Helpful Websites for College Student Aid

Below are several websites with information on college student aid and financial aid resources. 

Paying for College

The Alabama Commission on Higher Education has a great list of financial aid resources to help pay for college.

Student Aid Decisions

SayStudent.com is a guide for making smart college student aid decisions.

Federal Government Student Aid

StudentAid.ed.gov is a Student Aid website sponsored by the Federal Government. It contains information about paying for college, college admission, selecting the right school for you and much more.

Student Aid Forgiveness Through Public Service

StudentAid.ed.gov shows how students can have their aid forgiven through public service.

Cost Calculator

Scholarship.com's Cost Calculator helps you figure out the cost of college.

Alabama Career Information Network

The Alabama Career Information Network is a valuable resource and tool. This site includes information regarding career planning, financial aid, options after high school, and resources specifically designed for parents, students, and educators. Please take a moment to check out the website and let us know if you have any questions!

Home Page: http://alcareerinfo.org/index.html

Parent Corner: http://www.alcareerinfo.org/start/parents.html

Student Corner: http://www.alcareerinfo.org/start/students.html

 

No After School Tutoring This Week

Peer Helpers will not be providing after school tutoring this week due to study sessions and exams. We will resume tutoring on Tuesday, January 13th.

Monday Message from The Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Safe and Healthy Coalition publishes Monday Messages every other Monday focusing on a variety of topics. You can sign up to receive these messages directly to your inbox by contacting Carissa Anthony (canthony@homewood.k12.al.us).

Holiday Safety

http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e0428a5830c52a928ea8aa698&id=e5c85cd38f&e=b93f12be1c

Information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse

This is a great graphic to use in communicating and understanding the dangers of adolescent marijuana use. 

http://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/trends-statistics/infographics/marijuana-use-educational-outcomes

First Semester Student of the Month Breakfast

Our First Semester Student of the Month Breakfast is tomorrow, Dec. 12th, at 7:15a in the library. We hope to see all of our Students of the Month in attendance! Students received an invitation this week from their grade level counselor.

Trendsetters Party

The HMS Trendsetters will be sponsoring a party THIS FRIDAY, Dec 12th, at the Exceptional Foundation. The party will last from 7pm-9pm, and the cost is $5. All proceeds will benefit Brandi's Blessings, a charitable organization developed by Denise Lewis' daughter. If you have any questions, please ask Coach Sills! 

Monday Message from The Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Safe and Healthy Coalition publishes Monday Messages every other Monday focusing on a variety of topics. You can sign up to receive these messages directly to your inbox by contacting Carissa Anthony (canthony@homewood.k12.al.us).

Mind Your Meds

http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e0428a5830c52a928ea8aa698&id=7b37046670&e=b93f12be1c 

Monday Message from The Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Safe and Healthy Coalition publishes Monday Messages every other Monday focusing on a variety of topics. You can sign up to receive these messages directly to your inbox by contacting Carissa Anthony (canthony@homewood.k12.al.us).

Kids and Marijuana

http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e0428a5830c52a928ea8aa698&id=ac8cdfac5c&e=b93f12be1c

Male Trendsetters Sign Up Meeting

The Male Trendsetters Sign Up Meeting is THIS THURSDAY at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria. A parent MUST be at the meeting to sign them up. Club dues are $20. Please see Coach Sills if you have any questions!

5 Reasons Why E-Cigarettes are Not Safe

Below is a short article from the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition and the Jefferson County Department of Health focusing on 5 reasons why e-cigarettes are not safe.

http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e0428a5830c52a928ea8aa698&id=08fee10d28&e=b93f12be1c

Red Ribbon Week ~ "Love Yourself ~ Be Drug Free"

Homewood Middle School joins a number of other schools across the United States that will mark this week as Red Ribbon Week.

This is a week that honors the memory of Enrique "KiKi" Camarena, an undercover U.S. Drug Enforcement Officer who was killed in the line of duty in Mexico in 1985. Red Ribbon Week began the following year in his hometown in California, organized by family and friends who wore red ribbons in Kiki's honor.

In 1988, Congress proclaimed the last full week in October as National Red Ribbon Week. National observance of Red Ribbon Week has grown to more than 100,000 schools.

The national Red Ribbon Week celebration brings millions of people together to raise the awareness of the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. This campaign also supports and encourages drug prevention, early intervention, and treatment services.

Our theme this year is "Love Yourself ~ Be Drug Free." In marking Red Ribbon Week, HMS is among thousands of schools pledging to be drug free in America.

