6th graders at HIS have one elective class plus Tiger Time. Our rising 6th  graders(current 5th graders) will have an opportunity beginning February 17th to choose their top three requests for their 6th-grade elective. Elective teachers are working to share their content and promote the options. These elective forms will be due back with a parent's signature no later than February 20th. Should your child lose their form, they will need to speak with their homeroom teacher to receive another copy.  Parents, be sure to ask your students about this form and discuss the descriptors of each elective option to help them choose what is best for them.

Each year, HIS determines an ACAP Celebration event for our students.  We've done everything from hosting a rodeo event at the Sheriff Posse Arena, to putting on a slam-dunk and 3-point shooting contest, to even taking over the Trash Panda Stadium with 575+ HIS students and staff. We are continuously trying to break the mold on ideas for our students. 

This year, our plan is to turn our gymnasium into a laser tag experience for three days during PE classes. We have blow-up barriers, etc, to maximize the fun!  Of course, there will be expectations to meet. See graphic for more info. We will send out more details in the coming months. 

ALL EXCUSES MAY BE EMAILED TO

HIS.Attendance@hartselletigers.org

Regular attendance is essential for student success. Chronic absenteeism is defined by the State Department of Education as 18 or more absences in a school year, regardless of reason. That is equivalent to missing 2 days of school each month. 

Early check-out from school interferes with learning.  Please arrange appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. All students’ absences shall be designated unexcused until a written excuse is provided to the Registrar/Secretary.  Eight parental excuses will be available to use with parents’ discretion (Effective this school year).  Excused absences will be permitted for the following reasons:  illness, legal requirements, emergencies approved by the principal, and special circumstances with prior approval by the principal. Home visits with the school's SRO may be deemed necessary if unexcused absences hinder a student's learning. 

We strive to partner with parents to make school attendance a positive experience each day!

Excused Absence (8 Parent Notes/year)

Illness/Doctor, Hospitalization, Parent Note, Religious, Death of Family Member, Court Subpoena 

Unexcused Absences 

5 Unexcused Absences- Early Warning Court   7 Unexcused Absences- Truancy Court