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National Honors Society
National Honors Society
Homestead High School is a member of the National Honor Society, an organization that recognizes students with exemplary academic success. Then on the basis of leadership, character, and service, the Homestead faculty approves new members of the Society and reaffirms their nominations of seniors. Members of the Society must continue their high level of academic and personal performance, maintain a 3.900 or above cumulative GPA, and be involved in NHS-approved service projects throughout the year. In order to graduate with National Honor Society honors designation, members must be active participants who have fulfilled all requirements of the organization.
This year's induction ceremony will take place at Homestead High School on November 20th at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. Homestead's NHS is run by Dr. Ford with senior Anthony Tomaszewski as the President. This year, 138 Homestead students have met the qualifications and have the opportunity to be inducted on November 20th.
The Spartana
The Spartana
Hello Spartans!
As we approach November, The Spartana is committed to informing students about the 2024 General Election. The Spartana staff has worked tirelessly this month to bring you the election issue! In this issue, you can learn about the presidential candidates' ideologies, how presidential fashion influences voters, and the inner workings of Homestead's student government. If politics isn't your thing, you can read about sports, celebrities, the Olympics, and the ESPY Awards. There's something for everyone!
Here's the link to the election issue:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CBC8B9FF8D6/spartana-issue-2-september-1c5r0fihp8/full-view.html
Additionally, we're thrilled to announce Spartana Games! We've launched our first election-themed crossword on our website hhsspartana.com. Check it out!
Happy reading!
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
Final Exam Info
FINAL EXAM REMINDER – Mandatory Attendance
Final exams are scheduled for the last 3 days of each semester.
First Semester Final Exam Dates: Dec. 18, 19, and 20 (No Parent Excused Absences Allowed)
Second Semester Final Exam Dates: May 23, 27, and 28 (No Parent Excused Absences Allowed)
Students are expected to attend these days to take their final exams.
Parent/student vacations should be scheduled after the end of each semester…noting that the second-semester exam schedule may change due to cancellation days.
Students may NOT be parent-excused on Final Exam days. Students are expected to be present in school each day and for the entire day during Final Exams.
Any student absent during final exams will be considered unexcused and will receive a zero on exams/projects/papers/etc., regardless of the time in which they were completed. For example, a student who is required to give a presentation before a final exam day for a final grade must be in attendance for the scheduled final exam day for that class to receive credit.
To provide students with the critically important scheduled review days, and to maintain test security, no exams will be given in advance of the scheduled days.
Please make plans accordingly. To preserve the integrity of Final Exams, exceptions will not be made.
Please click HERE to see the Fall 2024 Finals schedule.
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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