Information for SOM Students
Southwest Middle School (SOM) is committed to guide our students through their journey as 7th and 8th graders. We understand the achievements, struggles, and changes that middle school students go through.
Check the tabs on the right for more information and resources for student academics, activities, and support!
Non-privileged Rules and Procedures
Board Policy Links
For more information, please refer to SUHSD Board Policy 0410 – Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities/Title IX.
CDE and US Dept of Ed Links
- California Department of Education – Office of Equal Opportunity
- United States Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights
Check out our New Student Handbook!
Dress Code
Southwest Middle School’s Dress Code Policy for 2022-2023
Política del Código de vestimenta de Southwest Middle School 2022-2023
Need help with your iPad?
Please visit the library during Nutrition, lunch, before school, and after school!
For all IT issues, submit a help ticket by using this link
Online Resources:
- Jupiter Grades login
- How to back up Notability files to Google Drive:
- SOM Calendar URL:
- https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/michelle.zamora%40southwestms.org/public/basic.ics (use this to sync with iCal)
- Online Text book Resources
Algebra https://www.classzone.com/cz/index.htm McDougal Littell
Math 7 https://www.classzone.com/cz/index.htm McDougal
U.S. History 8 https://my.hrw.com/ Holt, Rinehart, Winston
On-line Dictionary https://www.m-w.com
On-line Encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Online Academic Enrichment Opportunities: Applications and Websites
Optional academic enrichment activities to help families during a statewide mandatory social distancing.
If there is an option to “Log in with Google”, please do so with your “…@sweetwaterschools.net” account.
![]() Achieve3000 (Read and complete 5-step lessons) Check with your ELA Teacher if you have forgotten your log-in info Subjects: English, ELD, Spanish, Science, History/Social Science, Arts, Health/PE |
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![]() Subjects: English, ELD, Mathematics,Spanish, Science, History/Social Science, Arts, Health/PE |
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![]() Subjects: English, ELD, Spanish, Science |
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![]() Subjects: Mathematics (Check with your math teacher for class code) |
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![]() Subjects: English (Grammar), Mathematics,Science, History/Social Science |
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![]() Vocabulary.com (vocabulary and spelling practice) Subjects: English, ELD, Mathematics,Spanish, Science, History/Social Science, Arts, Health/PE |
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Kahoot (choose any subject/topic) |
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![]() Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems (by JFK Center for the Arts) Subjects: Arts |
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![]() Code.orgSubjects: Mathematics, Science
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Working from Home
- Find a space that is quiet and free of distractions.
- You will need:
- Good lighting (lamps, windows)
- A flat surface to write (desk, table)
- A spot to sit where you won’t fall asleep (chair)
- Your materials close by (computer/tablet and charger, notebooks, paper/whiteboard, pencils, pens, headphones)
- You should not have leave to find your supplies. These should all be kept organized in one spot.
- Use headphones if you have them. These keep the background noise down while you’re working.
How to Study for a Test
AVOID last minute cramming. Study each day for 10-20 minutes.
- Concentrate on ONE section at a time.
- Notice bold, colored, & italics print in the book. Find those words in your notes & mark with hi-liter.
- Look for important facts or details. See how these facts fit together; are they part of a group? If you are using an organizer they should be in the same section. Shade the section with a meaningful color.
- Say the material ALOUD. Have someone else say them aloud. Or say them into a cassette recorder for playback that you can listen to over and over.
- Make 3 by 5 flash cards. Write the key word on one side and the details or definition on the back. Use them to play games like Concentration, Jeopardy, or Quiz Bowl.
- Use mnemonic aids, little sayings, or a poem to help you remember a concept.
- Study by reviewing information over time.
- 20 MINUTES of studying, then a 5 MINUTE BREAK.
- After each break, cover again the sections you just studied. If you really know it, add new material.
- Pretend you are giving the exam; what questions would you ask? Now look up the answers.
- Have someone make up a practice test. Now take a practice test.
- AFTER you have studied, meet with a STUDY BUDY or GROUP to exchange information.