Pre-Academies

Pre-academies are designed to help students build foundational knowledge that will prepare students to succeed in high school career academies, where the will receive workforce training and be eligible to earn industry certifications. SWMS' pre-academies were created based on student interest, connection to local businesses and future career opportunities. SWMS' pre-academies include:

Electives

Southwest Middle School students may take up to three electives per school year, depending on whether they are performing at grade level. The school offers a vibrant selection of elective classes designed to engage students' interests and pique their curiosity. Elective classes meet every day for 50 minutes. Electives include:

Agriculture

Student driving a tractor

Culinary Arts

Students preparing and cooking

Spanish

Teacher teaching students how to speak Spanish

Art

Student painting a picture

Music

Students playing with musical instruments

Video Production

Students working on computers

Business Applications

Students working in business class

PE

Students exercising