HPS Student and Parent Handbook 2019-2020

withdraws from school. Any student failing to return issued
materials in an acceptable condition loses the right to free
textbooks and educational materials until the damages are paid
for by the student and/or parent. However, a student will be
provided textbooks for use at school during the school day. The
school may reduce or waive the payment requirement if the
student is from a low-income family. The release of student
records, including official transcripts, will be delayed pending
payment for lost or severely damaged textbooks or supplemental
materials.
Electronic textbooks shall be returned free of viruses or any other
malicious software, and free of any plug-ins or software not
specifically approved by the school. All components or
applications that are a part of the electronic textbook when issued
must be returned.
Student ID Cards
ID cards may be issued to each student with a reasonable fee. This
fee may be waived under appropriate circumstances; details for
the fee waiver are available in the Principal’s office of each
campus. All students must wear student ID as part of their
uniform. Students may be asked to show their ID card in order to
order breakfast or lunch. If a student loses an ID card, he or she
should go to the main office before or after school to purchase a
replacement. Students shall return their student ID cards upon
withdrawal from the school.
Lost and Found
Anyone who finds books, clothing or other personal items left
unattended should bring these items to the front office. Students
who have lost these items should check at the front office. Items
will be kept in lost and found for up to seven days. The hallways
are inspected each evening and all unsecured items are placed in
the front office. Students should label all books, uniforms and
other personal belongings with their name to ensure the prompt
return of an item that has been misplaced.
Meals
The school participates in the National School Breakfast and Lunch
Programs. Guidelines set by the Texas Department of Agriculture
(“TDA”) and United Stated Department of Agriculture (“USDA”)
are followed to meet the nutritional needs of all students. Menus
may be viewed online on the school’s website. Each student has a
meal account in which money may be deposited. Payments may
be made online or at the school office.
State-Mandated Nutrition Guidelines
TDA establishes nutrition standards for all food and beverages sold
during the school day. The school day is defined as midnight the
day before to 30 minutes after the last dismissal bell. These “Smart
Snack” standards apply to a la carte items sold by Child Nutrition
as well as any sales conducted by other organizations. More
detailed information may be obtained at the school office or
online at www.squaremeals.org.
Free and Reduced-Cost Meals
The school sends a Letter to Household with information regarding
free and reduced-price meals to each student’s home at the
beginning of the school year. Eligibility applications are available
online, or a paper copy may be obtained from the school office.
The information requested includes all members of the household
and income for each. A social security number is not required to
apply for meal benefits. Should family income change, a new
application may be submitted at any time during the school year.
Lunch Periods
All students will remain on-campus during the lunch period.
Students may buy lunch at school or bring a packed lunch. During
the lunch period, students are expected to display good manners
and courtesy. Students may eat only in the lunch area, and must
clear their place and dispose of all trash appropriately. The lunch
area will be monitored by teachers.
The following guidelines apply to the cafeteria.
Students must dispose of plates and utensils in garbage bins.
Students must keep tables, seats, and floors clean.
Students must talk in a normal voice. No shouting is allowed.
Students must use appropriate language at all times.
Students must keep cafeteria lines orderly; no pushing,
running, horse playing or cutting in lines.
Students may not loiter in the cafeteria and hallways during
lunch.
Students must remain seated unless otherwise instructed.
Students must keep hands, feet, personal belongings and
food to themselves.
No backpacks or books are allowed in the lunch area.
Students who deface school property will be fined an amount
necessary to cover the cost of restoring the damaged
property.
Students may not order food from outside.
Students who do not follow these guidelines may be subject to
disciplinary action.
Public Areas
Hallways, stairways, the cafeteria, and restrooms are used by all
students and school employees. The following rules of conduct
apply to all students:
Students may not loiter in hallways, stairways, the cafeteria,
or restrooms.
Students may not eat in these areas except in cafeteria.
Students may not run in these areas.
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