Course Information
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
Juniors |
Seniors |
| College Prep English | College English Courses |
| Algebra II | Math College Courses |
| Anatomy, Chemistry | Chemistry, Physics, or Anatomy |
| College Electives | College Electives |
| Spanish 1, 2, 3 | Spanish 2, 3 |
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.
Vocational Training
Juniors |
Seniors |
| Welding | Welding, Carpentry |
| Carpentry | College Math |
| Construction | Construction |
| College Electives | College Electives |
Required Classes
Three years (3) of high school Mathematics from the following courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Applied Math 1, Applied Math 2, College Algebra, Stats, Trigonometry.
Three years (3) of high school Science from the following courses: Earth Science (required), Biology (required), Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy, Astronomy and Meteorology.
One year (1) of Physical Education (Includes Health)
Four years (4) of high school English.
Four years (4) of high school Social Science from the following courses: American History pre-1861 (required), American History post-1861 (required), American Government (required), Sociology, World History, Psychology, Nebraska History, and the History of Rock and Roll.
One year 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.
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:
*Students graduating after the 2014-2015 school year must pass 240 credit hours
*Students graduating after the 2015-2016 school year must pass 250 credit hours
*All required subjects for grades nine through twelve must be passed with a grade of 60% or higher to receive a high school diploma.