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Table Of ContentsSCHOOL PROFILE................................................................................................................................................................2

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................................................4

SCHEDULE CHANGE PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................................8

BOARD POLICIES REGARDING COURSE SELECTIONS .....................................................................................................9

GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA) .......................................................................................................................................10

CLASS RANK ........................................................................................................................................................................12

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................................12

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES ..................................................................................................................................................13

OVERVIEW OF SCHEDULING AND COURSE REGISTRATION PROCESS .........................................................................14

RECOMMENDATIONS AND COURSE LEVEL PLACEMENT ..............................................................................................15

A SCHOOL DAY ...................................................................................................................................................................16

DUAL CREDIT .....................................................................................................................................................................17

TRANSFER GENERAL EDUCATION CORE................................................................................................................21

SENIOR EXPERIENCE.....................................................................................................................................63

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2019-2020

• THE CAREER CENTER AT “ANTHIS” ..........................................................................................................................88

• BUSINESS, MARKETING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ...................................................................................22

• ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ......................................................................................................28

• ENGLISH ..................................................................................................................................................................31

• FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ........................................................................................................................38

• HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................41

• MATHEMATICS ........................................................................................................................................................44

• PERFORMING ARTS .................................................................................................................................................49

• SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................56

• SOCIAL STUDIES ......................................................................................................................................................70

• SPECIAL PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................................................75

• VISUAL ARTS ............................................................................................................................................................76

• WORLD LANGUAGES ...............................................................................................................................................82

MSD SOUTHWEST ALLEN COUNTY 4310 HOMESTEAD RD FT WAYNE, IN 46814 (260)431-2202

HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL prof i le

MISSION: Preparing today’s learnersfor tomorrow’s opportunities.

HONORS/AP COURSES Homestead High School offers 20 Honors and 17 Advanced Placement courses that provide opportunities for students to select rigorous coursework. With guidance from counselors and faculty, students are encouraged to take these college-lev-el courses that offer rigorous examination of many sub-jects.DUAL ENROLLMENT Numerous opportunities are available to take dual credit courses on the Homestead High School campus. Homestead offers over 50 dual cred-it opportunities on Homestead’s campus. Juniors and se-niors may take courses at local universities. SPECIAL EDUCATION As a leader in the con-cept of inclusion, Southwest Allen County Schools provides comprehensive services to qualifying students.IMPACT SCHOOL Impact is an alternative high school program offering a different approach to learn-ing with a nontraditional, career-oriented curriculum in a creatively structured environment.TECHNOLOGY Homestead High School is a well-known national leader in the implementation of technolo-gy for teaching and learning. Homestead is committed to providing students with varied and advanced opportunities related to technology through a diverse list of course of-ferings.CAREER EDUCATION Two cooperative educa-tion programs, Marketing Education and Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education, allow seniors to incorporate work experience into their academic plans. Students interested in technical and career-specific skills to prepare for such careers as automotive, aviation technology, child care, computers, construction, cosmetology, emergency ser-vices, health care, hospitality services and industrial tech-nology may enroll at the Anthis Career Center.COMMUNICATIONS Journalism students pub-lish and produce the school’s award-winning newspaper and yearbook. Students are provided with the opportunity to study broadcast journalism through radio and televi-sion classes and involvement in the school’s radio station, WCYT 91.1 FM.VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Home-stead offers a wide array of courses allowing for the explo-ration of the arts. Drawing, photography, sculpture, painting, and the theatre program are some of its specialized areas. The music department encompasses marching band, jazz band, orchestra, choral programs, and dance performance.

GRADUATION EXAM According to the Indiana Department of Education, students must pass the Graduation Qualifying Exam (GQE) to graduate. Homestead consistently scores in the top 10% in the state.

STATISTICSFOR THE CLASS OF 2018

SAT Scores (434 Tested) Total Score Math EB Reading/WritingHomestead 1167 582 585 Indiana 1071 531 533 National 1070 533 538

ACT Scores (256 Tested) Eng. Math Read. Sci. Comp.Homestead 24.4 24.5 25.0 24.0 24.6Indiana 21.9 22.3 23.1 22.2 22.5National 20.1 20.6 21.3 20.8 20.8

Post Secondary Plans # of Students % of StudentsPursue higher education 500 94.34%Four-year college 456 86.04%Two-year/vocational college 44 8.30%Military 13 2.45%Not Pursding Higher Ed 13 2.45%

Scholastic Achievements # of StudentsNational Merit Scholars 3National Merit Finalists 4National Merit Semifinalists 5National Merit Commended 7National Merit Achievement Finalist National AP Scholars

GRADING SCALE

Letter Range prior Range starting GPAgrade to 2015-2016 in 2015-2016 valueA+ 100-98 100-98 4.333A 97-95 97-93 4.000A- 94-92 92-90 3.667B+ 91-89 89-87 3.333B 88-86 86-83 3.000B- 85-83 82-80 2.667C+ 82-80 79-77 2.333C 79-77 76-73 2.000C- 76-74 72-70 1.667D+ 73-71 69-67 1.333D 70-68 66-63 1.000D- 67-65 62-60 .0667F 64-0 59-0 0

Achievements Cont. # of StudentsAP Scholars with Distinction 34AP Scholars with Honor 15AP Scholars 33Academic Honors Diploma Recipients 311Core 40 Recipients 185

Grade point averages (GPA) are based on a 4.33-point scale and course weight-ing is applied. All courses are included in the cumulative grade average. The 2015-2016 grading scale was approved by the Southwest Allen County Schools Board of Trustees in April 2015. Homestead does not publish class rank.

Homestead High School is the only high school in Aboite Township. Having a diverse population, it is in an ur-ban-fringe community, located in the southwest corner of Allen County. Homestead is a four-year comprehensive public high school with an enrollment of 2,345 students. It is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and AdvancED. Homestead’s school year consists of two 18-week semesters. The majority of students are enrolled in seven, 45-minute class periods each semester, with nearly 220 senior students participating in a college block schedule.

ADVANCED COURSE OFFERINGSHomestead offers 20 Honors and 17 Advanced Placement courses.

MATHEMATICSHonors Algebra IIHonors Precalculus Honors TrigonometryAdv. Math Statistics: Honors Precalculus w/ DiscreteHonors CalculusAdvanced Placement Calculus ABAdvanced Placement Calculus BCAdvanced Placement Statistics

ENGLISHHonors English 9Honors English 10Advanced Placement LiteratureAdvanced Placement Composition

SOCIAL STUDIESAdvanced Placement World HistoryAdvanced Placement United States HistoryHonors GovernmentAdvanced Placement GovernmentHonors EconomicsAdvanced Placement MicroeconmicsAdvanced Placement MacroeconomicsAdvanced Placement PsychologyHonors PsychologyHonors US History

SCIENCEHonors BiologyAdvanced Placement BiologyHonors ChemistryAdvanced Placement ChemistryAdvanced Placement Physics C: MechanicsAdvanced Placement Physics C: Elec. & MagnetismAdvanced Placement Environmental Science

FOREIGN LANGUAGEHonors German IVHonors French IV and VHonors Spanish IV and VHonors French IV and V

ARTAdvanced Placement Studio ArtAdvanced Study in Sculpture, Painting, Jewelry, Drawing, Ceramics, Computer Graphics

Starting in 2015-2016, Homestead adopted course weighting as follows:

Honors, Dual Credit and PLTW III/IV receive additional 0.5 additional point while AP receives 1.0 point on a 4.33

scale.

HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL prof i le

CORE 40 DIPLOMAEnglish 8 creditsMath 6 credits (Min. Alg. I, II and Geo.) (Quantitative Reasoning each year)Science 6 credits (Req.: Biology and Chemistry, ICP or Physics)Social Studies 6 creditsPhys. Ed. 2 creditsHealth 1 creditElectives 11 credits 40 total credits

CORE 40 W/ ACADEMIC HONORSEnglish 8 creditsMath 6 credits (Progressing through Adv Math ST: AMA and Precal w/Trig)Science 6 credits (Req.: Biology and Chemistry, ICP or Physics)Phys. Ed. 2 creditsHealth 1 creditForegin Lang. 6-8 credits (6 credits of one language or 4 credits of two)Fine Arts 2 creditsElectives 6-8 credits(No grade may be lower than a C-) 47 total creditsComplete one of the following: -AP courses (4 credits) w/ corresponding exams -Dual Credit Courses (6 credits) -AP courses (2 credits) w/ corresponding exams AND Dual Credit Courses (3 credits) -1200 SAT (CR/M or 26 ACT composite Core 40 w/ Technical Honors Diploma also available.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ADMINISTRATIONDr. Phillip Downs SuperintendentDr. Park Ginder PrincipalMs. Lindsay Lackland Director of Guidance

COUNSELORSMrs. Rachel Bracey Mrs. Alyssa BramanMrs. Lyla DeanMs. Amy HamiltonMrs. Kara KlinkerMrs. Jenna ScheiberMr. Jason Wilson

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HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2016+

**EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO MONITOR EACH STUDENT’S CREDIT AND GRADUATION STATUS. HOWEVER, IT IS ULTIMATELY THE PARENTS’ AND STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.**

DIPLOMA TYPE CORE 40 CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS

English 8 Credits 8 Credits (not Eng.11 and 12) 8 Credits

Math 2 Credits Algebra I 2 Credits Geometry

2 Credits Algebra II

(students must take quantitative reasoning or math every year and 6 math credits while in high school)

2 Credits Algebra I

2 Credits Geometry


2 Credits AMA w/ Trig


2 Credits Algebra I

2 Credits Geometry



Science 2 Credits Biology 2 Credits Chemistry, Physics, or ICP

2 Additional Science Credits

2 Credits Biology

2 Credits Chemistry, Physics or ICP


2 Credits Biology

2 Credits Chemistry, Physics, or ICP


Social Studies 2 Credits World History 2 Credits US History

1 Credit Government

1 Credit Economics

2 Credits World History

2 Credits US History

1 Credit Government

1 Credit Economics

2 Credits World History

2 Credits US History

1 Credit Government

1 Credit Economics

PE 2 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credits

Health 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit

World Languages Recommended 6 Credits in one language or 4 Credits each in two languages

Recommended

Fine Arts 2 Credits

Career-Technical Related sequence of 6 credits in a college and career pathway

Additional Requirements Complete 1 of the following:

AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding exams.

Dual Credits Courses (6 college credits) from the Priority Course List

AP Courses (2 credits) and corresponding exams and Dual Credit Courses (3 college credits) from the Priority Course List

1250 SAT (Minimum of 560 on Math and 590 on Evidence Based Reading and Writing)

26 Composite on the ACT and complete the written section

Complete one of the following: 1.State approved, industry recognized certification or credential, OR

2. Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

AND must complete one of the following: A. Any one of the additional requirements for the

Academic Honors Diploma B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys;

Reading for Information (Level 6), Applied Math (Level 6) Locating Information (Level 5)

C. Score at least 80 (Writing), 90 (Reading), 75 (Math) on Accuplacer

D. Score at least 66(Algebra), 70(Writing) 80 (Reading) on Compass.

Meet personal financial responsibility requirement

Meet personal financial responsibility requirement Meet personal financial responsibility requirement

Directed Electives 5 Credits World Languages, Fine Arts or Career-Technical

5 Credits

World Languages, Fine Arts or Career-Technical

(May be satisfied by categories above)

5 Credits

World Languages, Fine Arts or Career-Technical

(May be satisfied by categories above)

Electives 6 credits Career Academic Sequence Recommended

6 credits

Career Academic

Sequence Recommended

6 credits

Career Academic Sequence Recommended

GPA Requirements No required grade lower than C-. Minimum GPA = 2.667

No required grade lower than C-.

Minimum GPA = 2.667

Total 40 Credits 47 Credits 47 Credits

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation Participation Policy: Students must meet all graduation requirements for graduation in order to participate in commencement exercises.

Graduation Qualifying Exam: All students in the class of 2019 and 2020 must take and pass the Grade 10 ISTEP+: English/Language Arts and Mathematics in their sophomore year to be granted a diploma. Students have opportunities to retake the tests each semester. If by the end of their senior year students have not passed required exams, a waiver process is available.

All students in the class of 2021 and beyond will be asked to take a new GQE/ILEARN test to determine graduation quali-fication. At the time of publication the details concerning this exam had not yet been determined by Indiana Department of Education.

Graduation Pathways:

The Indiana State Board of Education has implemented new Graduation Pathways and high schools have been given per-mission to offer this graduation option. This opportunity provides students who have taken but have not passed the re-quired ISTEP+ Mathematics and Language Arts exams an alternative to the current practice of taking required remediation courses and then retaking the ISTEP+ every semester, until they pass both exams.

All students in the class of 2023 and beyond will be required to complete Graduation Pathways to graduate with an Indiana Diploma. Graduation Pathways have the following three requirements:

Graduation Pathways Requirement 1: Indiana Diploma Credit Requirements

Graduation Pathways Requirement 2: Employability Skills (must complete one of the following)

• Project Based Learning

• Service-Based Leaning

• Work-Based Learning

Graduation Pathways Requirement 3: Post-Secondary Ready Competencies (must complete one of the following)

• Academic or Technical Honors Diploma Designation (AHD____ THD_____)

• ACT* (Eng 18 ___, Rdg 22___, Math 22___, Science 23___)

• SAT* (ERW 480____ Math 530_____)

• ASVAB* (AFQT Score 31_____)

• State-and Industry-recognized Credential or Certification: _________________

• Federally-recognized Apprenticeship:___________________________________

• Career-Technical Education Concentrator

• **AP/IB/Dual Credit or CLEP ** (1 of the 3 courses must be in core content area OR all 3 must be part of a defined curricular sequence. You can use a combination of the above. AP Exam scores of 3 or higher can be substituted if grade is lower than a C-)

• Local Created Pathway

*Cut Scores listed are the current minimums. These scores are subject to change.

Personal Financial Responsibility Instruction Requirement

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Personal Financial Responsibility Instruction is required by Indiana Code 20-30-5-19. All students must participate in fi-nancial literacy education at least once by the end of 12th grade. Classes offered at Homestead to meet this requirement are as follows:

FC103 - Adult Roles and Responsibilities

B243- Personal Financial Responsibility

B113 - Preparing for College and Careers

Students will be afforded an opportunity to test out of the courses which determine Personal Financial Responsibility, during their freshman and sophomore year. Students will have access to test resources on Canvas and will be encour-aged to study with their parents to prepare for this exam. The test-out option is completely optional. Students who do not pass or do not wish to sit for the exam must take one of the three courses listed above to earn credit and satisfy the Personal Financial Responsibility Instruction Requirement mandated by the state.

Quantitative Reasoning Courses Requirement

All students must be enrolled in a mathematics or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school. A quantitative reasoning course is a high school course that “advances a student’s ability to apply mathematics in real world situations and contexts and “deepens a student’s understanding of high school mathematics standards.” Courses that the Indiana Department of Education has designated as Quantitative Reasoning Courses are labeled as such in the course description guide and listed here:

Business Department: AccountingBusiness Math Computer Science I (PLTW-I)Computer Science II: Programming: (PLTW-II)Personal Finance Responsibilities

Engineering and Tech:Civil Engineering Digital ElectronicsEngineering Design and DevelopmentPrincipals of Engineering

Mathematics:AP Calculus AB/BCAP StatsStats and Probability (Math)

Science:AP BiologyChemistryChemistry IIAP ChemistryAP Environmental SciencePhysicsAP Physics CIntegrated Chemistry-Physics

Social Studies:

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EconomicsAP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics

Family Consumer Science:Advanced Life Science: Foods

Diploma Options

• Core 40 with Academic Honors: Refer to Diploma/Graduation Chart in this booklet for specific requirements.

• Core 40 with Technical Honors: Refer to Diploma/Graduation Chart in this booklet for specific requirements.

• Core 40 Diploma: This diploma is adequate preparation for admissions to many state colleges and the minimum ex-pectation for graduation from Homestead High School. However, many state universities now require additional math, science, and foreign language for admission. Refer to Diploma/Graduation Chart in this booklet for specific require-ments.

• General Diploma: This diploma is the minimum standard for graduation. Please see your counselor for specific re-quirements. Homestead High School students work toward a Core 40 Diploma or Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors or Technical Honors. Any student wishing to earn a General Diploma must schedule a meeting with his/her counselor and parent(s) or guardian(s) in order to receive an exemption from earning the Core 40 Diploma.