Be on the lookout for red ribbons throughout the city of Homewood thanks to the Homewood Chamber of Commerce and the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition!

ACT Explore

All 8th grade students will be taking the ACT Explore this Wednesday, October 22nd. Please make every effort to have students at school on time!

Parent/Community Forum: Smart Approaches to Marijuana

Just a reminder...

This event is coming up on October 28th from 6-8 p.m. at Homewood High School. Make sure you register!

http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e0428a5830c52a928ea8aa698&id=f1699ab06c&e=b93f12be1c

New Student Breakfast

All new to Homewood students are invited to attend our New Student Breakfast this Friday morning at 7:15a in the media center/library. Students should have received an invitation from their grade level counselor this week. We look forward to seeing all of our new students Friday morning to celebrate the end of the first nine weeks!

Monday Message from The Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Safe and Healthy Coalition publishes Monday Messages every other Monday focusing on a variety of topics. You can sign up to receive these messages directly to your inbox by contacting Carissa Anthony (canthony@homewood.k12.al.us).

Trusting Your Teen
http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=574416c068d3cb7bf69ce1363&id=d2e2392a8d&e=ad3a6785b3

Parent Conference Day

Parent Conference Day is Thursday, October 16^th (3:30pm-7:00pm) and Friday, October 17^th (8:00am-11:45am). Please look for a conference request form to come home with your child! 

Girls Inc. Workshop on October 4th

Please see the attached flyer for information about a free "Cool and Confident" Workshop for mothers and daughters (ages 12-14) coming up this Saturday, October 4th, from 10a-3p. Pre-registration is required and space is limited!

Cool and Confident Workshop

Digital Citizenship Month

Please join Homewood City Schools in celebrating Digital Citizenship Month by attending a special presentation for parents on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in the  Homewood Middle School Cafetorium at 6:00 pm.  Our guest speaker will be Ms. Monica Sheeler, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alabama.  Ms. Sheeler will discuss the topics of internet safety, parental protections and settings for devices, establishing guidelines at home for appropriate internet use by students, navigating social media appropriately, cyberbullying, and posting photos. Our hope is that parents will feel empowered to talk to their students about digital citizenship after hearing this presentation.

Progress Reports

Progress Reports went home with students today! Please make sure you ask your child for his/hers. :)

Open House Tonight!

We hope to see everyone at Open House tonight at 6 p.m.! :)

Parent/Community Forum - "Smart Approaches to Marijuana"

Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition, Bradford Health Services, and Addiction Prevention Coalition are sponsoring this free event for parents at Homewood High School on October 28th from 6-8 p.m. Dr. Kevin Sabet will be presenting on common marijuana myths, impact on youth, and consequences of legalization. The event is free, but there is limited seating. Please register early: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/smart-approaches-to-marijuana-registration-12309226227.

Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition

The Safe & Healthy Homewood Coalition is a community-based, volunteer organization whose mission is to reduce youth substance abuse. We are very fortunate to have a group in Homewood focused on providing a safe and healthy community for our families. Please consider supporting the Safe and Healthy Homewood Coalition by "liking" us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/SafeandHealthyHomewood). This is a great resource with current trends and resources for parents! Also, please be on the lookout for a new link on our blog with "Monday Messages" from the Coalition. These messages are brief and focus on parent education and resources. If you are interested in joining the Coalition, please contact Carissa Anthony (canthony@homewood.k12.al.us). 

Enrichment Parent Meeting

There will be an enrichment parent meeting on Tuesday, August 26th, at 5p in the Media Center. The program has changed for both 6th and 7th grade. If you need more information, please contact Mary Binkley or Kyle Cannon.

Welcome back!! We hope everyone had a FANTASTIC first day of school! Please let us know if you ever need a thing! :)

2014-2015 Registration Information

Immunization Information

A "TDAP" vaccine is required for all 6th grade students who will be 11 years 

of age or older by the first day of school. Please check with your pediatrician to 

verify whether or not your child has received this immunization. Please bring an 

up-to-date blue immunization card to complete registration.

Registration Dates

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 (8:30am - 10:30am)  Last Names F - K

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 (12:30pm - 2:30pm)  Last Names L - R

Thursday, August 7, 2014 (8:30am - 10:30am)       Last Names S - Z

Thursday, August 7, 2014 (12:30pm - 2:30pm)       Last Names A - E

All 6th grade and New to Homewood Student Orientation

Friday, August 8, 2014 @ 1:30pm