Operations Manual
Welcome to the Ranch!
Instructional day, 9:15am-4:15pm
Staff hours, 8:50am-4:20pm
Helpful Links
2023-24 Technology / Cell Phone Policy
2nd Semester Week One Bell Schedule
Spring 2024 Planning Period Evolv Duty Schedule
2023-24 Master Meeting Schedule
2023-24 SWGHS Student Handbook
2023-2024 Administrative Responsibilities
2023-24 Technology / Cell Phone Use Authorization Form
General Expectations & Procedures
To Do
Do: Attendance should be completed within the first 15 minutes of each class via PowerSchool. Instructions for completing attendance can be found here for the remainder of the school year.
Do: Lesson standards/objectives should be posted for students & visitors to access.
To Know
One Cards should be scanned upon arrival and should always be visible. Students will receive One Cards in the first few days of school.
Staff duty rosters can be found here, please be sure to arrive on time to your duty station.
Lesson plans should be updated and visible in the classroom.
Students needing breakfast will pick up their breakfast from the cafeteria and take it to their homeroom/first block each day.
First Week of Semester 2
Tuesday - Homeroom for Schedules
Wednesday-Friday - No Enrichment Period
RANCH Lessons
Please deliver and facilitate discussion using the SWGHS RANCH PowerPoint with students during the first week of school. The information describes our school expectations and encourages students to think about them as it relates to health and safety in this pandemic. In addition to the PowerPoint, feel free to use this Ranch Life poster. Let’s ensure that character counts at the Ranch!
Administrative Support
Principal- Dr. Angela Monell
Assistant Principal - Alex Wertz, 12th Grade
Assistant Principal-Gregory Bowman, 11th grade
Assistant Principal- Toby Blair, 10th Grade
Assistant Principal- Cheryl Robinson, 9th Grade/Freshmen Academy
Student Support
Curriculum Facilitator- Tim McLaughlin
Dean of Students- Tony Philpott
Social Worker- Keith Pemberton
Graduation Coach- Derek Anderson
Parent Liaison-
Counselor 9th grade- Mr. Schnaith-Ivan
Counselor Last names A-D- Ms. Bowman
Counselor Last Names E-L- Ms. D. Moore
Counselor Last Names M-R- Ms. Williamson
Counselor Last Names S-Z- Ms. Varner