Safety/Visitor Policy

HGCS takes the safety and supervision of our students very seriously. We have police officers on site to patrol the hallways and parking lots to provide adequate security for the children, as well as the school and church staff. We also coordinate off-duty police officers for all school and church events.

The school practices fire, tornado, and critical incident drills on a regular basis. Each classroom has assigned locations for fire and tornado drills.

VISITOR POLICY

All visitors must check in with LobbyGuard at the HGBC Guest Services desk and provide a valid government or state issued ID  to receive a visitor pass. The visitor pass must be worn and visible during your entire time on campus. Only parents of our current students, adults and siblings on the student’s information form, and graduates of HGCS are allowed to visit. All visiting alumni, parents and guests must abide by our dress code while on campus. We make no exceptions or apologies regarding this policy and the safety of our students and staff.

CUSTODY OF CHILDREN

On occasion, there may be some custody situations about which HGCS is not aware. Legally, HGCS cannot keep another parent from coming to visit his/her child at school. If there is a custody issue with an ex-spouse, HGCS must have a current court order signed by a judge or magistrate on file so that HGCS can help protect each child. If this situation is a concern to you, please send in the necessary paperwork to the school office and to your child's principal as soon as possible. HGCS requests parents not to involve teachers and staff in the litigation process.

CHILD ABUSE

We, at HGCS take child abuse allegations very seriously. It is our obligation by NC law to investigate and report any suspected child abuse or neglect.