The SWWC Weekly

WHAT TO KNOW FOR THIS WEEK

Friday, September 26th - Lincoln High School Homecoming Pep Assembly

• Transportation to SWWC classes will be provided.
• Students are encouraged to attend their SWWC class but will be excused if they remain at LHS for the Pep Assembly.

LOOKING AHEAD

Monday, September 29th - No School, Chelsea

• All SWWC programs at Chelsea's CTE Center are cancelled. Non-Chlesea SWWC students (who attend class at Chelsea's CTE Center) should remain at their home school.
• Chelsea students will be excused from their SWWC classes on this day.

Friday, October 3rd

Half Day, Manchester

• All SWWC Manchester students are expected to attend their SWWC class.
• Transportation will be provided as usual.

Milan High School Homecoming Pep Assembly

• Morning SWWC students are expected to attend their class, transportation will be provided.
• Students are encouraged to attend their afternoon SWWC class but will be excused if they attend the Pep Assembly.

Saline High School senior and second year SWWC Marketing student, Madylin Marshall, was recently crowned Miss Saline 2025. As part of this honor, Madylin will serve as a community ambassador—representing Saline at local events, volunteering, and acting as a positive role model for younger students.

The SWWC Marketing II class builds on the foundation of Marketing I, focusing on advanced topics such as management, promotion, public relations, and entrepreneurship. The course prepares students for both college-level business studies and entry-level careers, giving them practical tools they can use in any professional setting.

Students in Mr. Stanko's SWWC GraphX program, located at Dexter High School, are gaining valuable, hands-on industry experience by working with professional tools and technology in their program. In the classroom lab, students sharpen their digital design skills using Adobe Photoshop, where they learn to create, edit, and prepare files for real-world print applications. From adjusting images to setting up layouts, they build a strong foundation in design software that is standard across the industry.

Beyond the computer, students also operate professional equipment to bring their designs to life. They gain experience working the silkscreen dryer as part of the screen-printing process, ensuring that prints are properly cured and production-ready. In addition, they run jobs on the Konica Minolta digital press, producing high-quality prints that meet the standards of commercial printing. These opportunities allow students to combine creativity with technical skills, preparing them for careers in graphic communications, print production, and related fields.

The SWWC Automotive Technology and Welding & Fabrication students, along with FFA members, brought extra excitement to Saline’s Homecoming Parade this past Friday evening. Mr. Sly’s auto students showcased cars on the float, while Mr. Butt’s welding students featured a welding booth, highlighting the hands-on skills that power both programs. FFA members added energy and spirit by representing the agriculture industry.

Together, these three programs demonstrated true skill, pride, and collaboration—well done!

Career Technical Education opens the doors to college, careers and beyond! Through CTE, students can have opportunities to earn college credits, certifications, and hands-on experiences.

In 2024, 86% of Washtenaw CTE students enrolled in college after graduating high school. That same year, Washtenaw CTE students also earned 1,395 industry-recognized certifications, which helps launch them toward high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand careers.

Students explore their interests and passions in CTE programs so they can make more informed choices about their college paths. Learn more about the CTE proposal at www.washtenawisd.org/ctemillage.

WHAT IS THE SWWC?

The South & West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC) provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities to 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in the Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan, and Saline school districts. Approximately 950 students participate in our state-approved CTE programs as they continue to plan and prepare for college and career.

On behalf of the thirty-eight SWWC staff members, we welcome you to the new school year! Thank you for enrolling in one of our twenty-four Career and Technical Education classes offered at Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline High School, as well as our off-site locations specifically for Cosmetology and Building Trades. We are excited to have you in the consortium!

If you have any questions, please contact Kara Stemmer, the Director of the SWWC at 734.401.4371 or via email at stemmkar@salineschools.org.

ATTENDANCE

Notification of Absences: The following procedure must be followed when a student is absent.

• The parent or guardian must email SWWCAttendance@salineschools.org and/or call the SWWC office at 734.401.4283 to report an absence. Parents/Guardians should also contact the student’s home school to report the absence.

• Absences include: Illness and/or hospitalization, Illness of other family members or death in the family, Court appointments, Medical or dental appointments, Absences due to school-related activities, where school or classes are missed. (This includes athletic events, band competitions, academic competitions, field trips, or other special school-approved events.)

• Chelsea and Saline students should not miss more than 7 days per trimester; Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, and Milan students should not miss more than 10 days per semester.

TRANSPORTATION

Some students will remain at their home school for their SWWC class while other students may have to attend another location. For those students who need to go to another building/site, most likely, your district is providing transportation to the SWWC class. It is expected that ALL students ride the district-provided bus to/from their home school. Here is the Transportation Document. It is not fully complete but will be ASAP. Please confirm you're looking at the correct program location/time, i.e. morning or afternoon and that it's for the correct school. Students should report to their bus loop a few minutes ahead of the listed time.

There are some classes that require a student to “self-transport”. You should have received an email but just in case you haven't, please read below.

• ALL SWWC students who are approved to park at Saline High School, Chelsea's CTE Center, and Building Trades, MUST receive a SWWC parking permit.

• There is no cost for this and it will be provided to your student upon completion of the SWWC Long-Term Driving Form. This is only intended for students enrolled in programs that do not offer district transportation. Once approved, students will receive a SWWC hang tag from their teacher to put on their rearview mirror while attending their SWWC class.

• Saline SWWC students will only receive a SWWC hang tag if they are driving to another location. All Saline SWWC students still need to purchase a SHS Parking Sticker in order to park at SHS for the day.

POWERSCHOOL

Students will need to check their SWWC grade using Saline’s PowerSchool. This means students need to log into Saline’s PowerSchool using their Saline-provided username and password. This confidential information is provided to students by their SWWC teacher during the first week of school.

• Parents/Guardians will need to establish an account to have access to the SWWC grade. Here are the directions to do that.

SWWC CALENDAR

Here is the SWWC Master Calendar. This can be used as a guide to confirm the SWWC schedule. Please note, that this calendar is subject to change. Here is an At-A-Glance version of the calendar.

SWWC HANDBOOK

• All students and families are encouraged to review together the SWWC Handbook. It can also be found on our website at www.TheSWWC.org.

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