Academics
Internship
Attention all Juniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher:
There will be a MANDATORY call out meeting on Friday, January 19th at 7:10 a.m. in the Grey Box for anyone interested in participating in the HHS Internship Program next school year. You will be given a program overview, including the requirements and what to expect as a Homestead Intern. The HHS Internship Program is one of the most popular courses/experiences offered at Homestead. As such, this meeting will serve as the first round in the selection process. Students who miss this meeting (without prior notice to Mr. Rogers) will not be allowed to enroll/participate in the internship program next school year. Attending the meeting doesn't obligate you to enroll in the program, but it leaves the option of enrollment open to you.
Please contact Mr. Rogers brogers@sacs.k12.in.us with any questions!
Academic Support and Tutoring
Classroom Teacher Support: Communicate with your teacher(s)! Ask for help! Every teacher will be willing to work with you! Students should make every effort to work with specific teachers before or after school.
National Honor Society (NHS): Free Tutoring in all subjects from our Junior and Senior National Honor Society students is available. Email your counselor to start the process of being matched with an NHS tutor.
Peer/Student Math tutors: See your math teacher for a list of student tutors and contact information. Don't forget about the Math Resource Room available during your Study Hall period.
Ask Rose: Ask Rose is a free math and science tutoring service for Indiana and other students in grades 6-12. Tutors are Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students who major in math, science or engineering—which means they’re more than equipped to help with just about any math or science homework problem. The program is certified by the National Tutoring Association. Click Here for More Information
PLTW Biomedical Program at homestead
The PLTW Biomedical Science program is a four-year course of study for highly motivated students which focuses on all aspects of both medical and biomedical careers with an inquiry-based approach. Each course counts as a science elective credit, which can apply toward the required six science credits necessary for a Core-40 diploma or above. All four courses are not required; however, each course is a prerequisite to the next one. All courses have individual research, group collaboration, and informative and interactive activities. Students going into the medical or STEM field have found these courses very helpful. 2021 Homestead graduate, Josie Gery loved how the program helped her "develop lab skills that [she] used in upper level science classes in high school and now in college."
The first course is Principles of Biomedical Science(PBS). This is open to any grade level with prerequisite or current enrollment in Biology.
The second course is entitled Human Body Systems(HBS). Prerequisites include Biology I, passing grades in PBS, and finished or current enrollment in Algebra II.
The third course is the line up is Medical Interventions. Prerequisites include passing grades in HBS and finished or current enrollment in Algebra II.
The last course available is Biomedical Innovation. Prerequisites include passing grades in Medical Interventions and finished or current enrollment in Algebra II.
If you are interested in these courses, check out the resources linked below to learn more. Remember to sign up for these classes when making your 2024-25 course selections!
Biomedical Science Video, presented by Tammy Behrens, one of the teachers for this course track
