Southwestern Classical Academy

Southwestern Classical Academy is representing today at our JMG Career Development Conference in Lansing, MI. Our team won their 1st round against Benton Harbor and will advance in the brackets. Alumni TK won the Excellence in Youth Leadership award for this work at Morehouse. Alumni Nolen Henson recognized for his work and internship experience at JMG Youth Solutions. #JagNation #SouthwesternClassicalAcademy #FCS

Thank you Seniors for the past two days of your senior presentations. Your hard work, dedication, and passion were clearly evident in each presentation, and the judges were truly inspired by the depth of your knowledge and the creativity you brought to the table. The senior presentations not only showcased the student's academic achievements but also their growth, resilience, and readiness to embark on their next chapter of their lives. It’s clear that they have all worked tirelessly to reach this point, and your efforts have not gone unnoticed. The guest judges were all impressed and super proud of you all! #JagNation #FCS

Happy National Administrative Professionals' Day to the amazing team that keeps Flint Community Schools running smoothly! Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail are truly appreciated. Thank you for all you do to support our scholars, staff, and community. #ThankYou

Happy National School Bus Drivers Day! Today, Flint Community Schools honors the dedication and hard work of our school bus drivers. You are the first hello and the last goodbye of our scholars' school day, ensuring their safety with every journey. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our children and community. Your role is crucial, and we deeply appreciate all that you do

Flint Community Schools honors the dedication and hard work of our school bus drivers. You are the first hello and the last goodbye of our scholars' school day, ensuring their safety with every journey. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our children and community.

MEETING CANCELLED: Attention Flint Community! Public Notice - Flint Board of Education -Special Board Meeting – Neola Workshop on April 25, 2024, at 5:30 pm.

Excellent job to our SWCA students, Jacobey Richards, Latanganay Stewart and Briyanna Wilson who presented at the board meeting last week. They talked about the 2024 HBCU tour they were invited to during Spring Break. It was a free trip for them, hosted by the Clingman Foundation and Blake Odum's Foundation valued at $800. There were a few others who attended the trip as well and we applaud them all. Our student's articulated and represented Southwestern Classical Academy with decorum. #JagNation #FCS

Each year, we commemorate National Public School Volunteer Week to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our volunteers. Flint Community Schools extends a heartfelt thank you to all those who generously donate their time and talents to support our scholars and staff. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the main office of any school for more information or visit the FCS Administration Building. Your volunteerism makes a difference in the lives of our scholars.

Please mark your calendars! Kindergarten Round-up on May 2, 2024: We are thrilled to share that Flint Community Schools will be hosting our annual Kindergarten Round-up, an event dedicated to welcoming our newest scholars into the school community! This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to learn more about our FREE kindergarten program, meet our dedicated staff, and begin their journey into elementary education. To help accommodate our FCS families who would love to ride the bus with their children the date has been changed from April 23rd to May 2nd. We are thrilled to witness the enthusiasm within our school community.

Today our students: Blair Coleman, Ny'riah Mayes, and Ahmirrah Blair were selected to attend a special event to meet Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha for a one-hour forum with other high school students from the Genesee County to discuss the Flint Water Crisis for the tenth anniversary at the Flint Public Library. She read an excerpt from her book able book, What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City, engaged students in a Q & A and discussed: -The impact that environmental factors have on children’s development. -What has changed ten years later. -How are the children of Flint doing now? -Lessons learned. #JagNation #FCS

The Education Foundation for the Flint Community Schools is excited to announce this year's Annual Excellence in Education awards. Nominate a FCS team member who provides excellence at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT0-UhrYV_RQ-7k8yYcW3AoXPaiBk_Pz7SwYfJr-1oxZ_enA/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHcJEUQxJGEvb1pHsdPx2jvA6vdQxabLInen9jkfCTGf4_PpYwcVgIfCekg_aem_AdVd2LhaCYxZDhaFR7eZDm3DJmFP5_yVzHSy1Ky3-A324E8FoFuwLDu-augYmzx5tVQ Nominations open until Monday, May 20th @ Noon.

Good luck to all at the spelling bee! #JagNation #FCS

On Friday, April 12, three students from Southwestern Classical Academy sang solos at State Solo and Ensemble Festival. These students qualified for this event in January, sang one piece in a foreign text and one piece in English, and then they sightread a short passage. A’vionna Laboy and John Lynch had never qualified for State before and they both got a Division 1 (Excellent) rating. Micaiah Brown has qualified for State before and he also got a Division 1 ( Excellent) rating, and he was just one point away from a perfect rating. Congratulations to all three students on this great accomplishment at the state level. The picture is A'vionna Laboy, John Lynch, and Micaiah Brown celebrating their Division 1 ratings after all their scores came in. The blue colored medals symbolize the Division 1 rating. #JagNation #FCS

Motivational Monday! #JagNation #FCS

DATE CHANGED TO MAY 2ND. Don't miss the District-Wide Kindergarten Roundup at the Flint Farmers' Market from 9 am to 3 pm! Enjoy fun science activities by Ann Arbor's Unity in Learning, and as a bonus, all scholars will receive a FREE “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Book”! #K-Roundup

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PUBLIC NOTICE! The Flint Board of Education invites you to attend the Regular Board Meeting on April 17TH at 6:30 PM. Accelerated Learning Academy, 1602 S. Averill Ave., Flint MI. Let your voice be heard as we discuss important matters concerning education in our community.

Just a friendly reminder...for spelling enthusiasts! The GISD Regional Spelling Bee Competition is set for April 15-18, 2024! Grade-level showdowns throughout the week, Let's support our scholars and send them congratulations and well wishes!

Here are some tips for taking tests: 1. Go into the test with confidence. In other words, make sure you’ve done enough studying to feel confident that you know the material. Staying confident makes it easier to remember everything you need to know. 2. Get enough sleep the night before the test. Your memory recall will be much better if you've had enough sleep. A scientific study showed that people who got enough sleep before taking a math test did better than those who stayed up all night studying. 3. Listen closely to any instructions. As the teacher hands out the test, be sure you know what's expected of you. Read through the test first. When you have the test in front of you, go through it to see how long it is. This will let you estimate how much time you have for each section and ask the teacher any questions. If something seems unclear before you start, don't panic: ask. Answer the questions in any order. As you take the test, if you don't know an answer try not to get stuck on it. Instead, answer the question the best way you know how.

Last but not least to our FlintJag Seniors! Cheers to our outstanding 12th Grade 2024 Flint Community Schools Spelling Bee champions! Sending positive vibes as you compete at the GISD competitions on Tuesday, April 16th @ 10:45 am. To learn more visit https://www.flintschools.org/page/spelling-bee-competition-fcs-winners-announced #SpellingBee #FlintCommunitySchools #GoodLuck