Safety/Visitor Policy

At Hickory Grove Christian School (HGCS), the safety and well-being of our students is a top priority. We maintain a secure environment with police officers on-site to patrol the hallways and parking lots, ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and visitors. Off-duty police officers are also coordinated for added security during school and church events.

We conduct regular safety drills for fire, tornado, and critical incidents, and each classroom has designated areas for these drills to ensure preparedness.

Visitor Policy
All visitors must check in at the HGBC Guest Services desk using LobbyGuard, providing a valid government-issued ID to receive a visitor pass. This pass must be worn visibly throughout your visit. Only parents of current students, adults and siblings listed on the student's information form, and HGCS graduates are permitted to visit. Additionally, all visitors, including alumni and guests, are expected to follow our dress code while on campus. This policy is strictly enforced to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Custody of Children
In the event of custody disputes, HGCS cannot legally prevent a parent from visiting their child unless we have a current court order signed by a judge or magistrate on file. If this is a concern, please provide the necessary legal documentation to the school office and your child's principal as soon as possible. We kindly request that parents refrain from involving teachers and staff in any legal proceedings.

Child Abuse
At HGCS, we take any allegations of child abuse very seriously. In accordance with North Carolina law, we are required to investigate and report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.