FAQ for Preschool/Elementary

Yes. Parental involvement is encouraged and solicited by many teachers to assist with special lessons/projects, grading, field trips, etc. Opportunities to volunteer for in classrooms, at athletic events, concerts, plays and other activities are open to parents who pass a background check. The background checks are required to be done each year on the academic school calendar (August to July). Please complete the background check payment and authorization. There is a nominal processing fee for the background checks.

Please see the Student Handbook for an expanded explanation of Parental Involvement. Also see the Parent Involvement section of our web site for more information on ways to get involved, volunteer guidelines and expectations, etc.

We have PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship), whose mission is to prayerfully serve to strengthen the HCS community, all to the glory of God. They are a blessing to the students and teachers on all campuses. Learn more on the Resource Board (quick links) and find out how you can get involved!

Yes. Please see the Student Handbook for details.

If your child has any symptoms of being ill (fever, diarrhea, etc.) you need to keep them home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours.

Yes, our Elementary campus cafeteria is managed by Tenco Services. Children may purchase a hot lunch (beverage and salad bar included). Children who bring a sack lunch may also purchase a drink (regular milk, chocolate milk, juice, or water bottle) from the cafeteria.

Fees for the lunch program must be kept up to date and are payable online through your FACTS account. The monthly menu is posted on the Elementary section of our web site.

All visitors must check in at the office first. Parents and Grandparents coming to the Elementary campus to join their students for lunch, or to volunteer in a classroom or elsewhere on campus, must check in at the Elementary Office. See Student Handbook for details.