24-25 New Family Guide

WELCOME TO HHCA!

Whether you are new to our school or bringing more of your children to our community, we are delighted that you are an HHCA family, and we want you to feel at home. Know that you belong. This is your school - and your community - throughout your time at HHCA, and beyond.

This page was designed as a guide for your family and is filled with information, links, resources and answers just for you. As the school year approaches, more information and helpful resources will be added, so check back often! You can always reach out to Laurie White on our Admissions Team with any questions.

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NEW! Lunch Orders

Delicious, healthy meal options are available for purchase in advance Monday-Thursday. Lower School students need to bring lunch on Fridays. Middle and Upper School students do not have lunch at school on Fridays.

Orders must be placed in advance through Boonli, our online lunch ordering platform. All families need to create a new Boonli account to begin ordering following these steps:

Click here to begin.
Click "Create An Account"
Enter HHCA1 (our school's password)
Register for a new account NEW ACCOUNT (even if you have had one in the past)
Add profiles of each person for whom you will be ordering
Click "I'm Done" & begin to order

Lunch orders for the first week of school must be placed by August 5, 2024.We are grateful for our Cafe Supervisor, Mrs. Robin Smith, your the point of contact for missed and/or late orders, account credits, or order changes and cancellations. You can contact Mrs. Smith via email here or call the school at 843.681.2878.

For technical support on the Boonli website, email support@boonli.com.

MyHHCA: Parent Resources + Student Info

As a school parent you will be given access to our school's student information system: MyHHCA.

MyHHCA holds several important resources for you, and it is where all student and family information is housed. Mentor information, class schedules, and more can be found within MyHHCA. Report cards are posted in student and parent accounts quarterly.

You will receive information about how to access MyHHCA once your enrollment checklist is completed.

GETTING CONNECTED

New Parent Drop-In | Tuesday, August 6th

Parents of new HHCA students are invited to a special drop-in event the week the school year begins. It's a great opportunity to connect with other new parents as well as HHCA's Administrative Team and key leaders.

Questions:
Reach out to Laurie White.

Eagle Ambassadors

Eagle Ambassadors (EA) are a select group of students who enjoy helping new students transition smoothly into life at our school prior to their arrival on campus and as they become part of the HHCA community.

New families in Middle and Upper School can expect to hear from their student's assigned EA during the summer in hopes they can connect prior to coming to school in August.

EAs in Middle and Upper School will attend Orientation on August 7th and help their assigned new student become familiar with where to go and what to do on their first day of school.

Questions:
Reach out to Laurie White.

New Student Touch Points (MS/US)

The Guidance Team loves getting to know our new students so they can help connect them with others who share similar interests and learn how to best serve this VIP group throughout the year.

Upper School

Coffee With The Counselors | Week of August 19th

Middle School

New MS Student Lunch | August 21st

Questions:
Contact Megan Robbins, Director of Guidance

Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF)

All parents are members of our Parent Teacher Fellowship organization, known as PTF. Throughout the school year, monthly PTF meetings offer fellowship, feature guest speakers, and provide important school updates, and more. Each grade has an assigned HHCA Grade Rep who serves as a communicator and guide throughout the year.

Grade Reps for the 24-25 school year will be named in early May, and you will hear from your assigned rep over the summer.

learn more about ptf and find your grade rep here

HHCA Club Walk | At Orientation Day

HHCA offers numerous clubs where students can plug in. During orientation, clubs will be on display in the gym for a sneak peek.

View a complete list of HHCA clubs here

Athletics Booster Club

Our Athletics Booster Club is a great way to plug in to Eagle Nation. Along with annual memberships that renew before the beginning of the school year and offer athletic event entry and more, volunteers support HHCA athletics in various capacities throughout the year. It's a great way to get to know other families in the sports community.

visit athletics booster club

Fine Arts Booster Club

Those passionate about the arts can also connect with others through our school's robust, growing Fine Arts Booster Club. Director of Fine Arts James Berry hosts quarterly meetings where fine arts supporters can connect with one another while learning more about events and program initiatives.

visit fine arts booster club

2024-2025 School Year Key Dates

ATHLETICS + FALL SPORTS

HHCA Athletics enjoys a long-standing tradition of success, and our coaches are committed to helping students reach their full potential-not only in their sport, but also in life. Nearly 75% of our Middle and Upper School students participate on an HHCA Athletic team. Whether a student wants to try a new sport or make new friends by participating on a school team, our Athletics program is designed to offer a place to play, compete, grow, and connect.

Students who plan to participate on a sports team during the 24-25 school year must have a physician-signed sports physical form (which can be found on page one of this document) as well as the signed and completed pre-participation health history form (which can be found on page two of this document).

Many fall sports teams begin practicing in the spring and over the summer. If your student is interested in a fall sport, we encourage you to connect with a fall coach soon, and have included them below.

2024 FALL COACHES

cheerleading

Cross Country

Coach: Aaron Mau

Football

Volleyball

Questions?

Reach out to Julie Richardson.

Spirit Stores

Items in the HHCA Spirit Store (which is available at various times throughout the year at hhca.org/shop) are approved MS/US dress code. Orders placed through hhca.org/shop are distributed on campus with the date and time of distribution provided to those who have ordered.

hhca.org/shop

Items in the HHCA store linked below are not all approved for MS/US dress code. These items may be delivered directly to your home.

bsn sportsBe sure to refer to the official dress code for Lower School here and MS/US here for official dress code policies.

