Enrollment Requirements

• Our school is a full-time, general education, distance learning study program; not a supplemental program or a part-time program.
• Student may only be enrolled in HTA and not concurrently enrolled in another school.
• You, the parent/caregiver are responsible for ensuring that the child is attending and participating in the instructional program.
• It is understood that once school starts, all students are on probationary status the first 3 weeks, at which time a review of the students academic status will be made to determine if HTA is the best educational environment for your child. This review can result in approved admission, an extension of the probationary period or the recommendation and transfer of the student to a more suitable learning environment.

K-11 Enrollment Requirements

• Student must reside within a county HTA serves and provide proof of residency.
• Parent/Legal Guardian must complete online application and submit all compliancy documents. (i.e. school transfer form, copies of IEP or 504 plans).
• All required documentation must be received by our Administrative and Enrollment Team (i.e. transcripts, proof of age and residence).
• A student must be 5 by August 1 to be enrolled in Kindergarten.
• It is understood that no student who qualifies for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education (“IDEA”) shall participate in independent study unless it is specifically authorized under his or her IEP.
• All immunizations are up to date.
• Student completes the placement exams.
• All information on the application must be true and correct. If misrepresentations are made or incorrect information is provided, the application will be deemed as not meeting the requirements of the school and may result in the revocation or halting of enrollment.
• Learning Coaches (Parents/ Responsible Adult) will attend 3 mandatory training sessions and participate in ongoing Learning Coach training throughout the year.
• All families must attend a Parent/Student Orientation session.
• If student is transferring from another school, the parent or guardian must go in person to the previous school and complete the request form, before the student can be admitted to HTA.

Additional Enrollment Requirements for 6-11th Grade Students

• 6-11 grade students will attend a ‘Learning Online’ course via the online school as well as training hosted by their teacher for online learning success.
• Student, Parent and Teacher must sign an Independent Study Master Agreement Form (ISMA) prior to the commencement of instruction and services each semester for the continuation of enrollment in HTA; failure to sign and return an ISMA within the first 10 days of school will result in the withdrawal of the student from HTA as signing the ISMA is the agreement that parent and student wish to continue enrollment in HTA.

Additional High School Enrollment Requirements

• Student must enroll in a course load that will allow them to graduate in four years.
• All information on the application must be true and correct. If misrepresentations are made or incorrect information is provided, the application will be deemed as not meeting the requirements of the school and may result in revocation or halting of enrollment.
• Student may only be enrolled in HTA and not concurrently enrolled in another high school except a pre- approved Junior college (OR Running Start Courses).
• HTA does not give partial credit for students leaving prior to the end of a semester
   

Independent Study Master Agreement (ISMA)

Hawaii Independent Study regulations require that any student enrolled in the Hawaii Technology Academy have a signed Independent Study Master Agreement on file for each semester they are enrolled. The Independent Study Master Agreement must be signed by the student, the parent, and the HTA teacher. Please work with your teacher to ensure that your child's Independent Study Master Agreement is signed in a timely manner. Failure to provide a signed Independent Study Master Agreement prior to each semester will result in your child's withdrawal from our program due to this state requirement.

Physical Examinations

All students are to have completed a health screening examination before entrance into school or the student’s parent/guardian must have obtained a waiver. This examination can be obtained from your family physician or possibly through the services provided by your County Health Department. Failure to obtain an examination for your child or a waiver will result in your child being denied enrollment. The School recommends that children undergo a yearly speech, hearing and eye examination.

Religious Exemption

• Religious Exemption forms are available at:
• Please follow the guidelines provided
• Exemptions are not available for TB screening

TB Clearance

Students are required to have a negative TB test on file in the school office before admission is granted.

Medication

Students are not allowed to bring over the counter medication to school. Students who need to administer their EpiPen or asthma inhaler must have Self-Administration of Medication form on file at office.

Immunizations

Hawaii law requires that an immunization record be presented before a child can be enrolled in school. The School requires that written verification from a doctor or immunization clinic of the following immunizations:

1. Diphtheria. (DTAP)
2. Measles. (MMR)
3. Mumps, except for children who have reached the age of seven years (MMR)
4. Pertussis (whooping cough), except for children who have reached the age of seven years. (DTAP)
5. Poliomyelitis. (IPV or OPV)
6. Rubella. (MMR)
7. Tetanus. (DTAP)
8. Hepatitis B (Hep B)
9. Varicella (chickenpox) (Verivax)
10. Negative TB test results

The School’s verification of immunizations is through written medical records from your doctor or immunization clinic. Students who fail to complete the series of required immunizations within the specified time will be denied admission until the series has been completed. Exceptions are allowed under the following conditions:

1. The parent provides a signed doctor’s statement verifying that the child is to be exempted from immunizations for medical reasons. This statement must contain a statement identifying the specific nature and probable duration of the medical condition.

2. A parent may request exemption of their child from immunization for personal beliefs. Parent must submit Exemption Form.

3. Any child leaving the United States for a short vacation to any country considered by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to have increased risk of TB exposure (such as Mexico, the Philippines, India or Southeast Asia) MUST receive a TB Screening upon return.