Principal's Message

  

 

November 2, 2023 

 

Greetings Pointer Students and Families, 

I want to thank our students, families and staff for a wonderful start to the 2023-24 school year! With the close of the first marking period, students and parents will be provided with an important report on academic progress during the first marking period of the school year. This is an excellent time to evaluate areas of academic strength and growth, as well as any academic support that may be beneficial during the second marking period.

I’m extremely proud of the progress our students have made so far this school year. As we prepare begin a new marking period, all students and families are reminded of the following information, in support of academic achievement and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students:

Students should monitor their academic progress daily by logging into Schoology, checking their grades, assignment completion and for messages from their teachers. Students are provided regular opportunities for support and to make-up missing assignments during Saturday School Tutoring and “Paws for Redo” time.

Saturday School Tutoring & Credit Recovery will take place on the following dates from 8:00 am-11:00 am at Sparrows Point High:

November 18, December 2*, December 16, January 20, February 3, February 17, March 2, April 6, April 20, May 4 and May 28

*Please note December 2 is from 12 pm-3:00 pm

Cell phones are to be silenced and away during instructional time. Students may access their phones during change of classes and lunch. Otherwise, we expect that phones are not visible in the classroom, unless permission is provided from the teacher, as part of the instructional program.

Thank you for your support of Sparrows Point High School. I look forward to working closely with you for the remainder of the school year.

Kind regards,

Emily J. Caster

 

Principal 

[email protected] 

 

Upcoming Events During Quarter 2

11/10-12 - Fall Play, The Importance of Being Earnest, Friday and Saturday: 6:30pm, Sunday: 2:00 pm

11/13 - Professional Development Day - Schools closed for students

11/14 - Distribution of Report Cards

11/14-17 - American Education Week

11/22-26 - Thanksgiving Holiday, Schools closed

11/30 - Ring Ceremony, 6:00 pm

12/1 - Quarter 1 Recognition Ceremony, 8:30 - 11/12th graders, 10:00 - 9/10th graders

12/2, 12/9 - SPECIES Interviews, 8:00 am

12/7 - Instrumental Winter Concert, 7:00 pm

12/14 - Vocal Winter Concert, 7:00 pm

12/22 - Winter Break Begins, Schools close 3 hours early

1/2 - Schools re-open

1/15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Schools closed

1/19 - End of marking period 2, Schools close 3 hours early for students

1/19 - Blizzard Ball, 6:00 pm (Gym)



Our Vision:

Sparrows Point High School honors tradition, instills integrity and exceeds expectations. Our students will be supported within a community oriented, student centered, academically challenging learning experience which nurtures their educational and career aspirations.

 

Our Mission:

We will provide students with real world opportunities, a focus on environmental literacy and a safe and positive environment that equips them to flourish as responsible citizens.

 

Our Motto:

POINT PRIDE. Honor Tradition. Instill Integrity. Exceed Expectations.