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===Boys===
===Boys===
The football team won the state championship in 1999, 2006, and 2008. At the state championship in 2007, Homestead lost to Arrowhead High School.<ref>{{cite web|title=Homestead Highlanders|url=http://www.wissports.net/school.asp?sid=162|work=Homestead High School Sports|publisher=Wissports|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref> The boys cross country team earned the state champion title in 1967 and were runner-ups in 1991 and 1998.<ref>{{cite web|title=Boys Cross Country Team Champions 1975-2010|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/crosscountry/bteamchamps.pdf|work=Boys Cross Country Team|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref> In 1996 and 2006, the boys golf team earned the title of state champions. They were runner-ups in 1985 and 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=WIAA State Boys Golf Champions (1923-2011)|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/golfboys/teamchamps.pdf|work=WIAA State Boys Golf|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref>
The football team won the state championship in 1999, 2006, and 2008. At the state championship in 2007, Homestead lost to Arrowhead High School.<ref>{{cite web|title=Homestead Highlanders|url=http://www.wissports.net/school.asp?sid=162|work=Homestead High School Sports|publisher=Wissports|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref> The boys cross country team earned the state champion title in 1967 and were runner-ups in 1991 and 1998.<ref>{{cite web|title=Boys Cross Country Team Champions 1975-2010|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/crosscountry/bteamchamps.pdf|work=Boys Cross Country Team|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref> In 1996 and 2006, the boys golf team earned the title of state champions. They were runner-ups in 1985 and 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=WIAA State Boys Golf Champions (1923-2011)|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/golfboys/teamchamps.pdf|work=WIAA State Boys Golf|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref> In 1974, 1978, and 1994, the baseball team won the state championship. In 2003 they were the runner-up.<ref>{{cite web|title=Summer Baseball Championship Game History (1965-2011)|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/baseballsummer/teamchamps.pdf|work=Summer Baseball|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref>


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*[[Golf (girls)]]&nbsp;- 1987, 1999, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Girls Golf State Tournament Appearances|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/golfgirls/teamappearances.pdf|work=Girls Golf State|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref>
*[[Golf (girls)]]&nbsp;- 1987, 1999, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Girls Golf State Tournament Appearances|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/golfgirls/teamappearances.pdf|work=Girls Golf State|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref>
*[[Golf (boys)]]&nbsp;- 1996, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=WIAA State Boys Golf Champions (1923-2011)|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/golfboys/teamchamps.pdf|work=WIAA State Boys Golf|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref>
*[[Golf (boys)]]&nbsp;- 1996, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=WIAA State Boys Golf Champions (1923-2011)|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/golfboys/teamchamps.pdf|work=WIAA State Boys Golf|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref>
*[[Baseball]]&nbsp;- 1974, 1978, 1994.<ref>{{cite web|title=Summer Baseball Championship Game History (1965-2011)|url=http://www.wiaawi.org/baseballsummer/teamchamps.pdf|work=Summer Baseball|publisher=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association|accessdate=28 October 2011}}</ref>




Revision as of 18:41, 28 October 2011

History

Enrollment

Since 2003, Homesteads enrollment has decreased. In 2003-2004 the enrollment was 1610 and now in 2011-2012 the enrollment is 1405.[1]

Academics

Homestead High School uses a 12-point grading scale and all honors and A.P. courses are weighted. Also, Homestead does not rank students.[2] The average ACT score for the Class of 2011 was a 25.6. This was the second highest score in the state of Wisconsin.[3] In the Class of 2011, 86% of the students are now attending a 4-year college, 5% are now attending 2-year colleges, and 9% are now working.[4]

Scheduling

As of right now, Homesteads academic school year includes two semesters that end with examinations after each. Each semester is 18 weeks and the minimum number of courses a student can take is 6 out of 7 per day. Each of the classes are 50 minutes.[5] Starting the 2012-2013 school year, Homestead will be switching to trimester scheduling.[6]

Requirements for Graduation

Each Homestead student is required to have 22 credits in order to graduate. These credits include, 2 in science, 2 in mathematics, 4 in English, 3 in social studies, 1 in fine arts, 1/2 in health, 1/2 in computer science, 1-1/2 in physical education, and any other elective courses. One credit is earned by passing a course that meets for a full school year. Half credit is earned by passing a course that meets for a semester or 18 weeks.[7]

A.P. Courses

Homestead offers a variety of A.P. classes including, A.P. French, A.P. German, A.P. Calculus AB, A.P. Calculus BC, A.P. Physics, A.P. Spanish, A.P. Statistics, A.P. United States History, A.P. American Government, A.P. Biology, A.P. Chemistry, A.P. Economics (Macro), A.P. Economics (Micro), and A.P. English.[8]

A.P. Scores

Of the 530 students who took one or more of the A.P. examinations 85% scored a 3 or higher. All students who took the A.P. Biology exam, A.P. Chinese Language and Culture exam, A.P. Computer Science A exam, English Language exam, A.P. European History, A.P. Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exam, A.P. Physics C: Mechanics exam, A.P. Psychology exam, and A.P. U.S History exam scored a 3 or higher.[9]

Honors Courses

Honors courses are also offered at Homestead High School. These courses include, Algebra 1 (H), Algebra 2/Trigonometry (H), American Literature (H), American Studies - English (H), American Studies-Social Studies (H), Biology (H), British Literature (H), Business Organization and Management (H), Calculus AB I (H), Chemistry (H), English 9/Argumentation (H), English 9 (H), Expository Writing (H), French 4 (H), Geometry (H), German 4 (H), Independent Study (H), Latin (4) (H), Multi-Variable Calculus (H), Physics (H), Pre-Calculus (H), Product Development Project (H), Spanish (4) (H), and World Studies (H). [10]

