Sparkman Senators Day
Volume 18/19, Issue 1, July 2018
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/
Welcome to the start of an exciting year at Sparkman High School! The administration, faculty, and staff look forward to meeting you at Sparkman Senators Day! This is your opportunity to take care of some important items pertaining to the upcoming school year.
The following tables will be set up in Gym 2
1. Schedules - Students pick up their schedules here. Schedule change request forms will be located at tables in the center of the gym.
2. Guidance: Completed schedule change request forms are dropped off at this table.
3. INOW: Students and parents can get access to INOW. Access to INOW will allow for both students and parents to view grades throughout the school year.
4. Course Fees: To avoid long lines, we encourage you to pay online at MySchoolFees for your course fees. Information on how to pay online via MySchoolFees is listed below. However, if you do not have Internet access at home, we will a computer lab available for you to use the online services to pay course fees.
5. Lockers: Locker rental fees are $5.00
6. Sparkman Yearbooks: Order your Senator Yearbook today! Yearbooks are $70.00 from July through September.
7. Sparkman Clubs/Organizations: Check out some of the organizations at SHS! Get Involved!
8. Sparkman PTO: Join the PTO! PTO is $10 per person and $15 for a family.
9. Sparkman Spirit Wear: Order your Sparkman Spirit Wear!
The following tables will be set up GYM 1
9. Parking Decals: Parking Decals are $20. Information regarding parking decals is listed below.
10. Sparkman Bus & Car Rider Information
11. All-Sport Passes for sale
ALL-SPORT PASSES
We will again be selling our all-sports passes.
These passes will allow admission to ALL Sparkman hosted athletic events,
EXCLUDING playoffs.
These passes are $100 for adults and $75 for students.
They will be for sale during Senators Day in Gym 1. They are also available for purchase on MySchool Fees.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking decals will be available to purchase for all Juniors and Seniors for $20. You may pay for your decal using MySchool fees or you can pay with cash or check at Sparkman Senators Day. ****Parking Decals will be available for purchase on MySchools Fees starting on Tuesday, July 24th.
Decals will NOT be sold to sophomores on Sparkman Senators Day. Sophomores may turn in required paperwork and will be placed on the waiting list. Sophomores should not pay for a decal until we make that announcement after school begins.
Paperwork you will need(NO copies will be made at school):
- a copy of your receipt
- a copy of your Driver’s license
- a copy of your proof of insurance
- a completed parking application
Myschool fees - Please make sure you enter your student’s name in the space when checking out. If you are purchasing decals for more than one student please to complete a separate transaction for each student
https://secure2.myschoolfees.com/guest_home.aspx?sid=261Parking Application-
https://4.files.edl.io/ab3b/07/11/18/205702-dbcb3533-c88f-4ac8-a234-977c40e2cee5.pdf
Decals will be assigned and distributed after the first week of school. Decals cannot be transferred to another student or vehicle.
Remember, you will not be issued a decal if you have any outstanding fees (course fees, textbook fines, etc).
PARKING DECAL INFORMATION
***Please note we will not be making copies on site, you must bring your own copies of the following information********
§ ~Completed Automobile Permit Application
§ ~ A photocopy of your driver’s license
§ ~ A copy current Proof of insurance copy
§ ~ Please staple these (3) documents together
§ ~ $20 payment of cash or check
Automobile Permit applications are available on the school’s website. Instructions are listed below for the website:
§ Go to sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org
§ Select “Resources”
§ Click on “School Forms”
§ Select “Parking application”
MySchool Fees - Online Payment System to pay for Fees
Course Fees will be available to pay online from July 25th to August 31st.
Parking Decals will be available to pay online starting July 24th.
Directions for accessing and paying on MySchool Fees:
- Go to https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/
- Select “Resources”
- Select “MySchoolFees”
- Select “Category”
- Pick “Course” and add to Cart (Repeat as needed)
- Once all categories have been selected, hit “Checkout” button and follow instructions for payment. (Do not check use billing information to create a MySchoolFees.com account)
- Click on who will “own Public Fees” and designate if the funds are for the same recipient or several recipients
- If funds are for the same recipient, identify the recipient by typing in the recipient’s name.
- If funds are for several recipients, identify the recipient by typing in the recipient’s name for each category.
- Submit and continue.
- Follow instructions to checkout
SPARKMAN SENATORS DAY MAP
Due to the high demand for parking decals along with bus and car rider information, those tables will be located in Gym 1.
LIBRARY WISHLIST
Upcoming Dates for Sparkman High
August
August 1 - First Day of School
August 9 - Open House 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
August 15 - School and Badge Picture Day 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
August 20 - Super Citizen Kickoff 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Gym 1
August 24 - Football: Sparkman at Athens (Jamboree) at 7:00 P.M.
August 30 - Progress Reports go home
August 31 - Football: Sparkman at Hazel Green High School at 7:00 P.M.
September
September 3 - No School - Labor Day
September 4 - No School - Staff Development Day for teachers
September 7 - Football: Sparkman at Gadsden City High School at 7:00 P.M.
September 14 - Football: Sparkman vs. Grissom - Home game at 7:00 P.M.
September 19 - Make Day for School and Badge Picture Day
September 21 - Football: Sparkman at Huntsville High School at 7:00 P.M.
September 28 - Sparkman vs. Buckhorn (Homecoming) 7:00 P.M.
October
October 2 - Pre-ACT for 10th grade
October 2 - WorkKeys for 12th grade
October 2 - E-Learning Day for 11th grade
October 5 - Football: Sparkman at Austin High School at 7:00 P.M.
October 8 - 12: Fall Break
October 12 - Football: Sparkman vs. Bob Jones - Home Game at 7:00 P.M.
October 18 - Report Cards for 1st nine weeks go home
October 19 - Football: Sparkman vs. James Clemens at Madison City Stadium at 7:00 P.M.
October 26 - Football: Sparkman vs. Florence - Home game at 7:00 P.M.