SHS Adopting the Latin Honors System for Academic Recognition

In order to recognize the distinguished academic achievements and high standards of academic integrity of more students, Sparta High School will be moving away from the Top Ten honors system and transitioning to the Latin honors system.  A recommendation was also presented to the School Board to indefinitely retain valedictorian and salutatorian honors. The level of honor will be dependent upon the student’s grade point average at the time of graduation:

summa cum laude = with highest honor (4.00 or higher)

magna cum laude = with great honor (3.70 to 3.99)

cum laude = with honor (3.50 to 3.69)

The Latin honors system will be implemented with the Class of 2015.  However, Sparta High School will begin recognizing graduates using the Latin honors system in the graduation program this year and will keep the top ten recognition until 2015.  Students who have violated the high school’s Student Code of Conduct of Conduct involving plagiarism and cheating may not be eligible for graduation honors.

Guest Blogger:  Mrs. Converse

National Honors Society's Blood Drive Saves Lives!

NHS blood drive in the Auxillary Gym.

Our National Honors Society hosted a blood drive on Jaunary 16, 2012.  Every three pints of blood saves a life.  Over 174 lives will be saved as a result of Monday.  Well done NHS and Michigan Blood!  To learn more about giving blood, please visit http://www.miblood.org/ .

Spartan Wrestlers Show Strong!

Our Varsity wrestlers had a strong showing on Saturday, taking second place in the prestigious Dave Dunneback Memorial Invitational.  The following wrestlers placed on Saturday: 

 

Nick Trimble - 1st  (fourth year in a row)

Ken Hanson - 1st

Jesse Stamann - 2nd

James Rogers - 2nd

Brad Ronning - 3rd

Kyle Rauser - 3rd

Luke Klein - 3rd

Kyle May - 4th

Tom Willet - 5th

Kevin Krum - 6th

Please follow this link for the article:  http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/6057224821980641321/sparta-wrestler-wins-fourth-title-at-dave-dunnebeck-memorial-invite/



Senior Nick Trimble,  Champion



Boys Varsity Basketball Team Improves to 6-2

The Boys Basketball Team defeated West Catholic 61-50 on Friday night, improving its record to 6-2.  Our spirited student section, A.K.A the Blue Crew,  cheered the Spartans on to victory.  Way to go Spartan Cagers!  Please follow this link for an article on the game:  http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/6057225822086641647/sparta-uses-big-fourth-quarter-push-to-turn-back-west-catholic-61-50/ 

Blue Crew: Toga style!

Community Feedback on Sparta Area Schools

The Board of Education is eliciting community feedback specific the vision and direction of Sparta Area Schools.  Please take a moment to fill out the survey linked to the district homepage (http://www.spartaschools.org/ ).  In the red portion of the website, click "Tell Us What You Think...".

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2012.! It is exciting to get back to school.  The end of the first semester is just around the corner.  Please make note of the following dates:

January 20  Parent Coffee 7:45 am.
January 25 - 26  Final Exams
January 27  No School for Students (staff professional development)
February 17  Parent Coffee 7:45 am
March 6   Michigan Merit Exam (only Juniors attend, no school for 9th, 10th, and 12th graders)

Boys Basketball Team Wins Holiday Tournament

On December 27 and 29 , our Varsity Boys Basketball Team defended its holiday tournament title.  The Spartans defeated Muskegon Orchard View and Muskegon Catholic Central en route to the championship.  The boys have started their season with a 3-2 record.  Congrats to Coach Cnossen and the Spartan cagers.