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FAFSA Link |
Academics |
| Congratulations to the following students for receiving Academic All-State Honors |
Eric Loofe - Football |
| McKenzie Peterson - Volleyball |
| Courtney Nogelmeier - Volleyball |
| Congratulations to the following Juniors and Seniors for receiving Lewis and Clark Academic All-Conference Honors |
| Juniors | Seniors |
| Jamie Byroad | Jamison Kramper |
| Karlie Dahl | Eric Loofe |
| Sarah King | Michaela Mahaney |
| Brianna Kennedy | Courtney Nogelmeier |
| Clara Magdanz | Daniel Perez |
| Megan Maslonka | McKenzie Peterson |
| Anthony Strong | Adam Skow |
| Kelly Tighe | Kody Snyder |
| Courtney Vinsand |
Lunch Balances Did you know you could check your child's lunch balance online?? Just go to their PowerSchool Account and all their lunch information is right there under the Green $ sign! |
Attendance Reminder Students: Please remember that you need to have a parent's permission BEFORE you leave the building during school hours and you must sign out at the office! |
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| 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. |
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| College Preparation |
| Freshman | Sophomores |
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| Algebra I | Geometry |
| Spanish I | Spanish I |
| Juniors | Seniors |
| College Prep English | College Prep English |
| Algebra II | Advanced Math |
| Anatomy, Forensics or Zoology | Chemistry, Physics or Anatomy |
| Advanced Computers | Advanced Computers |
| Spanish II | Spanish III |
| Speech |
| 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. |
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| Business Training |
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| Freshman | Sophomores |
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| Consumer Math, Algebra or Applied Math I | Computer Science, Geometry or Applied Math II |
| Juniors | Seniors |
| General Business | General Business |
| Business Math or Algebra | Business Law |
| Accounting | Consumer Economics |
| Speech | Advanced Computers |
| Current Issues in Science | Accounting |
| Vocational Training |
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| Freshman | Sophomores |
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| Consumer Math, Algebra I or Applied Math I | Industrial Technology 10 |
| Juniors | Applied Math II |
| Business | Seniors |
| AUTOCAD | Architectural Drafting |
| Mechanics/Welding | Electronics |
| Carpentry | Advanced Computers |
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| Current Issues in Science |
| Required Classes |
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| 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 1/2) 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. |
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| Graduation Requirements |
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| 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: *Students must pass 230 credit hours *All required subjects for grades nine through twelve must be passed with a grade of 70% or higher to receive a high school diploma. If a student does not pass all required subjects, or meet the required credits for graduation, but remains in school through the senior year, a certificate of attendance will be presented. |
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March, 2010 |
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If you are interested in signing up for Driver's Ed, you need to do so by March 12, 2010. There is a sign-up sheet and information outside of Mrs. Morgan's Classroom door on the elementary side. |