The Welcome Center

Henry County Schools Learning and Support Center

166 Holly Smith Drive

McDonough, GA  30253

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

#BEREADYDAYONE Extended Hours

Monday July 24 – Friday July 28

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Monday July 31 – Wednesday August 2

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Regular hours begin on Thursday August 3, 2023.

Centro de Bienvenida

               Centro de Aprendizaje y Apoyo de las                   

Escuelas del Condado de Henry

166 Holly Smith Drive

McDonough, GA 30253

Lunes – Viernes

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Horario Extendido en Preparación al Comienzo de Clases

Lunes 24 de julio a viernes 28 de julio

8:00 am a 6:00 pm

Lunes 31 de julio a miércoles 2 de agosto

8:00 am a 6:00 pm

Regresamos al horario regular el jueves 3 de agosto de 2023.

FAQs for the Parent Portal

Student schedules (Official IC schedules) will be available to students and parents during Open House on Monday, July 31st, 2023.

In addition, student schedules will be available through the Parent Portal on Monday, July 31st, 2023.

Log into the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus).  Click on the section on the left that states Student Schedule.

• All student schedules will be available to parents/students through the Parent Portal at 9am on Tuesday, August 1st.  You will be able to find out who your elementary teacher is along with view your entire middle and high school schedules with teachers names and room numbers included.

*NOTE: Schedules /teachers are subject to change. 

Transportation: Transportation’s mission is to provide the safest, most effective, and dependable school bus transportation for each student as a part of our district and community vision to empower all students with exceptional opportunities and access that lead to success in a global society.

• First Step: If your student(s) need transportation services, please ensure you have selected your student needs transportation in the Parent Portal.

• Download Here Comes the Bus App:  This application is used to track your student’s bus route, and provides parents up-to-date information related to changes to your student’s route. This dynamic option will be available starting July 24, 2023.  

  • Registering for Here Comes the Bus App Directions:

1. Download the Here Comes the Bus App. https://herecomesthebus.com/

2. Click “Sign Up Today”

3. Account Registration -> Click “I need the code”

4. Enter Zip Code -> Click Search

5. Select School -> Henry County school code is 29902

6. Click continue to create a new account

7. Complete the User Profile and accept the Terms of Use Agreement

8. Click Submit.

9. Under ‘My Students” Click ‘ADD”

10. Enter the child’s last name and student ID number.  Note: Once you create your account, the system will update overnight and the app be fully accessible the following day. 

• Routes/Address Lookup (routes will be posted on July 24, 2023):

  • Click HERE

  • Type in your street address and press the enter key on your keyboard.

  • View the schools listed in the "School Name" column.

  • Click on the link in the "School Code" column to obtain bus route information.

• Guidelines for Henry County Bus Stops: Please click here - Henry County Schools Transportation Services follows the following guidelines to assign bus stops. Safety, location, and accessibility for multiple students are considered for each stop.

• Who to call with questions? Contact Transportation 

Afterschool Enrichment Program (Elementary): 

The purpose of the Afterschool Enrichment Program is to serve the school and community by supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development, promote physical health, and providing a safe and supportive environment for children during the after school hours. 

• Enrollment Information: You can now enroll your student for the Afterschool Enrichment Program.

  • Click the link to access the ASEP Enrollment Process: https://www.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/152198

  • Tuition Schedules: After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) / Tuition Schedules

  • Online Payments: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/index.jsp

Before School Enrichment Program (Selected Middle Schools):  

The purpose of the Before School Enrichment Program (BSEP) is to serve school and community by supporting early drop-off for middle school families. This tuition based program will provide a safe and structured environment that prepares students for learning prior to the beginning of the school day.  The following middle schools will be served this school year:  Austin Road MS, Dutchtown MS, Eagle's Landing MS, McDonough MS, Ola MS, Stockbridge MS, Union Grove MS and Woodland MS.

• Click the link to access the BSEP Enrollment Process: https://www.henry.k12.ga.us/Page/152609 

• General Information and Enrollment Information: General Information and Enrollment Information for 2023-2024(BSEP)

• Online payments: https://www.myschoolbucks.com

Complete your 2023-2024 Free & Reduced Application Online 

3 Quick Steps:

1. Log-in to the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus)

2. From the menu on the left of the screen, select the last option More on the list.

3. Select Meal Benefits from the options listed then click Meal Benefits Application click here to start application process.

Please contact Erica Banon if you have any questions at: 770-914-0815.

School Nutrition Payments.  Follow the guidance below to set up your LINQ Connect account:

Online Free & Reduced Meal Applications for SY 2023-2024 will be available the end of July in Infinite Campus Parent Portal as well.
Families will continue using MySchoolBucks.com for "School Store" payments. Henry County Schools will implement a new, advanced technology and online payment system, LINQ Connect, for School Year 2023-2024.  Families must create a new account using the LINQ Connect Portal .

