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Welcome toHomestead High School’s
8th Grade Parent Night
An Invitation to Opportunities!
Jennifer Bay, Assistant Principal
HHS Ninth Grade Academy Program Mission Statement
• Provide a transitional environment that supports academic growth and social development for all freshmen.
building RELATIONSHIPS connecting RELEVANCE mastering RIGOR
Our Current Practices• Regular Collaboration• Advisory Program• AP, Honors, and Dual Credit course
options• Lab Classes – additional academic support
building RELATIONSHIPS connecting RELEVANCE mastering RIGOR
Ninth Grade Academy Students• Have weekly meetings with Advisor
• Take classes in the 10-12 building • Are encouraged to GET INVOLVED with
athletic teams, fine and performing arts groups, clubs, and club sports.
• Have lockers on the Academy end of the building
• Are dropped off and picked up at the Academy entrance building RELATIONSHIPS connecting RELEVANCE mastering
RIGOR
Most Importantly, Students in our Ninth
Grade Academy Program• Appreciate the opportunity to
be a part of a caring, Smaller Learning Community!building RELATIONSHIPS connecting RELEVANCE mastering
RIGOR
Our 21st Century Learners
must be able to• Communicate•Collaborate
•Create•Critically Think
College & Career Ready Students
What we offer…• Learning Targets in
classrooms• A variety of formative
assessment opportunities
• Growth as a community of learnersbuilding RELATIONSHIPS connecting RELEVANCE
mastering RIGOR
What can I do as a parent?
• Encourage your student to:–Choose Rigor,–Be/Stay Connected– Make every day count. (540)
What can I do as a parent?
• Create a parent account in Indiana Career Explorer Get involved and be informed regarding your students’ college and career planning efforts. One account is all you need - no matter how
many children you have.
What can I do as a parent?
Follow your instincts !If you have questions…… call
us!
Imagine The
Possibilities !!!
Lets Work Together to Make it Happen
August 7, 2014Freshman Orientation
Making it Count!!!!!
Mark your calendar now!FRESHMAN ORIENTATION - August 7, 2014
FINAL EXAMS - December 17, 18, 19, 2014 - May 25, 26, 27, 2015NOTE: Parent excused absences are not permitted during Final Exam days!!
Questions????
• Jennifer Bay, Assistant Principal
• jbay@sacs.k12.in.us• 260-431-2303
building RELATIONSHIPS connecting RELEVANCE
mastering RIGOR
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