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE

Campus Security

At HHCA, the safety and security of our students is a top priority, and we make exceptional efforts daily to ensure your children are safe, secure, and protected.

Our Director of Security, Mr. Steve Bryant, is on campus every day and on-call 24/7. If you haven't already met him, Mr. Bryant looks forward to connecting with you at Orientation, or anytime throughout the school year.

If you ever have questions about campus security and student safety, or if you have information for Mr. Bryant, you can contact him at any time. He can be reached at 859-494-7900 (text or call) or you can email him here.

learn more about HHCA campus security

Questions?

Reach out to Steve Bryant.

SCHOOL HOURS

HEALTH & WELLNESS INFORMATION (school nurse)

Student health information is stored and updated annually in our secure online health portal. You will access to the health portal, Magnus, through MyHHCA.

All health requirements must be completed and/or uploaded prior to August 1st.
As noted in the athletics section above, all students who plan to participate on a sports team must have a sports physical and complete the health history and assessment form here.

Questions?

Reach out to School Nurse Rachel Lucania.

Lower School (K-5th)

Lower School

Most school supplies for Lower School students are included in tuition and will be in the classroom for each student on the first day of school. In addition to those provided, students need to bring the following:

Bibles

K-1st: Read with Me NIRV Story Bible for Children (Zonderkidz ISBN #0-310-92008-6). These will be kept in the classroom and will go home with students at the end of the school year.
2nd-3rd: NIV Holy Bible (Zondervan Bibles ISBN #978-0-310-44855-6).

Backpacks

Students K-2nd DO NOT need a backpack. They will receive an HHCA bag to bring to and from school each day.
Students in 3rd-5th DO need a backpack.

Water Bottles, Lunch & Snacks

Lower School students need to bring their lunch on Fridays. They will eat lunch prior to early dismissal at 12:30 PM.
All students need to bring a water bottle and a snack to school every day.
NOTE: Water bottles must have a closed lid without a straw, and must be no larger than 20 ounces.

Middle School & Upper School (6th-12th)

Middle School & Upper School

Supplies for MS/US students are determined by student schedules rather than by grade level. Therefore, each student will have unique supply needs determined by his/her specific classes.

Mentors will give specific instructions about what is needed for class on the first day of school, and students will have adequate time to collect their supplies. With this in mind, for the first day of school MS/US students should bring the HHCA-issued computer they received at Orientation and be prepared to take notes given by mentors.

In addition to supplies needed for their specific classes, every student will need the following:

Backpack with a 13-inch protective sleeve/compartment for their HHCA-issued device.
Water Bottle

SCHOOL BUS

HHCA offers bus service to and from Hilton Head Island. Pre-registration is required, and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Annual Bus Service Fees | 2024-2025 School Year:

$800 per student for one-way service (morning or afternoon)
$1200 per student for both pick-up and drop-off

Pick up and drop off will take place at Hilton Head Presbyterian Church with a 7:20 AM departure and 3:45 PM arrival Monday-Thursday and 1:00 PM arrival on Fridays.

Please note that your registration indicates your acceptance of HHCA's bus policies.

Questions?

Reach out to Rachel Bagenstose.

SUMMER READING & PROJECTS

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL FALL RETREATS

Retreats are a loved and important aspect of the HHCA experience for Middle and Upper School students. This time away from campus early in the school year is intentionally designed by our Spiritual Life Team and Mentors with epic activities to ensure class bonding, time for quiet reflection, spiritual growth, guest speakers, and more!

Middle School Retreat:

8th Grade: August 28-30 | 6th & 7th Grade:| August 29-30
Epworth By The Sea

Upper School Retreat:

12th Grade: September 3-6 | 9th-11th Grade: September 4-6
Carolina Point Young Life Camp

read more about us retreat here

Questions?

Reach out to Jason Suddeth.

Lower School - After School Care

HHCA will offer After School Care to Lower School Families for the 2024-2025 School Year!. Available for HHCA students in kindergarten through 5th grade, the program will include supervised homework time, snack time, and fun/free time as well.

HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 3:00-5:30 PM; Friday 12:30-3:00 PM (When school is in session.)

COST

$20 per student per day (not to exceed $300 per student per month)

learn more and sign up for after school care here

THE HHCA SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY

All that we do would not be possible without an incredible spirit of generosity from HHCA families, alumni, grandparents, and community leaders. It truly allows us to carry out HHCA's mission to provide students with a firm foundation in Christ and equip them to impact the world for His glory.

LEARN ABOUT GIVING AT HHCA

Questions?

Reach out to Haley Labrot , Director of Development.

Middle School & Upper School Schedules

Important Dates

HHCA Summer Camps
June & July - Click here for summer camp details

CAGE Camp (US Students)
Tuesday, August 6 | 9 AM-12 PM

New Parent Drop-In
Tuesday, August 6 | 5:30-6:30 PM

Orientation
Wednesday, August 7 | 9-11 AM

First Day of School
Thursday, August 8

HHCA Club Walk
Various activities and features about HHCA Clubs during Orientation on August 7th.

New Family Tailgate
Friday, August 16 | 6:30 PM

New Parent Coffee with Head of School (8:15-9:15 AM)
Wednesday, August 21st & 28th

RSVP Here

New US Students: Coffee with the Counselors, Week of August 19th

New MS Students: Chick-Fil-A Lunch on Wednesday, August 21

Quicklinks

24-25 Key Dates

MyHHCA

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