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School Hours: 8:45 a.m.-2:55 p.m. | Phone: 651-425-7000
Welcome to South Washington Alternative High School
welcome!
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
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We are looking for volunteers to help create exhibits to celebrate SoWashCo Schools’ diversity.
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Save the date on your calendars for the upcoming graduation ceremonies for our 2024 graduates.
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SoWashCo Schools’ ACT date for students in grade 11 is Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
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April 22-26 is After-school Professionals Appreciation Week
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The 2023 four-year graduation rate for SoWashCo Schools increased slightly with 91.8% of students in the district graduating in four years.
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Join SoWashCo Schools for our 2nd Annual Multicultural Celebration on Friday, May 10 from 6-9 p.m.
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There are 2 days left to complete the opt-in transportation survey for the 2024-25 school year.
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Technology has revolutionized the way people learn.
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SoWashCo Schools will use an opt-in transportation system for the 2024-25 school year.
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After much anticipation, we're thrilled to announce the recipients of prizes from our recent I Love To Read Video Contest.
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18 students from SWAHS visit a kindergarten or preschool class every other Friday to read books and spend quality time with the younger students.
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Families should start planning on getting their student’s vaccination status updated for the next school year.
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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
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