Student Services
Academic guidance from the school is provided by one or more of the following: High School Registrar, High School Counselor, School Librarian, or the student’s academic advisor.
Library
Access the Gail Suite of Databases here (for use at home, contact the Librarian for login information)
Access Encyclopedia Britannica here: English and Spanish
The Library offers services to the whole school, from Parent–Child to Twelfth Grade, as well as to Faculty Staff, and Parents. The catalogue contains over 10,000 books as well as maps, art prints, photo archive, curricular materials, and parenting resources. Additionally, the Library provides access to online databases such as Gail in Context, National Geographic, Encyclopedia Britannica (in English and Spanish), and JSTOR for research projects and curricular enrichment. School Librarian, Rachel Yamada, MLIS, is available to help community members locate Library materials; to make recommendations and answer questions; and to assist in research.
Rachel Yamada, MLIS
Contact Ms. Yamada: (916) 961-3900 ext. 2523
Student Records
The High School Registrar maintains individual student academic records including schedules, course grades, grade reports, transcripts, credit standing, and current grade point average, in addition to performing ongoing credit reviews for graduation and college readiness. The Registrar also maintains the High School program's University of California approved course list and assists the High School Counselor during the college application process.
Elizabeth Tiedemann
Contact Ms. Tiedemann: (916) 860-2534
Grading Periods & Grade Report Publishing Dates
Parents and Students can access grade reports by logging on to their SWS Portal. See the Grading Cycle schedule below for dates grades will become available. Updated GPA information is included with each grade report. Transcripts are mailed to families once a year in July.
Grading Cycle for the 2023–24 Academic Year
Quarter 1 - ends November 3. Grade report that will include Main Lesson 1 will be available November 17.
Quarter 2 - ends January 19. Grade report that will include Main Lesson 2 & 3 will be available February 9.
Quarter 3 - ends March 22. Grade report that will include Main Lesson 4, 5 & 6 will be available April 22.
Quarter 4 - ends June 14. Grade report that will include Main Lesson 7 & 8 will be available July 1.