All applications are for one year at a
time and are considered on the basis of grade point averages, results of
previously administered standardized testing, and behavioral history. The curriculum of HBCS is designed for
average and above average students. Admission testing may or may not be
indicated. Testing for students
transferring from an alternative educational program or a home school setting
is mandatory. The cost of any and all
testing shall be the responsibility of the parent. Entrance testing fee is $25; testing with an
additional writing prompt is $40.
The following requirements must be
met:
1.
Students
will not be considered without complete application packet including all
requested educational records.
2.
Parents
must understand that the school will attempt to lead their son/daughter to a
personal relationship with and a commitment to Jesus Christ.
3.
New
applicants are considered using the following criteria as a guideline:
Ø At least a 2.0 grade point average in
each subject area of a college prep curriculum for previous 2 years.
Ø 25% minimum in reading and math on
standardized testing for previous 2 years.
Ø A record of exemplary behavior and
school attendance.
Ø A completed application for admission
including report cards, official transcripts, standardized test results, health
records and other previous educational records as requested.
Ø No prior school expulsion.
Ø Completion of at least one successful
year in a public or private school following student’s enrollment or
participation in any type of rehabilitation program (i.e. drug, alcohol, mental
illness, runaway, etc.)
·
Students
who have been dismissed or expelled from HBCS due to disciplinary reasons must
wait one year from the date of transfer/expulsion before applying for
re-admission. If student has achieved
success as demonstrated by exemplary
conduct grades, disciplinary reports, teacher, administrator, and/or counselor
reports, he may then apply for re-admission during the regular registration
period for the following school year, pending an opening in that student’s
grade level.
Ø A student interview with the school
administrator.
4.
All
parents and students must agree to the purpose and goals of the school and
abide by all policies in order to be admitted and to remain at HBCS. Parental signature indicates that parents
understand and agree that continued enrollment and reenrollment of their child
in HBCS is dependent on parental support of the school, its staff, and its
policies.
5.
Although
learning disabilities are the responsibility of the parents, doctor, and child,
students with learning problems will not be excluded from our program if they
meet entrance requirements and can function successfully in the classroom with
SBLC agreed upon assistance. This final
decision shall be made by the administration.
6.
The
administration reserves the right to deny the acceptance of a student if, after
testing the student and evaluating his application, it is determined that HBCS
cannot service the student according to its curricular offerings and in light
of the faculty’s expertise.
7.
All
students will follow the dress code.
Parents are ultimately responsible for the dress and conduct of their
children. This responsibility must be
accepted in order for the student to be admitted and to remain at HBCS.
8.
The Handbook Acknowledgement Form must be signed by the student and
parent(s) and returned to the school office with one week of the first day of
school. Students will not be allowed to attend
classes without this form on file after the first week of school.
During the school year, HBCS
will continue to accept applications and screen prospective students; however,
admission into the school will likely occur at Highland’s quarterly grading periods. Exceptions will be considered for those
families being relocated into the New
Iberia area.