School Policies

Returning Families Returning Family InformationThere are forms that required to be turned in annually by Chicago Public Schools. Typically, these forms are completed and turned into the teacher during the first week of school.  Forms All Parents Must Complete Student Medical Information 2022-23 [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ] Request for Emergency and Health Information [ ENGLISH ] School Messaging Consent Form…

Enrollment Check Address Eligibility Here! Kindergarten Enrollment Eligibility: All children residing in Hitch’s attendance boundaries who are 5 years old on or before September 1 of the current school year, are eligible for enrollment into Hitch’s CPS Kindergarten program. 1st-8th Enrollment Eligibility: All children residing in Hitch’s attendance boundaries are eligible for enrollment into Hitch…

Inclement Weather Hitch will have outdoor drop off and recess if the temperature is above 20 degrees and there is no inclement weather. If the temperature falls below 20 degrees or if there is inclement weather, Hitch will have indoor drop off and indoor recess.   Inclement weather drop off is in the modular building…

Lost and Found Missing items are placed in our Lost and Found. The Lost and Found cabinet is located in the hallway outside the auditorium. Items will remain in the Lost and Found for three weeks. After three weeks, uncollected items are donated to local charities.

Medical Compliance Make sure that your child is healthy and ready to learn by the start of the school year! Proof of required immunizations, physical exams and vision exams are due October 15th of each year. Students that have not met CPS minimum medical compliance criteria by Oct. 15 will receive a school prohibition letter…

Roster Requests Hitch school appreciates when parents advocate for their child’s education; however, there are many factors that must be considered when administrators assign students to homerooms. Thus, Hitch school cannot guarantee any roster requests. Roster requests may be considered if they are submitted to the Principal in hard copy prior to May 15th prior…

Student Personal Property The school is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property brought to school or a school activity. Students are advised not to bring valuables to school. Writing/engraving the student’s name on the items, including outwear, is recommended.

Water Bottle Policy At Hitch, we will allow students to have water in the classrooms with the following considerations:

For the latest information regarding our school’s dress code, please click the image below to access the Hitch Dress Code Google Doc. Hitch Dress Code