Wireless Device Policy
HCS Wireless Device Policy
Beginning October 1, 2025, Hamilton County Schools will implement Board Policy 6.311: Wireless Communication Devices.
Policy Summary:
● Students are prohibited from using personal cell phones or wireless communication devices during the school day, including during class time, lunch period, transitions between classes, and in the restroom.
● Devices must be: stored, turned off or on airplane mode, and out of sight.
● Exceptions are available for medical needs, IEP/504 accommodations, or assistive technology.
● Students may use devices in the event of an emergency with the permission of a teacher or administrator.
Guidance
Our School Counseling Office team is made up of three School Counselors, one College & Career Advisor, and the School Registrar. We work together to support students at each grade level by fostering their academic, social, and emotional development, with the aim of helping them to transition successfully to post-secondary life. 9th and 10th grade students see Ms. Lancaster, 12th grade and all ESL students see Mrs. Glancy, 11th grade and all FRI students see Mr. Kindiger. Ms. Malone is our College & Career Advisor, mainly focused on supporting post-secondary planning for the senior class each year. Mrs. Williams is our School Registrar and handles registration for new and returning students, as well as the maintenance of all academic records.
You can contact our team by clicking here.
To access resources related to general school info, social/emotional support, career planning, or college readiness, please visit the School Counseling Hub Canvas page.
Mrs. Amy Glancy, Counseling Department Chair Class of 2026, all ENL students |
Ms. Sarah Malone, College & Career Advisor |
Ms. Noel Lancaster, School Counselor
Class of 2028; Class of 2029 |
Mr. David Kindiger, School Counselor
Class of 2027; all Future Ready Institute students |
Mrs. Trudy Williams, School Registrar
Registration, Transcripts, Academic Records |
Student Support Staff
Counseling Department Chair: Amy Glancy , Seniors, ENL students
School Counselor: Noel Lancaster, Freshmen & Sophomores
School Counselor: David Kindiger, Juniors, Future Ready Institute
College & Career Advisor: Sarah Malone, Juniors, Future Ready Institute
Instructional Coach: Misty Burch-Pritchett
Student Support Coach: Lauren Bruce
School Social Worker: Sarah Beth Smith
Truancy Specialist: Kelvin Clay
L.E.O.S.
CommUNITY Schools
For more information about our community school partnerships, please visit the following links: Red Bank High School | Northside Neighborhood House (nnhouse.org)
CommUNITY Schools | Northside Neighborhood House (nnhouse.org)
Community School Coordinator: Sean Clisham
Name of After School Program – L.E.O.S.
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-1:45PM; Friday 8:30AM-12:30PM
L.E.O.S. Monday-Thursday (after school) 2:20PM – 5:00PM
NCAA Approved Courses
Our current NCAA-approved courses are:
English 9 (and Honors)
English 10 (and Honors)
English 11 (and Honors, AP)
English 12 (and DEP, AP)
Adv. Alg. & Trig.
Algebra 1 (and Honors)
Algebra 2 (and Honors)
Calculus (and Honors, AP)
Geometry (and Honors)
Precalculus (and Honors)
Statistics (and DEP)
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environ. Sci.
Astronomy
Biology (and Honors)
Chemistry (and Honors)
Chemistry 2
Ecology
Environmental Sci (and Honors)
Environmental Science (and Honors)
Forensic Science (applied)
Geology
Physics (and Honors)
Scientific Research
African-American History
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
U.S. Government
U.S. History (and DEP,AP)
World Geology (and Honors)
World History (Honors applied)
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish 4
Physical Science
Contemporary Issues
STEM 1
Biology 2
Geography of the Civil War
The Presidency
Other approved courses not currently taught:
Speech
Psychology (DEP)
Sociology (DEP)
Civics
DEP Spanish
French
German
Latin
Note: year-long classes which may receive 2 Carnegie Units toward graduation are still considered only one course by the NCAA (i.e. Algebra 1, Algebra 2, AP courses)
