Release Period Information
Release Periods: Release periods are an opportunity for a student to have a free class period. Early Release or Late Arrival requested by 11th & 12th grade ONLY. Juniors & Seniors may have up to 2 release periods if they are in good standing and on track for graduation.
Students must be in good academic standing with the appropriate number of credits for each grade level.
On track with required credits (26 credits) following your personal graduation plan.
Release periods are only available the first or last period of the day.
Learners may only have ONE release period per day.
Release periods are not guaranteed and are requested
Morning and afternoon releases are determined by the student's schedule and class availability.
Students must have passed all previously tested high school STAAR End of Course exams.
English I & II
Algebra I
Biology
US History (seniors)
It is encouraged that students are not on campus during their release periods
If a student is unable to leave campus there will be a designated area for a study hall.
Scheduling Guidelines
Students build a schedule for an 8 period day. Below are guidelines to consider.
Release Periods: Are requested in registration (more information above)
Double Blocked Classes: Courses listed as double blocked or two periods in the course list must be scheduled as 2 periods. Taking only one class period is not an option.
Course Requests: Students request classes in HAC based on their graduation plan. This is reviewed and may be changed by a learners counselor to ensure on time graduation.