Student and Parent Handbook
The HCPSS Student and Parent Handbook is a helpful resource for navigating the school year. It contains a wealth of information about school system practices, policies and services available to support and enrich learning.
Student and Parent Handbook Table of Contents
Student Code of Conduct →
The HCPSS Student Code of Conduct provides a framework for behavioral goals and disciplinary policies. All students are expected to be aware of and abide by this Student Code of Conduct. Parents/guardians are encouraged to read the Student Code of Conduct carefully and to discuss the information with their children.
Non-Discrimination and Inclusivity →
Non-Discrimination | ADA Accommodations | Title IX | Special Education | Section 504 | Web Accessibility | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Annual Notifications →
FERPA | PPRA | File a Complaint | Photos, Videos or Audio
Family Engagement and Involvement →
School Visitation | Volunteer | School Improvement Teams | Parent Teacher Association | Community Advisory Council | Advisory Committees | Community News and Programs | Use of School Facilities
School Information →
Directory | Pre-K-12 | Elementary School | Middle School | High School | Graduation Requirements & Required Assessments | HS Activities & Athletics
School Procedures →
Eligibility: Age | Residency | Physical Exam | Immunizations
Procedures: Attendance | Religious Accommodations | School Closings | Homework | Before & After Care | Transportation | Meals | Personal Property | Resolving Concerns | Ombudsman
Student Health and Well-Being →
Safety and Security: School Resource Officers | Security Assistants | Visitors | Social Media Threats | Emergency Contact | Emergency Preparedness | Parent Procedures | Emergency Closings | Protections and Supports for Foreign-Born Students | Research in HCPSS
Health & Wellness: Health Services | Immunizations | Medication | Student Insurance | Home and Hospital | Wellness | Pregnant and Parenting Students | Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect | Weather Guidelines | Physical Education | Asbestos Management | Lead Testing | Integrated Pest Management
Student and Family Support Services →
BSAP | Hispanic Achievement | Multilingual Family Services | Language Access | MESA | PBIS | Psychological Services | School Counseling | Postsecondary Access Supports | School Social Work | Pupil Personnel | Instructional Intervention Teams | Student Support Teams | Student Engagement | Innovative Pathways | Special Education & Related Services | Section 504 | Gifted & Talented | Title I | English Language Development | Summer Programs
Student Responsibilities and Behaviors Policies →
Alcohol, Drug & Tobacco-Free | Attendance | Bullying / Harassment | Civility | Anti-Discrimination | Criminal Activity | Grading & Reporting | Responsible Use of Technology | Safe and Supportive Schools | Sexual Discrimination, Harassment, Misconduct | Assault on Employees | Discipline | Dress Code | Student Representation | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Search and Seizure | Reportable Offenses | Willful Disturbance | Weapons