Athletics

Girls

The girls soccer team received the state champion title in 1992, 1995, and 2007. They were runner-ups in the state championship in the years, 1993, 2006, and 2010.[11] The Varsity Dance Team has qualified for state each year in all routines since 2007. In 2008, 2009, and 2010, the Varsity Dance Team was regional champions for either their Jazz or Kick routine. Every year since 2009, the team has earned a top 5 place spot each year at state.[12] The girls swimming and diving team were state champions in the years 1984 and 1985. In 1983, they were runner-ups at the state championship.[13] In 1986, the girls cross country team earned the title as state champions. The team was runner-up in 1985.[14] The girls golf team were state champions in 1987, 1999, and 2011. They were runner-ups in 1972, 1975, 1983, 2000, and 2008.

Basketball

Gymnastics

Cheerleading

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Hockey

Boys

The football team won the state championship in 1999, 2006, and 2008. At the state championship in 2007, Homestead lost to Arrowhead High School.[15] The boys cross country team earned the state champion title in 1967 and were runner-ups in 1991 and 1998.[16] In 1996 and 2006, the boys golf team earned the title of state champions. They were runner-ups in 1985 and 2004.[17] In 1974, 1978, and 1994, the baseball team won the state championship. In 2003 they were the runner-up.[18]

Basketball

Soccer

Tennis

Track

Hockey

Wrestling

State Titles



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Extracurricular Activities

Homestead High School has many activities in which students can get involved in. These clubs, activities, and organizations including the following, Debate, Forensics, Math Team, AFS (American Field Service), Anime, Battle of the Books, Best Buddies, Beyond Impressions, Borealis, Club United, German Club, H-SAC (Homestead's Stand Against Cancer), Junior State of America, Kids for Kids, Latin Club, Philosophy Club, Pursuit Book Club, Robotics Club, Spanish Club, Students Keeping it Environmentally Safe (SKIES), Student Council, National Honor Society, and Yearbook.[27]

Awards and Recognition

In 2004, the U.S Department of Education named Homestead High School as a Blue Ribbon High school. In 2009, Business Week magazine named Homestead as one of the top high schools in Wisconsin.[28] In the Class of 2011, seventeen students were National Merit Semifinalists.[29]

References

  1. ^ "Homestead Highlanders". Homestead High School Sports. Wissports. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Homestead High School Profile 2011-2012" (PDF). Profile. Mequon-Thiensville School District. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Recognition for Homestead High School". Recognition. Mequon-Thiensville School District. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  4. ^ "Homestead High School Profile 2011-2012" (PDF). Profile. Mequon-Thiensville School District. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  5. ^ "Homestead High School Profile 2011-2012" (PDF). Profile. Mequon-Thiensville School District. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  6. ^ "Board approves trimesters for Homestead". Trimesters. Journal Interactive. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  7. ^ "Homestead High School Profile 2011-2012" (PDF). Profile. Mequon-Thiensville School District. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  8. ^ "Homestead High School Profile 2011-2012" (PDF). Profile. Mequon-Thiensville School District. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  9. ^ "Homestead High School Profile 2011-2012" (PDF). Profile. Mequon-Thiensville School District. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  10. ^ "Homestead High School Profile 2011-2012" (PDF). Profile. Mequon-Thiensville School District. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  11. ^ "Girls Soccer Champions 1983-2011" (PDF). Champions. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  12. ^ "Competitions". Competitions. WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF CHEER/POM COACHES, INC. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  13. ^ "Girls Swimming & Diving Team Champions 1970-2010" (PDF). Girls Swimming & Diving Team. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  14. ^ "Girls Cross Country Team Champions 1975-2010" (PDF). Girls Cross Country Team. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  15. ^ "Homestead Highlanders". Homestead High School Sports. Wissports. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  16. ^ "Boys Cross Country Team Champions 1975-2010" (PDF). Boys Cross Country Team. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  17. ^ "WIAA State Boys Golf Champions (1923-2011)" (PDF). WIAA State Boys Golf. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  18. ^ "Summer Baseball Championship Game History (1965-2011)" (PDF). Summer Baseball. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  19. ^ "Playoff Scores – 1976-2009" (PDF). www.wiaawi.org. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  20. ^ "Girls Soccer Champions 1983-2011" (PDF). Champions. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  21. ^ "Girls Swimming & Diving Team Champions 1970-2010" (PDF). Girls Swimming & Diving Team. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  22. ^ "Girls Cross Country Team Champions 1975-2010" (PDF). Girls Cross Country Team. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  23. ^ "Boys Cross Country Team Champions 1975-2010" (PDF). Boys Cross Country Team. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  24. ^ "Girls Golf State Tournament Appearances" (PDF). Girls Golf State. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  25. ^ "WIAA State Boys Golf Champions (1923-2011)" (PDF). WIAA State Boys Golf. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  26. ^ "Summer Baseball Championship Game History (1965-2011)" (PDF). Summer Baseball. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  27. ^ "Clubs". Clubs. Mequon-Thiensville School District. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  28. ^ "Recognition for Homestead High School". Recognition. Mequon-Thiensville School District. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  29. ^ "Recognition for Homestead High School". Recognition. Mequon-Thiensville School District. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
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