A Community of Families Invested in HCS
The Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) helps strengthen the sense of community at HCS by supporting events, encouraging teachers, and creating opportunities for families to participate in school life together.
Community Matters Here
One of the things many families notice at HCS is the sense of connection between parents, teachers, and school life.
The Parent Teacher Fellowship helps cultivate that community by creating opportunities for families to contribute, participate, and support the experiences students enjoy throughout the year.
Supporting School Life in Meaningful Ways
School Events
PTF helps support and organize events that bring students and families together throughout the year.
Encouraging Teachers and Staff
Families help celebrate and encourage faculty and staff through appreciation efforts and community support.
Volunteer Opportunities
Parents can contribute in ways that match their availability, interests, and schedules.
Building Community
PTF helps strengthen relationships between families and create a more connected school experience.
The Impact Goes Beyond Events
PTF involvement helps create the kinds of experiences families often remember most.
Support from parents contributes to school traditions, shared experiences, teacher encouragement, and the sense of belonging that shapes the culture of HCS.
Participation Can Look Different for Every Family
Some parents volunteer regularly. Others help occasionally when schedules allow.
At HCS, involvement is welcomed in many different forms, and families are encouraged to participate in ways that make sense for their season of life.
Helping Create Memorable Experiences
PTF may help support:
School events
Family gatherings
Teacher appreciation efforts
Special activities and traditions
Volunteer opportunities throughout the year
These moments help strengthen relationships across the school community.
Working Together for Students
The relationship between school and home matters.
PTF creates opportunities for families to contribute positively to school life while helping strengthen the partnership between parents, teachers, and staff.
Questions Families Ask About PTF
What is the Parent Teacher Fellowship?
The Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) is a parent community that helps support school events, encourage staff, and strengthen relationships within the HCS community.
Do parents have to participate in PTF?
Yes. HCS is accredited through ACSI and WASC.
Are there volunteer opportunities for working parents?
Yes. Families can participate in different ways depending on their schedules and availability.
What kinds of events does PTF support?
PTF may help support school events, family gatherings, teacher appreciation efforts, and other community activities throughout the year.
Can new families get involved?
Yes. New families are encouraged to participate and connect with the school community.
Experience the HCS Community for Yourself
The best way to understand the culture of HCS is to spend time with the people who make up the community.
Visit campus, attend an event, and see how families connect throughout school life.