Does HCPSS have a full-time virtual program?
No. The K-6 Digital Education Center (DEC) that was available during the 2021-2022 school year was not funded for the current school year.
What Digital Education programs are available to HCPSS students?
There are several types of Digital Education programs: fully online instruction, synchronous video instruction, and blended instruction.
How can I view my/my child's 2022-2023 schedule and teachers?
Schedules and teachers are available online. To view:
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Log in to HCPSS Connect Synergy using parent/guardian credentials
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Select Class Schedule from the left navigation panel
Parents/guardians with multiple children in the school system can toggle between students in the top left corner.
Can I appeal the decision made about my FARMs application?
Yes. You can contact the Director of Food and Nutrition Service 410-313-6743. You also may ask for a hearing to have the decision reviewed.
My spouse is deployed to a combat zone. Is their combat pay counted as income on a FARMs application?
No. If your spouse is receiving combat pay because they are deployed in addition to their basic pay and this combat pay was not received before the deployment, it is not counted as income.
I work for the military. Do I include my housing allowance as income on my FARMs application?
Yes. If you get an off-base housing allowance, it must be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income.
Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to participate in the FARMs program?
No. You or your child do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
If I am enrolled in federal Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, can my children receive free meals?
Children in households participating in the federal Women, Infants and Children program may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals, but you will need to complete an application.
Are homeless, runaway, Head Start, and migrant children eligible for FARMs?
Yes. Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant qualify for free meals. Check with your school for more information and to see if your children qualify.
Are foster children eligible for FARMs?
Yes, foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals, regardless of income.