HPS Student and Parent Handbook 2019-2020

situations. The school will then notify the student of any
emergency.
Distribution of Published Materials
School Materials
Publications prepared by and for the school may be posted or
distributed with prior approval by the Principal and teacher. Such
items may include school posters, brochures, murals, etc.
Non-School Materials
Students must obtain express prior approval of the Principal
before distributing, posting, selling, or circulating written
materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes,
posters, or other visual or auditory materials on campus.
Non-school literature shall not be distributed by students on
school property if:
The materials are obscene, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate
for the age and maturity of the audience.
The materials endorse actions endangering the health or
safety of students.
The materials promote illegal use of drugs, alcohol, or other
controlled substances.
The distribution of such materials would violate the
intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights of
another person.
The materials contain defamatory statements about public
figures or others.
The materials advocate imminent lawless or disruptive action
and are likely to incite or produce such action.
The materials are hating literature or similar publications that
scurrilously attack ethnic, religious, or racial groups or contain
content aimed at creating hostility and violence, and the
materials would materially and substantially interfere with
school activities or the rights of others.
There is reasonable cause to believe that distribution of the
non-school literature would result in material and substantial
interference with school activities or the rights of others.
Any student who posts material without prior approval will be
subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code
of Conduct. Materials displayed without approval will be removed.
Fundraising
No person may solicit contributions or collect funds for any
purpose from students or school personnel on school property, at
school-sponsored events, or on school transportation unless he or
she has the written permission of the Principal or Superintendent.
Sales
Advertising may be permitted for approved school-related
activities. This may include school newspapers, yearbooks, and
other fundraising projects. Advertising material that promotes the
use of alcohol and/or tobacco is strictly prohibited. No person may
display, solicit, or sell any item or service to students or school
personnel while on school property, at school-sponsored events,
or on school transportation without the written permission of the
Principal.
Demonstrations or Meetings on School
Premises (Non- School Sponsored)
Any student who wishes to promote, organize or participate in a
non-school sponsored demonstration or meeting on school
premises must obtain prior written approval from the Principal at
least three days prior to the requested activity. This three- day
period does not include the day of the request or the day of the
activity. The school may prohibit demonstrations or meetings that
materially and substantially interfere with school activities or the
rights of other students or teachers; are vulgar or profane; might
reasonably be perceived to advocate drug or alcohol use,
irresponsible sex, or conduct otherwise inconsistent with the
shared values of a civilized order; inappropriate for the maturity
level of the audience; associates the school with a non-neutral
position on matters of political controversy; and/or the school
demonstrates reasonable cause to believe that the expression
would create material and substantial interference with its
educational program.
Bulletin Boards
Students must obtain permission from teachers to post materials
on classroom bulletin boards and from the Principal to post
materials on hallway bulletin boards. Materials should not be
taped to glass surfaces, and students should not damage any
surface by using tacks or pins to post materials.
Deliveries
Flowers, balloons, food items etc. should not be delivered to the
school for students. These will not be delivered to the classroom.
Student may not receive any form of delivery (balloons, food,
flowers etc.) except by any parent/guardian in person and as
necessary for the school day. Food items, including but not limited
to, fast food, pizza, cakes, etc. will not be accepted for delivery to
the students. However, parents are welcome to join students for
a cafeteria lunch in our school cafeteria.
Parents who want to organize activities in school such as birthday
parties, pizza parties etc., must receive prior approval from the
Principal or his/her designee. All food items must be storebought;
homemade items will not be allowed.
School Activities
The school offers a wide range of activities to enrich student
learning during and after school. Students participating in such
activities are subject to the provisions of this Handbook and the
19 | Revised in July 2019