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Appreciating Staff on Valentine’s Day
The HSI PTO parents wish all staff a wonderful Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14, 2020! Please drop by the teacher’s lounge for “sweets for the sweet” on your break, off periods or lunch! We appreciate all that you do!
Summer Dual Credit
It’s time to enroll for summer dual credit! The deadline to submit your paperwork is March 3. Please contact Ms. Chirak or see our website for the forms. Form Link : Summer Dual Credit Form
Practice STAAR and Practice SAT 2/18-2/21
We will be administering the Practice STAAR and Practice SAT tests during the week of 2/18. Please make sure your students arrive on time each day and are prepared to do their best. Campus will be closed to visitors from 2/18-2/21. Please email Ms. Scott (meredith.scott@harmonytx.org) if you have any questions or concerns.
District Improvement Plan Meeting
Parents/guardians, please consider participating in our District Improvement Plan meeting.
National GeoBee – Contest Winner
Aarush K. is our school Grand Champion for the National Geographic GeoBee! He will now be completing a qualification test for the state championship!
Migrant Family Survey
Parents/Guardians, please take a moment to visit your child’s Skyward homepage and participate in the Migrant Family Survey. This survey consists of 3 short questions and provides us with valuable information to help us meet the needs of our migrant students. If you have additional questions, please contact Ms. Scott (meredith.scott@harmonytx.org).
HSI-KATY Science STAAR Preparation CAMP
Time to go to the 8th Grade Science Camp. Registration link: CAMP Registration Permission slips are ready at the front office for pick up, it has more information on it.
TSI Registration Form
TSI will be administered after school on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please complete the Google Form to register. Link to form: TSI Registration Form
Talent Show 2020
February 3, 2020 by jturrubiatesMore Than A Student to compete at Junior Achievement Trade Fair
HSI-Katy’s CTE Entrepreneurship has started a business called More Than A Student. The business will be competing at the Junior Achievement Trade Fair on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Come and support More Than a Student from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm in Memorial City Mall!
Gifted and Talented Testing
In accordance with the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented students, Harmony Public Schools will begin taking referrals for all interested students in grades K-12 for Gifted and Talented (G/T) screening. Anyone interested in the educational welfare of these students may nominate them for assessment. Students in grades 2 & up who were […]
NWEA MAP Testing
Winter MAP testing will take place between 1/13 and 1/24. This assessment will be used to measure growth for students in 6th-10th grades in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science.
STEM Advisory Committee
Community partners and parents, join our Stem Advisory Committee Meeting to learn more about our schools achievements, upcoming projects, and plans. The meeting will be held at HSI-Katy on Thursday, January 9th, from 4:30 – 5:30 PM in Room 141. See you there!
8th grade HS Planning Parent Night
Come learn what high school has in store for you! 5 pm on Thursday November 14 in Cafeteria A. Note: RSVP and/or send questions to rchirak@harmonytx.org
Parent Night – High School Course Selection & Industry Certification
On November 12th, there will be an informational parent program regarding “High School Course Selection” and “Industry Certification”. It will be in Cafeteria A between 5 pm to 6 pm. 9th through 11th-grade parents and students are invited.
All Star Game & Houston Rocket Game
Join us Monday, February 24th as the Harmony All-Stars play on the court prior to Rockets vs Knicks! The Harmony Choir will sing the National Anthem before tipoff!
Varsity Choir Audition
Would you like to sing with us to represent our school? Please come to Room 128 on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to audition you before you join. Please see Mrs. Riley for more details.
District PFE Policy for 2019 – 2020
Please click on the link below to view the PDF file over the District PFE Policy for 2019 – 2020. District PFE Policy for 2019 – 2020
Varsity Girls Basketball Tryouts
Girls Varsity basketball tryouts will be Tuesday, October 29th from 4:00-5:00. All girls must have a signed physical to try out. Please see coach Blair for more details. Note: Physical is Mandatory for tryout!
Middle School Soccer Tryouts
Middle school boys and girls soccer tryouts will be held next Monday, Oct 28 from 4:00-5:30 at New Territory soccer fields please see Coach Blair and Coach Garza for more details. Note: Physical is Mandatory for tryout!
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is a national and non-profit organization, devoted to ∙ Improving the quality of science education, ∙ Increasing student interest in science, and ∙ Developing critical thinking and team-building skills. The selection criteria include good academic standing, no discipline issues, teacher recommendation and interest in Science. Students will be assigned or choose events based […]
2019 Accountability Ratings Overall Summary
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Harmony Voly!
Would you like to send a positive message that you consider school a worthwhile cause? Or, you may want to tap into trends and fads of school life that can help you communicate with your kids as they grow and change? If you can’t wait to chaperone your kid’s first field trip, help set up […]
Lady Wildcats for the Win
Congratulations to the HS varsity girls volleyball team on their win last night against Yes Prep White Oak. The lady wildcats won in 3 sets 25-8, 25-18, and 25-11 to go 1-0 in district. Way to go ladies!
Level Change Request
Per district policy, students may request level changes for their courses in the first semester. Please use the form to request any changes (Link below). Contact rchirak@harmonytx.org with any questions. Level Change Request Form
Title 1 Family Engagement Meeting
Please join us for our annual Title 1 parent and family engagement meeting on September 12th from 4pm -5pm.
February Menu 2020 – 2021
The link provided below is information over the lunch and breakfast menu of February, 2020. February Menu 2020
CBE INFORMATION
HSI Katy will provide 4 credit by exam testing opportunities throughout the 2019-2020 school year. Please see the attachment for details. CBE Inofrmation
Dismissal Procedures
Note: Parents, please us by encouraging your son/daughter to report to the dismissal location on time, look for their ride and limit time socializing/on electronic device. We truly thank you for your cooperation. Please Click on the Link below for the drop layout! Thanks a million! Dismissal Drop Off
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.