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- Website Accessibility
Harmony Public Schools (“Harmony”) is committed to making the information on its website accessible to individuals with disabilities in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader, eye tracking device, voice recognition software, etc.) and have difficulty accessing information on the Harmony website, please contact HPS Webmaster by email at accessibility@harmonytx.org . Please include the following when communicating with Harmony regarding accessibility issues:
A description of your accessibility concern.
The format in which you prefer to receive the materials.
The web page address of the requested material(s).
The best way to contact you (email address or phone number, or both).Harmony will make appropriate accommodations to facilitate access to any website content.
Complaints regarding website accessibility may be submitted through the Public Complaint process outlined in Board Policy PG-1.12 (Public Complaints).
Please note that some pages on the Harmony website contain links to third-party sites, which are not within Harmony’s control. If you notify Harmony of problems with accessing a third-party site that is necessary to participate in one of Harmony’s programs or activities, we will make the material or information available in an accessible format.
- Report Bullying
If you are experiencing a problem with bullying at Harmony, or have other discipline-related concerns regarding one of our schools, please fill out the form at the link below for the Dean of Students.
- HPS Child Find Policy
It is the policy of the Harmony Public Schools to ensure that
- All children with disabilities enrolled in the charter school regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, located, and evaluated; and
- A practical method is developed and implemented to determine which children are currently receiving needed special education and related services.
These requirements apply to:
- Homeless children;
- Children who are wards of the state;
- Highly mobile children (including migrant children); and
- Children who are suspected of being in need of special education but who are advancing from grade to grade.
20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(3)(A); 34 CFR 300.111(a)(1)(i), (c).
- Non-discrimination Statement as Part of the School's Admission Policy
It is the policy of HPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in its programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, please contact Section 504/ADA Coordinator at (713) 343-3333 located at 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099.
- Non-discrimination Statement in Career and Technical Education Programs
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS offers support to school district for career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications; Business Management and Administration; Education and Training; Finance; Government and Public Administration; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security; Manufacturing; Marketing; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on enrollment in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS secondary schools.
It is the policy of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its CTE programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and CTE programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, CHARLES LAMBERT, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, IHSAN KARA, at 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099, Phone: (713) 343-3333.
- Aviso de No discriminación en los Programas de Educación Profesional y
Técnica
Las Escuelas Públicas Harmony ofrecen programas vocacionales en Agricultura, Alimentación y Recursos Naturales; Arquitectura y Construcción; Artes, Tecnología de Audio / Video y Comunicaciones; Administración de Negocios y Administración; Educación y Entrenamiento; Finanzas; Gobierno y Administración Pública; Ciencias de la salud; Hospitalidad y Turismo; Recursos Humanos; Tecnología de la Información; Derecho; Seguridad Pública, Correccionales y Seguridad; Manufactura; Mercadeo; Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas; Transporte, Distribución y Logística. La admisión a estos programas se basa en el número de estudiantes de secundaria registrados en las Escuelas Públicas Harmony.
Es norma de las Escuelas Públicas Harmony no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades de CTE, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.
Es norma de las Escuelas Públicas Harmony no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.
Las Escuelas Públicas Harmony tomarán las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y CTE.
Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, CHARLES LAMBERT, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, IHSAN KARA, a la siguiente dirección: 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099, Teléfono: (713) 343-3333.
- TX Transition and Employment Guide
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide provides youth, young adults, parents and professionals with secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person’s progress towards post-secondary goals to education, employment, and community living.
Access the guide — in English and Spanish — at the Texas Transition Website.
Bilingual Teachers Needed!
Harmony Public Schools is recruiting talented, compassionate bilingual teachers dedicated to helping every student succeed. Harmony offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a commitment to excellence in the classroom.
Interested applicants may read the job description, or apply online.
WE’RE HIRING: Bilingual Teacher
Harmony Public Schools is recruiting talented, compassionate bilingual teachers dedicated to helping every student succeed. Harmony offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a commitment to excellence in the classroom.
Interested applicants may click here to apply online.
MONTHLY MENU
Breakfast Link
Lunch Link
Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 has begun at Harmony Public Schools!
Open enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year at Harmony Public Schools has begun. Here’s everything you need to know to apply for next year.
