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School Calendar |
FEBRUARY 2013 |
- Wednesday, February 6: Early Dismissal – 3 hour, 15-minute day for students
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- Friday, February 15: End 4th six weeks (grades 9-12)
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- Monday, February 18: President’s Day (Schools Closed)
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- Thursday, February 21: 4th six weeks report card (grades 9-12)
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| MARCH 2013 |
- Thursday, March 14: Early Dismissal - 3 hour, 15-minute day for students
- Tuesday, March 12- Parent-teacher conferences, 3:15-6:00
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- Friday, March 29: Good Friday (Schools Closed)
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| APRIL 2013 |
- Monday, April 1-Friday, April 5: Spring Break (Schools Closed)
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- Friday, April 12: End 5th six weeks (grades 9-12)
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- Thursday, April 18: 5th six weeks report card (grades 9-12)
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| MAY 2013 |
- Monday, May 27: Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
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- Tuesday, May 28: Teacher work day (No school for students)
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- Wednesday, May 29: End 6th six weeks (grades 9-12), Last day for students: two-hour day
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Students Learn from Job Shadowing |
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Smyrna West teamed up with the Smyrna Rotary Club for Job Shadowing Day 2013. On February 14, the rotarians hosted students to shadow them for a day so they could learn more about businesses and careers. |
Smyrna West would like to thank the following for allowing students to job shadow for a day.
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Motlow State Community College
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Substation
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Regions Bank, President's Place
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First Tennessee Bank, Nissan Blvd.
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Southern Veterinary Center
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Robert Stevens, Attorney
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Smyrna Airport Authority
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Judge Keta Barnes
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Smyrna Ready Mix
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Edward Jones Investments
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Dempsey, Dilling, and Associates
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Gil's Ace Hardware
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Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mr. Farris for being voted by his peers Smyrna West's 2013 Teacher of the Year. Mr. Farris will represent Smyrna West at the county-wide teacher-of-the-year celebration in March.
Mr. Farris has been a teacher at Smyrna West for eight years. He has taught both middle school and high school classes. Mr. Farris is very diverse in his teaching abilities; courses he teaches include Science, Sociology, and Personal Finance.
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Smyrna West Places 2nd in
Titans of Taste
contest. |
| This six-week long competition is a joint program sponsored by the Tennessee Titans, Purity Dairies, and the Southeast Dairy Association (SUDIA). As part of the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, the “Titans of Taste” contest aims to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle among the region’s youth. The first place winner won a $5,000 award, and Smyrna West was one of three second place winners who will receive $3,000 to help improve the school's facilities in efforts to help produce healthier students. “Schools, together with parents, families, and communities, all play an important role in shaping healthy behavior patterns in children. We truly hope the effects of this contest will continue on throughout the school year and beyond,” said Tennessee Dairy Association president Tony White. |
Smyrna West's Grant-Winning Efforts!
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Congratulations to Smyrna West Alternative for their participation in the State Farm Insurance Celebrate My Drive Campaign. Smyrna West was awarded a $2,500 grant from State Farm for their promotion of the Teen Safe-Driving Awareness Campaign.
The Smyrna West service-learning project, accomplished in part by Smyrna West’s student-produced rap song and video promoting safe driving, is highlighted on YouTube. Search key words ‘Smyrna West’ and ‘Celebrate My Drive'. |
SWA Takes 2nd Place in NAEA Competition
The National Education Alternative Association (NAEA) hosted a contest to help spread the Finding My Way message. Smyrna West students and staff created a video to enter into the contest, and the video won 2nd place in the national competition!
Some SWA faculty members will be attending the NAEA annual conference to be held in February, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. The video will be part of a presentation and display by Smyrna West at the convention. To see the video, click the "Lost? Enter Here" picture link. |
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Grants and more grants |
| Congratulations to Mr. Marable, Winner of the H&R Block Grant! |
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| Thanks to Mr. Farris, SWA is a recipient of the Lowe's Toolbox for Education $5,000 Grant! |
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A Note from the Principal:
Thank you for visiting Smyrna West Alternative School's website. We hope that you gain valuable resource information and that it serves as a good communication tool between you and school personnel.
A dedicated group of teachers and support staff work with me to help every student realize his or her talents and experience success in school. The Smyrna West Faculty and Staff treats every student as an individual and embraces the philosophy that all students do not learn in the same way. The combination of an innovative program and a great team makes coming to work each day a pleasure. The active support of parents and staff helps accomplish our mission of providing opportunities for academic learning and behavioral improvement by equipping students with the necessary skills to return to their zoned school.
Smyrna West conveys to students that our goal is to help them discover their talents and set goals for their future. We are continuously improving our program by increasing instructional technology, increasing intervention opportunities, extending service-learning throughout the curriculum, providing leadership and character-building opportunities, and monitoring student learning. In addition, we hope to improve attendance by implementing an intensive dropout prevention program. It is our hope to meet the changing needs of each of our students.
Please feel free to contact me or any staff member at (615) 904-3856 if you have questions, need assistance, or want to make an appointment for a conference. We encourage you to be involved in your child's education.
~Kay Davenport |
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