Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 18/19, Issue 19, January 2019
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/
Progress Reports go home this Tuesday, February 5th.
Sparkman parents and athletes, mark your calendars. Athletic Physicals will be given on May 6th, 2019, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Please make plans to attend. Click the link below for more details
Congratulations to the Sparkman Indoor Percussion Ensemble on their 1st place finish in PSO at Columbia Central HS! SIP will be in action again at Bob Jones HS on Saturday, February 23rd!
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking decals are 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.
Sophomores may turn in required paperwork and will be placed on the waiting list.
Paperwork you will need to bring:
- 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).
MySchool Fees - Online Payment System to pay for 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
College & Career Calendar
February 6, 2019
1:00-2:00 p.m.
ACT Math Support for Juniors
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
By Appointment Only. Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
February 7, 2019
1st, 2nd, 4th Periods for PARENTS
College and Scholarship Workshops
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
By Appointment Only. Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
February 12, 2019
1:00-2:00 p.m.
ACT Math Support for Juniors
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
By Appointment Only. Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
February 13, 2019
1st, 2nd, 4th Periods; 4-6 p.m.
FAFSA Assistance for Students and Parents
By Appointment Only. Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend.
February 14, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Beef Quality Assurance Certification Class
Lab 137
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
February 19, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Beef Quality Assurance Certification Class
Lab 137
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
February 28, 2019
1st, 2nd, 4th Periods
Job Shadowing Information
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend.
March 6, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
University of South Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
March 8, 2019
1st, 2nd, and 4th Periods
Kuder as a Collegiate and Scholarship Tool
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
March 12, 2019
1st, 2nd, 4th Periods
Scholarship Roundup (Last minute scholarships with late deadlines)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend.
March 27, 2019
1st, 2nd, and 4th Periods
Kuder as a Collegiate and Scholarship Tool
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
April 2, 2019
1st, 2nd, and 4th Periods
Kuder as a Collegiate and Scholarship Tool
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
May 8, 2019
2:00 p.m.
Senior Awards Day
TBA
LIBRARY WISHLIST
Upcoming Dates for Sparkman High
December
December 5: Class ring Orders - 3rd Block in cafeteria
December 6: Calhoun Community College - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - College and Career Center
December 13: Cap/Gown Orders makeup time - 3rd block in cafeteria
December 14 (Students-Full Day): 3B and 4B Midterm Exams
December 17 (Students-Full Day): 1A and 2A Midterm Exams
December 18 (Students-Half Day): 1B and 2B Midterm Exams
1st and 2nd Block Final Exams
December 19 (Students-Half Day): 3A and 4A Midterm Exams
3rd and 4th Block Final Exams
December 20 - Jan 4: Winter Break
December 24 - Jan 2: Sparkman Offices closed
January
Jan 3 - Final Exam Make-up day for 1st Semester Exams
Jan 17 - Club Photo Day
Jan 21 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 23 - Herff Jones Cap/Gown and Class Ring payment day - Cafeteria - 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Jan 29 - Perfect Attendance Breakfast - Cafeteria - 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Jan 30 - JROTC Award Ceremony - 9:00 am to 11:00 AM - Cafeteria
February
Feb 2 - AP Chemistry Saturday Study Session - 8am -12pm - Cafeteria and Media Center
Feb 5 - Progress Reports sent home
Feb 10 - Harlem Wizards Game - 2pm to 4pm - Gym 1
Feb 13 - Herff Jones Payment Day for Cap/Gown & Class ring - Cafeteria - 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Feb 18 - No School - President's Day
Feb 20 - ACT Exam for 11th graders
March
Mar 2 - AP Biology Saturday Study Session - Buckhorn HS
Mar 9 - AP Physics 1 & 2 Study session - 7:45am - 12:30 pm - Media Center
Mar 14 - Report Cards sent home
Mar 18 - Mar 22 - Spring Break - No School
Mar 27 - FINAL payment day for Herff Jones Cap/Gown/Class Ring - Cafeteria - 11:30 am - 2 pm
April
Apr 18 - Progress reports sent home
Apr 20 - Easter Egg Drop - Senator Stadium
Apr 27 - AP Physics 1 Saturday Study Session - 7:45am to 12:30 pm - Hazel Green HS
Apr 27 - AP Physics 2 Saturday Study Session - 7:45 am to 12:30 pm - Media Center
May
May 4 - AP Biology Saturday Study Session - Media Center
May 8 - Senior Awards Program - 2:00 p.m. Gym 1
May 11 - Prom
May 21 - Graduation - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Von Braun Center
May 22 - Last Day for Students
May 29 - Report Cards