HPS Student and Parent Handbook 2019-2020

SECTION V: STUDENT & PARENT ENGAGEMENT
Student Engagement & Support
1. Extracurricular Activities, Student Clubs &
Organizations
Extracurricular Activities: Participation in school activities and
student engagement programs provides an opportunity for youth
and peers to form a positive connection with the school, its
faculty, and values that may be otherwise unavailable. Involving
students in extracurricular activities may enhance their
connectedness with school, which may lead to positive academic
and psychosocial outcomes. School engagement also takes time
away from risky opportunities, provides learning in constructive
activities, and increases the possibility to establish positive social
networks.
Extracurricular activities are school sponsored or non-school
sponsored such as UIL and 4H. These activities may or may not be
an extension of the classroom curriculum but must meet the
stated criteria developed to meet the HPS Philosophy and Mission
Statement.
All extracurricular activities are centered on the goals of
developing the character for each student involved. Each
sponsor/coach orients students and parents about their particular
activity. The sponsor/coach provides each participant with a
permission slip and a participation agreement to be signed by both
student and parent.
Student Clubs: Below you will find a comprehensive list of all major
rules and regulations that clubs and club leaders are expected to
abide by. For more information please refer to HPS Student Clubs
& Organizations Handbook.
Students may not independently submit a student club
proposal. If a student wishes to form a new club that does not
already exist on campus, the student must find a faculty
member willing and able to serve as the club advisor.
Students who have failing grades are not eligible to
participate in student clubs & organizations without Campus
Engagement and Support Coordinator’s written permission.
Students should submit a membership application to join an
existing student club.
Students should return a signed Parent/Guardian Club
Consent Form to the club advisor before participating in any
club or activity.
Students may not participate in more than two clubs unless
the Campus Engagement and Support Coordinator gives
written permission.
Students must abide by the Student Code of Conduct while
participating in any student club or activity.
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Students must abide by Harmony and campus rules.
Students who have lost privileges to participate in extracurricular
activities effective immediately upon disciplinary
action without refund.
Students must maintain the attendance rate stipulated in the
club’s syllabus.
Students must notify the club advisor in advance of any
absence or tardy and include the reason.
Club attendance is subject to a need for academic tutorials, or
academic concerns. Students must provide a teacher note to
be excused for academic needs.
All club students must attend all competitions in order to
maintain participation in the club if the club is a competition
based.
School attendance on club meeting, activity, or competition
days is required in order to participate in those events.
2. Student Mentoring Programs
Mentoring, in the center, ensures the young generation that they
are not alone, gives them the confidence to deal with the
obstacles, to empower them in that matter. It is proven that this
help creates a connection that have beneficial outcomes on the
young people.
3. The College Readiness & Leadership
Program (CRLP)
CRLP is a mentorship program designed to model academic and
social skills that will prepare HPS students for successes in higher
education. Skills modeled for and expected of CRLP participants
include:
Personal and Academic Development
Voluntary Public Service
Expedition and Exploration, and
Physical Fitness
These skills, which are also highlighted in the United States
Congress’ Congressional Award program, are recognized by
Harmony’s CRLP as vital to the real-world experiences Harmony
students will encounter once they leave high school.
The mentoring program goals include:
Improved academic performance (usually defined through
grades or standard test scores)
Improved relations with peers, teachers, and other school
personnel
Increased exploration of, or acceptance to, secondary
education opportunities