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The Spartana
The Spartana
Hello Spartans,
As the holiday season approaches, what better way to escape the stress of finals and frosty mornings than dreaming about destinations near and far? In this December issue, The Spartana takes you on a journey through the many facets of travel.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your next adventure or just want to escape to new places from your desk, this issue has something for every wanderer. Here's the link:
Happy reading,
The Spartana Staff
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.
Spanish: In this handout, students can see when Spanish teachers are available both before and after school for extra help.
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!
AP Exam Information
AP Exam Information
Dear AP Students and parents:
For the 2025 AP exam administration, all AP exams will be ordered and paid for this fall. With the help of their teacher, students have been creating and using their College Board accounts to join AP classrooms. This online activation process REGISTERS THEM FOR THEIR AP EXAM, thus making the registration process easier.
AP exam payments will still be handled the same way, with a form and the $99 exam payment due to Homestead High School. Once again, several exams are being paid for by the State of Indiana. Please take a look at the included AP Application for those exams marked free. Please note that a maximum of three exams per student, per year are free. Any student on free and reduced lunch will also have their exams covered by the State. Please indicate on the form at the bottom if you are on free or reduced lunch.
It is crucial that students return the attached form with payment (if required) by October 23rd, so that Homestead’s AP exam order can be submitted by the deadline set by the College Board. As stated above, students have been electronically registered for their AP exams using the new digital activation process. If payment is not received by the October 23rd deadline, students' exams may be cancelled by the AP Coordinator. College Board has informed all schools that additional fees will apply to any exams ordered after the deadline. See below for details.
*If you order an exam after the November 15 deadline, you will pay the base exam fee of $99 + a $40 late order fee. If the exam is a free exam, you will be billed by Homestead HS the late order fee of $40.
*If you decide to cancel an exam after November 15, or not sit for an exam in May, you will be charged $40. If you paid for an exam, you would receive a $59 refund, and for free exams, you will be billed by Homestead for $40.
Below is the form ALL students need to complete and submit if you plan on taking an AP exam. Please mark free exams as well. Should you have questions regarding the AP registration process, please feel free to contact Amy Hamilton, AP Coordinator at 260-431-2212 or ahamilton@sacs.k12.in.us
AMC Test
AMC Test
The Mathematical Association of America gives out a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice test each year to promote developing and enhancing problem-solving skills. The AMC 10 is for students in 10th grade and below, whereas the AMC 12 covers the entire high school curriculum, making it open to all high schoolers.
In this test, students compete to score the most points; to score points, you must answer questions correctly (6 points for each correct answer). However, there is a strategy beyond that. For instance, a tester can earn 2 points for leaving a question unanswered whereas getting an answer wrong gives you 0 points. Therefore, guessing is not as advantageous as in tests like the SAT or ACT. If students score high enough, they are eligible for scholarships. To prepare for the exam, students often attend Homestead's Math Club and they may also take AMC practice tests.
Internship Program
Internship Program
Attention all Juniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher:
There will be a MANDATORY call out meeting on January 17th at 7:00 AM 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!
Courses & Details
Courses & Details
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
PLTW Biomedical Program at Homestead
PLTW Biomedical Program at Homestead
The PLTW Biomedical Science program is a four-year course of study for highly motivated students that 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."
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