When should I pick up my child?

• • The academic day ends at 3:30p, at which points students will be released. While we work to staff our aftercare program there will be no supervision for students after the school day, and we encourage families to pick up their children at their earliest convenience.

  • Families are welcome to organize an appropriate pick-up location, though we recommend using the main parking lot so students do not need to cross any streets.

  • Some students/families will opt for their child to take a public bus home, please contact Veronica Martinez for questions regarding bus passes.

What if I need to pick up my child early?

• • It is always helpful to let site manager, Veronica Martinez, know that you are planning to pick up your child early, so that we can make sure they are close by when you arrive. Our x-blocks and other activities take students to the parks in Liberty Station, which can be a 10 minute walk.

  • You will need to sign your child out and present a valid ID. If you would like a family member to be able to sign your child out, please connect with Veronica to ensure that they are listed in PowerSchool. They will also need to present ID when they pick up.

Students are allowed to bring cell phones, laptops and tablets to school but they should be kept "off and away during the school day," unless a staff member permits students their use.

What if I need to call/message my child?

We ask that all families contact HTM Site Manager, Veronica Martinez, if they need to talk their child (vemartinez@hightechhigh.org, 619-814-5060. We will ensure that students have access to a phone if they ever feel they need to communicate with parents/guardians, either by giving permission for them to use their cell phone from a teachers office, or by using the front office phone.

Students should be able to dress and style their hair for school in a manner that expresses their individuality without fear of unnecessary discipline or body shaming; Students have the right to be treated equitably. Dress code enforcement will not create disparities, reinforce or increase marginalization of any group, nor will it be more strictly enforced against students because of racial identity, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, sexual orientation, cultural or religious identity, household income, body size/type, or body maturity;

Students and staff are responsible for managing their personal distractions; and Students should not face unnecessary barriers to school attendance.

Universal Dress Code

Students must wear:

• Top (shirt, blouse, sweater, sweatshirt, tank, etc.);

• Bottom (pants, shorts, skirt, dress, etc.); and

• Footwear.

Students may not wear clothing, jewelry, or personal items that:

• Are pornographic, contain threats, or that promote illegal or violent conduct such as the unlawful use of weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or drug paraphernalia;

• Demonstrate hate group association/affiliation and/or use hate speech targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or other protected groups;

• Intentionally show private parts (nipples, genitals, buttocks). Clothing must cover private parts in opaque (not able to be seen-through) material;

• Cover the student’s face to the extent that the student is not identifiable (except clothing/headgear worn for a religious or medical purpose); or

• Demonstrate gang association/affiliation.

Attire worn in observance of a student’s religion are not subject to this policy. This policy permits schools with a uniform policy to continue having a uniform policy provided that it is gender neutral and inclusive of attire worn for a religious reason.

In addition, we ask that parents do the following:

• Review safety protocols with your child. Emphasize the importance of physical distancing, proper mask wearing, and regular hand washing/sanitizing.

• It may be helpful for students who have never attending school at HTM in person to watch the Quick Tour of HTM video so they have a general idea of where things are located

• Remind your child that this will be an adjustment and they need to stick with the new routine. There will be some wonderful things (seeing your friends) and some tough things (waking up earlier), but soon enough going to school will feel normal again! Talk with them regularly about their day and help answer questions as they process new experiences.

• Help your child stick to a sleep routine. Work on having a bedtime that allows your child to get 8 hours of sleep before waking up for school. Consider removing electronics from the bedroom to help your child get sleep!

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