Welcome to the Southwest Career and Technical Academy website. We are very proud of the eleven programs we are offering to the high school students in our community. The school is divided into two smaller learning communities – the Design Academy and the Professional Service Academy. Within the smaller learning communities, students share English, math, science, social studies, electives, and program classes with fellow students who share a common career interest. In the classroom, project-based learning activities will simulate real-world experiences, preparing the students for entry into the world of work, post-secondary training, or college and university life.
2013 Graduation DVD
Students and parents interested in purchasing a graduation DVD can get more information at http://swcta.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Orleans-Arena.pdf. DVDs will be on sale for $40.
Attention Parents
May 14, 2013
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
Our graduation date is June 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM at the Orleans.
The next Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00 AM in the main office. I encourage all parents to participate in our monthly meetings. The 2013 Districtwide Parent Survey is available for all parents to complete starting on April 1st through May 21st. Please visit www.ccsd.net/parentsurvey to complete the survey or for more information see this flyer.
Sincerely,
Felicia Nemcek
Principal
Final Exam Schedule
See the listing below for the final exam schedule.
Thursday, May 30th: REGULAR “A” DAY, NO MODIFIED SCHEDULE
Senior students will take their final exams for periods 5 and 7 during the regularly scheduled class time. If more time is needed, then you may give the written portion of the exam the previous class period. Read more »
Class of 2014 Senior Portrait Appointments
Senior portrait appointments can now be made for the Class of 2014. All photos will be taken at Bell Photography. Each student will complete a session that will include a traditional graduation photo, and an additional personalized photo to express the graduate’s personality. The cost for this session is $10. Please contact Bell Photographers at (702) 893-2355. The deadline for the session to be completed is September 15th.
Doodle for Google Voting
Congratulations to Zhe Z. for being the Nevada winner and a state finalist for the Doodle for Google contest. Zhe is now competing against nine other entries to be a National Finalist. Voting to become a National Finalist will take place between May 1st and May 10th at 5:00 PM PST.
You may vote for Zhe’s design at http://goo.gl/9jBpA.
Cap and Gown Orders
Seniors,
If you want to place an order for a cap and gown for graduation, you must place it at http://www.lvgrads.com/.
Parentlink Mobile Apps
The district’s ParentLink mobile apps provide a fast and convenient way for parents and students to check grades, assignments, and attendance information; set custom alerts; have quick access to cafeteria balance information; and view messages in a simple, easy-to-use format for iOS and Android. This new application is available to our parents and students at no cost and can be downloaded directly from the iTunes App store, Google Play store, or from the links provided below.
iOS:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parentlink/id456030963?mt=8
After School Tutoring Available
Tutoring is available, on campus, four days a week. The library is also open after school five days a week for research. Students must stay for the entire tutoring session.
Classroom Tutoring
Monday: 2:00 – 4:00 Ms. Boivie, Room C220 (Social Studies)
Tuesday: 2:00 – 4:00 Ms. Ervin, Room C106 (Math)
Wednesday: 2:00 – 4:00 Mr. Orapello, Library (English)
Thursday: 2:00 – 4:00 Mr. Vankirk, Room B207 (Science)
Thursday: 2:00 – 4:00 Ms. Ervin, Room C106 (Math)
Library Hours
Monday: 6:30 – 3:00
Tuesday: 6:30 – 2:00
Wednesday: 6:30 – 4:00
Thursday: 6:30 – 3:00
Friday: 6:30 – 2:00
SWCTA Online Store Now Open
Parents, students, and staff members can now buy SWCTA gear, memorabilia, and accessories online. The SWCTA has created an online store where one can purchase items for men, women, youth, and more. To shop, visit the Southwest CTA Store link on the right of this page.
AMA New Artist of the Year Award Winner Hot Chelle Rae Performs at Southwest Career and Technical Academy
AMA Award Winner, Hot Chelle Rae, performed at Southwest Career and Technical Academy. For more details, please visit the Southwest Shadow.