MySchoolBucks will no longer offer this function for school meal payments. LINQ Connect will be available beginning July 15th for parents to create accounts and fund for the upcoming school year. All account balances have been transferred.

    Click here to view LINQ Connect Portal .pdf tutorial

Dear Parent/Guardian of student(s) rising, or transferring, into Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th grade or 11th grade in Georgia: 

Certain immunizations are required for school attendance and there are specific requirements for students entering 7th grade and 11th grade.

• Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten:

  • Georgia law requires parents to provide Form 3231 to certify the child has received the recommended immunizations for their age. 

• Rising 7th-graders:

  • Must have received one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine and one dose of meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine prior to entering school.

• Rising 11th-graders:

  • Must receive a 2nd dose of the meningococcal (meningitis) vaccine, unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday.

Updated immunization certificates should be submitted by parents/guardians, to your student's child's school.
All Henry County students will need to have an up-to-date immunization certificate for enrollment.

The phone number for scheduling vaccinations with District 4 Public Health is 1-800-847-4262. District 4 covers 12 counties. The web addresses are: https://www.district4health.org/services/child-health/immunizations-and-school-requirements/ and https://dph.georgia.gov/schoolvaccines for immunizations and school requirements. 

Please use the following link to access the 2023-2024 Student and Parent Handbook.

Back to School Information

Where do I find the school supply lists?

Please check your school's website for school supply lists. 

Technology & Device Information

Who do we contact if we are having issues with my student’s HCS device?

In-Person Students:

Students may contact their school's technology staff during normal school hours in order to troubleshoot issues with their device. If the issue is happening outside of school hours, students or parents/guardians may submit a ticket through our Student Technology Help Desk (https://henry.incidentiq.com/).  The ticket will be routed to the Technology Personnel assigned to the student's school and reviewed during normal school hours. Updates on the status of the ticket will be sent to the student's HCS email account or you can monitor progress on the ticket by logging back into the Student Technology Help Desk.

Impact Academy Students:

Students or parents/guardians may submit a ticket through our Student Technology Help Desk (https://henry.incidentiq.com/). The ticket will be routed to the Technology Personnel assigned to the student's school and reviewed during normal school hours. Updates on the status of the ticket will be sent to the student's HCS email account or you can monitor progress on the ticket by logging back into the Student Technology Help Desk.

Learning/Academic Information

In which subjects will teachers identify whether my child has any learning gaps?

In HCS, teachers have access to a variety of assessments which can help identify learning gaps. State assessments like Milestones, GAA, GKIDS, and ACCESS all provide parents and teachers with information on student learning and help identify next steps/needs. Within HCS, we utilize MAP assessments three times a year in ELA and Math in grades 1-9, which provide teachers with specific information on the growth of students within and across school years as well as content domains in which students excel and where students need additional support. Teachers can leverage this information to monitor student growth as well as identify instructional needs. HCS also has developed common assessments in EOG tested grade/subjects as well as 12 high school courses. Teachers have access to formative assessments which can be administered weekly (math, science, social studies) and bi-weekly (in ELA) to monitor students learning as instruction is occurring. Teachers also have access to summative assessments in these same courses/grades which can be administered at the end of each instructional unit. Teachers may use this information to determine student mastery of standards and identify where re-teaching is needed to resolve existing gaps in understanding.

How will my child catch up if learning gaps are identified?

Learning gaps will be addressed in many different ways. Teachers will continue to monitor student learning gaps for individual students.  Student learning gaps will be addressed by their teachers through small group and individual instruction.  

The following assurances will continue to ensure student learning:

• Proactive Monitoring and Acceleration of Reading Proficiency

• Addressing standard and skill gaps embedded in classroom instruction

• Course Recovery for High School Students

In addition schools will continue to implement the Multiple Tiers of Student Support, where students will get additional support as needed to ensure that learning gaps are identified and addressed.

To learn more about the MTSS process, interventions, and supports please click here

Will my child participate in statewide standardized testing?

Yes, for the 2023-2024 school year, students will still participate in all state assessments to include GKIDS Readiness, GKIDS, GAA, Access, and Georgia Milestones. The State of Georgia requires students test on school sites and in person for the following assessments: GAA, ACCESS, and Milestones.  

How will I know where my child is in her/his learning?

Teachers will be assessing students both informally during learning to guide instructional decisions and to assess learning mastery at the end of the units. Teachers will continue to use Infinite Campus (I.C.) gradebook to update grades on a weekly basis.

Visitor Information

Are schools open to the public?

Schools are currently open to the public. 

How do I make an appointment to talk to the school?

If you need to make an appointment at a school, please contact your school directly. A list of the schools contact information can be found here.