Academics

 

Academic integrity is defined as the conscious intent of students and staff to honestly and responsibly use original, unique yet informed thoughts, ideas, opinions, and products toward the achievement of personal or professional academic goals. A violation against the Academic Code of Ethics is an act which could deceive, cheat, or defraud so as to promote or enhance one’s academic standing. Academic dishonesty also includes knowingly or actively assisting any person in the commission of a violation of the Code.

 

A violation of the Academic Code of Ethics may result in disciplinary action. Violations can include, but are not limited to:

 

1.     Plagiarism—Failure to use original, unique yet informed ideas, thoughts, words, images or products with the intent to represent the work of others as one’s own.

2.     Cheating—the willful intent to use sources improperly for personal gain.

3.     Forgery/falsifying documents—Counterfeiting documents for personal unwarranted advantage 

 

 

 

Progress reports will be issued to students and/or parents/guardians midway through each quarter. Progress grades are posted online. Grade reports will be issued to students at the end of each quarter. Grades are calculated using each 8-weeks grade and the semester exam grade at their designated weight. Final grades are mailed at the end of the school year.

 

 

Available to parents via Infinite Campus every quarter.  Semester grades are posted the first week of January and the end of May.

See District web site for policy and retention procedures.

Make-up work is permitted and graded for full credit when the absence is excused. It is the student’s responsibility to secure make-up work from his/her teachers upon returning from an absence.  Absences must be for three days or more in order to request homework which should be picked up within 24 hours.

 

To facilitate school-to-home communication, HMMS has an internet program called the Parent Portal, which allows parents to engage in their child's day-to-day education using Infinite Campus. Parents and students can access pertinent information about attendance, grades, homework assignments, and a history of academic work.

 

 

 

Student Services supports students and their parents in the following ways:

 

1.     Facilitate the exploration of college, career or military options after high school

2.     Provide guidance for scholarship and financial aid information

3.     Manage class schedule

4.     Assist with personal and emotional issues

5.     Assist with conflict mediation

6.     Provide referrals to community resources

7.     Assist with school records and transcript requests

 

The Counseling Department and many other staff devote a significant amount of time and effort to the scheduling process. Students are involved in the process at every step of the way. Therefore, limited schedule changes will be allowed, and only with administrative approval. 

 

Any student wishing to take finals early must receive permission from the classroom teacher. Once they have received permission, a building administrator must approve of the schedule.

 

 

Students transferring to another district or terminating their enrollment must complete the necessary forms with the school registrar, preferably one week prior to withdrawal. Parents' and/or guardian signature is required in order to complete the withdrawal process. Students must clear technology prior to withdrawing.