Ag/Ind Tech Work/Using Empowerment/Homework?

As we say goodbye to January, we enter the shortest month of the school year which can sometimes feel like the longest as we wait for Spring to arrive. During the month of February, high school students will be working through school work, entering end of season tournaments for athletics, and preparing for the Sweetheart Dance.

Agriculture Education and Industrial Technology Program Building Skills
One of the goals of Career and Technical Education (CTE) is to foster 21st century and employability skills.  From manufacturing class to use of the new plasma table, the Agriculture Education and Industrial Technology departments are giving technical skills in addition to the critical thinking needed for success in the workplace.  Mr. Russ, Mr. Kuennen, and Ms. Mattke are spending time learning about our new tools in addition to giving foundation skills necessary in the market of ag and manufacturing.

Using Empowerment Study Hall
Empowerment study hall is a study tool available to all students at NHHS.  A smaller group of students works with either Mrs. Manson or Mr. Meisner for a variety of reasons, including needing a quieter place, looking for academic assistance, working with a course-alike group, or just requesting to be scheduled there.  Students, parents, and staff can recommend or request enrollment in Empowerment at any time during the school year.

What is the Purpose of Homework?
As a parent, I watch my own children work through homework and always ask, what is the purpose of the work they are doing? At this level, homework is given to students as as way to get repetition of work learned in class.  Many teachers use the beginning of class to review any concerns students had with their homework.  New learning is rarely done with homework as we believe new learning should occur during class or discovery so students can receive guidance from the teachers.  However, it is also important that students complete homework, even if they struggle some.  By struggling and failing forward, student retain information.  Please feel free to contact individual teachers about any homework concerns.  In addition, staff are available before and after school, during planning time and during intervention on Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist students outside of class.