• Certificate of Course Completion: Students who meet the course requirements for a Standard Diploma, but are unable to fulfill the GQE requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Course Completion. Such students may participate in graduation activities.

• Certificate of Completion: Special Education students, who have fulfilled the requirements of their IEP, but are unable to achieve the GQE and/or course requirements for a Standard Diploma will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Such students may participate in graduation activities.

Early Graduation

A student may elect to graduate from high school prior to the typical eight semesters of attendance. A request to graduate after six or seven semesters is a family decision and requires the approval of the counselor and principal. The advantages and disadvantages of early graduation should be weighed heavily. In lieu of early graduation, the student is encouraged to consider special opportunities such as taking free and inexpensive college courses on the Homestead campus or an intern-ship/co-op program through on-the-job training. The student desiring to graduate after six or seven semesters must have completed all requirements to participate in the ceremony by his/her 6th or 7th semester completion date.

Procedures to arrange for six-semester graduation

1. The student should schedule a planning meeting with his/her counselor and parents to determine the requirements, feasibility, and social ramifications of early graduation.

2. If a student is considering graduating at the end of six (6) semesters, he/she must also:

Submit the Early Graduation form requesting graduation after six (6) semesters. The form is available from the student’s counselor.

The student will need to note on the form his/her postsecondary plans.

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Summer School

The funding for summer school programs is determined by the State on a year-to-year basis. Only certain academic cours-es will be offered during the summer. Students will register for Summer PE during the regular school year. If PE is available in the summer, notification will be given and schedule adjustments made. High school students who fail a class during the regular school year are strongly encouraged to enroll in summer school. Classes in English, mathematics, and social studies are typically offered. Details about summer school will be published when available. Summer school enrollment is NOT included in THIS registration process. Ninth grade students may enroll in summer academic courses on a space available basis. Driver’s Education is also offered but is not a program of Homestead High School and does not result in high school credit

Schedule Change Procedure

Change Requests

Any request to change or drop a class, depending upon space available, must be done prior to 2:45pm on June 4th, 2019. A high school counselor is on duty part time during the summer. Call the Guidance Office at (260)431-2204 to request assistance.

Students and parents are advised that all requests for schedule changes for 2019-2020 must be made by 2:45 pm on June 4th, 2019. Requests for schedule changes made before this deadline, will be honored if space is still available in the course.

After June 4th, 2019, changes in a student’s schedule may be made only for the following reasons:

• The school’s need to balance class sizes

• Errors made by the school in developing the schedule

• Failure of a course required for graduation

• Request to add a course required for college (with documentation from the college)

• Failure of a course required for entrance into post-secondary education

• A student has failed with a teacher previously in a course, and he/she is assigned to the same teacher for exactly the same course (if different teacher is available)

• A program (Anthis, Co-op, Internship, or Higher Education) change

• Adding a class to continue the sequence of a year-long course

• Failure of a prerequisite class, i.e., anything that would prevent a student from going on to a requisite course as published in this book

• Requests to change levels should be addressed before the current school year ends to include teacher recommendations and input.

• A request to change the level of an academic course during the summer may be difficult. In some cases these requests may be deferred to the first month of school to obtain high school teacher input.

• Adding a seventh course to replace study hall (must be requested by end of the previous semester)

• After the school year begins, a student with seven credited classes MAY request to drop one course and add a study hall. This will be honored; however, a NEW class cannot be added – only a study hall. Students may drop a class for a study hall until the last day of the 1st or 3rd grading period if space is available.

• Advanced leveling-students will have the ability to level up or down with the same course. Examples: AP US History US History or Honors Biology Biology. Advanced leveling must be completed by the 20th academic day of the semester. (Advanced leveling is not guaranteed and will depend on class size and availability).

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• Leveling (World Language and Math)-students will have the ability to level back to previous completed course within the student’s math/world language sequence. Leveling must be completed prior to the end of the first grading period. (Leveling is not guaranteed and will depend on class size and availability).

Board Policies Regarding Course Selections

Board Policy 5160A High School Courses Taken in Middle School

Middle school students coming to Homestead High School from SACS middle school feeders may take high school level courses before formally enrolling at Homestead. Students who complete both semesters of a course will receive high school credit and grades that will be calculated into the high school grade point average. Requests to remove high school credits and grades for courses taken in middle school must be submitted to the Registrar no later than March of the stu-dent’s freshman year. Exceptions may be considered.

Board Policy 4055 Retaking High School Courses

The rationale for repeating a class is limited to improving the student’s understanding and achievement and/or improving the student’s ability to meet post-secondary goals. The transcript will show all grades, including both the original class and the second (retaken) course, with the higher of the two grades included in the GPA. Students may retake a high school course if any of the following conditions are present:

A student may be recommended by his/her guidance counselor to repeat a passed course for better understanding when the student is not adequately prepared for the next related course in the series (i.e. Algebra before Geom-etry)

To improve a grade of any kind

The student desires to repeat a course to meet the eligibility requirements of the Academics Honors Diploma (AHD). The requirements are: A student must have a grade of not lower than a C- in any course qualifying for the AHD (excepting the course to be repeated), and an overall GPA of an 8.0 (B).

When students meet the criteria and request to repeat a course in the next possible semester, the student, the student’s parents or guardians, and the counselor will make the decision. If the criteria are not met or there is a lapse of time before the student asks to repeat a course, the final decision to repeat a course will be made by the school principal. There is no time limit as to when the student must request permission to repeat the class.

Board Policy 5160B High School Courses Taken in Middle School from Outside SACS

Middle school students matriculating from schools outside SACS must provide evidence of successful completion of high school course work and provide such evidence upon registering for classes at Homestead High School. High school level course work taken while in middle school must be completed at fully accredited schools. When a student has transcribed proof of passing Algebra while in middle school but has NOT passed the ECA, high school credit will not be accepted at Homestead High School. Any high school level courses taken while in middle school must be equivalent to their high school counterpart and be taught by a highly qualified teacher. NOTE: As a rule homeschool credits are not accepted.

Board Policy 5160C High School Courses Taken Online While in Middle School

Middle school students taking a course online for high school credit must provide evidence of having passed online course from accredited online course providers.

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Board Policy 5160D High School Online Courses

In order to meet individual student needs, SACS desires to provide flexibility in the completion of prescribed courses in accordance with the law as well as IDOE and local policies. This flexibility is designed to provide students every opportu-nity to complete their high school education and gain admission to higher learning and training. Students may therefore enroll in and receive credit for online courses under the conditions, but only under the conditions, established in written guidelines published by the Superintendent or his designee. The guidelines may approve of online courses for purposes of remediation or acceleration, to take advantage of courses not offered by SACS, as provided for in an IEP or Section 504 Plan, and for other good cause as determined by Superintendent or his designee.

Grade Point Averages

The semester grades for each course are computed into the calculation of the student’s grade point average (GPA). No courses may be taken Pass/Fail, and all subjects and all grades are included. The letter grade is converted to a 4.333-point scale. Although a grade average is computed for each individual semester, the GPA is an accumulative grade average. The total grade points are divided by the total credits earned and/or attempted to determine the GPA.

Course Weights

Homestead High School has a system of course weighting to recognize and reward academic work in selected honors courses, courses that follow a national curriculum, or are given college credit by an accredited university. The list of courses which receive weights are outlined below:

AP +1.0pt

Dual Credit +0.5pt

Honors +0.5pt

3rd year and Beyond PLTW +0.5pt

All course weighting is based on a 4.33 GPA scale (see below). Students must earn a C- or higher to receive the course weight. Transcripts will show both a weighted and un-weighted GPA. Student grades are to be transcribed with the grade given in the course, not with the course weight added.

