Sparta High School

Biology Olympiad Club

The USA Biology Olympiad (USABO)is a national competition for American high school students interested in biology. It provides the motivation and curricular resources to take students' biology skills beyond the classroom. All students take a qualifying test in February and the finalists advance to the next round. USABO will offer students an environment to enrich their biology education and a prestigious qualification to put on college applications. Qualifications for student participation are an interest/availability in biology.

MEETINGS

Date: Bi-weekly, TBD
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Room 272

Chemistry Olympiad

The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) program is a multi-tiered chemistry competition for high school students. A national competitive test takes place in March. The American Chemical Society has sponsored the program since 1984. We "train" by going over previous exams and topics in preparation for the national exam. The purpose of the competition is to stimulate young people to achieve excellence in chemistry. The American Chemical Society has sponsored the program since 1984.

The club meets to prepare for the Spring competition, which consists of a local section exam. The comprehensive exam is typically made up of several parts, including multiple-choice, free response, and lab practical sections. Top performers may be selected to move on to the National Exam.

MEETINGS

Date: Starts MP2. TBD (once a week)
(As competition season approaches in the Spring, meets twice a week. Once during lunch and one day after school.)
Time: Lunch A
Location: Google Classroom code oddrosg

Debate Club

The Debate Team provides students with the opportunity to discuss current topics in debate form. Members are encouraged to keep up on current international and national events. Debates are scheduled with other schools in the area. Membership is open to all students who are interested in public speaking and current issues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Debaters Responsibilities:

Research: Thoroughly research the resolve topic in preparation of debate
Attendance: Team members must attend practice sessions each week in order to show the coach research and formulate debate plans
Tournaments: Five away league tournaments
Absence policy: Debate absences are “Excused” but are counted in your totals
Make-up work: Keep up with class make-up work caused by tournament absences
Sparta is not hosting a tournament this season.
Tournaments: three away league tournaments
Dress: All team members will come dressed appropriately to the tournaments. *
- Men: Button-down shirt, tie, and slacks
- Women: Conservatively, long dress or slacks

Improper attire will result in exclusion from the tournament

Behavior: Always act in an appropriate manner that represents Sparta High School positively at all debate functions

MEETINGS

Date: Thursdays (September 18th - February 15th)
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 212

HOSA

HOSA (formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America), is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services, and several federal and state agencies. HOSA's mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and enhances the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage all health science instructors and students to affiliate and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership.

MEETINGS

Day: 10/8/24, 11/11/24, 12/5/24, 1/13/25, 2/5/25, 3/3/25, 4/10/25, 5/6/25
Time: Lunches A & B
Location: Lecture Hall 501
Google Classroom code: h6bl33n

Mock Trial

Mock Trial has many benefits for the student population of the school. Through Mock Trial, students are shown insight into the inner workings of a courtroom. This is extremely important, especially since high school students must make a career choice and the experience may shape their decision. The skills of public speaking, critical thinking, and persuasion are used on a constant basis. The topics of the trial are real-world problems that require deep analysis and knowledge of the law system. For instance, last year’s case is a civil dispute regarding a roller coaster accident, which is based off of a real-life Supreme Court case. To conclude, Sparta would greatly benefit from implementing a Mock Trial. Not only does it provide valuable skills used throughout a student’s lifetime, Mock Trial also allows students to form bonds and create a camaraderie that lasts the entire four years of high school.

MEETINGS

Date: Day 3
Time: Lunch A (10:37am - 10:58am)
Location: Room 208
Google Classroom code: mgjnv7p

Model United Nations

Model UN is a simulation of the United Nations in which students take on the roles of delegates from different nations in debates about international issues. In this way, students simulate the actions of the real United Nations, creating compromises between different interests and ultimately passing resolutions that serve the best interest of the international community.

This club meets once a week during lunch and occasionally after school. Meetings may increase as dates for conferences approach. Students who are part of this club should expect to participate in conferences and competitions throughout the northeast both in New Jersey and Boston, Washington DC.

MEETINGS

Date: Weeks 2 and 4 of each month
Time: Lunches A and B
Location: Room 213

For meeting information, please sign-up for Model UN Google Classroom using the following code:

Wo3g4br

Robotics Club

Robotics is a multi-disciplinary tool that is being increasingly used by over 5,000 schools worldwide to motivate, excite and inspire kids about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). It inspires students to make connections across several disciplines rather than learning topics in isolation as it combines design, logic, mechanical, electronic and programming skills. Students are motivated to learn by creating their own robotic devices, while at the same time gaining a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary fields of study. In addition, robotics appeals to a broad range of students and allows multiple points of access to science and technology for a variety of learners.

Robotics is already playing a very pivotal and cutting edge role in diverse sectors such as manufacturing, avionics, biomedical, defense, automotive, and entertainment to name a few. As technology becomes increasingly more important in today's world, it is invaluable to not only learn how to use technology, but also to understand how to create it. Technology is the future and today's students are tomorrow's technologists. Robotics is an excellent springboard for this to take place.

The Robotics Club:

teaches numeracy competence with numbers and measures;
gives a visual grasp of math and science;
builds logical thinking;
brings out innovation and creativity;
teaches through discovery (cause and effect learning);
enhances problem-solving skills;
develops teamwork;
helps in absorbing future technologies with ease;
develops time, task, and self-management skills.

Robotics also enables students who seek to attend colleges or universities that offer engineering as a major to obtain scholarships based on their involvement in a robotics program.

MEETINGS

Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Room 240

Google Classroom Code: 6r4fil2

Science League

Science League is a prestigious organization that helps prepare students for advanced classes and college. Universities look very highly at students who compete in Science League. It has helped many students get into the college of their choice. Science League is a monthly competition where students compete within their science discipline. Each month, students will receive a practice test to help prepare them for the upcoming competition. On competition day, students will complete a 45-minute test. These tests will then be sent to Science League. Scores are not posted publicly. Students can compete in Biology 1 (CP and Honors Biology), Biology 2 (AP Biology), Chemistry 1 (CP and Honors Chemistry), Chemistry 2 (AP Chemistry), Physics 1 (CP and Honors Physics), Physics C (AP Physics), and Environmental Science (all levels).

MEETINGS

Date: First and second Tuesdays of each month (Dec.-May)
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Google Classroom Link

Science Olympiad

The Science Olympiad Team competes at a state level competition in areas including: biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, and technology. The competition includes hands-on and field experiences. There is a balance between events requiring knowledge of science facts, concept, and application. Contestants compete in individual and team events. In preparation for the competition, the team meets in the afternoon and/or evening for a number of weeks.

MEETINGS

Date: Tuesdays
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Room 240

Classroom Code: n2nfop2

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