Spartan Update
Home of the Spartans -9/28-10/2
Finishing the 1st Grading Period Strong! Quarter 1 Ends on 10/9
Spartan Families,
As we enter the final four weeks of the first grading period, I would like to encourage all students and families to remain focused and committed to academic success. The first grading period will end on October 9, and now is the perfect time for students to take proactive steps to improve their grades and finish the quarter strong.
Students can boost their academic performance by:
- Submitting all assignments on time and completing any missing work.
- Seeking extra help and support from their classroom teachers when they have questions or need additional clarification.
- Taking advantage of tutoring opportunities, review sessions, and other academic supports available at school.
- Staying organized and developing strong study habits each day.
Parents and guardians play a critical role in student success. We encourage families to:
- Maintain regular communication with teachers regarding academic progress and classroom expectations.
- Frequently monitor student performance through Canvas and FOCUS accounts to stay informed about grades, assignments, and attendance.
- Discuss goals and progress with students and celebrate their efforts and achievements.
Additionally, daily attendance and punctuality are essential for academic growth. Every instructional minute matters. Students who attend school consistently and arrive on time are better positioned to engage in learning, participate in classroom activities, and successfully complete assignments. Missing school or arriving late can make it more difficult for students to keep up with important lessons and coursework.
Together, as a school community, we can help every student achieve their full potential. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work toward a successful close to the first grading period. Let's make these next four weeks count!
Let’s continue to work together to make this an incredible year of growth, learning, and achievement for every Spartan.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Culpepper
Spoto High School Principal
Be sure to take a look at our school website! School & HCPS information will be available with important links for students and parents. Click Explore Your School
PTSA President- Ms. Kristina Alicea
For the last three years, I have had the privilege of volunteering with the PTSA while supporting my child and our school community. As a mom who is passionate about student access, I am ready to step into the PTSA President role and work hard to strengthen partnerships between families, teachers, and staff while helping create the best possible experience for our students.
Ms. Laura Cepeda-Sanchez- PTSA Secretary
Laura Cepeda-Sanchez is a proud Spoto High School mom and retired US Air Force veteran with more than 20 years of leadership and service experience. As PTSA Secretary, she is excited to bring that same spirit of service to strengthening the Spoto community and supporting its staff, students, and families.
Parents and guardians will continue to access Canvas for current class grades, assignments, and communication with teachers. Focus will sync parent accounts from Focus to Canvas within 24 hours of creation. Parents will use the same email to login to Canvas but must set a password before logging in the first time. To set a Canvas password, please access the Canvas Reset Password page.
In short, Canvas is the day-to-day hub for instruction. Teachers can post assignments, quizzes, and class discussions while integrating curriculum resources and academic tools. Teachers may provide valuable assignment feedback that is viewable by both students and parents. Students and parents can also respond to feedback directly in Canvas. Canvas Parent accounts can be created 24 hours after activating Focus.
Focus is used by schools for enrollment, scheduling, attendance, transcripts, final grade reporting, and certain other student information. Parents will be able to view report cards, attendance, class schedules, course history, test history, and some student information as appropriate.
Download the free Focus app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play
Focus Login - Login to your account
Create Account - Create a parent account
Student Enrollment - View the steps to enroll your student.
Canvas - Check grades & view schedule.
Focus Support
Please call (813) 744-6673 for assistance.
