Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 18/19, Issue 16, January 2019
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org/
For our yearlong classes, Monday, January 7th will be a B Day.
ACT Club 30 Photos will be rescheduled this month. Students will receive an invitation at school of the new date/time.
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
January 8, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
University of North Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 15, 2019
11:30 -1:00 p.m.
University of West Georgia
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 15, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
University of North Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 16, 2019
1st, 2nd, 4th Periods
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
January 16, 2019
11:30 -1:00 p.m.
University of Mississippi
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 17, 2019
11:30 -2:00 p.m.
Mississippi State University
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 18, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Career Interest Inventories (Kuder) Assessments
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 22, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Pathway 2 Success for Junior Girls
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must see Ms. Muhammad prior to event for more details
January 23, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Beef Quality Assurance Certification Class
Lab 137
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 24, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Pathway 2 Success for Junior Girls
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must see Ms. Muhammad prior to event for more details
January 28, 2019
1:00 -2:00 p.m.
University of West Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 29, 2019
1st, 2nd, 4th Periods
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
January 30, 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 5, 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
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 (Tentative)
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 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 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
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 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