SHS Back-to-School Newsletter
August 2022 Community Update
#WeAreSparta
Important Dates:
- August 30 - Freshman and New Student Orientation
- September 15 - SHS Back-to-School Night
- September 27 - Senior Parent and Financial Aid Night
Administrative Team:
edward.lazzara@sparta.org
Mrs. Courtney Kopf - Vice Principal
courtney.kopf@sparta.org
Mrs. Jamie Barker - Vice Principal
jamie.barker@sparta.org
Dr. Jordana Bradley - Supervisor of College and Career Readiness
Mr. Steve Stoner - Athletic Director
Overview:
We hope that your summer has been relaxing and enjoyable. We have been busy preparing for the new school year and planning for our students' return. We look forward to kicking off the 2022-2023 school year.
The first day of school for students will be September 6, 2022.
We will provide you with relevant communication throughout the school year. We also encourage you to make the most of the information on our SHS Website and in our SHS Student Handbook. You also will be able to get relevant, up-to-date communication regarding all of the happenings on our SHS social media accounts. Our social media accounts can be accessed below:
Facebook: Sparta High School - NJ
Twitter: @Sparta_HS
Instagram: spartahighschoolnj
Sparta High School Quick Reference Guide
First Day of School
- Student drop off is in the front of the school building. Doors will open at 6:45. Busses will drop off students at the cafeteria entrance. Upon arrival to school, students should report to the cafeteria.
The MRC will be open to students at 6:45 am. - We will have teachers, student leaders, and administrators present and available in the hallways and throughout the day to assist our students as they transition to this school year.
- Students will follow a Day 1 class schedule on the first day of school, meeting with class periods 1-8.
Schedule and Logistics
- Any parents who are dropping off or picking up students should do so at the front entrance of the school building.
- Busses will drop off students at the cafeteria-side entrance.
- All students must enter/exit the building through the Attendance Office.
- Seniors whose parents signed off on Open Campus forms in the Genesis Parent Portal will be permitted to sign out through the Attendance office for the duration of the lunch period. Any senior with a study hall before or after lunch may also sign out through Attendance at the start or end of the study hall class if parents have signed off on Senior Privilege forms in the portal.
Attendance:
- Daily attendance will be taken during homeroom. Parents will receive a phone call if students are not present for school.
- Teachers will take class attendance every period. Attendance for each period will be recorded in Genesis.
- Our SHS attendance policy is outlined in our SHS Student Code of Conduct which can be found on the Sparta High School website.
Social Emotional Supports:
- Social Emotional Learning will be a focus as we transition back into learning through the ALIGN program and other resources. School counselors will be available to students throughout each school day and during Academic Assistance hours.
- Our licensed staff is here to assist students in achieving their health and wellness goals, enabling students to make lifestyle choices that help them achieve optimal physical, emotional and behavioral well-being. Please visit our Align Wellness Program website for additional information.
Athletics:
Sparta High School
Email: edward.lazzara@sparta.org
Website: sparta.org
Location: 70 West Mountain Road, Sparta, NJ, USA
Phone: 9737296191
Twitter: @sparta_hs