The February Jaguar Roar

February is a pivotal month as we move deeper into the semester and continue working toward our academic and behavioral goals. This time of year requires focus, consistency, and a strong commitment to making positive choices both in and out of the classroom.

For our students, I encourage you to stay engaged, attend school daily, and seek support when challenges arise. We have counselors, behavior specialists, teachers, and administrators ready to help. Asking for support is a sign of strength.

For families, your continued partnership and communication play a critical role in helping students stay accountable and on track. As always, safety, respect, and excellence remain our priorities. Together, we will continue to build a school culture where learning comes first and every student is supported to succeed.

Thank you for your continued commitment to Southwestern.

February 19th Captsone Day 4 1st - 3rd hr.

February 19th Senior Series - Flint Public Library - Egypt Otis - Possibly talk about research/archives and her degree at Wayn or Shani Womack.

March 19th Capstone Day 5 1st - 3rd hr.

March 19th Panel Discussion: Follow Your Passions - Business

April 9th Capstone Day 6 1st - 3rd hr.

April 9th Senior Series - Flint Public Library - Jason Bey: Lear about Bees and Beekeeping

April 10th Senior Dues, Final Payment Due Amount - $59

April 22nd Senior Exit Presentations - 86, 80, 75, & Community Room

April 23rd Senior Exit Presentations - 86, 80, 75, & Community Room

May 9th Prom

May 15th Senior's Last Day

May 20th Senior Honors Night

May 21st GEAR UP Senior Banquet 6-9pm

June 2nd Commencement Ceremony

Remember Southwestern Classical Academy is a no cell phone zone.

• First offense - 1 day Confiscation
• Second Offense - Confiscation for the rest of the school year.

February is a great time for families to pause, reflect, and strengthen habits that support both learning and well-being. As winter continues and routines can feel heavy, small intentional actions at home can make a big difference.

• Talk about effort, not just outcomes. Ask your child what they’re working to improve, not only what grades they earned. Celebrating persistence builds confidence and resilience.

• Encourage healthy digital habits. Help students set boundaries around screen time—especially late at night—to support focus, sleep, and emotional well-being.

• Practice kindness at home and beyond. February is a perfect month to reinforce empathy, respectful communication, and positive interactions—skills that carry into school and the community.

• Check in emotionally. Short, consistent conversations about stress, friendships, and goals can help students feel supported and more willing to ask for help.

• Plan something to look forward to. Whether it’s a family meal, game night, or weekend goal, having something positive on the calendar helps students stay motivated during the winter months.

Thank you for continuing to partner with us in supporting our students’ growth—academically, socially, and emotionally.

As we move deeper into the school year, February is a critical month for strengthening learning habits and preparing for a strong finish to the semester. Small, intentional academic choices now can have a lasting impact.

• Encourage students to review feedback, not just grades. Understanding teacher comments and corrections helps students improve future work and deepen learning.

• Set short academic goals for the month. One skill, one class, or one improvement focus can help students stay motivated without feeling overwhelmed.

• Promote active learning strategies. Summarizing notes aloud, teaching a concept to someone else, or creating visual organizers can improve retention.

• Use winter downtime wisely. Snow days or long winter evenings are a good opportunity for reading, skill practice, or catching up without pressure.

• Encourage students to ask questions early. February is a great time to seek clarification before content becomes more complex later in the term.

Consistent effort and reflection during this month will help students build confidence and stay on track for success as we approach spring.

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