24-25 HHCA Field Guide

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2024-2025 FIELD GUIDE

welcome to hhca When you start something new, you don’t always know what questions to ask. We put this 'field guide' together with that in mind. It likely covers some things you already know along with a few nitty-gritty details you may find helpful throughout the year.

We hope it helps get your school year off to a solid start.

We're so glad you’re here!

the basics 3088 Bluffton Parkway Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 681-2878

www.hhca.org @hhcaeagles @hhcafineartsboosters @hhcaeagles @hhcaathletics HHCA News

helpful contacts Barbara Higgs - Front Desk bhiggs@hhca.org Rachel Lucania - School Nurse rlucania@hhca.org Cathy McDevitt - Business Office cmcdevitt@hhca.org Steve Bryant - Director of Safety & Security sbryant@hhca.org Megan Robbins - Director of Guidance mrobbins@hhca.org Haley Artime - College & Career Advisor hartime@hhca.org

the school day LOWER SCHOOL Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

IMPORTANT! MS+US students do not have lunch on campus on Fridays prior to the 12:30 PM dismissal.

Lower School students should bring their lunch on Fridays.

Morning drop-off begins at 7:30 AM.

arrival Student drop-off begins at 7:30 AM. (Please don't drop off before 7:30 AM)

daily drop-off & pick-up Middle and Upper School (6th-12th) students will enter and exit the Academic Building through the main lobby doors. This is the "blue squares" entrance facing Bluffton Parkway.

Lower School students (K-5th) enter and exit at the back of the Academic Building, near the playground and football bleachers.

campus visitors Campus Entrance & Exit Gates Gates at each campus entrance are open at the beginning of the school day and the end of the school day.

During the school day, campus access is only granted through the main entrance gate on Bluffton Parkway. This is located between Masters Way and Buckwalter Pkwy.

When the gate is closed during school hours, press the "CALL" button to access campus.

Campus Visitor Check-In ALL visitors (parents, volunteers, contractors, etc.) must report to the front desk and sign in through the Raptor Management System, which screens visitors upon arrival and tracks them on campus at all times.

car riders Car Rider Numbers are assigned to Lower School families at Orientation.

Every Lower School family will get two cards with the same car rider number. Please display it in your windshield to pick up your student, who will be waiting for you by the time you pull through the Lower School dropoff/pick-up circle drive.

If a student is being picked up or is riding home with someone else, you MUST send a note in writing, email or call Mrs. Higgs.

This is especially important for Lower School students.

We cannot take the word from the student that he/she is going with someone else!

who do I call when...

Who do I call when my child will miss school?

If your child will miss school for any reason, call or email Mrs. Higgs.

Likewise, if your student arrives late or needs to leave early for an appointment, you will need to sign them in/out with Mrs. Higgs. If your student drives, call Mrs. Higgs and let her know it is OK to dismiss your student!

Send a note or an email in advance if you know your student will be out. Mrs. Higgs loves to get a heads-up!

Mrs. Barbara Higgs bhiggs@hhca.org 843-681-2878

staying in the loop

There are a few easy ways you can keep up with all that's happening in the HHCA community: Check your inbox every Monday for a Principal Update email. This email highlights important things you need to know each week. You'll also receive a link to the email via text.

HHCA.org houses our offical school calendar and a bank of school news items, as well as athletics and fine arts schedules.

Be sure to follow HHCA on social media (@hhcaeagles) for additional updates and stories.

hhca.org/news

MyHHCA This is a hub specifically for HHCA families that houses important information.

Many use MyHHCA every day to access course information, assignments, grades, conduct reports, report cards, the Student Handbook and more.

On the MyHHCA toolbar you'll see a RESOURCES tab. This is where you'll find the link for lunch orders, bus info, as well as the link to your Magnus Health Portal where your student's health records live.

MyHHCA You can access MyHHCA at hhca.org/myhhca. There's also a link to it in the top right corner of the homepage, under QUICKLINKS. hhca.org/myhhca

technology Cell phones may not be out or used at any time during the school day (8:00 AM-3:15 PM).

For additional information about the cell phone policy, please refer to the Student Handbook. hhca.org/studenthandbook

guidance & support The HHCA Guidance Team is one of our greatest assets. They provide our students with support of all kinds throughout the year, from academics to college and career planning.

They are truly committed to empowering students to use their God-given strengths as they engage the world!

Director of Guidance Megan Robbins | mrobbins@hhca.org Middle School Guidance Counselor Kayla Garland | kgarland@hhca.org College and Career Advisor Haley Artime | hartime@hhca.org Registrar Erin Caprielian | ecaprielian@hhca.org hhca.org/guidance

after-school care HHCA offers After-School Care to Lower School families on days when school is in session.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 3:00-5:30 PM Friday: 12:30-3:00 PM After-School Care at HHCA includes supervised homework time and snack time with plenty of free/fun time as well.

Learn more about this program at hhca.org/afterschoolcare.

hhca.org/afterschoolcare

dress code & uniform As representatives of our school, students are expected to reflect HHCA values in all they do, including how they dress. The Lower School and the MS/US dress code provide specific direction in how students are to dress.

LS students must wear specific uniforms with approved embroidered logos. On Fridays, Lower School students may wear approved spirit gear with jeans.

Our MS/US dress code allows students to wear HHCA branded tops, with a few options for bottoms that include certain approved joggers, pants, and skirts.

IMPORTANT: Specific requirements for both dress codes should be referenced to ensure compliance!

hhca.org/studenthandbook

online spirit store Every Friday is Spirit Day! Everyone can wear jeans and an HHCA t-shirt.

(Jeans must comply with dress code…no rips, holes or tears.)

HHCA’s preferred school store (HHCA SHOP) is available at hhca.org/shop at various times throughout the year.

