The Holmstead School is in session from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. daily. College preparation skills as well as career development experiences are offered. Students are required to take six courses in a rotating schedule. This procedure minimizes anxiety about facing the same courses at the same time each day. Students are required to take the courses necessary to fulfill state-mandated requirements, as well as electives designed to provide a well-rounded curriculum. Students are encouraged to take an active part in the planning of their schedules by selecting courses from the forty-five offered at Holmstead. The Supervisor of Education compiles these course selections in an effort to predict improvement, promote success and increase motivation.

Incorporated into the school day is one hour of recreational arts. Students are required to participate in an organized activity. These activities include the Holmstead gym program, yearbook and newspaper publication, music instruction, arts and crafts, and computer related activities. The recreational arts program is mandatory and students receive a grade on their report card reflecting their participation and cooperation, rather than their skill level. Educational and recreational field trips are offered periodically on a course-related basis.

Holmstead School is in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination by reason of race, color, sex, creed or national origin.

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