Fabulous Fridays

Friday afternoons are usually a cause for celebration for most of us. It is no different at Triumph High School where students and staff close out each week of rigorous learning and growing with a tradition that is called “Spartan Friday.” Spartan Friday is an hour on Friday afternoons when students can participate in fun activities like making bracelets, learning to play card games, playing console games on the big screens, and various other activities that forge further bonds among the students and the staff while also sneaking in some more learning opportunities in nontraditional settings. For example, this week students helped Amy Schick, science teacher, prep the new saltwater aquarium so fish can be added soon, and students worked with Scott Hume, Triumph Publications advisor, creating content for the yearbook. Students have the chance to work with their teachers to remediate their grades and learning during this time as well. Seth Chafin, Triumph senior, shared that, “Spartan Friday has always been something to look forward to and the activities help keep you focused on keeping your grades up so you can join in.”  This tradition is another part of what makes Triumph a successful alternative high school.