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South Washington Alternative High School serves students in tenth through twelfth grades and is part of SoWashCo Schools. The school offers an alternative learning environment with small class sizes that help students become career and college ready. At South Washington Alternative High School, all staff members are committed to helping every student feel supported and included. Teachers work to personalize student learning through one-on-one conversations and building relationships.
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South Washington Alternative High School News
SoWashCo Schools will use an opt-in transportation system for the 2024-25 school year.
After much anticipation, we're thrilled to announce the recipients of prizes from our recent I Love To Read Video Contest.
18 students from SWAHS visit a kindergarten or preschool class every other Friday to read books and spend quality time with the younger students.
Families should start planning on getting their student’s vaccination status updated for the next school year.
It is important that students read books and texts that they can both decode (read the words) and comprehend (understand the meaning). This is referred to as a “just right” book or text.
Students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11 will soon begin taking the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA).
The district ACT (American College Testing) date for students in grade 11 will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) will continue the opt-in transportation system to help ensure the most efficient routing for general education students eligible to ride a school bus.
On Thursday, Feb. 15 SoWashCo Schools held their Black History Month Celebration (For the Culture)
The Triple “A” Award is a Minnesota State High School League Award that recognizes seniors excelling in academics, arts and athletics. Teachers, coaches, directors and advisors nominate students.
We would like to thank all our transportation staff and want to highlight 4 staff members for their outstanding dedication.
Ona Wilcox, a fifth-grade teacher at Pine Hill Elementary, created “Belonging,” an after-school book club for elementary-age girls of African and African American descent.
This month we recognize our School Board members for their dedication to SoWashCo Schools.
The word “literacy” has gotten a lot of attention lately – and that’s a good thing! When you hear the word “literacy” what do you think of? Some people may think of reading, or reading and writing, but literacy is so much more than that.
During “I Love to Read Month” in February, SoWashCo Schools is hosting a literacy contest that is open to all students. To participate in the contest students are asked to submit a book recommendation video.