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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
2019 Houston National College Fair for 10th-11th Grade Students
College Visits for High School Students
A key part of deciding which college to go to is finding a good fit. And a great way to get more information is to visit the colleges in person. Of course, visiting colleges may not be possible for everyone, but it’s a good idea to make the trips if you can. It can help you determine whether a college is a right place for you.
We’re Hiring: Chemistry Teacher (Sugar Land, TX)
Job Duties:
Prepare appropriate curriculum and annual plan to submit to the administration for approval. Teach secondary school students in the subject of Chemistry; apply the curriculum as prepared and approved; keep attendance records; assign lessons; administer tests to evaluate students’ progress; and maintain discipline in the classroom. Create lesson plans, correct homework, and evaluate teacher-made tests. Prepare tests to evaluate students’ progress, record the results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress. Contact parents to offer positive reinforcement regarding social and academic achievements the students make.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, or Chemical Engineering and 1 year of experience as Chemistry Teacher at secondary school level. Teaching experience must be full-time as a teacher of record (not substitute) at general education setting (not special population).
How to Apply:
Mail resumes to:
Refer to Ad#GP
Attn: HR Dept
Harmony Public Schools
9321 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
Graduation Ceremony, Prom & Senior Week Updates
Parents of the Class of 2019!
Prom:
Senior Dues Payment Slip
Testing: Upcoming STAAR, SAT, and AP Exams
2019 Testing Letter to The Parents
CIP Meeting – 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 27
Our annual Campus Improvement Meeting is at 3:45 PM on Wednesday, March 27. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your feedback. Please see the attached invitation for the agenda and meeting details.
CIP Invitation
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!
Nominate a student for the Student Heroes Award
This award recognizes students who voluntarily perform acts of kindness that make their campus or community a better place.
The Student Heroes program recognizes Texas public school students in pre-kindergarten through high school who do outstanding works of service to benefit their fellow students, schools, and their communities. One student from each of the 15 State Board of Education (SBOE) districts is recognized for this award. You can find out more about the program at https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/News_and_Multimedia/Awards/Student_Heroes_Award/.
The nomination period starts Feb. 12, 2019 and ends on March 12, 2019 at 5 pm (CDT).
NOTICE: The original deadline has been extended until March 22, 2019 at 5 pm (CDT).
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!
HSI-Sugar Land SAT Boot Camp`19 at Camp Olympia
Dear Parents/Guardians and Sophomore/Junior Students,
It is with great excitement that we invite your child to join us for our HIS-Sugar Land SAT Boot Camp`19 at Camp Olympia. We have an action-packed program lined up this year that is sure to energize your child with a strong interest in SAT learning and exploration. Our goal is to provide our students with the test-taking skills, strategies, and content-specific review to be successful on the SAT test.
What: HSI-Sugar Land SAT Boot Camp`19 at Camp Olympia
Where: Camp Olympia – 723 Olympia Drive, Trinity, TX 75862
When: Friday, April 5-6-7, 2019 (2 Nights-3 Days)
Who: All Current Sophomores and Juniors
Fee: $175 (Per Person- All payments will go through the HSI-Sugar Land front office. Please make your checks payable to “Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land”.
Checks should indicate on the memo section the name of the program (i.g., The SAT Boot Camp))
How to Register: Click on ” HSI-Sugar Land SAT Boot Camp`19 Registration Form” to register for it.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at 11:55 PM. (Please note that no applications will be accepted after the deadline)
In addition to the exciting schedule of events, you can take extra comfort in knowing that HSI-Sugar Land will also provide:
NOTE: All HSI staff members and the current HSI-Sugar Land sophomores and juniors (will be rising juniors and seniors) students are eligible to attend this HSI-Sugar Land SAT Boot Camp`19 at Camp Olympia program. Student selection will be based on first come first serve basis along with the applications and recommendation letters. Registration is limited and we will ONLY be able to accept 35 student applications. Student selection will be based on the number of students in each grade level and on a first come first served basis. Higher priority for registration will be granted to JUNIOR STUDENTS.
The SAT Boot Camp`19 ParentGuardian Permission Form
The SAT Boot Camp Guideline
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
Family Survey
NHS Blood Drive
Attention! The HSI National Honor Society will be holding its annual blood drive with St. Luke’s on Wednesday, March 6th in the Gym. Requirements for donations are that donors be over 110 pounds and are the age of 17 by the date of the blood drive. Along with eligible students, faculty and parents are welcome to donate as well. Signing up to donate opens now and will close Monday, March 4th at 4:00 PM. The sign-up link is posted below.
NHS Blood Drive Sign-up Form
ASVAB CEP Registration
Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 will have the chance to take the ASVAB CEP exam on March 5, 2019. This unique opportunity enables young people to explore careers in the context of their skills and interests, understand all of their options, and to plan for the path of their choice. Below is the link to the registration form. The deadline to register for the exam is Friday, March 1. Please see your counselor for more information about the program and exam.
Skyward Login
Great News from U.S. Congressional Award Program
We are pleased to inform you that Mariam Dumitrascu (11th Grade) has received the Congressional Award Silver Medal. In earning her Congressional Award Silver Medal, Mariam has logged hundreds of hours across four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration.
Anjali Agrawal (9th Grade) has recently earned her Bronze Certificate which is the first step on the way to the Gold Medal.
Congratulations to the students and our teachers.
AP Exam Order Form – Due March 1, 2019
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
Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony & Prom Updates
Dear Senior Students & Parents of the Class of 2019!
As the academic year continues on, I am here to present you all with more information regarding our planned Senior Committee events, including prom and graduation.
