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Enhance students’ academic experiences
to prepare for college.
Improve students’ college application.
Increase scholarship opportunities.
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Provides a college prep curriculum for students
who have initiative, are curious, and want to be
lifelong learners
Promotes students who can think critically, solve
problems, and appreciate diverse perspectives
Promotes students who can communicate
effectively in writing, verbally, and
technologically
Prepares students to be active leaders who
practice honesty, responsibility, and respect in
their communities
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The Neosho Honors Academy focuses on
providing students with a challenging and
relevant education through a rigorous college
preparatory curriculum and a diverse
extracurricular program.
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A minimum 3.5 GPA
Currently enrolled in at least 3 Accelerated/Advanced
courses
Seniors need to have completed at least 9
Accelerated/Advanced classes since 9th grade.
Juniors need to have completed at least 6
Accelerated/Advanced classes since 9th grade.
Encouraged to attend at least 75% of the activities
provided by the Academy
Meet with Teacher Mentor at least once a quarter
Perform an exit interview that the student must present a
proposal and the process in which the proposal will be
performed. The conclusion must give the outcome
expected, and the sustainability of the plan. The proposal
must include a Power Point presentation, and a handout
for the audience. The new presentation must be between
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Educational field trips
College visits
Evening events and
activities
Guest speakers
Internships
Job shadowing
Art and historical
museums
Symphony Orchestra
Concerts
Theater
Neosho Honors Academy
Newsletter
September 2009
Welcome to the first edition of the Neosho Honors Academy
Newsletter!
We are so glad you have decided to become a part of our
Academy and hope you will enjoy the activities we have
planned. We will depend on YOU to help us make The
Academy the best program it can be not only by participating
in as many activities as you can but also giving us ideas as
to what you would like to do. If you have ideas for field trips
Or guest speakers, please let one of the Team Leaders know
Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Fausett, Mrs.Kemna, Mrs. Marta, or Mrs.
Miller)
Willkommen in Deutschland!! (Welcome to Germany!)
On Sept. 29TH , students from NHS who went to Germany this past
summer will give a presentation about their trip. We are working on
getting a German intern from FAG Bearing to also speak about
Germany. Refreshments will be served. Come see what your fellow
Academy students have to say about how they spent their summer
vacation!!
PROJECTS AND MENTOR TEACHERS
Be thinking of a project you want to do that enhances one of your
classes. Need ideas? Talk to your Mentor Teacher.
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
We will be learning about Australia/New Zealand,
Italy/Greece, and Africa this semester. Don’t miss
out!!
Festival of Friends in Carthage Sept. 19th
This Sat., Sept. 19th will be your first opportunity to
participate in an activity with The Academy. Cultural
displays, entertainment, and ethnic foods will be among the
offerings at the ninth annual Festival of Friends in Carthage.
Some of the cultures to be featured include: Colombia,
Egypt, Germany, Japan, Cherokee Nation, and others. The
program will feature Middle Eastern belly dancers, the
Delaware Inter Tribal Youth Council and Musica de Gracia.
Opening ceremonies are set for 3:00 p.m. and door prizes will
be offered throughout the event, which will continue until
7:00 p.m. We will meet in front of the flagpole at the high
school at 2:30 and return by 7:30 at the latest (we may be
done sooner if everyone is ready to leave). If you are going
with family members (who are welcome to attend any of The
Academy activities) you must find me in order to check in
and get credit for attending. My cell phone number is: 417439-0362 if you need to call me to find me!! You need to let
me know by Thursday afternoon if you will be going.
LOGO CONTEST!!
We need a logo design to put on t-shirts, letterheads, etc. If you
think you have a great idea that reflects what The Neosho Honors
Academy is all about, submit it to any of the Team Leaders. The
4 best designs will be voted on by Academy members. Winning
design gets a $25 cash prize!!
Submit your idea by Oct. 1st to any Team Leader.
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Number of students in the Academy:
Percentage of females:
Percentage of males:
Number of Juniors:
Number of Seniors:
Average weighted GPA:
(range)
National average ACT:
State average ACT:
Neosho High School average ACT:
Honors Academy average ACT:
(based on seniors only)
Percentage of students in A+
88
68
32
55
33
4.0
4.5 to 3.5
21.1
21.6
21.4
25.9
82.9
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Our School
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Enrollment:
Our Curriculum
* means dual credit class with Crowder College
 Accelerated courses:
 English I, II, III,
 Speech
 American History
 U. S. Government
 Modern World History
 Ancient World History
 Debate III
 Computer Applications III
 Anatomy & Entomology
Algebra II
Geometry
*College Algebra
*Trig
Math Analysis
Physical Science
Biology I, II
Chemistry I
*Zoology
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Advanced Classes:
AP Classes:
*English IV
*Calculus
*Biology II
Debate IV
U.S. Government
European History
Other Courses offered:
Spanish I, II, III, IV
German I, II, III, IV
Journalism
ACT prep (semester class)
Art I, II, III, IV
Drama I, II, III, IV
Oral Interpretation I, II, III, IV
Choraleers
Show Choir
Cecilian Choir
Wildcat Band
Jazz Band
Orchestra
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Each quarter students will meet with their
advisors.
Advisors notebook
Advisors help prepare students for their exit
interviews.
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What are some ways we can make our
students the ones colleges want to pursue?
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What other criteria should we use to identify
students for the program?
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What are some resources you know of that
could be helpful to The Neosho Honors
Academy?
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What are some other
components/experiences/career
opportunities we can provide for our
students?
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Barbara Arnold Instructor, TESOL, MSSU
Dianna Baker College Advisor Neosho R-5 Schools
Dr.Larry Barnes Internal medicine at Freeman Neosho Hospital
Dr. Glen Coltharp Professor/ Associate Dean, School of Education, MSSU
Darren Cook Principal, Neosho High School
Sue Day High School Counselor Joplin R-5 Schools
Kathy Fausett Math Team Leader, Neosho R-5 Schools
Gib Garrow Director, Neosho Economic Development
Dr. Ely Gordon Internal Medicine-Pediatrics at Freeman Neosho Hospital
Alton Johnson General Manager, Premiere Turbines
Terri Kemna Science Team Leader, Neosho R-5 Schools
Dr. Brad Kleindl Professor/Dean, School of Business, MSSU
Bruce Mahr Vice President, Arvest Bank
Pam Marta Social Sciences Team Leader, Neosho R-5 Schools
Karin Miller English Team Leader, Neosho R-5 Schools
Tim Mitchell Pharmacist/Owner, Family Pharmacy/Advantage Health Care
Richard Page Supt. Neosho R-5 Schools
Billie Skelly Joplin Community leader
Joanne Slama High School Counselor Neosho R-5 Schools
Alma Stipp Assistant Superintendent Neosho R-5 Schools
Dr. Brad Tyndall Dean of Instruction, Crowder College
Jeff Werneke Mayor, Neosho/owner Neosho Box and Wood Products
Kevin Wilson Representative, District 130 Missouri House of Representatives