School Policies

Included on this page are highlights from our policies and procedures. The Hyde Park School Parent Handbook includes more details about each of these items.

View and download: Hyde Park Student Handbook

Attendance Policies

As a reminder, our hours are:

School Hours: 7:40 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Absence Procedures

Please call the main office at 513-363-2800, if your child is going to be absent from school for any reason. You may also submit your absences at: Absence Reporting Form.

Before and After-School Care

Provided on site by Oakley Recreation Center. For more information, please call (513) 321-9320.

Bus Safety

Student behavior that distracts bus drivers is a hazard to the vehicle's safe operation, and jeopardizes the safety and welfare of all passengers. Misbehavior while on a yellow school bus or a Metro bus can result in disciplinary action for the student or the suspension of transportation service for the student. Read more about our requirements for student behavior on buses.

Dress Code

Students at Hyde Park School are expected to dress in a manner that is not distracting to the learning process. We ask that all parents review the following guidelines with their children and ensure that they come to school properly dressed.

Hats, bandanas, kerchiefs or other headgear is not to be worn in the building.
Spaghetti straps, tube tops or any shirts that expose the midriff area are not allowed.
Shorts that are an appropriate length can be worn during warm weather.
Pants must be held up with a belt at the waist. Undergarments cannot be showing.
Excessive make-up and jewelry, tattoos or other items that are distracting to learning are discouraged.
Clothing with profanity or violent messages is prohibited.
Shoes should be comfortable and enable the student to walk safely about the school grounds. No flip-flops, slides or school wheelies are permitted.
Students must keep dangerous objects out of school. Students must not possess, handle, transmit or use as a dangerous weapon an instrument capable of harming another person.
Toy guns and knives, and any and all mock weapons, are not allowed on school property.
Cell phones and electronic communication devices (Smart Watches) carried by students must remain turned off and out of sight.

Snow Days and School Delays

Snow days and school delays are announced on our website, local TV and radio stations, CPS' mobile app, and through automated phone calls. Assume school is open unless you hear otherwise. Learn more about CPS' severe weather and emergency closing procedures.

Visiting During School Hours

We welcome visits from parents and guardians. However, to protect student safety, all visitors must sign in at the main office and wear a visitor's badge. Parents/guardians who would like a conference with their child's teacher must schedule an appointment with the teacher.