Unweighted .5 1.0 Unweighted .5 1.0

A+ 4.33 4.83 5.33 C+ 2.33 2.83 3.33

A 4.00 4.50 5.00 C 2.00 2.50 3.00

A- 3.67 4.17 4.67 C- 1.67 2.17 2.67

B+ 3.33 3.83 4.33 D+ 1.33

B 3.00 3.50 4.00 D 1.00

B- 2.67 3.17 3.67 D- 0.67

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+0.5 Factor +1.0 Factor

Honors/Dual Credit/PTLW III and IV AP

Math Honors Algebra 2 DC Precalculus/Trigonometry DC Honors Precalculus/Trigonometry DC Honors Finite DC Honors Calculus

AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

Science DC Anatomy & Physiology Honors Biology DC Biology II Honors Chemistry DC Chemistry II

AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics C: E & M

English Honors English 9 Honors English 10 DC Adv. Composition DC Expository Writing DC Creative Writing DC American Literature DC Speech

AP Composition AP Literature

Social Studies

DC Honors Economics DC Honors Psychology DC Honors US History DC Honors US Government DC Introduction to Homeland Security DC Sociology (Senior Experience ONLY)

AP World History AP US History AP Psychology AP US Government AP Micro Economics AP Macro Economics

World Language DC Spanish III DC Honors Spanish IV and V Honors Latin IV and V DC French III DC Honors French IV and V

AP Spanish

PLTW DC Introduction to Engineering Design DC Principles of Engineering Civil Engineering and Architecture Engineering Design & Development Biomedical Innovation Medical Interventions

Fine Arts

DC Art History DC Drawing DC Digital Design DC Advanced Digital Design

AP Studio Art

Business DC Principles of Business Management DC Adv. Business Management DC Entrepreneurship and New Ventures Capstone DC Principles of Marketing DC Strategic Marketing DC Digital Applications and Responsibilities DC Computer Science I DC Computer Science II

Performing Arts DC Advanced Theatre Arts

FACS DC Education Professions

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Class Rank

Class rank is not included on official transcripts. If class rank is needed for scholarship application and or other recogni-tions, a written request from parents must be received by the student’s counselor.

Grades Have the Following Percentages and Grade Point Average Values

LETTER GRADE GPA VALUE PERCENTAGE RANGEA+ 4.333 100-98A 4.000 97-93A- 3.667 92-90B+ 3.333 89-87B 3.000 86-83B- 2.667 82-80C+ 2.333 79-77C 2.000 76-73C- 1.667 72-70D+ 1.333 69-67D 1.000 66-63D- 0.667 62-60F 0 59-0

Athletic Eligibility

IHSAA Guidelines

All athletes must maintain passing grades in at least five academic classes each grading period in order to remain eligible for IHSAA-sanctioned contests.

• Eligibility is established at the end of a grading period for the next marking period. A student who does not pass five classes in June is not eligible for fall sports unless he or she attends summer school. This student should contact the Athletic Director and his/her counselor immediately for details. All summer courses must be completed and grades recorded by the first day of fall semester.

• If a student does not pass five classes in October (1st nine weeks) the student may not participate in athletic contests until reports cards are issued at the end of the first semester. The semester grades determine eligibility until the next 9 week grades are issued.

• A student who is academically ineligible may practice at the discretion of the coach but not participate in contests.

• All students must be registered for five credit classes of which three must be taken at Homestead High School.

NCAA Eligibility Guidelines

If a student is planning to enroll in college as a freshman and wishes to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, the student must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse ensures consistent application of NCAA initial-eligibility requirements for all prospective student athletes at all member institutions. Students planning to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse must complete a form at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

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NAIA Eligibility Guidelines

If a student plans on enrolling in an NAIA Division School, the student must register with the NAIA Clearinghouse to ensure athletic eligibility.

Special Opportunities

Included in this section are several programs that are multidisciplinary, extend over more than one period, or offer a different learning style. These may be included in any diploma program.

Advanced Placement (AP) Program

Homestead High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes in the areas of science, math, social studies, Spanish and English. The course descriptions are listed in the department sections. These courses are designed to enable students to pursue college-level studies while in high school. The College Board prescribes the content of AP college-level courses. At the completion of an AP course, it is strongly recommended that students take AP exams given nationally in May. Stu-dents desiring to use an AP course to achieve an Honors Diplomas must take the AP exam. Universities can award college credit based on the results of these exams.

By taking AP courses and successfully completing the exams, a student may earn college credit and/or advanced placement in college courses. AP courses are designed to be rigorous, challenging, college-level classes. In assessing a student’s ap-plication, selective colleges will consider if the student is enrolled in the highest level of courses available (rigor). Colleges look favorably upon courses designated as AP since these courses represent higher level content than the standard high school curricula. Students are encouraged to investigate the AP policy of the colleges under consideration as they vary in the scores required for advanced credit.

The Senior Experience

During the senior year, students have the unique opportunity to take Dual Credit classes here at Homestead on a more traditional college schedule. This opportunity is designed to ease the transition to college as well as remove invisible bar-riers to post-secondary education. The Senior Experience combines the rigor of college with the benefit of high school supports. Participants in Senior Experience prepare for college while enhancing their time management skills, while saving vital time and money as college credits are earned upon successful completion of these courses. It is important to note that there is no guarantee of the transferability of Dual Credit classes and students should consult with the colleges and universities they are considering regarding how these courses will be applied toward their post-secondary degrees. Please reference Homestead’s Course Description Guide for more information on this valuable experience.

Post Secondary (Dual) Enrollment

Dual Credit courses are also offered at Homestead. These courses are taught by instructors who have been credentialed by the sponsoring university. Homestead has Dual Credit courses that are available to students in grades 9 through 12. Dual Credit courses are offered both during the traditional school day and within the Senior Experience. Our college partners have varied criteria for admission into their courses. There is no release time for college classes taken on the Homestead campus. It is important to note that there is no guarantee of the transferability of Dual Credit classes and students should consult with the colleges and universities they are considering regarding how these courses will be applied toward their post-secondary degrees. See your guidance counselor for details.

Dual Credit Prerequisite Test Scores and Prerequisite Courses Qualifiers

Policy for Higher Education Classes

Students may attend a school of higher education for Homestead High School dual credit full time or may attend classes at the institution of higher education for Homestead High School dual credit while also taking classes at Homestead. Stu-dents will receive one (1) credit at HHS for each course taken at the institution of higher education. If taking classes at Homestead and an institution of higher education, the student will be released two classes for each class of higher educa-tion taken and must be enrolled in a total of five (5) credits per semester. If a student is attending a college or university full

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time for dual credit, the college/university full time attendance policy will be the standard for full time status. However, if a student is in a Homestead High School athletic program, per IHSAA policy, he/she will be required to have a total of five (5) for credit classes, three (3) of which must be taken at Homestead High School.

Students are expected to report any changes to their higher education schedule to their counselor, failure to do so could jeopardize a student’s ability to participate in higher education in the future. Students who drop a higher education course during the semester will be placed in study hall(s)and expected to be in attendance at Homestead during the release time they used to receive for the dropped higher education class.

The Career Center at Anthis

Homestead students may elect to attend the Anthis Career Center for a variety of career courses. These courses are ap-proved for Academic Honors, Technical Honors and Core 40 diploma electives. The course descriptions are detailed in a separate section in this guide. Students usually select and enroll in an Anthis program during their junior year. The second year may be course work, an internship, and or on-the-job-training. Students earn three credits each semester they at-tend. A total of 12 elective credits may be earned in this program. Many of the programs at Anthis award IVY Tech credit (dual credit). In some circumstances a sophomore may enroll. A description of these courses is included in the Technology Education department. Anthis programs are full year programs. Homestead students may not enroll for only one semes-ter. Positions to attend Anthis are limited and determined by application.

Cooperative Education

During the senior year a student may enroll in ME or ICE. These programs are on-the-job training, with a classroom com-ponent. A student earns three credits per semester. This program is designed to provide practical experience in a career determined by the student. The student who finds employment in a career field of their choice may be dismissed for up to three periods per day. The credit earned in this program is Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors credit. These programs have limited enrollment numbers and require an application. A description of these programs is detailed in the Business Department section.

Impact High School

Junior or senior students who have not been successful in the conventional high school setting may apply for admission to this program. The academic courses operate on a block system with credit issued each grading period. The students attend academic classes for one half day. The other half-day must include a career experience such as Anthis, Co-op, Post-secondary enrollment, or three hours per day of job shadow or volunteer work. The program is designed to provide an educational program that addresses the unique interests and needs of individual students. Transportation is the responsi-bility of the student and his/her parent. Your counselor may provide you with more detailed information and arrange for a visit if desired. An application may be obtained from a counselor. Not all students who apply are accepted immediately, as there is limited enrollment. If the program is full, a student is placed on a waiting list for the next available opening.

