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In preparation for the 2022-2023 school year, the following information and forms require distribution and/or signature from families.

REQUIRED Forms/Documents for ALL Students:

  1. 1. Parent/Guardian Permission Form: The Office of Accountability requires all families to complete this form annually. This year families must complete the form electronically. For families who cannot complete the form online, schools will have hard copies available upon request. The deadline to complete this form is Friday, October 14th, 2022. After this date, responses will default. 2. Student Device Agreement This document (Spanish Version) is being given to each student with their device.
  2. Immunization Records: Check with your health care provider to be sure your student’s immunizations are up to date. Contact your school nurse if you need assistance. For additional information, visit the HCPS Health Center on our website.

In addition to the above requirements,

Students who QUALIFY, should complete the following:

  1. 3. FARMS The meal benefit application can be completed online here on myschoolapps.com. If you are unable to complete the form online, a copy can be printed here and returned to school.
    If you apply and are approved for free and/or reduced meals this school year, you will automatically receive the student device protection plan. *Please note that you must complete a free and/or reduced-cost meals application each school year. Prior applications do not apply.*
  2. 4. HCPS Transportation: Students who qualify for HCPS Transportation should visit the School/Bus Locator for bus stop and route information. Bus stop and route information for the 2022-2023 HCPS school year is scheduled for release on August 15, 2022

OPTIONAL for all Students:

  1. 5. Student Accident Insurance: Board Policy 02-0023-000 requires student accident insurance to be made available to all students. Physical flyers for this insurance have been sent to each school by Risk Management for distribution with laptops/curriculum materials. An explanatory letter and a link to the vendor website for insurance purchase is here on hcps.org
  2. 6. Before and After Care: Families can find information about before and after school care here.
  3. 7. Student Device Protection Plan:   Click Here(Spanish Version) to view the Student Device Protection Plan.