One
goal of our staff involves making Sparta High School the best educational
option in Northern Kent County. Sparta
High School already demonstrates numerous examples of excellence in education. In the spirit of continual improvement, we
are moving from the ABC schedule and to the traditional 6 period day (information on 6 period day).
The
administration and our School Improvement Team closely examined our experience
within the ABC schedule. We had numerous
meetings and conversations with students, parents, and staff members. In addition, we surveyed students, parents,
and staff members regarding their experiences within the ABC schedule. Our
Staff thoroughly examined all viable options, including remaining on the ABC
schedule, making slight adjustments to the ABC schedule, and the 6 period
day. As result of our examination, the 6 period day
became the clear choice as the best option for Sparta High School because of
its ability to provide daily contact between our students and teachers,
maintain a Seminar option, and provide year -long instruction in the Core
Content areas. At Sparta High School, respectful relationships are a critical foundation
of our school culture. The ABC
schedule’s inconsistency in meeting with students, and teaching them every day,
has proven to be an unnecessary challenge to that relational foundation.
Sparta
High School will take the following steps to ensure that students have
sufficient opportunities to take elective courses and individualize their
experiences at Sparta High School:
o
Adjust graduation requirements to promote
additional electives
o
Allow students to utilize Seminar to
take additional courses.
o
Allow students to enroll in Summer
School course (with tuition)
o
Explore
opportunities before and after school for students to take additional courses
§ Zero
and Seventh Hours
Sparta
High School will be hosting a Parent Night to discuss the 6 period day on
Wednesday, April 30 at 6:15 pm in the Library Media Center. Please join us!