Overview of Scheduling and Course Registration Process

Each year Homestead High School creates a new master schedule to accommodate students’ course requests as shared with counselors during course selection/registration meetings. Faculty members are employed, textbooks purchased, and rooms assigned on the basis of these requests. All schedule change requests must be addressed by the end of the 2017-2018 academic school year. Only errors in scheduling are corrected after the 2018-2019 school year begins.

Course Availability

All courses require a sufficient number of student registrations to be offered. If there is not sufficient interest in a par-ticular course, it will not be provided during the upcoming school year. Courses may be offered, but not be available to

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certain grade levels, based on high levels of enrollment. Space and teacher availability may limit the number of sections of a course. Priority for enrollment will be determined by selecting seniors first and freshmen last. This occurs in the elective areas. Academic or required courses are not usually affected. In some cases prospective freshmen will be asked to make an alternate elective selection.

Selection of Courses

Counselors will meet with their assigned students during the last weeks of the first semester and the beginning of second semester. Students will receive scheduling materials and information relevant to specific grade level expectations. Stu-dents will be asked to submit final course selections. Students should have determined choices (with classroom teacher input and recommendation and parent participation) and be prepared with questions. It is extremely important that stu-dent’s come to this meeting prepared.

Changing Teachers

Changing teachers is difficult at HHS due to class size/load balances and availability. For this reason, the school does not change teachers upon parent request unless a building administrator grants the request. For the school to consider chang-ing a student’s teacher, the parent must have followed the procedures outlined below:

1. When a parent has a concern about his/her child’s classroom performance and/or interaction with a teacher, the parent should contact the teacher as soon as possible to begin communicating the concern.

2. If the parent continues to have concerns, a meeting with the parent, teacher, and student (when appropriate) should be held to identify the specific student performance concern and a written action plan developed that identifies student, teacher, and parent interventions/strategies. The plan will include:

• Specific performance goal(s) (low quiz scores, homework incomplete, participation, etc.) and/or interac tion concern(s)

• Specific strategies for which the student, teacher, and parent will be responsible …including communica tion/correspondence expectations

• Specific criteria should be identified to measure the performance goal (s)

The student’s counselor and Dept. Supervisor will receive a copy of the plan.

3. A parent/teacher/student follow-up meeting will take place to review the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the action plan within 2-3 weeks after the initial planning meeting. Changes and conclusions to the plan should be doc-umented and sent to the counselor and Dept. Supervisor.

4. If a parent wishes to change teachers after the above steps have taken place…due to continued performance and/or teacher interaction concerns… the counselor, teacher, and Dept. Supervisor will meet with the parent and student to review steps 2 and 3. The Dept. Supervisor and counselor will make a recommendation to the department administrator to move the student to an alternate teacher. If granted, an alternate teacher will be provided based on the student’s schedule, course balance, and availability.

Recommendations and Course Level Placement

Level placement is utilized in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages. All regular courses are traditional college preparatory and are designed to prepare the student for entrance into college and for academic success in the college classroom. Courses designated Honors, AP, and Dual Credit are enriched courses that go into more depth and breadth in content. AP designates Advanced Placement Courses, which follow prescribed course curriculum and are college level courses. AP courses are open to any interested student with sophomore standing or above.

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Recommendations

Recommendations by teachers in English, mathematics, world and classical languages, and science are provided to assist the student and parents in appropriate course selections. The current subject area teachers will take into consideration the student’s potential, current academic success and performance, and the level of motivation shown. Counselors urge students to follow the teacher recommendation, but the final decision regarding course selection is the decision of the parent and student, with the following exception: Students not currently enrolled must be recommended to be placed in an Honors math class.

Qualifying for Honors English

Students who wish to enroll in an Honors English course should have a strong academic record in grade 8 or 9 English (B+ or higher) and achievement indicative of student talent and diligence. They also must meet ONE of the following qualifi-cation criteria:

Grade 9 Honors English:

• NWEA Language Usage and Reading scores at the 90th percentile or higher during grade 7 or 8

• or a Pass+ designation on the E/LA ISTEP+ test at the end of grade 7 or grade 8

• or a Passing score on High School Honors English Department Exam that is given Spring Semester.

Grade 10 Honors English:

• Successful completion of Honors English 9 (recommended C+ or higher)

• or Teacher Recommendation

Only students who have achieved the above criteria will be allowed to select the honors courses during the course selec-tion process. Students wanting to take the Honors English Department exam should complete the testing prior to end of the school year. Students who do not achieve a passing score on this placement test may submit a portfolio of work as an appeal.

A School Day

The traditional students of Homestead High School must select their courses of study within the framework of the fol-lowing procedures and suggestions:

• Students must be enrolled in a full day of classes (7:45 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.)

• Students must enroll in a minimum of six credit classes and may have no more than one study hall per day.

• Students may take only one study hall or assistantship per semester, not both.

• The assistantship program is open to students in grades 10, 11, and 12. Application forms are available from teachers.

• Refer to the diploma descriptions/graduation requirements on page 8 for a list of required courses for graduation.

• Students participating in Senior Experience must enroll in a minimum of five credit classes.

Selecting courses for completing his/her schedule is one of the most important decisions at student will make. The tradi-tional or standard academic courses are the same for all students. Homestead students are fortunate to have a wide array of elective areas from which to choose. Some departments offer a sequence of courses requiring prerequisites needed before one can enroll in the higher level classes. Students should identify higher level courses of interest and determine courses needed to qualify.

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Final Exams

Final exams are scheduled for the last 3-4 days of each semester.

First Semester: December 18, 19 and 20th, 2019

Second Semester: May 26, 27, and 28th, 2020* * Dates are subject to change due to cancellation days

Students are expected to be in attendance on these days to take their final exams.

Parent/student vacations should be scheduled after the end of each semester, noting that the second semester exam schedule may change due to cancellation days. Students may NOT be parent excused on final exam days. Students are expected to be present in school the entire day during final exams.

Any student who is absent during final exams will be considered unexcused and will receive a zero on exams/projects/pa-pers/etc., regardless of the time in which they were completed. For example, a student who is required to give a presen-tation prior to a final exam day for a final grade must be in attendance for the scheduled final exam day for that class in order to receive credit.

See Board Policy 4085 concerning Attendance

Dual Credit

Homestead High School provides three methods for students to receive college credit toward the Academic Honors diploma.

1. College credit can be earned by enrolling in an (AP) Advanced Placement course and taking the AP exam at the conclusion of the course. Colleges determine the score required and the course(s) earned based on that score.

2. Students may enroll in college courses with free or reduced tuition through dual credit courses taught by Home-stead High School faculty who are adjunct professors through local colleges.

3. Students may also take classes on a college/university campus. Classes may be scheduled as part of the regular school day, after school, or during the summer. Course may also be taken on line.

Dual credits are transferable to most Indiana colleges and universities. However, the courses may be counted as electives. Students may enter an early college program where credit options can be used to earn an associate’s degree while completing high school credit. It is imperative that students and parents inquire with the institution of higher learning to determine and to validate dual credit value and transferability.

HHS students must enroll in higher education/dual credit programs according to the standards and qualifications expect-ed of the college/university. Information regarding dual enrollment can be found at the following web sites:

PUFW – http://new.ipfw.edu/collegiate-connection/

Ivy Tech – http://www.ivytech.edu/dual-credit/iondex.html

Ball State University-http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/dual-credit

Indiana University Bloomington-http://cts.admissions.indiana.edu/

Core Transfer Library-http://www.transferin.net/

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Homestead Dual Credit Course Information

Homestead Course Title

DOE Course

NumberCollege

College Course

NumberCourse Title College Credits

Tuition (2016 fees)

Core Transfer Library Course

Credited for Academic

Honors Diploma

Credited for Technical Honors

Diploma

Length of Course

BIOMEDICAL

Project Lead the Way (PLTW I)

5218 Ivy Tech see belowPrinciples of the

Biomedical Sciencessee

belowsee below no no no

4 year program

Project Lead the Way (PLTW II)

5216 Ivy Tech see below Human Body Systemssee


4 year program

Project Lead the Way (PLTW III)

5217 Ivy Tech see below Medical Interventionsee


4 year program

Project Lead the Way (PLTW IV)

