New Parents Start Here

📘 New Parents Start Here

Welcome to the High School for Law & Justice Early College!
We’re excited to have your family join the Eagle community. This page will guide you through everything you need to know as a new parent.

🕗 School Hours

• Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

• End Time: 3:40 p.m.

• Students must be seated by 8:00 a.m. or will be marked tardy.

• Arrivals after 8:30 a.m. are considered absent unless arriving on a late HISD bus.

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
All students will enter through the front entrance (facing Scott St.). Doors open for students at 7:30 am.
Free Breakfast 7:30 am – 7:55 am
Class begins at 8:00 am
Students should be dropped off using the drive-through on Coyle Street.

🎒 Backpacks & Lockers

• Any backpack is allowed (mesh, clear, or regular), as long as it’s school-appropriate.

• Lockers are not provided—students carry their items throughout the day.

🚌 Transportation Information – HSLJ 2025–2026

• Students should arrive at their bus stop 10 minutes early.  
  • Students are excused for delayed buses, but not for missing their bus.  
  📌 Action Required:  
  If you have not yet completed the HISD Transportation Survey, please do so as soon as possible by scanning the QR code or visiting:  
  🔗 transportation.hisd-survey.org  
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  Student Handbook

• 👕 Dress Code – HSLJ 2025–2026
  HSLJ enforces a strict dress code — this is not a free dress campus. All students are expected to dress professionally and appropriately to reflect the school’s values and career-focused environment.  

  ✅ What Students May Wear:  
  HSLJ Polos (Navy, Gray, or Black – official and approved)  
  HSLJ T-Shirts (Approved designs only)  

  Fridays Only:  
  HSLJ Club Shirts  
  College or Military Branch Shirts (name/logo must be clearly printed)  

  Shirts must fully cover the midriff – no crop tops or cut-offs allowed.  

  🚫 What’s Not Allowed:  
  Hoodies of any kind  
  Crocs, slides, flip-flops, or sandals  
  Leggings, yoga pants, or any tight-fitting bottoms  

  🛍️ Uniform Sales by PTO  
  Approved polos, t-shirts, and sweaters will be available for purchase:  
  🗓️ August 7th & 8th  
  🕗 8:00–10:00 AM and 2:00–3:00 PM  
  📍On campus  

  👉 View Full Dress Code Here

Personal Communication Device Policy HB 1481

•No personal communication devices (cell phones, headphones, iPads, personal computers) are allowed during the school day (7:50 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.)
•Devices are to be turned off and stored in the student's backpack for the entire day.
•Accommodations will be provided based on documented need.

📆 Important Dates

• Open House:  9/4/2025 5:45-8:00 pm

Complete College Enrollment for Your Student

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to our HSLJ Early College community! As part of this exciting opportunity, all incoming 9th and 10th-grade students will be enrolled in college courses through Houston Community College (HCC) during the school year.
To complete your student’s college registration, we need your help with two important steps. These steps must be completed to ensure your child is officially enrolled and eligible to earn free college credit through HCC.

📂 Need Help Getting Started?
If you would prefer a visual guide, click below to watch the step-by-step video or review the attached PowerPoint presentation before beginning:
🎥 Click here to watch the video: https://bit.ly/nhsdualapplication
📎 PowerPoint: Click Here

✅ Step 1: Create Your ApplyTexas Account and Apply to HCC
(If you’ve already completed this step, please continue to Step 2.)
🔗 Apply online at: https://www.applytexas.org/

Use this information when applying:
High School: High School for Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice
Graduation Date:
  • 9th Grade: 06/01/2029
  • 10th Grade: 06/01/2028
Start Semester: Fall 2025
Major: Liberal Arts – Undecided
Home Campus: Felix Fraga

🕓 Once your application is complete, you will receive a Welcome Letter from Houston Community College within 24–48 hours.
📬 Please check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the email in your inbox.

📝 Step 2: Complete the Parent Waiver Form
Once you receive your student’s HCC Welcome Letter by email, complete the Dual Credit Waiver Form here:
🔗 Click here to complete the waiver: https://bit.ly/HCCdualparentwaiver

You will need the following information to complete the form:
HS Counselor email: susan.hernandez@houstonisd.org
Beginning Semester: Fall 2025
Ending Semester: Spring 2026
Academic Program: Liberal Arts & Humanities
Academic Degree: 0–14 non-degree (No TSI required)

🔗 Key Resources

• HISD Connect / PowerSchool – View grades and attendance

• Magnet School Website – https://hsljmagnet.wixsite.com/magnet

• Parent Newsletter – Sent monthly via email

📣 Get Involved

• Join our PTO

• Attend Coffee with the Principal events

• Volunteer for school events or field trips

❓ Need Help?

Contact our front office at 713-867-5100 or email us at Sfrankl2@houstonisd.org