-Safety is at the forefront of decisions affecting students at Sparkman High School. -Parental involvement and encouragement leads to students’ school success. -Academics are the primary focus of Sparkman High School. -Respect is a value that is modeled by faculty, students, and staff. -Knowledge is the reward for academic success. -Multiple instructional strategies are utilized to teach academic content to students. -Achievements in academic and extracurricular activities are a great source of pride to the Sparkman High School community. -Needs of students, academic and social, drive the decision-making practices of Sparkman High School.