Firstly, we would like to speak on updates for the graduation ceremony. As a reminder, we have finalized the date of May 27th, 2019 for the graduation event it will be held at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts but we are currently in the process of signing the contract for it. As for the timing of the event, we intend on opening the doors to the venue at 6:00 PM, with the event officially beginning at 6:30 PM. According to what the venue requires of us, all seating will be ticketed, and guests will be required to sit in their ticketed seats. While we are still looking into the capacity and the way we\’d like the seating to be set up, families can expect to have around ten tickets per family. We will not give more than this number, and if families are interested in getting more tickets, they may speak to other families on whether they will use all of their tickets or not.
Attention: We really need your help!!! We are still looking for keynote and motivational speakers for the graduation venue. The only requirement to speak at graduation is to have graduated from high school and college. If any parents know someone who might be willing to speak at graduation, please reach out to me by e-mail at aciftci@harmonytx.org.
In regards to the updates for the prom venue, we have begun to work our way into signing the contract for our expected venue, the Royal Sonesta Galleria Hotel. The date of the event is May 4th, 2019. We intend on starting the event at 7:00 PM, but details regarding the finalization of the time will be sent out as they come forth. The theme for the prom is “A Night at the Met Gala”, so be ready for the glam! As a reminder, prom tickets have an extended payment date, and the date will be revealed to the students in the upcoming weeks.
Next, we would like to inform you all on the updates for Senior Week. The event will take place from April 8th to April 12th, and our plan of trips is to Kemah Boardwalk, Dave and Buster’s, the Houston Museum District, the Houston Zoo, and Six Flags Over Fiesta Texas. Payments for Senior Week gave been extended until late March, for which the final payment date will be revealed in the upcoming weeks. It has not been decided whether students will be allowed to purchase trips day by day. Any additional updates about the trip will be shared as they arise.
For all miscellaneous information, senior shirts are still able to be purchased! Please reach out to me if you are interested in purchasing one. However, keep in mind that if you are interested in purchasing a small or medium size, you must fill out an order form, because we have to have more smalls and mediums printed. There’s no deadline for ordering another shirt, but please keep in mind that the earlier you order the shirt, the better! As an additional financial reminder, please be sure that you are communicating with your students regarding their senior dues! The second installment was due February 13th, and we have only received a handful of receipts. If you and your student are having trouble paying for the senior dues package, please be sure to communicate said the issue with me, Mr. Ciftci, so that we can work out an arrangement for your student. Remember, I am only able to recognize your issue if an e-mail is sent to me so that I can have a record of your concerns.
Lastly, it has come to our attention that some of your students have not been reading the Remind messages in which we share all of our information to the students. In order to avoid this lack of communication between us, your students, and you, the parents, we are strongly encouraging you all to join the Senior Committee Class of 2019’s Remind group. In order to do so, just text the cell phone number 81010, with the message “@hseniorc.” By doing this, you will be able to receive all of the messages that are sent out to the students.
We are having a Chick-fil-A fundraiser this upcoming Tuesday, February 19th, 2019. Our fundraiser will be hosted at the Chick-fil-A on 6895 S Texas 6, Houston, TX 77083.
Make sure that when you make your purchase that you mention you’re there for the Harmony Senior Committee fundraiser!
Show up and show out to support our senior class!
Mock Testing – February 19-28, 2019
Mock testing will take place on February 19-28. HSI-Sugar Land will be closed to visitors on these days. Students need to arrive on time to school and are expected to wear their uniforms in accordance with the school dress code policy. Additionally, students need to bring #2 pencils and erasers. We encourage students to be well rested and to eat a healthy breakfast on testing days. Please review the attached testing schedule.
Mock Testing Schedule Feb. 19-28
Congratulations to the HSI Sugar Land Varsity Boy’s BKB Team
Congratulations to the HSI Sugar Land Varsity Boy’s BKB Team.
They defeated the #1 seed Yes Prep Northside, 72-65, in the 1 st round of the HCAL Playoffs. The next game will be Wednesday, Feb. 20, time TBA.
HCAL Playoffs Schedule
T-STEM
Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Initiative (T-STEM)
Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) Academies are rigorous secondary schools focusing on improving instruction and academic performance in science and mathematics-related subjects and increasing the number of students who study and enter STEM careers. T-STEM Academies are demonstration schools and learning labs that develop innovative methods to improve science and mathematics instructions.
Prior to the 2011-2012 school year, the only path to become a T-STEM Academy was a T-STEM Academy grant through the Texas Education Agency or one of the private partners in the Texas High School Project.
Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, a second pathway was created. Campuses, using local or other sources of funding, that are implementing the T-STEM Design Blueprint with fidelity may apply to be designated as a T-STEM Academy. T-STEM campuses are designated based on a rigorous designation process. Once a campus is designated, professional development and technical assistance are provided to designated T-STEM academies to serve as demonstration schools and learning labs to showcase innovative instruction methods which integrate technology and engineering into science and mathematics instruction. Designated T-STEM campuses serve students in grades 6-12 or 9-12.
T-STEM Blueprint Products
STUDENT HOLIDAY AND PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES (8am-5:00pm)
Wednesday, February 27th, is a student holiday. Parent-teacher conferences will be held on this same day from 8:00 am-5: 00 pm. We hope that you can make it out. If you would like to schedule your meeting you can call the front office to schedule meetings with teachers.
The PRINCETON Review SAT Prep After School Program
When: Saturday, March 23rd – Saturday, April 20thOn Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at HSI-Sugar Land Campus
On Saturdays at 9:00 PM – 1:00 PM at HSI-Sugar Land Campus
How to Apply: Please submit this “PRINCETON Review SAT Prep Program Registration Form” prior to the deadline.