Southwest Preparatory School District and the Community

Title One, Part A Meeting – Parents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting to inform them about the school’s participation in Title 1, Part A programs.

SWPS and Arms of Hope – Changes the lives of children and families in crisis and motivates single mothers and their children into self-sustaining citizens. Adopt a family program runs in the Fall.

SWPS and Operation Homefront - Assist military families during difficult financial times by providing food assistance in the form of canned foods and other non perishable food items. Canned food drive runs in the Fall.

Parent and Community Involvement Opportunities

CTE Advisory Committee - The committee provides a link between the community and the school district for the purpose of improving Computer, Technology, and Workforce programs to equip students with current workplace skills. The committee meets twice a year and is composed of community members from Alamo College, business and industry, Career and Technical Education counselors, parents, and students.

     Department: Career and Technical Education       Contact: James Hope 210-829-8017

Campus Improvement Team on each school campus - Each campus team meets at least six (6) times a year to oversee the campus improvement plans for each campus. Principals appoint from two (2) to four (4) parents, two (2) community representatives, and one (1) business representative to their team, representing the diversity on their campus.  

     Department: Individual School           Contact: Local Campus 210-829-8017

Coffee with the Principals - Parents and community members meet with principals for give-and-take talk sessions throughout the school year.

     Department: Individual School           Contact: Local Campus 210-829-8017

District-wide Educational Improvement Council (DEIC) - meets four (4) times per year from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The group discusses district programs, sets district performance objectives, etc. (Number of parents/community members/business representatives needed: 3 of each).

     Department: School Improvement        Contact: TBA

Family Involvement Month - Special events planned to emphasize partnerships between families and schools in November.

     Department: Parental Involvement        Contact: Karen Wiest 210-410-5907

Input Opportunity for Curriculum and Textbook Selection - To provide suggestions for district curriculum, and textbook choices. 

     Department: School Improvement         Contact: TBA

LIGHT (Life Intervention and Guidance for Healthy Teens) - Student Services Specialists work with students, parents, and staff at all SWPS campuses. The LIGHT program’s overall goal is to strengthen the educational process of students who are experiencing the effects of substance abuse, crisis, or exhibiting behaviors of concern.

Meet the Teacher Events - To encourage interaction between parents and teachers at events such as Open House, Meet-the-Teacher Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and Special Events, etc.

     Department: Individual School       Contact: Local

Partners in Education Program- Oversees the school/business partnership efforts in the district as partners serve as tutors, mentors, and have donated resources, services, and equipment.

School Health Advisory Council - To make recommendations about the district’s health education instruction. The council meets 4 times during the school year.

     Department: Health Services       Contact: Olivia Montalvo 210-829-8017

Title I Parent Advisory Committee - Meets two (2) times a year, normally in the fall and late spring. The committee discusses Title I programs and budget as well as makes suggestions for future programs and approves the following year’s fiscal budget plans. One (1) parent and one (1) administrator from each campus will attend as well as others that oversee/administer the programs funded by Title I.

     Department:  Title 1 Parental Involvement      Contact: Karen Wiest 210-410-5907

Volunteer Organizations - To provide student support in various programs such as reading, mentoring, tutoring, printing, teacher’s aide, etc. Interested participants must complete a “Volunteer Registration” form for a background check.

     Department: Individual Campus         Local School: 210-829-8017