What is the difference between Local Rated Capacities and State Rated Capacities?
Locally rated capacities (LRCs) are school capacities calculated based on the Board’s approved methodologies.
How is program capacity calculated? Why aren’t relocatables (portables) included in program capacity?
As defined by Policy 6010 – School Attendance Areas, Program Capacity is the number of students that can be reasonably accommodated in a school, based on the permanent school facility (relocatables are excluded) and the educational program offered.
How are enrollment projections calculated?
Every year, the Office of School Planning produces an enrollment projection, compiling updated data including projected housing, construction, historical and projected births, housing resales and student population characteristics. The process steps are outlined here: https://www.hcpss.org/f/schoolplanning/school-planning-enrollment-methodology.pdf.
Is there a notification option in Canvas that lets me know when my child’s grade falls below a certain value in a course?
Yes. Parents of middle and high school students (Grades 6-12) can choose to receive an email notification when their child’s grade falls below a certain threshold in any class.
To set Grade Book preferences:
What are Canvas notifications?
Notifications are automated messages that you can receive about a course. Parents can customize the frequency and types of communications they receive from their student’s courses. View Setting Your Notification Preferences for directions.
How do I set up notifications in Canvas?
Parents automatically receive Announcements and Inbox notifications from Canvas, and other notification types are available. Each user can configure their notification preferences for their Canvas account. View Setting Your Notification Preferences for directions.
Are there school contacts for LGBTQIA+?
Every HCPSS school has at least one staff member who serves as a Rainbow Representative, who works to create a more welcoming community for LGBTQIA+ students, provide instructional support for educators, and ensure their school is an ally and advocate for LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families.
How do parents/guardians download and use the Zum app?
Families of students who ride buses operated by Zum can utilize the Zum app.
To start using the Zum app, please follow these instructions:
Where can I find the Special Education Strategic Plan?
The Special Education Strategic Plan will be presented to the Board of Education at its meeting Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The Board Report and presentation are available on the BoardDocs website.