HPS Student and Parent Handbook 2019-2020

Students shall:
Demonstrate courtesy at all times.
Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising selfdiscipline
and control.
Attend all classes, regularly and on time.
Be prepared for each class.
Follow dress code requirements
Obey all campus and classroom rules.
Respect the rights of others, including property and school
facilities.
Cooperate with and assist school personnel, including
volunteers, in maintaining safety, order and discipline.
Adhere to all requirements of the Code of conduct.
Show high standards of behavior to create a positive and
welcoming school atmosphere.
Responsibilities of Parents
Parents are expected to:
Serve as a model for students by showing respect for
themselves, students, teachers, other parents, and school
staff.
Ensure their student’s compliance with school attendance
requirements, promptly report, and explain absences and
tardies to the school;
Assist their student in being properly attired;
Take an active interest in the overall school program;
Communicate regularly with the school concerning their
student’s conduct and progress;
Discuss report cards and work assignments with their student;
Bring to the attention of school authorities any problem or
condition which affects their student;
Maintain up-to-date home, work, and emergency telephone
numbers at the school;
Cooperate with school administrators and teachers in their efforts
to achieve and maintain a quality school system;
Respond promptly when notified by campus to pick up student
due to medical or disciplinary problems.
Respond promptly when notified of student disciplinary matters.
Reinforcement Point
Harmony Public Schools has implemented a Reinforcement Point
System in which students are given “Reinforcement Points” for
small infractions. Reinforcement Points are to be utilized as a
warning system by the teachers in the classroom, cafeteria and
hallways for small infractions. Parents will be notified when
Reinforcement Point is assigned. Each unwanted behavior is
equivalent to 1 Reinforcement Point and will correspond to a
certain consequence. The School administration will assign 15
minutes of after school, lunch, community service or Saturday
detention for each 3 Reinforcement points. A point will be
cancelled if a student does not receive any points for 10
consecutive school days. The Reinforcement Point System will be
used for Pre-K through 12th grade students.
Reinforcement Points
Points
Lack of Materials 1
Inappropriate behavior towards another student 1
Sleeping in class 1
Lack of Cooperation 1
Antagonistic behavior 1
Excessive talking 1
Eating/drinking in class and/or common areas 1
Not being in assigned location 1
Dress code violation 1
Talking back to teacher 1
Leaving the classroom without permission 1
Leaving paper/trash on the floor 1
Being in the hallway without a pass 1
Disturbing class 1
Disrupting an extra-curricular activity 1
Inappropriate hallway/cafeteria behavior 1
Unprepared for class 1
Offenses and Consequences
Corporal punishment is never an acceptable
disciplinary measure
Level I Offenses
The following behaviors are prohibited at all School and Schoolrelated
activities:
1. Accessing restricted areas.
2. Late to Class 5-9 tardies
3. Late to Class 10-14 tardies
4. Any violations of “Standards for Student Conduct” listed in the
Code of Conduct on page 58–page 59 of the Handbook.
5. Causing damage to School property in an amount less than
$50.
59 | Revised in July 2019