Each online store offers high-quality screen printed & embroidered items with designs verified by, and unique to, our school. Orders are distributed on campus a few weeks after the store's close date.

All items offered through HHCA SHOP have been verified as approved for MS/US dress code. Lower School students may wear HHCA branded spirit wear shirts on Fridays only. hhca.org/shop

spiritual life We believe that Christian education is about helping every student see all of life through the lens of God's Word. This impacts everything we do at HHCA.

Students have the opportunity to grow spiritually in many ways. Bible classes, weekly chapels, retreats, and strong mentoring relationships with faculty and staff are just a few of the ways spiritual growth is encouraged in the lives of students throughout the school year.

hhca.org/spiritual-life

spiritual life team Director of Spiritual Life Jason Suddeth | jsuddeth@hhca.org Spiritual Life Mentors Shira Thompson (LS) | sthompson@hhca.org Rachel Craddock (LS/MS) | rcraddock@hhca.org Neely Langhals (MS/US) | nlanghals@hhca.org Matt Lingafelt (US) | mlingafelt@hhca.org Tate Lucci (MS/US) | tlucci@hhca.org Mike Spangler (MS/US) | mspangler@hhca.org

spiritual life theme 2024-2025 “Lord, to whom shall we go?

You have the words of eternal life.”

John 6:68

parent teacher fellowship (PTF) HHCA's Parent Teacher Fellowship is a great starting point for getting involved.

As the parent/caregiver of an HHCA student, you are automatically a PTF member.

PTF supports the success and spiritual growth of HHCA students by promoting school events, encouraging faculty and staff, and creating opportunities for parent and community fellowship.

PTF hosts "Plugged-In" parent meetings several times each semester. Visit hhca.org/ptf for dates and locations.

All parents/caregivers are invited and encouraged to participate.

hhca.org/ptf

PTF grade reps 2024-2025 Each grade has an assigned PTF Grade Representative. Your "Grade Rep" will help keep you in the HHCA loop, connect you with other parents, and answer your questions.

Kindergarten | Patricia Maxey, patricia.a.maxey@gmail.com Kindergarten | Emily Cantley, eecantley@gmail.com 1st Grade | Liz Fiegle, lizfiegle4@gmail.com 2nd Grade | Evan Page, esonber@gmail.com 3rd Grade | Marsha Hunter, mhunter7355@gmail.com 4th Grade | Tina Toomer, tinanskip@yahoo.com 5th Grade | Maria Walls, mariaewalls@gmail.com 6th Grade | Tish Delozier, Tishdelozier@gmail.com 7th Grade | Meredith Mullett, mullettmj@gmail.com 8th Grade | Pam Brown, pamelabrown3059@gmail.com 9th Grade | Marsha Taylor, marsharenae@gmail.com 9th Grade | Michelle Solomon, mgiorgi@giorgiconcrete.com 10th Grade | Courtney Skinner, CourtneyLskinner@gmail.com 11th Grade | Katie Dalzell, katiedalzell@gmail.com 12th Grade | Lindsay Ernst, ernst.lindsay@gmail.com

it's lunchtime!

HHCA partners with local favorite Signature Catering & Events by SERG to provide delicious, healthy meal options Monday-Thursday.

Lunch needs to be ordered in advance online through our online meal ordering system called Boonli.

To see the menu and order lunches online, you’ll need to set up your child's account with Boonli at hhca.org/lunch.

The password is hhca1.

hhca.org/lunch

Pre-ordered lunches, in both hot and cold options, will be available for all students Monday-Thursday only.

MS/US students DO NOT have lunch on campus on Fridays, prior to the 12:30 PM dismissal.

Lower School students will need to bring lunch on Fridays.

hhca.org/lunch

a spirit of generosity As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our growth is dependent on charitable gifts from our community and beyond.

Dream Big Annual Fund This is our annual initiative that allows us to offer the best experience to our students year after year.

We raise support for Dream Big through donations and events, such as: Magical Night on the May RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing Created to Soar Capital Campaign This ongoing capital campaign supports the construction of our Upper School building.

EIN/Tax-ID: 57-0757671

created to soar The new 16,500 sq. ft.

Upper School building will house 10 classrooms, a science lab, an art studio, cafe, and common spaces for students to study. The building will also feature a porch pavilion with a sprawling outdoor staircase.

hhca.org/giving

Our students were created to soar, and we are excited to provide them with more space to do so.

In March 2024, we launched the public phase of Created to Soar | The Campaign to Build a Home for Our Upper School.

We invite you to explore ways to get involved.

Click here to find out more about Created to Soar

hhca boosters Our Athletics and Fine Arts Booster Clubs contribute greatly to the success of our award-winning programs by supporting initiatives and enhancements that align with the school's strategic plan.

An annual membership to one or both of our booster clubs offers exclusive benefits and brand recognition, while providing invaluable support to our students and these programs.

For more information about Fine Arts Boosters, contact James Berry at jberry@hhca.org.

For more information about Athletics Boosters, contact Scott Richardson at athletics@hhca.org.

more nitty-gritty details K-2nd students DO NOT NEED A BACKPACK! They are given an HHCA bag to use every day. Students in 3rd-12th grade students do need a backpack.

Middle and Upper School students do not use lockers. Backpacks need a compartment/sleeve for their HHCAissued laptop. Textbooks are used in the classroom and online resources are used inside and outside of the classroom.

School supplies are provided for Lower School students. This is included in Lower School tuition.

Car rider numbers (and laminated cards for displaying in your windshield) are given to Lower School parents at Orientation.

Lost & Found bins fill up fast with unmarked items. LABEL EVERYTHING! Students should bring a water bottle every day.

Water bottles for Lower School students must have a closed lid without a straw and may not be larger than 20 ounces. hhca.org/parentguide

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