Families of Current Harmony Public Schools Students Intending to Stay at Current Campus Next Year
Wait for your re-enrollment form to arrive at the start of the second semester, then submit it between January 6-24 to let us know you’ll be coming back in 2020-2021
Families of Current Harmony Public Schools Students Intending to Move Campuses Next Year
Visit HarmonyTX.org/Apply from Nov. 1-Feb. 10 to apply for enrollment to your new intended Harmony campus.
Families of Potential New Harmony Public Schools Students
Visit HarmonyTX.org/Apply from Nov. 1-Feb. 10 to learn more about Harmony and apply for open enrollment.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Every child isn’t the same. So why should every school be?
Harmony Public Schools believes each student can achieve their own unique, full potential through a caring and collaborative academic environment that emphasizes personalized learning and innovative instructional methods.
WHAT MAKES HARMONY DIFFERENT
Engaging Education: Our project-based learning engages critical thinking skills and makes learning fun with hands-on activities that educate and excite.
Skills for Tomorrow: Our curriculum has been recognized by the TEA & others for providing students the STEM skills they need for the in-demand jobs of the future.
College Ready: Harmony has a 100% college acceptance rate, and almost two-thirds of our students are the first in their families ever to attend college.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does Harmony Public Schools charge tuition to attend?
Absolutely not. Harmony is a tuition-free, Texas public charter school. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to attend a high-quality public school that fits their individual needs regardless of income.
Who is eligible to attend Harmony Public Schools?
All children residing in a Harmony school’s geographic boundary who meet registration requirements are eligible to attend. Unlike most other schools, though, Harmony’s geographic boundaries are much wider and generally include the entire community in which the school resides, meaning that all students in the area – regardless of neighborhood or family income level – have the same opportunity to attend a high-quality Harmony school.
What documents do I need to apply?
No documents are needed just to apply. However, if your child is selected for enrollment during the lottery process, you will need to provide a few basic documents that verify your child’s identity and home address.
I have a child in Harmony already, and would like to enroll their sibling for the first time. Do I still need to apply?
Yes. Siblings of current Harmony students still need to apply, but are given priority status if a campus lottery is needed.
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 1
Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 Begins for New Students
January 6-24
Re-Enrollment Period for Current Students
February 10
Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 Application Deadline
February 11-25
Campus Lotteries Held (if needed)
Apply Now!
BILINGUAL TEACHERS NEEDED!
BILINGUAL TEACHERS NEEDED!
HSA Wednesday Mail
HSA Wednesday Mail
November 5, 2019
Front Office Facts
PTO Fall Festival Info
The PTO’s annual Fall Festival is this Friday, November 8th from 6-8 PM. It will be a blast, as always! We can’t wait!
If you’re new to HSA-FW this year, here is what you need to know: Pre-sale wristbands are available before and after school this week* for $7 each. Wristbands will be sold the night of the event and will be $10 each. The wristbands include all the games and activities, but do not include food. Food is separate but all prices are reasonable and there should be something for everyone! Bonus: all of those proceeds will go back to HSA-FW (the Spirit Squad, the PTO, etc.)
Hopefully you have received requests for help from your child’s teacher(s). We really depend on all parents to keep this great event going so if you haven’t received anything, shoot them an email and ask them if there is a way you can help. It will be worth it!
*No wristbands will be sold Friday afternoon so we can set up for the event.
Ms. Roden / Ms. Bailey’s classes – URGENT
We need help, parents! Can you take 20 minutes the night of the Fall Festival and help out? NO ONE has signed up to help with this game. 🙁 The kids need you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da4a728aafc1-bowling
Ms. Cates / Ms. Johnson’s classes
We need your help, parents!! Can you take 20 minutes the night of the Fall Festival and help out? There are still three open slots!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da4a728aafc1-cornhole
Generation Stomp
Our health and fitness program is expanding! Please mark your calendar for the upcoming events:
*We’ll have the drumsticks, you bring the yoga mat
All Harmony staff, students, friends and family are welcome to attend these FREE fitness engagement events. Students who attend will receive a FREE DRESS PASS. Please join us for HEALTHY snacks and tea afterwards. There will be more great classes coming in December too, so stay tuned!
Veteran’s Day
Wear red, white, and blue to honor our veterans on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11th!
Big Kahuna
*Orders with 5 items or less will be sent home with your student.
*Orders with MORE than 5 items will need to be picked up here at the school. You can pick up the order on Monday, 11/11 between 11 AM – 4:00 PM. You are welcome to send a neighbor, friend, or family member to come pick up your items if you are not able to make it.
