Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What are the school hours?
2. What is the best way to reach Mrs. Keyes?
3. What days should my child wear tennis shoes?
4. How can I volunteer at HCE?
5. Can my child bring water and a snack to school?

What are the school hours?

The morning bell rings at 8:15.  Students are considered tardy if they 
arrive after the 8:20 bell. All students are dismissed at 3:05.   
Students are not permitted on campus before 7:45AM. If your child arrives 
tardy or you need to check your child out early please go directly to the 
office.

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What is the best way to reach Mrs. Keyes?

Usually the quickest way to get in contact with me is through email.  You 
can email me at keli.keyes@polk-fl.net You can also call me at school (648-
3540) and leave a message in which I will call you back on 
my soonest planning time.

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What days should my child wear tennis shoes?

Tennis shoes are required for our PE Days which are Monday, Thursday, and 
Friday.  Tennis shoes are encouraged on all days though as students will 
often be outside walking about campus or playing.

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How can I volunteer at HCE?

Volunteers play such an important role at HCE!  If you wish to volunteer 
please stop by the office and fill out a volunteer application online or 
click on the "Links" section of this website and locate the appropriate 
website.  Upon successful completion of a background screening I will 
contact you to set up a day and time to volunteer.  If you wish to volunteer 
to help out with projects from home please contact me.  Your help is always 
appreciated!

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Can my child bring water and a snack to school?

Students are permitted to bring water bottles to school.  The water bottle 
must have a sport top though so that it may close in order to prevent 
spills.  Snacks are completely optional.  Students will have a chance to eat 
a healthy snack during their AR reading time (about 10:30AM).  Parents are 
responsible for sending a snack with their child if they feel one is 
needed.  Please do not send cookies, chips, etc.  Pretzels, fruit, veggie 
sticks, etc. make wonderful mid-day snacks!

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