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Welcome to Homestead High School’s 8 th 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.
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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. buildingRELATIONSHIPSconnecting RELEVANCE mastering RIGOR
Our Current Practices • Regular Collaboration • Advisory Program • AP, Honors, and Dual Credit course options • Lab Classes – additional academic support buildingRELATIONSHIPSconnecting 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 buildingRELATIONSHIPSconnecting 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 Learnersmust be able to • Communicate • Collaborate • Create • Critically Think
What we offer… • Learning Targets in classrooms • A variety of formative assessment opportunities • Growth as a community of learners building 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, 2015 NOTE: Parent excused absences are not permitted during Final Exam days!!
Questions???? • Jennifer Bay, Assistant Principal • jbay@sacs.k12.in.us • 260-431-2303 buildingRELATIONSHIPSconnecting RELEVANCE mastering RIGOR