1. Welcome to Homestead High School’s 8 th Grade Parent Night An Invitation to Opportunities! Jennifer Bay, Assistant Principal

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Our 21 st Century Learners must be able to Communicate Collaborate Create Critically Think

7. College & Career Ready Students

8. 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

9. What can I do as a parent? Encourage your student to: – Choose Rigor, – Be/Stay Connected – Make every day count. (540)

10. 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.

11. What can I do as a parent? Follow your instincts ! If you have questions…… call us!

12. Imagine The Possibilities !!! Lets Work Together to Make it Happen

13. August 7, 2014 Freshman Orientation Making it Count!!!!!

14. 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!!

15. Questions???? building RELATIONSHIPS connecting RELEVANCE mastering RIGOR