How can I Sign-up for HCPSS-Connect Synergy Aggregate or Total Grade Notification?
The Synergy grade notification allows parents/guardians to sign-up to receive an email once a week that provides an aggregate or total grades for their middle and high school students' classes.
HCPSS Help for Students & Families
Students and families can find answers to frequently asked questions in the categories below. Additional questions may be directed to your school or emailed to publicinfo@hcpss.org.
The HCPSS Staff Help site can be accessed at https://staff-help.hcpss.org/.
Is the Virtual Program curriculum different from other HCPSS curriculum?
No. Innovative Pathways courses meet the same standards as outlined in HCPSS curriculum. Although many courses including related arts and electives will be available, some courses will not be available. The primary difference between traditional, in-person courses and the full-time virtual program is the delivery of instruction, which is a synchronous (live) virtual teaching model.
How is attendance determined for the Innovative Pathways Full-Time Virtual Program? What is the attendance policy?
Virtual program students are subject to the same Attendance requirements as all HCPSS students. Students who are not attending virtual classes or not making adequate academic progress in their course(s) may be subject to withdrawal from the program and expected to return to their assigned high school.
Will students be using Google Meet in Innovative Pathways Full-Time Virtual Program? What are the expectations?
During classes and teacher support sessions, virtual students are expected to actively participate in synchronous (live) instruction using Google Meet. Students are required to use their camera and microphone during class, or they may be removed from their session.
What are the technology requirements for students enrolled in the program?
Students will need reliable internet access at home and are required to use a HCPSS-owned Chromebook to access classes. Students may use a personal device to complete assignments outside of class. Chromebook information is available on the HCPSS Student Devices webpage.
My child is not currently enrolled in HCPSS. Can I enroll them for the Innovative Pathways Full-Time Virtual Program for next school year?
Yes. Parents/guardians may still complete an online interest form. If accepted into the program, students currently not enrolled in HCPSS will be required to enroll for the 2024-2025 school year before the first day of school, August 26, 2024.
What if I enroll in HCPSS on or after the Innovative Pathways Full-Time Virtual Program enrollment request deadline?
Parents/guardians may still complete an online interest form. However, interest forms submitted after the August 2 deadline will be reviewed if there is space still available in the program.
How can I request enrollment for my child in the 2024-2025 Innovative Pathways Full-Time Virtual Program and is there an associated cost?
The Innovative Pathways Full-Time Virtual Program is a no-cost option for HCPSS students who are entering or repeating ninth or tenth grade during the 2024-2025 school year. As the program has limited enrollment, parents/guardians can complete an online interest form by August 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Interest forms submitted after the August 2 deadline will be reviewed if there is space still available in the program.