Welcome!

A Message From Our Principal

November 3, 2014
Dear Parents and Students,
Please review dress code here.  Suggested clothing choices are polos, oxfords, or crew neck T- shirts worn with jeans or khakis.  Tennis shoes, loafers, or sandals with back straps are fine choices for footwear.  ID Badges are to be worn daily as part of the dress code. Badges must be worn as this is a safety issue.   Lost ID Badges may be replaced for $5.00 paid in cash. Dress code should be followed upon entering the campus until exiting the grounds.

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This is an important message for parents regarding funding for Haines City High School. If you have not filled out a free or reduced lunch form for this year this must be done by Monday 9.29. The easiest and quickest way to do this is online at http://www.hainescityhighschool.com/ and click on apply for free and reduced lunch. There will be someone to help on the Haines City High School campus Saturday, 9/27 in the main Media Center from 12 to 2. Please come if you need help with the application.

First thing you need to do is write the application number down. Then fill it out online. Please hit the submit button once you fill out the on line application. The final step is to call Monday 863-534-0588. You will need the application number and they will pull it up and process it right away Monday.

Students will also be bringing a paper copy home today to bring back Monday. Please help us in this effort.

Apply for Free and Reduced Lunch

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September 17, 2014

Parents,

Our annual Title I meeting will take place at 5:30 in the auditorium, on Thursday September 18th. During the meeting, you will receive information on resources provided to Title I schools and your rights as parents. In addition, you will receive information about how your child’s progress is measured how you can provide input on your child’s education. You will also have the opportunity to meet many of our local business partners and will see displays from several Haines City High School clubs. Classroom visits will follow from 6:00-7:00 pm. Come and meet your child’s teachers! Again, please join us for our annual Title I meeting and Open House on September 18th from 5:30-7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Free admission to the Lady Hornets volleyball game @ 7:00!

Nuestra reunión anual del Título I se llevará a cabo, el jueves 18 de septiembre a las 5:30pm. Durante la reunión, usted recibirá información sobre los recursos asignados a las escuelas de Título I y sus derechos como padres. Además, usted recibirá información sobre cómo se medirá el progreso de su hijo cómo puede dar su opinión sobre la educación de su hijo. Usted también tendrá la oportunidad de conocer a muchos de nuestros socios de negocios locales y conocer varios clubes de nuestra escuela.

Visitas a las aulas serán de 6:00 a 7:00 pm. Ven a conocer los maestros de su hijo(a)! Una vez más, por favor, únase a nosotros para nuestra reunión anual de Título I y Open House el 18 de septiembre de 5: 30 a 7:00 pm. Esperamos verlos allí! Entrada gratuita para el juego de voleibol @ 7:00!

See you there,

Mrs. Butler

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July 23, 2014

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:

We welcome our students for the 2014-15 school year.  the new seven period day bell schedule, as well as orientation and registration information  for students. Please note the theme of the new dress code, “Are you covered?”  Students should arrive to HCHS each day dressed for success and ready to learn.  Our new daily schedule notes our new start time of 7 a.m. and end of the day release time of 2:00 p.m.  These hours will be standard across the district for all high schools.  Students will have seven class periods every day. 

Listed below are some important dates and information:

• Thursday, August 14, 9-11a.m. and 4-6p.m., Orientation for ALL students in the Cafeteria.  TENTATIVE schedules will be provided as well as general school information. There will be no student registration during orientation hours.
• Monday, August 18, 7:00 a.m. – First Day of School – All Students will pick up their schedules from first period teacher. First period teachers will be posted by student last name and grade in the courtyard near the bus loop, before school. Orientation schedules will not be accepted as admits to class. IB students will follow the same procedures.
• Monday, August 18th – All paperwork for parent/guardian signatures comes home.  Please sign all forms and return them to the student’s first period teacher by August 22nd.
• Schedule Change Forms – If students would like to request schedule changes, they may ask for forms from first period teachers. They should fill out the forms completely including parent signatures and then drop them at the Guidance office in the front main office.  Counselors will address each request starting with senior requests first.  Please keep in mind we are required by the state to place all students in some courses based on FCAT achievement levels.
• Students who have made an address change since last school year must register before the first day of school.  Parents must complete an Enrollment Form & provide 2 Proofs of Residency.  Our school office is open from 8a.m. to 5p.m., Monday-Thursday this summer. We suggest this is done as soon as possible to avoid the rush! Please see Mrs. Ortiz our Registrar. 
• Free/Reduced lunch forms must be completed at the start of each year. 

The link can be accessed through the Polk Schools Nutrition website at http://www.polk- fl.net/parents/generalinformation/nutrition.htm after August 1st.  We encourage ALL parents to complete this form even if the family may not qualify for assistance as this correlates to HCHS/IB Title One funding.

• Please wait to purchase supply items for classes until after the first days of school in order to know what specific supplies teachers require for their classes.  Paper along with pencils/pens will be sufficient to begin the school year.

Our goal is to create a safe learning environment so that students may pursue their interests, meet all state graduation requirements, and learn to make good choices as they complete their high school years.  We are looking forward to this school year and will strive to meet the needs of our students.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at trish.butler@polk-fl.net at any time or call 421-3281. 

Sincerely,

 

Patricia Butler, Principal

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