Changes at Homestead

There are some new and exciting changes happening at Homestead this year, mostly due to newly opened areas of the building.  

• We now have "Spartan 40" time every Friday. This Spartan 40 class takes place during 5th period and lasts 40 minutes. This time acts as an Advisory Period and is built into the schedule for video announcements (Homestead's award-winning student-produced television program), academic conversations, and community-building. With an adjusted schedule on Friday, classes are 43 minutes instead of 48.  During this time students may also work towards the completion of their Graduation Pathways, our Canvas module curated towards helping students find a clear post-graduation plan required for graduation. 

• Students now have 3 lunch sections (A, B, or C) instead of the 4 we had in past years. With the newly opened Annex portion of the Cafeteria, Homestead is able to feed more students in one sitting allowing the elimination of one full lunch period. The elimination of a full punch period allowed a few minutes to be added to each of the 7 periods throughout the day giving teachers more time to help students and explain lessons. Students also have more people in their lunch, allowing for more friends to be with and socialize! 

• Finally, after a long summer of construction, almost all classrooms have moved toward the new (East) part of the building. This is helpful for students, as classes are more centralized in one location. In fact, 95% of our student body has 6 of their 7 classes in this new wing. These classrooms are brighter and more technologically advanced, and departments are closer to one another. This is great, for not only students, but for teachers as well. It is convenient when they want to meet quickly and talk about lesson plans in between classes.

Bright things are ahead for Homestead! 

Students in the Class of 2025,

Have you had your official Senior Yearbook Photo taken yet?   If not, please sign up today to have them taken the week of November 18-22.

You will want to park near/enter HHS using the new Auditorium Door #33 – turn onto campus from the stoplight on Homestead Road. Photos will be held in the Gray Box.

Prestige Portraits has been chosen to partner with our school as the official photographer for the Class of 2025. Only photos taken by Prestige Portraits will be included in the Senior section of the Homestead yearbook.  We want to include as many of the seniors as possible for the yearbook memories.  Please see the details below and secure your session date/time today.  All sitting sessions, including a free option, are listed at the bottom.

Senior Yearbook Photos will be taken at Homestead in the Gray Box Theater during the dates and times below: 

Please take advantage of this convenient opportunity, and schedule your session as soon as possible.

Photos will be taken in the Homestead High School Gray Box.  Students should park and enter the building using the new Auditorium Door #33 (off Homestead Road).  

Appointments will be offered at Homestead on the dates and times below:
  

Nov. 18  11 AM – 5 PM

Nov. 19  10 AM – 5 PM

Nov. 20  10 AM – 5 PM

Nov. 21  10 AM – 5 PM

Nov. 22 10 AM – 4 PM

NOTE: Please do not wait to schedule. Online scheduling cuts off 24 hours before the first picture day.

Once on the Prestige Portraits site, follow the directions below:

If you have your access code, type it in the box and click "Go".
or
If you do not have your access code, follow the steps below:
• Enter State and City from the dropdown boxes
• Select Homestead High School
• Enter the Student's First and Last Name
• Click "Schedule Your Appointment" below where the student’s Appointment Code is listed on the screen.
• If your name is not in the system, call 1-800-736-4775 to schedule or if you need to reschedule an appointment.

Photo Sitting Session Options:
SPECIAL OFFER:  $10 OFF ANY SESSION – Use Discount Code: D3010
Basic:  6 to 8 poses - 1 background - up to 2 outfits:  $10 (free using the code: D3010)
Standard:  10 to 12 poses - 2 to 3 backgrounds - up to 2 outfits:  $20
Deluxe: 18 to 24 poses - 4 to 6 backgrounds - up to 3 outfits:  $30
Ultimate:  24 to 32 poses - 7 to 9 backgrounds - up to 4 outfits:  $40
Add a Cap and Gown to any sitting session for $10 (Discount does not apply.)

Dress Code: 

1.  All: Please do not wear t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, hats, or sunglasses.  School dress code requirements apply.

2.  Ladies must wear a nice blouse, sweater, or dress. Please do NOT wear low-cut, strapless, or sleeveless tops, as shoulders and upper arms must be covered for the photo. 

3.  Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt and tie (sport coat/suit coat preferred but optional).

 Thank you for helping make our 2025 Homestead yearbook complete!  

Homestead High School Driver Education Program: Winter Book Session- 2025

Winter Book Sign-Up: There will be a link sent out after Christmas break to sign up for the Winter Book session. Cost for Book Only-> $125.00. (Driving is a separate cost of $325-payable at a later date) The sign-up will be online and will begin on January 6, 2025. It will be first-come first-served and is limited to the first 150 students. Registration is not complete until payment is received. The payment night is Tuesday, January 15th from 6-7 pm in the café annex inside door #1 at Homestead HS. Payment will only take a few minutes.

*Only Book is available in the Winter Session. Drive Times are only offered in the summer. Students taking Winter Book will have the first opportunity to sign up for Summer Drive Times (see chart below) during their class.*

Winter Book Dates: All classes are from 2:45-4:45 p.m. in the Grey Box.

· Jan. 21, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30

· Feb. 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 19, 24, 26

· Feb. 27 --Make-up date (for those students who missed one of the dates listed above)

**You must attend all of the book classes listed above.

If you miss a session, you must attend the make-up day on Feb. 27th**

REMEMBER: You MUST be 15 years old BEFORE you start the book or the driving session of Driver's Education

Summer Driving Times: (All driving days are weekdays unless special circumstances arise) Cost: $325

Session I June 2 – 9 8-10 am; 10:15-12:15; 12:45-2:45; or 3:00-5:00

Session II June 10 – 17 8-10 am; 10:15-12:15; 12:45-2:45; or 3:00-5:00

Session III June 18– 25 7-9 am; 9:15-11:15; 11:45-1:45; or 2:00-4:00

Session IV June 26 – July 3, 7-9 am; 9:15-11:15; 11:45-1:45; or 2:00-4:00

Session V July 7 – 14 7-9 am; 9:15-11:15; 11:45-1:45; or 2:00-4:00

Session VI July 15 – 22 7-9 am; 9:15-11:15; 11:45-1:45; or 2:00-4:00

*Students must only sign up for ONE two-hour drive time during ONE drive Session.

**Summer Drive Times are for anyone wishing to sign up.

Students who take the Summer Book at HHS will get the first chance for remaining summer drive times. Students who take the book online or at another school will be allowed to drive with HHS if driving spots remain.