Student - Parent Handbook

Classes - Dropping/Scheduling
Classes are scheduled by the high school principal, the student, and his parents at the time of enrollment or prior to the beginning of the new school term. With administration and parental approval, students may drop classes without loss of credit up to the end of the first three weeks of school. No drops are permitted after the first three weeks unless approved by the administration. Courses may be added only with the permission of the principal and the teacher involved.

Classification-Promotion
Students in grades 9-12 are classified according to the number of credits earned:

9th
(0-4)

10th
(5-9)

11th
(10-14)

12th
(15+)

Promotion/Retention Policy:
*Grades 1-8:

	Three "Ds" - promotion on probation - summer school
	"D" in English, reading, math - summer school
	Three or more "Fs" in major subjects - no promotion
	Two "Fs" - promoted if one is passed in summer school
	"F" in English, and/or math - summer school

*Grades 9-12:
Students will be assigned to homerooms according to credits earned and respective grade levels. If either semester of English is failed, the student will have to make it up during the summer. Those who receive an "F" in other major subjects may be required to satisfactorily complete that subject in summer school at the place of their choice. If summer school is not completed at HPBA, the transcript of summer credit should be sent to HPBA for acceptance and recording.

Closed Campus
No student may leave the campus for any reason without first receiving special permission and then signing out at the school office. Violations of this rule will result in discipline and possible suspension of driving privileges if a vehicle is involved.

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