Important School Policies

Board guidelines for grade point averages students need to maintain to participate in extracurricular activities.
Student guidelines for using technology in schools.
Disciplinary information for student violations related to controlled substance offenses.
Overview of what constitutes legal absences.
Defines bullying and reporting procedures.
Expected behaviors to promote civility in schools.
Appropriate protocols for disciplining students at schools.
Statement regarding the welcoming and discrimination-free environments expected at HCPSS schools.
Rules regarding appropriate student attire.
Grading policies and procedures for students in grades K-8
Grading policies and procedures for students in high school
Conduct for students using school transportation.
Policy on promoting safe and nurturing school environments for students and staff.
Definition of sexual harassment and reprimands for violations.
The purpose of this policy is to help ensure a safe and secure environment for all staff members by outlining the process that administrators must use if a student engages in assault and/or battery directed towards a staff member or service provider.
Establishes rules and guidelines for student representatives and the Student Member of the Board of Education.
Outlines the rights and responsibilities of students related to interactions with their school.
Procedures and guidelines for responding when students have been charged with legal offenses in the community.
Outline of prohibited tobacco products and consequences for student violations.
The purpose of this policy is to establish parameters for ensuring a safe and nurturing school environment for students and staff by prohibiting the possession and use of weapons on school property and at school-sponsored activities and to provide clear consequences for anyone who violates this policy.