Standards of Excellence

In order to create an atmosphere of excellence and glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus, the following standards must be followed by the students and their parents. The behavior, language, dress, study habits, and actions of students should reflect their obedience to the Bible and the standards outlined below. We reserve the right to refuse admittance to any student who will not consider these philosophies, objectives, and standards worthy of obedience.

STANDARDS FOR PARENTS

FINANCIAL
Financial obligations need to be met in a timely manner. Financial assistance may be available depending on funding availability. Late fees and returned check fees will be enforced. One- time admissions fees for assessment are for new, incoming students in math and English classes and include an interview with a staff member. Yearly registration fees are non-refundable unless a class is canceled due to low enrollment. Semester tuition is refundable only if a class is dropped before the third week of classes. If a class is dropped AFTER this two-week drop period, full tuition fees for the semester are still due in accordance with the payment plan.

CURRICULUM
Families must pay for all books. Complete book lists are supplied with your confirmation packet, and any books that the parents need to acquire on their own will be indicated.

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
Students should arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before their classes begin unless they are registered for study hall. Arrangements should be made to pick up the student within 10 minutes of his or her last class. Tardiness may result in the student not being admitted to the class for the day, resulting in a daily grade of zero. The parent should send a note with a student in the event of tardiness or absence, email or call the Academic Dean to excuse a tardiness or absence.

ACADEMIC
Parental supervision of the student's academic work is required. Parents must provide adequate time and an atmosphere for their student to complete all assignments on time, as outlined by the teacher.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
HRM follows the Humble ISD policy for closings and delayed openings due to emergencies. If a closing is necessitated by circumstances experienced only at our location, a telephone tree will be activated, and parents will be called by HRM teachers.

STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS

CLASSROOM CONDUCT
Students need to arrive on time for each class. Tardiness will lower the daily grade, and a student may not be allowed to enter a class late, which, without a parent note, may result in a zero for the day. Respectful behavior in the classroom is expected toward both the teacher and fellow students. Note passing, talking in class, and inattentiveness are distracting, rude, and disruptive to the class. Each student is to be prepared for class with the necessary equipment, books, completed assignments, and with an "eager-to- learn" attitude. All students must assist in keeping the classrooms, study hall, and cafeteria clean and neat.

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
Completion of all assignments on time is required. Questions concerning assignments and grades should be directed to the teachers as soon as possible. In the case of unplanned absences, we expect the student to obtain the required assignments and be prepared for the next class day if physically possible. For planned absences, we expect parents to notify the teachers beforehand and obtain the class work and assignments the student will need to complete before returning to the next class.

GRADES
Daily work, homework, quizzes, lab work, tests, and projects are graded by the teacher and averaged into grade reports. During the semester a progress report is issued after the 4th and 12th weeks, and a report card is issued after midterms and finals. The grading scale is: A: 100-90, B: 89-80, C: 79-75, D: 74-70, F: 69 or below. Our program is not an accredited school; these are earned grades from each teacher for your home school transcript.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Dismissal from a class will become necessary if a student is unable to or refuses to complete the assignments. Students with a "D" or "F" at the end of a marking period will have until the next marking period (4 weeks) to raise the grade to at least a "C". Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the class.

TESTS
Take-home tests may be given in some classes. They must be monitored by the parents according to the teacher's directions. Please assist the teacher by providing a "temptation-free" atmosphere for your student when administering the test.

DRESS CODE
Students will dress in modest and neat attire. Shorts, skirts, and dresses shorter than fingertip length, deep slits in dresses or skirts as well as tank tops, halter tops, bare feet, "in style" ripped clothing, hats, and T-shirts with inappropriate messages are prohibited. Shirts must cover the midriff. Visible body piercing, tattoos, earrings on males, and hair covering the eyes are also prohibited. Staff reserves the right to determine dress and style infractions at any time, including anything that may distract others.

STUDY HALL
A supervised study hall room is provided at a nominal fee for registered academic students. Study hall is for academic study only. Students with no schoolwork to occupy their time will be assigned Bible study. CD players and electronic games are not allowed on campus at any time. Students not registered for study hall should not arrive for their classes early and "drop in" to visit others in study hall.

FACILITIES
Students are expected to respect the property of the church. Defaced or broken property will be replaced at the student's expense. Students may not roam through the facility or grounds without adult supervision.

PHONES ON CAMPUS
Telephones at the church are for emergency use, only after obtaining permission. No personal calls are allowed with any phones. Student cell phones are to be in the "off" mode while on campus. Cells phones that ring during classes will be confiscated by the teachers and will be returned to the students' parents when the parents are available to collect them. Students need permission to operate their cell phones for emergency use. Confiscated cell phones for unauthorized use will only be returned to parents.

LUNCH DISMISSAL
Only seniors are extended the privilege of leaving campus between classes or at lunch, provided a signed campus release form from the parents is on file. Once they have arrived at campus, all other students are expected to remain on campus until they are picked up by parents or approved guardians.