Sparta just passed the largest referendum in the state showing the communities commitment to keeping the schools great in Sparta. They consistently pass budgets and have an Education Foundation that is active is raising the funds needed to keep excellance in the schools.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
SHS is undergoing a $71 million renovation which is the largest undertaking in the State of NewJersey to date. Even under the turmoil of the construction, test scores hae continued to rise. The goal is to make SHS one of the toprated I school districts in the state. And I feel they are headed in the
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Posted by a parent on 03/29/09
The music programs haven't enough funding, the building is falling apart and the new addition won't be finished for years (putting students in trailers for classes), sports are overemphasized, teachers are unsympathetic and uncaring. Honors and AP classes are mostly a joke and consist of an arbitrary
... Read more unduly long application and testing process for acceptance, extremely small classes, and the same studies as the regular programs but with more homework. I would not at all recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/21/07
Academics not important at SHS: athletics matter infinitely more. Best department is music; music teachers very best in school. Superintendent is horrible. Very few students allowed into AP and honors classes. Most students have little or no homework. Teachers hand out mimeographed papers (copious) with
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/07
I'm not a parent but a graduate of the Sparta school system. I've recently graduated from college with high honors and am working in my desired field, well ahead of many of my piers. SHS served as a superb starting point for a successful future. I had the privilege of learning from some of the best
... Read more teachers (some better than many of my college professors) I've ever known. I took mostly AP/Honors classes throughout my HS career and learned a great deal. An earlier review said that the selection process for these classes is arbitrary, but I assure you that's not the case. As long as you took the time to apply and proved that you belonged there, you can join these classes. The same review also said: 'If your plans include a top college, then forget it,' but all of my friends went on to prestigious institutions, including Harvard. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/30/07
I think it is a great school. I feel my children and their friends have learnt a lot and have contributed equally back to the school and community. Sparta has seen growth in population in the past few years. With growth comes new problems - housing, schools and safety. Sparta has handled these problems
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/06
While the school is a bit overcrowded and the facilities are a tad dated, the quality of education is second to none. The teachers are top notch, the sports teams are successful and the arts programs are diversified and well run.
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Posted by a former student on 05/11/06
Academic excellence is not a priority at Sparta High School. A large number of the experienced teacher have retired or moved to other schools. Teachers don't want too many honor or AP students and the school administrators have devised an arbitrary formula to reject potentially eligible candidates.
... Read more The school is overcrowded and there is a neverending battle between the Superintendent and the Township about building a new high school. The sentiment in the township is against it. Many people believe that there is room in the present school for expansion at a much lower cost. If you are interested in football, soccer, or baseball or don't have much academic expectations for your kid, then Sparta High is not a bad choice. If your plans include a top college, then forget it. Read less
* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Sparta schools — Sparta High School is located at 70 W Mountain Rd, Sparta NJ 07871. 70 W Mountain Rd is in the 07871 ZIP code in Sparta, NJ The school district for Sparta High School is the Sparta Township School District. Sparta High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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