SPANISH SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Week of April 12 - April 16
From the Desk of Principal, Tammy Hart
Hello Spanish Springs High School Families!
It is my hope this newsletter will be a helpful resource. A copy of this newsletter can also be found at the SSHS Library Website under the heading “Newsletters” SSHS Newsletters
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Go Cougars!
Online Registration
Parents, please go online to begin registering your students for the upcoming school year. We are requesting that you complete registration by April 9th. Please be aware that there have been some changes to our zoning which may impact your student. Should you fall into this category, please contact the school for clarification.
WCSD has streamlined the process for families with more than one student, so the process is easier than ever! If this is the first time you are registering your student/s, we have created a how to guide to help you get into the Infinite Campus Online Registration portal more readily.
How to Log Into Infinite Campus and Complete Online Registration
If you do not know how to log into Infinite Campus, please contact Jocelyn Cabrera or Lindsay Beck for assistance at the SSHS Career Center at 425-7733.
Edgenuity
Distance Learning Students- NorthStar Registration for Fall 2021
WCSD has made the decision that all full-time distance learning students will attend NorthStar for the 2021-2022 school year. Spanish Springs High School will not have full distance education students next year. If you would like your student to continue to be on distance learning for the 2021-2022 you will need to apply to NorthStar. https://www.washoeschools.net/northstar.
The deadline to apply is May 28th at 4:00pm.
If your student will be returning to the building at SSHS for 21-22, ensure that they have submitted their course requests to their counselor.
Course Requests
Testing
High School Science Assessment - Grade 9
Nevada’s Science assessment is based on life science standards and is given in grades 5, 8 and high school in order to meet federal testing requirements. Spanish Springs HS will be administering the on-line Science Assessment March 30 – April 30, 2021, in Biology classes. Participation is required of all 9th Grade students and any 10th Grade students in Biology. Ninth Grade Distance Learners will need to participate and will be contacted with a test day and time. For more information on the assessment go to http://www.doe.nv.gov/Assessments/Science/ or https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/10783 .
ACT
The new ACT Test make-up date is Tuesday, April 13, 8:00 am – 1:15 pm at school. This is a make-up for students who missed the February 23 test. The ACT with Writing is a graduation requirement. Students may bring an approved calculator and a snack to testing. Cellphones and electronic devices are not allowed in the testing room. Distance Learners need to participate in person. See the Career Center for more information.Civics Exam Windows Extended- Graduation Requirement
Important reminder – Seniors who have not yet taken their Civics Exam, which is mandatory in the state of Nevada for graduation, will have one more window of opportunity to do so. That window is open now until May 14.
Seniors will be able to participate in this exam Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm daily. If you have questions about this exam, please contact your student’s Government teacher or Counselor.
AP Testing
AP testing will be occurring during the month of May.
AP exam dates/times/format are listed in the hyperlinks below.
AP Exams 2021 Paper Exams at School
AP Exams 2021 Digital Exams at HOME
If students have questions, please have your AP student check with their AP teacher. If your student requires a laptop device for testing, please notify the AP teacher ASAP so that a device can be checked out to the student for the exam.
Students are also encouraged to utilize College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools for other resources and study materials. The AP testing fee is $94 per test and is payable to SSHS via check or via the webstore. Contact the bookkeeper, Megan Svare, msvare@washoeschools.net with any questions regarding paying fees.
Seniors
Senior Scholarships and Grants
Senior Parents: We have extended the deadline to submit any information to Ms. Cabrera regarding your senior’s scholarships or grants. If your child has been offered and/or will be receiving any scholarships or grants (other than the PELL Grant, Millennium or Promise Scholarship), please contact Ms. Cabrera in the College and Career Center by Friday, April 16th with information on these awards by phone at (775) 425-7733 Ext 38032 or by e-mail at jcabrera@washoeschools.net.
The school district has asked each high school to report all scholarship monies offered not just the scholarships students plan to use. Please send your student's name, all scholarship name offers, the amount per scholarship and whether or not it is renewable to Ms. Cabrera by April 16th. Thank you and we appreciate your help collecting this information!
Sparks Firefighters Local 1265 Scholarship Opportunity
A Note from the Student Relations Office (SRO)
Dress Code: Please be mindful of the dress code and save your bathing suits and short clothing for the beach. Students violating dress code will receive detentions. Make sure you know the district dress code. The areas of concern include: skin showing above mid-thigh, stomach and chest area, and no undergarments showing. Make sure the content on the clothes are also school appropriate. If still unsure, please visit the district website or the electronic handbook for our school website (under quick links) or ask your Student relations office.
Lunch Protocol: Per Spanish Springs High School safety rules, students are not permitted to “hang out” IN or AROUND the cars in parking lot. Students with “off campus” will also need to leave school without hanging out in the parking lot. We are a closed campus, students are not permitted to leave for lunch.
Athletics and Activities
Speech and Debate
Limited Spectators!
We will be following the guidelines outlined by the state.
Spectator Capacity is Limited.
At this time, due to COVID restrictions, spectators are limited and assigned based on Athlete invitation only. Home Spectators must be on the invitation list to attend an event.
Up to 250 HOME spectators will be allowed to attend a HOME sporting event. All athletes, coaches, trainers, and spectators will be screened prior to the event.
Spectators are invited by athletes and must follow the protocols of self-screening, 6 feet of social distancing and mask wearing at all times while on campus. Please follow the entry and exit processes at the events to help us complete any necessary sanitization.
We have set up the gym and stadium for invited spectators and are looking forward to seeing you in the stands!
Spring Season Sports (6 competitive weeks):
Practice begins Saturday, April 3, 2021
Last contest Saturday, May 22, 2021
Baseball
Games
Thursday April 15th 4:00 @ Reed (Varsity)
Friday April 16th 6:15 @ Reed High School (JV)
Saturday April 17th 11:00 @ McQueen - double header (JV)
Saturday April 17th 11:00 @ Spanish Springs vs. McQueen - double header (Varsity)
Boys Golf
Thursday April 15th 12:15 @ Genoa Lakes Golf Course (Varsity)
Lacrosse
Friday April 16th 7:00 @ Spanish Springs High School Stadium vs Fallon (BOYS Varsity)
Softball
Thursday April 15th 3:35 @ Reed (Varsity)
Friday April 16th 5:30 @ Spanish Springs Varsity Field vs Reed (JV)
Saturday April 17th 11:00 @ McQueen - double header (JV)
Saturday April 17th 11:00 @ Spanish Springs vs. McQueen - double header (Varsity)
Swimming
Track
Meet
Saturday April 17th 9:00 @ Carson High School (Varsity)Graduation
We Need Volunteers!
Any parent who is interested and would like to volunteer to make this year’s graduation special for our Seniors, please email Ms. Hart
Washoe County School District has released the graduation schedules for all high schools. Spanish Springs High School graduation celebration is scheduled for Monday, June 21, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additional information and details will be forth coming as it pertains to the venue/format.
Tech Support
The hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7am-2:30pm and Tuesday, Thursday 11:30am-7:00pm.
DMV Certification of Attendance
The complete WCSD policy can be found here: WCSD DMV Attendance Policy