Lending Libraries Update
4th Grade Field Trip
Home Visits
Kroger Rewards
Muralists needed
Nora Islam ♥
Thanksgiving Dinner
Coat Drive
PTO Update
Our BIG FUNdraiser is Friday night! We can’t wait! We still need some help with some of the games & fun we’re planning. Our school is blessed with so many amazing parents – this is an easy way to say you’ve helped – just 20 minutes of your time!
Face Painting help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054dafab2fa3f85-fall1
Pie in the Face: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054dafab2fa3f85-pieinthe
If you can’t make it, feel free to send a donation.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054dafab2fa3f85-fall
We want our kids to learn the importance of volunteering & serving others – let’s show them the right way to do things!
For those that have signed up already – THANK YOU! You are the best! We have so many of you signing up for multiple slots to help out & we appreciate you.
The PTO shirts you ordered are in and have been sent home with your student. If you didn’t get yours, please email us – ptopresidenthsa@gmail.com.
*Wear them on Friday to the Fall Festival if you can!
Check out our website & Facebook page for all the latest information.
ESL Field Trip
ESL students will be taking a field trip to the BRIT.
Kinder – 2nd grade – November 19th
3rd-5th grade – November 21st
Garden Help
Call for Fitness
Box Tops for Education
Parents! It’s time to accept that Box Tops has gone digital! We know, we know, change is HARD! And so many apps and log-ins and passwords – we get it. But! This is for such a great cause and is actually a little addicting once you get going. (Or maybe it’s just us.)
Go to Box Tops 4 Education and see how EASY it is to help HSA simply by scanning your receipt every time you shop. With everything going digital, our school is falling behind on our goal. See if your kids want to be in charge of it and tell the extended family too! This is something we have always counted on as part of the way the PTO earns money for our kids & teachers – PLEASE HELP!
Thank you to everyone who has made an effort to keep us going! We appreciate you!
Love –
The PTO
Lunch Info
Grace periods for last year’s lunch status expired on September 27, 2019. You can fill out a new application for this years free/reduced meals online at schoolcafe.com. Lunch applications should be filled out every year. If you have any questions please call or email Ms. Ramirez at (817)263-0700 or destiny.ramirez@harmonytx.org
Garden Gnomies – Field Trip
Yearbook Cover Contest Entries
Submissions must:
· Include “HSA Fort Worth” or “Harmony Science Academy-Fort Worth”
· Include the school year “2019-2020”
· Be original artwork (no copyrighted material)
· Be drawn on plain white 8.5×11 paper (no lines)
· Be in vertical orientation
· Be drawn in marker, colored pencil and/or crayons
· Include the student name, grade, and section written in pencil very lightly on the back
· Be turned in to Ms. Ramirez/Front office by Monday, December 2, 2019
**Voting for this year’s cover will take place on Facebook from December 4th-December 18th. The entry with the most votes will win.
The winner will be announced when we return from Winter Break.
Harmony Around the World
Meals at HSA-FW
7-7:25 AM
Lunch
Kindergarten & 1A/1B: 10:35 AM – 11 AM
1C/1D & 2nd grade: 11 AM – 11:25 AM
3rd grade: 11:25 AM – 11:50 AM
4th grade: 11:50 AM – 12:15 PM
5th grade: 12:15 PM – 12:40 PM
AND EAT BREAKFAST IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA. BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE FROM 7-7:25 AM. THE BREAKFAST MENU CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE, FRONT
OFFICE AND POSTED IN THE CAFETERIA.
balance. If they are purchasing a milk, we will allow them one charge as a courtesy. The
Lunch Clerk will inform the student and parent that there must be funds in the meal account
for a la carte purchases. The next attempt to purchase a la carte items will be denied
until the account shows a positive balance. The district charge limit of -$10 applies to reimbursable meals only and not a la carte purchases.
Monthly Menus
Harmony Science Academy-Fort Worth
Facebook
5651 Westcreek Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA(817) 263-0700hsafortworth.harmonytx.org/
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Announcement!
In accordance with the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented students, Harmony Public Schools will begin taking referrals for kindergarten and newly-enrolled students in grades 1-12 for gifted and talented screening. Anyone interested in the educational welfare of these students may refer them for assessment.
Referral forms are available at the front office and on the school’s web site. Here are the links for the forms;
Parent GT Referral Form in English
Parent GT Referral Form in Spanish
The forms must be returned to the front office by Friday, September 27, 2019. G/T assessment period will take place in October.
