Car Rider Drop-off and Pick-up Video Instructions
Please click the link below to view a video showing the appropriate route and lanes for student drop-off and pick-up.
HTHS Car Line (1).MOV - Google Drive
The far left lane in the semi-circle in fron of the school is an emergency lane and should be used for exiting traffic only. For safety reasons, student drop-off and pick up is prohibited on all other parts of the campus. No vechicles are allowed in the bus loading area at any time. Please view the
HTHS Tardy Procedures
It is important for students to be on time to each class. This will help reduce instructional interruptions so that all students may learn. A student is tardy when they miss any portion of any class. Examples include arriving late to class as well as checking out prior to the end of class. Tardies may only be excused by a doctor’s note within three days of checkout or by the school nurse.
For unexcused tardies, students have the following consequences:
3 Tardies = Warning
6 Tardies = 5 days of morning detention (student must arrive to detention by 7:30am in order to be counted present; failure to arrive by 7:30 am will return in ISD).
9 Tardies = Parent Conference, 1 day of ISD
12 Tardies = Escalation to a class II offense, and 3 days of ISD
For discipline purposes, we will reset the tardy count every 9 weeks.
School Fee Payments
The payment portal for school and class fees is now open. Compare your student’s schedule to the 2024-25 HTHS Fee Sheet to determine which fees are due. Link for 2024-25 HTHS Fee Sheet: https://al50000063.schoolwires.net/Page/6066. This link includes a Google form to complete for any questions regarding fees. Fees are payable via check, cash, or credit/debit card. Click the online payment link or scan the QR code below for card payments. Please include your student’s State ID Number on all payments. This ID number is located in PowerSchool and begins with “19”.
Online School Fee Payment Link: https://trussvilleal.csiepay.com/.
Bus Route Information
For the safety of our students, families, and bus personnel, our bus routes are not public information. Bus routes are made available via the PowerSchool Parent-Student Portal. You will need login credentials to access the bus routes within PowerSchool. If you have forgotten your login credentials or have never received them, please contact Lauren Cooley, lauren.cooley@trussvillecityschools.com or 228-4030.
Please visit the TCS Transportation Department website for route request forms and permission forms to ride a different bus.
Changes to Student Medication Guidelines
The Alabama Department of Education has recently made some updates regarding medication at school. Click below for a brief description of what is required for student medications to be administered at school. Links to required forms are included.
Advanced Placement - Important Information for Students and Parents!
Advanced Placement exams will be administered in May 2025. AP students must complete 2 steps to ensure AP exams are ordered and accurate. Please note the deadlines listed below to avoid late fees.
Step 1:
Join AP classroom for each exam no later than Friday, August 23, 2024. See your AP teacher for the class-specific join code.
- Refer to the AP class syllabus for the exam(s) you should register and pay for.
- Physics I students should consult their teachers for information regarding the Physics C exam option.
Step 2:
AP students must pay a $40.00 fee per exam.* See the School and Class Fee Payments section above for payment links and information.
- Refer to the AP class syllabus for the exam(s) you should register and pay for.
- The AP exam payment option in the online payment portal will be available from July 29th until 3:00 pm on November 7th and will reopen November 16th.
- Only cash or check payments will be accepted from November 8th – November 15th.
- All payments received after 2:00 pm on November 15th will be assessed a $40.00 late fee per exam. THE EXAM FEE WILL BE $80.00 PER EXAM AFTER THIS TIME.
- Enter the student’s State ID located in PowerSchool on all payments: Student Id field online, memo line of check, or note included with any cash payments.
- Select the individual exam(s) you are paying for in the online payment portal. Please indicate which exams you are paying for when sending cash or check.
IMPORTANT NOTE: STUDENTS IN AN AP COURSE WHO DO NOT TAKE THE AP EXAM WILL NOT RECEIVE THE ADDITIONAL 1.0 QUALITY POINT ADDED TO THEIR GPA. (Example: A “B” will receive a 3.0 instead of a 4.0.)
*Please note that AP European History and AP Music Theory exams are $98 each. AP Research exam is $146.
Appropriate Handling of Student Related Concerns
HTHS Administrators, counselors and teachers are committed to working together to help students move forward on positive path toward college and career readiness. Please help us by addressing any concerns that arise in the following manner:
- Start with contacting the teacher if the concern is class related. The teacher will be responsive, helpful and understanding.
- If there are continuing concerns or if the concern is not class related, please contact the grade level counselor or assistant principal.
- The counselor or assistant principal will consult Mr. King, HTHS Principal as needed. However, if for any reason the concern is not resolved by the counselor or assistant principal, please contact Mr. King, HTHS Principal
TCS Parent and Student Handbook
Please see the updated TCS Parent and Student Handbook link below. Please review the important sections noted below:
- Attendance Policy - page 24
- Student Dress Code - page 43
- Student Code of Conduct - page 42
Handbook link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DO3B0EWC0mblzdNHplpxLmhDZyfrGSezjd_YXlTk8CM/edit
Mark Your Calendar for Fall and Spring Exams!
Please mark your calendar with the following dates for Fall and Spring Semester Exams. All students must be present on these dates. Please plan your family travel accordingly!
Fall Semester Exams - December
16-Mon Exams Periods - 1, 2; Dismissal at 12:40pm
17-Tue Exams Periods - 3, 4; Dismissal at 12:40pm
18-Wed Exams Periods - 5, 6; Dismissal at 12:40pm
19-Thu Exams Periods - 7, 8; Dismissal at 12:40pm
20-Fri Make-up Exams 8am-noon; Dismissal at Noon
Spring Semester Exams - May
12-Mon Senior Exams (Part 1) - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
13-Tue Senior Exams (Part 1) - Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
14-Wed Senior Exams (Part 2) - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
15-Thu Senior Exams (Part 2) - Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
16-Fri Underclass Exams - Periods 7, 8
19-Mon Underclass Exams - Periods 5, 6
20-Tue Underclass Exams - Periods 3, 4; HTHS Graduation, 7pm
21-Wed Underclass Exams - Periods 1, 2
22-Thu Underclass Make-up Exams; Noon Dismissal
