Resources

Family File Direction Guides: English | Korean | Spanish

Parent/Guardian Access Instruction Guides: English | Korean | Spanish

Student’s Family File (through HCPSS Connect) needs to be reviewed and/or updated every year. It is imperative that we have accurate, up-to-date contact information for students, parents, and guardians.

Staff are only permitted to discuss any individual student’s information (grades, schedules, etc.) with persons listed on Family File/Emergency Card.

How to Review/Update Family File

• Parent/Guardian should log into HCPSS Connect

• On the left menu, click on “Family File (Emergency Form)”

• Click “Continue” to begin and use the arrows to move through the form

Student Technology Needs & Requests

Chromebook Needs – High School students in need of a Chromebook for the upcoming school year should complete the “Student Technology Request” in HCPSS Connect. Students are able to continue submitting requests throughout the year.

• Parent/Guardian should complete “Student Technology Request” in HCPSS Connect

• After completing the form, parents/guardians will receive a confirmation email with necessary information including pick-up location, date, and time.

Internet Needs: Any family without internet access should indicate this when submitting the "Student Technology Request" (directions below). HCPSS is working with Bright Minds Foundation to provide a very limited number of hotspots, and a partnership with Comcast Internet Essentials program for reduced-cost internet access.

How to Submit Student Technology Request

Direction Guides: English | Chinese | Korean | Spanish

• Parents/Guardians should log into HCPSS Connect. Requests need to be made through the parent/guardian HCPSS Connect account for each student (top right corner of screen)

• From the left menu, select "More Options" (last choice)

• Choose "Student Technology Form" (center of the screen)

Use the drop down arrows to indicate the Technology Requested for each student. Changes are saved immediately.

Having trouble submitting a technology request? Email Hammond_HS@hcpss.org.

At this time HCPSS has a limited stock of Chromebooks available.

Chromebook requests need to be prioritized based on students’ access to personal devices meeting the minimum requirements.

Parents/guardians of students requesting Chromebooks will be emailed individually with pick up information as their student’s Chromebook is available. However, additional devices may not be available until the next shipment of new Chromebooks arrives.

Family File Direction Guides: English | Korean | Spanish

Parent/Guardian Access Instruction Guides: English | Korean | Spanish

HCPSS Canvas Orientation Video

All HCPSS Connect Guides

CPSS Canvas Orientation Video

Canvas Orientation - How do look up grades

Complete Family File (video)

Mobile Hotspot Overview Instructions in English or Spanish

Free and Reduced-Priced Meal Services (FARMs) Applications

The Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program provides eligible families with significant benefits beyond just meals services. Participation in the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program qualifies eligible students for many opportunities including:

• Discounted Internet through Comcast Essentials

• Free/reduced registration fees for SAT, SAT I subject tests, ACT tests, AP exam registrations

• Up to four free college applications

• Reduced/free tuition for HCPSS Innovative Pathways Programs (Summer and Evening School) and HCPSS Digital Education Program

• Free/reduced tuition for JumpStart through our dual enrollment partnership with HCC

• Free registration for the NCAA Clearinghouse for DI or DII athletics

• And many more opportunities listed on the HCPSS Food Services website

Eligibility: Applications must be submitted every year. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential.

To Apply:

• Online: Complete the Online Application

• By Mail: Paper applications may be picked up at HCPSS summer meal locations August 17 – 28 and will be available at all fall meal sites after September 8. Mail completed applications to the Food and Nutrition Service Office at 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

Beneficios Gratis y con Descuento para Familias del HCPSS que Califiquen

El programa de FARMs (Comidas Gratis y a Precio Reducido) proporciona beneficios significativos a familias para ayudarles a ahorrar dinero. Las calificaciones son en base al tamaño de la familia y al ingreso y la inscripción es confidencial.

Gratis o [a Precio] Reducido:

• Desayuno y almuerzo

• Matrícula en Howard Community College

• Exámenes SAT, ACT y AP (de asignación avanzada)

• Campamentos, deportes y cuidado infantil

• ¡Y mucho más!