For more information about the screening and identification process, parents may contact the school’s GT coordinator or GT coach/teacher.
Harmony teachers will receive a significant salary increase
“We are very happy to continue to reward our staff for their dedication to excellence,” said Fatih Ay, CEO of Harmony Public Schools. “Every year our 34,000 plus students consistently exceed state education standards. Our teacher’s hard work is recognized annually by major publications, such as US News Best High Schools, and noted children’s advocacy groups.”
In addition to a base salary increase of between $3,500 & $5,000, teachers will be awarded a stipend of $1,000 if they have between 5 and 9 years of classroom experience. Those with more than 10 years’ experience will receive $2,000. “We see this as an investment not only in our teachers but in our students as well,” Ay said.
The new salary schedule follows Governor Greg Abbott’s signing of the $11.5 Billion school finance reform package. Harmony chose to target additional funding into pay & benefits for teachers and staff. These increases have been presented to the HPS Board of Directors, and will be up for approval after receiving regulations from TEA.
Harmony Proposed Pay Increases
School Supply List 2019-2020
Click here for list.
Instructions for Viewing Your Child’s STAAR Scores
Harmony Parents – On June 12, you can visit TexasAssessment.gov to learn more about your child’s #STAAR performance and how you can provide additional support at home.
Texas Education Agency is committed to making sure you are informed and have an accurate picture of your child’s progress. Follow these 4 steps to Log in & Learn More.
Upcoming Job Fairs
Harmony Public Schools has several upcoming Job Fairs in many locations across Texas.
To find the list of upcoming fairs near you, point your browser to harmonytx.org/job-fairs.php and check if your region/metro area has a fair coming up.
Life’s short. Do work that matters!
Spring Forward!
Don’t forget to spring forward an hour at 2:00AM this Sunday.
When you change your clock ⏰, it’s a great idea to change the batteries 🔋 in your smoke alarms!
We Want Your Feedback!
You asked! We changed!
You’re invited to take our website survey to find out if the new website is meeting your needs.
During the last few months, we’ve been working to revamp our campus websites based on the feedback we received from focus groups, and online user surveys. Your feedback was critical because it helped us understand why people visit our websites and what they are trying to achieve once they get there.
It’s easy to take part in the survey and should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete!
We take your feedback very seriously, and want to provide parents with a valuable resource. If one of your favorite features from the old site is missing: let us know… (Gently – remember the Golden Rule!)
Click on this link to take the survey immediately.
Digital Ecosystem Team
Skyward Login
DNA DIP Invitation
DNA DIP Invitation
Parent Enrollment Instructions for the new school year
Registration for all campuses will begin on Monday, February 25th.
Application Lottery Status
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Offered:
This means that your child is offered a seat from the campus.
Starting on Monday, February 25th, you will have 2 business days to accept the placement at a campus.
Accept Placement:
If you accept placement at our campus, you will forfeit placement at all other campuses. You will have 10
business days to complete the registration process which includes: filling out the registration forms and submitting all required
documentation such as proof of residence, transcripts, discipline records, immunizations, and student identification.
Decline Placement:
If you decline placement, you will be removed from that Harmony campus lottery list only.
Wait List:
This means that your child is placed on the wait list for the campus. As students accept/decline spots on the offered
list, your child will move up. If your child moves up to the offered list, the system will send you a message through Smart Choice.
For full printed registration instructions, please click here
For a video walkthrough, please click here.
Austin and Pflugerville Campuses
13425 Ranch Road 620 N Austin, TX 78717
El Paso, Lubbock,
and Odessa Campuses
9405 Betel Dr. El Paso, TX 79907
Houston and Bryan Campuses
7340 N. Gessner Dr. Houston, TX 77040
Houston Campuses
9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099
Houston and Beaumont Campuses
9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099
San Antonio, Brownsville,
and Laredo Campuses
2015 SW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78227
Waco Campuses
1110 S. Valley Mills Dr. Beverly Hills, TX 76711
Fort Worth Campuses
8100 S. Hulen St. Fort Worth, TX 76123
Nature, Euless, and
Grand Prairie Campuses
1441 Fish Creek Rd Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Dallas, Plano, Carrollton,
Business, and Garland Campuses
8080 W President George Bush Hwy Dallas, TX 75252