5219 Ivy Tech BIOT 107 Biomedical Innovation 3 Free no yes yes4 year

program

BUSINESS

Principles of Business Management

4562 Ivy Tech BUSN 101Introduction to

Business3 Free yes yes yes semester

Business Law and Ethics 4560 Ivy Tech BUSN 201 Business Law 3 Free no yes yes semester

Digital Applications and Responsibility

4528 Ivy Tech CINS 101Introduction to

Microcomputers3 Free yes yes yes semester

Computer Science I 4801 PFW CS11200Survey of Computer

Science3 $75.00 no yes yes year

Computer Science II 4570 PFW CS16000Introduction to

Computer Science I 3 $75.00 no yes yes year

Principles of Marketing I

5914 Ivy Tech MKTG 101Principles of Marketing

3 Free no yes yes semester

Principles of Marketing II

5918 Ivy Tech MKTG 230 Consumer Behavior 3 Free no yes yes semester

Strategic Marketing I

5914 Ivy Tech MKTG 101Principles of Marketing


Strategic Marketing II

5918 Ivy Tech MKTG 230 Consumer Behavior 3 Free no yes yes semester

Administrative and Office Management

5268 Ivy Tech BUSN105Principles of

Management3 Free no yes yes semester

ENGINEERING

Project Lead the Way (PLTW I)

4812 Ivy TechPLTW DESN

102Intro to Engineering

Design3 Free no yes yes full year

Project Lead the Way (PLTW II)


104Principles of Engineering

3 Free no yes yes full year

Project Lead the Way (PLTW III)


105Civil Engineering and

Architecture3 Free no yes yes full year

Project Lead the Way (PLTW IV)

4826 Ivy TechPLTW EECT

112Digital Electronics 3 Free no no no full year

Students who attend IUPUI after graduation from HHS will receive 12 free credits (BIOL 10011, 10012, 10013, 100140) if they earn an 8 or 9 stanine score on the PLTW exam given at the conclusion of each course.

Students who attend Purdue and major in Building Construction Management will receive 3 free credits for each PLTW Engineering course in which they earn a B or better (IT 10500, IT 10600, IT 10700, and BCM 10001 )

College Offerings and Fees Subject to Change-Please Contact Your Post-Secondary Institution to Confirm Transferability

Course Offerings and Fees Subject to Change - Please Contact Your Post-Secondary Institution to Confirm Transferability


Homestead Course TitleDOE

Course Number

CollegeCollege Course


Tuition (2017 fees)



Honors Diploma


Diploma

Length of Course

ENGLISH

Advanced Composition 1124 Ivy Tech ENGL 111 English Composition 3 Free yes yes yes semester

Creative Writing 1124 Ivy Tech ENGL 202 Creative Writing 3 Free yes no no semester

Expository Writing 1124 Ivy Tech ENGL 112Exposition and

Persuasion3 Free yes yes yes semester

American Literature II 1124 Ivy Tech ENGL 223American Literature

after 18653 Free yes yes yes semester

Adv. Speech 1078 Ivy Tech COMM101Fundamental of

Speech3 Free yes yes yes semester

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Future Teachers 5412 Ivy Tech EDUC 101 Introduction to Teaching


MATH

Pre-calculus 2564 Ivy Tech MATH136 College Algebra 3 Free yes yes yes full year

Trigonometry 2566 Ivy Tech MATH137 Trigonometry w/ Analytic Geometry

3 Free yes yes yes full year

Honors Finite 2530 Ivy Tech MATH135 Finite Math 3 Free yes yes yes full year

Honors Calculus 2527 Ivy Tech MATH211 Calculus 1 3 Free yes yes yes full year

Honors Calculus 2527 IUSB MATH M215 Calculus 1 5 $125.00 yes yes yes full year

PERFORMING ARTS

Theater Arts-College Credit

4260 PFW THTR 20100Fundamentals of

Performance3 $315.30 yes no no full year

SCIENCE

Advanced Biology 3090 PFW BIOL 100Introduction to the

Biological World4 $100.00 yes yes yes full year

Chemistry II 3066 Ivy Tech CHM 101Introductry Chemistry

I3 FREE yes yes yes full year

Honors Chemistry II 3066 Ivy Tech CHM 105 General Chemsitry I 3 FREE yes yes yes full year

Anatomy and Physiology 5276 Ivy TechAPHY

101/102Anatomy and

Physiology6 FREE no yes yes full year



Homestead Course TitleDOE

Course Number

CollegeCollege Course


Tuition (2017 fees)



Honors Diploma


Diploma

Length of Course

SOCIAL STUDIES

Economics - College Credit

1514 Ivy Tech ECON 101Fundamentals of

Economics3 Free yes yes yes semester

Government 1540 IUB POLS Y103Introduction to

American Politics3 $75.00 yes yes yes semester

Homeland Security 1574 Ivy Tech HSPS 101Introduction to

Homeland Security3 Free no yes yes semester

Psychology 1532 Ivy Tech PSYC 101Introduction to

Psychology3 Free yes yes yes semester

U.S. History A 1542 IUB HIST 105 American History I 3 $75.00 yes yes yes semester

U.S. History B 1542 IUB HIST 106 American History II 3 $75.00 yes yes yes semester

VISUAL ARTSArt History-College

Credit4260 PUFW AD 10101 Art Appreciation 3 $315.30 yes yes yes semester

Drawing-College Credit 4260 PUFW AD 10801Introduction to

Drawing3 $75.00 yes no no semester

Visual Communications 4086 Ivy Tech VISC 102Fundamentals of

Imaging3 Free no no no semester

Digital Design 4082 Ivy Tech VISC 115Intro to Computer

Graphics3 Free no no no semester

World Languages

French III - A 2024 Ivy Tech FREN 101 French Level I 4 Free yes yes yes semester

French III - B 2024 Ivy Tech FREN 102 French Level II 4 Free yes yes yes semester

French IV 2026 Ivy Tech FREN 201 French Level III 3 Free yes yes yes full year

French V 2026 Ivy Tech FREN 202 French Level IV 3 Free yes yes yes full year

Spanish III - A 2124 Ivy Tech SPAN 101 Spanish Level I 4 Free yes yes yes semester

Spanish III - B 2124 Ivy Tech SPAN 102 Spanish Level II 4 Free yes yes yes semester

Spanish IV 2126 Ivy Tech SPAN 201 Spanish Level III 3 Free yes yes yes full year

Spanish V 2126 Ivy Tech SPAN 202 Spanish Level IV 3 Free yes yes yes full year


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Required Courses Must take BOTH Courses ListedCourse Number TGEC Course Title HHS Course Information Credits Offered at HHS Alternate HHS Course

Ivy Tech ENGL 111* English Composition HHS Semester Course - Advanced Composition 3 Ivy Tech ENGL 111* n/aIvy Tech COMM 101* Fundamentals of Public Speaking HHS Semester Course - Advanced Speech 3 Ivy Tech COMM 101* n/a

Quantitative Reasoning Must Earn at LEAST 3 Credits in Quantitative Reasoning Category Can earn UP TO 9 Credits in Quantitative Reasoning Category

Course Number TGEC Course Title HHS Course Information Credits Offered at HHS Alternate HHS CourseIvy Tech MATH 136* College Algebra Must Complete Full Year of HHS Precalulus 3 Ivy Tech MATH 136* n/aIvy Tech MATH 135* Finite Math Must Complete Full Year of HHS Honors Finite 3 Ivy Tech MATH 135* n/aIvy Tech MATH 137* Trig with Analytic Geometry Must Complete Full Year of HHS PreCal/Finite 3 Ivy Tech MATH 137* n/aIvy Tech MATH 211* Calculus I Must Complete Full Year of HHS AB Calculus AP 3 must take IUB equivalent IUB M211

Scientific Ways of Knowing Must Earn at LEAST 3 Credits in Scientific Ways of Knowing Category Can earn UP TO 10 Credits in Scientific Ways of Knowing Category

Course Number TGEC Course Title HHS Course Information Credits Offered at HHS Alternate HHS CourseIvy Tech BIOL 101* Introductory Biology Must Complete Full Year of HHS Biology II 4 must take PUFW equivalent PUFW BIO 10000*

Ivy Tech CHEM 101* Introductory Chemistry Must Complete Full Year of HHS CHEM II 3 Ivy Tech CHEM 101 n/a

Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

Must Earn at LEAST 3 Credits in Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Category

