Sparkman High Capitol News
Volume 19/20, Issue 12, January 2020
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Telephone: (256) 837-0331
Visit our website at: https://www.mcssk12.org/sparkmanhighschool
Ford Chapel Road Information
Saturday, January 18, 2020, Ford Chapel Road will be closed for approximately eight weeks. The road is being closed so construction work can be completed on the Skybridge from Sparkman 9th Grade Academy to Sparkman High School. It will reopen on March 2, 2020.
For years, traffic on Ford Chapel Road has been stopped or altered so students could walk from one school to the other. Ford Chapel Road was designed to be an access to Jeff Road. Once this skybridge project is complete, that road will be used for its original purpose.
We realize this is an inconvenience, however, in the long run, the project will provide safety for children and a quicker route across the road.
Also, we are encouraging motorists not to drive through the parking lots of Sparkman 9 or Sparkman High. This would put our children at risk. Student safety is our number one priority. The car rider map for both schools is posted below. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Senior Information
The following dates with Herff Jones have been scheduled for the upcoming school year.
Seniors: Cap/Gowns and Invitations
- Thursday, January 23: Invitation Orders and Cap/Gown Payments during lunch (11:30-1:30) in the cafeteria.
- Tuesday, February 4: Payments for Invitations and Cap/Gowns during lunch (11:30-1:30) and after school (4:00-6:00 pm) in the cafeteria.
- Tuesday, February 11: Payments for Invitations and Cap/Gowns during lunch (11:30-1:30)
- Thursday, April 9: Deliver Cap/Gowns during lunch (11:30-1:30) and after school (4:00-6:00) in the cafeteria.
- Thursday, April 23: MAKEUP delivery for Cap/Gowns (11:30-1:30) in the cafeteria.
Sophomores: Class Ring
- Thursday, January 23: Sophomore Class Meeting for Class Ring Information in Gym 1 from 1:30-2:00.
- Tuesday, February 4: Class ring Orders and Payments during lunch (11:30-1:30) and after school (4:00-6:00 pm) in the cafeteria.
- Tuesday, February 11: MAKEUP day for class ring orders and payments during lunch (11:30-1:30) in the cafeteria.
Diploma date and class ring delivery date will be scheduled at a later time. The date for class ring delivery will be announced when scheduled.
Rehearsals:
1:30-5:00 Monday, May 18, 2020: Gym 1, Sparkman High School
- Students should arrive and be in their seats by 1:30.
- Students are required to stay the entire practice.
- Graduation tickets will be given to the student at the end of practice. Each student will receive 9 tickets. Every guest requiring a seat must have a ticket for admission into the VBC Arena.
7:30-9:00 Tuesday, May 19, 2020: VBC Arena
- Students should arrive no later than 7:15 and be in their seats by 7:30 am.
- Students are required to stay the entire practice.
Graduation:
2:00 pm Tuesday, May 19, 2020: VBC Arena
- Graduates must be present no later than 1:00 pm.
- Noisemakers of any kind are prohibited by the VBC.
- VBC doors will open at 12:30 pm for guests.
- Graduation will be streamed live.
- Diploma pickup will be at the VBC immediately following the commencement ceremony.
Dress Code for Graduation:
Black pants, black socks, and shoes, white shirt, dark tie for the young men. The young ladies will wear black dress or black slacks, and black shoes (absolutely NO FLIP FLOPS, CROCS, etc. Dress shoes only!) Please keep jewelry to a minimum (only small earrings or a watch). If you have a question about an item, the student should see Ms. Gray about the item at least a week before May 18th.
Senior Cap and Gown photos are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8. See below for additional information.
Congratulations to the Sparkman Bowling Teams for their wins in Regionals and are now advancing to State! Also Congratulations to Cole Arsenault for ranking as top bowler in regionals and Emily Lindsey for ranking 4th!
Time is running out to reserve your 2020 Senator Yearbook. The final day to order is Thursday, Jan. 23. Books are $80 and can be purchased on myschoolfees or in Room 127. Partial payments of $40 will be accepted in Room 127 only. Extras are not guaranteed and will be sold for an upcharge. Be sure to reserve your copy of THIS IS US today.
January 23rd --ALL DAY
Junior Class Tours (Junior students will tour the CCC)
By English and History Teacher SignUP
January 27th
1:00 p.m.-2:00
College Visit: University of North Alabama
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 27th --ALL DAY
Junior Class Tours (Junior students will tour the CCC)
By English and History Teacher SignUP
January 29th
1st, 2nd, AO, 4th
College and Scholarship Workshop
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
January 29th --ALL DAY
Junior Class Tours (Junior students will tour the CCC)
By English and History Teacher SignUP
January 31st
Early Grad Applicants for Next School Year
1:30-2:00
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
February 5th
1st, 2nd, AO, 4th
College and Scholarship Workshop
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
February 18th
Want a Job in Sales: Vector Sales
11:30-12:30 (Students can stop by and pick up an application/get information
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
February 20th
1st, 2nd, AO, 4th
College and Scholarship Workshop
SHS College and Career Center (CCC-Room 117)
Students must have a Teacher Pre-Approved Pass to attend
MySchool Fees - Online Payment System to pay for Fees
· Go to sparkmanhigh.mcssk12.org
· Select “For Parents”
· 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
· 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.
Upcoming Dates for Sparkman High
January
January 6 - First Day of School
January 7 - Report Cards go home
January 20 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February
February 6 - Progress Reports go home
February 17 - No School - President's Day
March
March 11 - ACT exam for 11th graders
March 12 - Report Cards go home
March 30 - April 3 - No School - Spring Break