in the fall and annually enters the SCS Musical into the Dallas Summer Musicals High School for dates and schedules of the Musical Theatre Awards Program in the spring. 2020-2021 Contact: Mrs. Cyndi Woodward at cyndi.woodward@ southwestchristian.org Fine Arts Production Season southwestchristian.org/fine-arts 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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