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CURRICULUM The basic purpose of high school is to prepare the student for the remainder of life. The preparation may be toward college, vocational training, or entrance directly in the work force. The following outline presents a general overview of courses that should be taken to receive the proper background for the student’s plans beyond high school. COLLEGE PREPARATION
Note: It is not necessary for students planning on attending college to take all of these courses. Generally speaking, however, the more of these courses a student has taken, the better prepared the student will be for college. planning of courses during high school needs to be done throughout high school. parents are invited to take an active part in this planning. BUSINESS TRAINING
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
REQUIRED CLASSES Three years (3) of high school Mathematics from the following courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Advanced Math, pre-Calculus, Applied Math 1, Applied Math 2, and Consumer Math. Three years (3) of high school Science from the following courses: Earth Science (required), Biology (required), physics, Chemistry, Anatomy, Current Issues in Science, Forensics, and Zoology. One year (1) of physical Education. One semester (1) of Health. Four years (4) of high school English, of which one semester must be speech. Four years (4) of high school Social Science from the following courses: Nebraska History (required), American History pre-1861 (required), American History post – 1861 (required) American Government (required), Sociology, and psychology. One and one-half (1 ½) years of Computer Science Note: As per Homer School Board policy, the valedictorian and salutatorian must have successfully taken the following courses: two (2) years of Mathematics which must include Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry or Advanced Math, one (1) year of Chemistry, Anatomy or physics, and four (4) years of college-prep English. DROP/ADD POLICY Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to take seven classes per semester. Seniors are required to take six classes per semester, unless they are enrolled in off-campus college courses. Those students are required to take four classes per semester. A student may drop a class under the following circumstances: during the drop and add period, which is the first week of the first semester for first semester classes, and the last week of the first semester for second semester classes. If a class is dropped and the student is not passing the class to be dropped, a two-week ineligibility will occur beginning with the first day the class is dropped. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduation from Homer Community School will be made on the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board of Education, provided that the pupil has completed the requirements as established by state law and the Board of Education. While it shall be the policy of the Board to encourage a full and rich curriculum, the minimum graduation requirements include:
HIGHER ABILITY LEARNER PROGRAM District Philosophy Regarding H.A.L. The Homer Community School District is dedicated to meeting the needs of every student and offering educational opportunities appropriate to each child's ability. It is the responsibility of the district to identify high ability learners and to incorporate enrichment, acceleration, guidance and extended learning opportunities to meet their needs. Definition of H.A.L High ability learners are those who have the potential or show the potential to exhibit high performance in intellectual, creative, and/or artistic areas, an unusual leadership capacity, or excel in specific academic fields. Program Development Ad Advisory Committee made up of nine community members of whom five are HAL parents met to discuss the HAL program and made suggestions in the direction they would like to see the district take in developing future activities for HAL participants. This committee will meet five times during the school year with the HAL program progress being a part of their agenda. Based upon their feedback, the following goals and objectives were developed. Goals and Objectives of the H.A.L Program The Homer Community School District desires to: Provide educational experiences that challenge participants in curriculum areas they have been identified as high ability learners. Enhance career guidance and career education opportunities for high ability learners. Require students to utilize their talents in creative and unique methods to complete projects and assignments. Provide enrichment learning opportunities outside the normal school day and calendar to continually challenge participants in their respective areas of high ability learning. Provide additional educational opportunities beyond the means available through the present staffing capabilities. Recognize and value parents as partners in the educational of H.A.L. Provide ongoing opportunities for staff development to meet the needs of H.A.L. Identification Process It is the intent of the Homer Community School District to utilize multi criteria based identification process to determine H.A.L. The selection committee will utilize all of the following procedures in reviewing the students for the H.A.L. program.
In April of each year, the High Ability Learner Coordinator will provide the teacher's and principal nomination forms. In addition, letters to all parents in the district will be sent home giving them the opportunity to request participation in the program.
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