Student - Parent Handbook

Pre-Excused Absences
These are absences that are not school-sponsored activities, including vacations, hunting trips, and church-sponsored outings and retreats. Absences can be arranged through the school office provided the request is received three days prior to the absence. All work may be made up for credit before or after the absence takes place. Pre-excused absences will not be granted during semester exams or during Stanford Achievement Testing week.

Procedures for obtaining a pre-excused absence - The pre-planned absence form may be obtained from the office. The form must be signed by a parent/guardian. The form must be taken to all of the student's teachers to obtain, in writing, the assignments which will be missed. Return the form to the office no later than three days prior to the requested absence.

Reinstatement Policy
Any student expelled from HPBA may be considered for re-enrollment for the next school term after counseling and then only on a probationary basis. A consideration for re-enrollment must include a definite and obvious correction of the student's attitudes and actions, and must have the approval of the pastor and Education Team.

Report Cards and Evaluations
Progress reports will be sent home every three weeks in the school envelope to keep parents informed of progress between evaluation. Evaluations will be issued four times during the school year, at intervals of approximately nine weeks. The school calendar will indicate the dates when reports will be issued.

If a student has failed to make up daily work or tests, he will receive an "Incomplete" (I) on his evaluation card. He must make up this work or make a special arrangement with his teacher within one week after receiving the "I" to prevent it from becoming an "F." The student must assume the responsibility of contacting his teacher regarding the "Incomplete."

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