Can earn UP TO 9 Credits in Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Category

Course Number TGEC Course Title HHS Course Information Credits Offered at HHS Alternate HHS CourseIvy Tech ECON 101* Economics Fundamental HHS Semester Course - Honors Economics 3 Ivy Tech ECON 101* n/aIvy Tech POLS 101* Introduction to American Government HHS Semester Course - Honors Government 3 Ivy Tech POLS 101* IUB POLS Y103*Ivy Tech PSYC 101* Introduction to Psychology HHS Semester Course - Honors Psychology 3 Ivy Tech PSYC 101* n/aIvy Tech HIST 101* Survey of American History I HHS Semester Course - Honors U.S. History I 3 must take IUB equivalent IUB HIST 105*Ivy Tech HIST 102* Survey of American History II HHS Semester Course - Honors U.S. History II 3 must take IUB equivalent IUB HIST 106*

Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

Must Earn at LEAST 3 Credits in Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Category

Can earn UP TO 9 Credits in Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Category

Course Number TGEC Course Title HHS Course Information Credits Offered at HHS Alternate HHS CourseIvy Tech ENGL 202* Creative Writing HHS Semester Course - Advanced Eng. College Cr. 3 Ivy Tech ENGL 202* n/aIvy Tech ENGL 222* American Literature to 1865 HHS Semester Course - Advanced Eng. College Cr. 3 Ivy Tech ENGL 222* n/aIvy Tech ENGL 223* American Literature After 1865 HHS Semester Course - Advanced Eng. College Cr. 3 Ivy Tech ENGL 223* n/aIvy Tech ARTH 110* Art Appreciation HHS Semester Course - Art History 3 must take PUFW equivalent PUFW FINA-H101*

Ivy Tech FREN 101*/102* French Levels I and II Must Complete Full Year of HHS French III 8 Ivy Tech FREN 101/102 n/aIvy Tech FREN 201* French Level III Must Complete Full Year of HHS French IV 3 Ivy Tech FREN 201* n/aIvy Tech FREN 202* French Level IV Must Complete Full Year of HHS French V 3 Ivy Tech FREN 202* n/a

Ivy Tech SPAN 101*/102* Spanish Levels I and II Must Complete Full Year of HHS Spanish III 8 Ivy Tech SPAN 101*/102* n/aIvy Tech SPAN 201* Spanish Level III Must Complete Full Year of HHS Spanish IV 3 Ivy Tech SPAN 201* n/aIvy Tech SPAN 202* Spanish Level IV Must Complete Full Year of HHS Spanish V 3 Ivy Tech SPAN 202* n/a

Advanced Placement Courses CANNOT be used to fulfil any of the requirements of this certificate.

Transfer General Education Core

(A minimum of 15 credits must be earned through HHS-Ivy Tech Dual Credit Courses) Total Required Hours: 30

http://www.in.gov/che/files/STGEC_BW_Binder_Final_5.19.15.pdf

A minimum GPA of 2.0 for the 30 hours of courses within the Statewide Transfer General Education Core is required to meet the standard for satisfactory completion. Once a student has satisfactorily completed the requirements of the Statewide Transfer General Education Core at an Indiana state educational institution, the institution will validate and then document that completion on the student’s official transcript. If that student subsequently transfers to another state educational institution, the receiving institution will accept that documentation as satisfying its own Statewide Transfer General

Education Core requirements. Furthermore, the receiving institution will apply toward satisfying the transfer student’s degree requirement of at least 30 credit hours of transfer credit.

http://www.transferin.net/CTL/View-Courses-By-CTL-Name.aspx*Core Transfer Library Courses - Please visit this website to see how these courses transfer to colleges and universities in the state of Indiana

https://www.ivytech.edu/core/

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BUSINESS, MARKETING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Professional Learning Community Leader:Brian McNeal ([email protected])

The Business, Marketing, and Informational Technology department is comprehensive and designed to meet the personal, college and career needs of Homestead High School students. The following courses provide students with the basic skills and business/economic information to adapt to an ever-changing society. Our purpose is to pre-pare students for employment in Business and Marketing occupations and for post-secondary studies in Business.

Students of business are encouraged to enhance their learning opportunities through involvement in our profes-sional organization- DECA.

DECA is a co-curricular organization for students with an interest in the areas of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Participation in this organization helps students develop skills and competence in marketing, builds self-esteem, and gives students multiple leadership opportunities. All DECA members have the opportunity to participate at the district level. Members can then earn the opportunity through competition and/or leadership to attend the state and national level conferences. Any current or former business student is eligible to join DECA. Dual Credit-Homestead High School and Ivy Tech Commu-nity College have a partnership whereby students take de-termined business courses at Homestead High School and receive dual credit for the class at Ivy Tech. This is done upon qualification and certification of courses and teachers by Ivy Tech. Students will be notified of this opportunity in the appropriate courses during the semester. There is no guarantee of transferability with dual credit courses.

Courses in this section count as Directed Elective or Elec-tive for ALL diplomas.

B113-Preparing for College and Careers (5394)• Grade 9,10, 11 and 12• One Semester/One Credit• Counts as one of the three Family and Consumer

Sciences courses students can take to waive Health requirement

• Meets the financial responsibility requirement

Preparing for College and Careers addresses the knowl-edge, skills, and behaviors all students need to be prepared for success in college, career and life. The Career Highway! Travel the road of life through exploring your interests, values, and goals. The focus of the course is the impact

of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include twenty-first century life and career skills, higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes; explorations of personal apti-tudes, interests, values, and goals; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family mem-bers; planning and building employability skills; transfer-ring school skills to life and work; and managing personal resources and finances.

B103-Introduction to Business (4518)• Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12• One Credit/One Semester

Interested in Business? Not sure which area? Explore mar-keting, management, entrepreneurship, and the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century in this introductory class. This course introduces and develops business vocabulary and provides an overview of business and the role business plays in economic, social, and polit-ical environments. This course allows students to work as individuals, in pairs and in small groups to learn from each other and gain an understanding of teamwork and collabo-ration within the business environment.

B243-Personal Financial Responsibility (4540)• Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12• One Credit/One Semester• Meets the financial responsibility requirement• Quantitative Reasoning course

Let’s take a ride on Reading Railroad, don’t forget to pass go and collect 200 dollars! Students will navigate through financial life skills related to banking, buying, selling, trad-ing, debt management, credit options, insurance evalua-tion and planning for retirement. This course helps stu-dents understand wants versus needs, setting short term and long term goals, basics of banking, check writing, and bill paying, budgeting and record keeping, credit cards and other types of debt, and managing risk.

B331/332-Introduction to Accounting (4524)• Offered grades 9, 10, 11 and 12• Prerequisite: Algebra I• Recommended Prerequisite:

Introduction to Business or Information, Communications and Technology

• Two Credits/Two Semesters• Quantitative Reasoning course

• Course Fee: $118.50 (2018 Fee-Full Year)

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Accounting is the language of business! Accounting I is a business course that introduces the language of business using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for proprietorships, partnerships and corporations using double-entry accounting. If a student has an interest in a career in business, then a basic under-standing of accounting is a must. Emphasis is placed on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and automated financial systems. This course involves under-standing, analyzing, and recording business transactions and preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports as a basis for decision making. Students will have the opportunity to put these skills in action through simula-tions for a sole proprietorship and a corporation as well as Accounting Monopoly.

B301/302-Business Math (4512)• Grades 11 and 12• Two Credits/Two Semester

• Qualifies as one math credit towards General Diploma ONLY

• Quantitative Reasoning Course

Business Math is a course designed to prepare students for the business environment. Topics includes equations, for-mulas, percent, bank services, payroll, discounts, markup, inventory, simple and compound interest, annuities, prom-issory and discount notes, consumer loans, depreciation, financial reports, business statistics and graphs. Students learn fundamentals of administering salaries and wages, manufacturing, purchasing, sales, marketing, accounting, and corporate planning. Business math helps prepare stu-dents for careers in business and skilled trade areas.

B203(DC)-Principles of Business Management (4562)

• Grades 11 and 12• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (BUSN 101)

o Ivy Tech Tuition: FREEo No Guarantee of Transferability

o Qualifying Scores: PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26 Accuplacer: Reading 76 Writing 80 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA

• One Credit/One Semester• Priority Dual Credit

Principles of Business Management is an advanced-level business course that focuses on the roles and responsibil-ities of managers as well as opportunities and challenges of ethically managing a business in the free enterprising system. Students will attain an understanding of manage-

ment, team building, leadership, problem solving steps and processes that contribute to the achievement of organi-zational goals. The management of human and financial resources is emphasized.

B211(DC)-Principles of Marketing (5914)• Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (MKTG 101)


o Qualifying Scores: PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26 Math 24.5 Accuplacer: Reading 76 Writing 80 Math 40 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA


Do you enjoy watching Commercials? Have you been intrigued by a good sales presentation? Think you might enjoy a career in either sales or promotion? Then this course is for you. This course provides a general overview of the marketing functions including purchasing, sales, and promotion. Marketing and employment skills learned in this course will improve your successful transition to either college or the world of work. Leadership development will be provided through DECA activities and competitive events.

B212(DC)-Principles of Marketing II (5914)

• Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12• Prerequisite: Principle of Marketing I • Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (MKTG 230)

o Ivy Tech Tuition: FREEo No Guarantee of Transferabilityo Prerequisite- Ivy Tech (MKTG 101)

• One Credit/One Semester

• Priority Dual Credit

2nd semester principles of marketing will include several exciting projects like creating your own tennis shoe, using social media as part of a marketing plan, and creating a fashion merchandising campaign. Leadership develop-ment will be provided through DECA activities. The study of consumer behavior will be emphasized as well.

B253-Sports and Entertainment Marketing (5984)• Grades 10, 11 and 12• Prerequisite: Principle of Marketing I

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Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a specialized marketing course providing students with the opportu-nity to apply marketing principles in the fields of Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment. Student will produce and market activities for athletic and entertainment programs at Homestead High School.

B333-Business Law and Ethics I (4560)

• Grades 10, 11 and 12• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (BUSN 201)


o Qualifying Scores: PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26 Accuplacer: Reading 76 Writing 80 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA


“All rise for the Honorable ___ (insert your name!)___ the court of HHS is now in session”. You could be the judge, lawyer, witness or jury member in a civil or criminal case.

This course is an overview of the legal system in the busi-ness setting. Topics covered include: basics of the judicial system, contract law, personal law, employment law and property law. Application of legal principles and ethical decision-making techniques are presented through prob-lem-solving methods and situation analyses. Guest speak-ers will also be sharing their knowledge and experiences.

B343-Business Law and Ethics II (4560)• Grades 10, 11 and 12• Prerequisite: Business Law and Ethics I• One Credit/One Semester

An advanced in-depth look into Business Law and Ethics, this course will examine and analyze real cases and effects such cases could have on you and society. Application of legal principles and ethical decision-making techniques are presented through problem-solving methods and situation analyses. Students will research cases, case law and appli-cation of those laws. Student will be asked to experience the real courtroom sometimes throughout the semester. Guest speakers will be invited to the classroom throughout the semester.

B273-Introduction to Entrepreneurship (5967)• Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12• One Credit/One Semester

Have you ever wanted to own your own business? This course is designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create and manage their own business. Topics addressed include the assessment of entrepreneurial skills, the importance of business ethics, human relations and interpersonal skills, and the role of entrepreneurs in a free enterprise system. Students will understand and develop the components of a written business plan.

B401/402-Work Based Learning Capstone: Internship, Multiple Pathways (5974)

• Grade 12 Only (3.0 GPA or Higher)

• Must complete a Work Based Learning Internship Application form

• Two Credits/One Semesters

• Mandatory Meeting January 11, 2019 at 7:10am in Room 303

Work Based Learning: Internship is a course that is de-signed to provide opportunities for students to explore ca-reers and apply the concepts and skills learned in previous coursework in real world business and industry settings. Students will leave the building 2 periods a day to attend their internship placement. The emphasis of the experi-ence is on applying skills developed through instruction and on learning new career competencies at the internship site as well as exposing the student to a possible future career. This is a non-paid position. Students work with the instructor on setting up the internship site. Students participating in internship will follow class, school, busi-ness/industry/organization, State, and Federal guidelines. Internship will include a classroom component and regular contact between the interns and the internship coordina-tor. Student will be required to meet the state minimum hour requirement in order to earn the credits. Internship works well with the Senior Experience schedule.

B431/432(DC) and B611/612-Strategic Marketing Class and Strategic Marketing Experiences (5918)

• Grade 12 only• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (MKTG 101 & 230)


o Qualifying Scores: PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26 Math 24.5 Accuplacer: Reading 76 Writing 80 Math 40 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA

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• Must complete a co-op enrollment form• Must enroll in both (2) semesters• Must enroll in both classes• Six Credits/Two Semesters• Priority Dual Credit

Strategic Marketing is a course that provides two com-ponents for students: related classroom instruction and cooperative work experience “co-op” with school release time. This program combines one hour of related class-room instruction with a minimum of 15 hours per week of on-the-job training enabling student to gain “real world” attitudes, skills, and knowledge. The program is beneficial for college-bound students who are interested in careers in the business field as well as those students who wish to pursue a business career immediately after high school.

B411/412 and B601/602 Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education Class and Interdisciplinary Cooperative Work Experience (5902)

• Grade 12 only• Must complete a co-op enrollment form• Must enroll in both (2) semesters• Must enroll in both classes• Six Credits/Two Semesters

ICE (Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education) provides seniors a mix of classroom learning with actual on-the-job work experience. Often referred to as “co-op,” work-site training provides an opportunity to explore career possi-bilities. Students work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Examples of work experiences include day care, certi-fied nurses’ aid, aviation, law enforcement, agriculture, construction, architecture, etc. Students also meet one hour daily for classroom instruction which emphasizes employee skill building and personal money management concepts. College-bound students value their workplace experiences as a way to narrow options for future studies. Non college-bound students express appreciation as to how co-op helps them make a smooth transition between school and the world of work. All students enjoy “earning” while “learning.”

B153(DC)-Digital Applications and Responsibility (4528)

• Offered grades 9, 10, 11, 12• Dual Credit Option – Ivy Tech (CINS 101)


o PSAT: Reading 25 Writing 26

Accuplacer: Reading 76 Writing 80 Seniors ONLY: 2.6 GPA

o Required Text Information• One Credit/One Semester• Priority Dual Credit

Information Communications and Technology introduces students to the Microsoft Office Suite. Technology is used to build students decision-making and problem-solving skills. Information Communications and Technology helps students develop efficient and practical computer skills beyond the basics. Students will use Microsoft Office to create documents and presentations, applicable to home, school and the world of work. Students will use cameras, microphones, and scanners to enhance their products. Stu-dents practice presentation skills as well as their produc-tion skills. Student will use Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. These applications will also apply to future job and college tasks.

B313(DC) Web Design I (4574)• Offered grades 10, 11, 12

• Prerequisites: Digital Application and Responsibil-ity


Web Developers- Fort Wayne, IN average salary is $72,000! Are you tech savvy, creative and love the Internet? This class will help you launch you into the world of web devel-oping. The Web Design I curriculum is an introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of webpages and websites. Students learn how to critically evaluate web-site quality, learn how to create and maintain quality web pages, learn about web design standards and why they’re important, and learn to create and manipulate images.

B111/112 Introduction to Computer Science (4803)

• Offered grades 9, 10, 11, 12

• Two Credits/Two Semesters

Designed to be the first computer science course for stu-dents who have never programmed before, Introduction to Computer Science is an optional starting point for the PLTW Computer Science Program. Students work in teams to create apps for mobile devices using MIT App Inven-tor. They explore the impact of computing in society and build skills in digital citizenship and cybersecurity. Beyond learning the fundamentals of programming, students build computational-thinking skills by applying computer science to collaboration tools, modeling and simulation, and data analysis. In addition, students transfer the understanding of programming gained in App Inventor to text-based pro-gramming in Python and apply their knowledge to create algorithms for games of chance and strategy.

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B121/122-Computer Science I (4801) • Offered grades 10, 11, 12

• Prerequisites: Intro to Computer Science• Dual Credit Option – PFW (CS11200)

o PFW Tuition: $75.00 (2018 Fee)o No Guarantee of Transferabilityo Juniors and Seniors Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or highero Sophomores Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or highero Required Text Information

• Two Credits/Two Semesters• Quantitative Reasoning Course

Using Python® as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that fost

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