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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.
2018 STAAR Test Results
Every Campus Received a “Met Standard” Rating!
The Seven Harmony Districts Received six “A”s and one “B” Rating:
Harmony Public Schools Recognized By TEA as Best in Class
Morning Drop-Off & Dismissal Reminders
Please see the attached message from the administration about morning drop-off and dismissal procedures.
Morning Drop Off And Dismissal Procedures
PTO Meeting
We invite all of our families and staff to our first PTO meeting of the school year. The meeting will take place on August 22nd at 3:30 p.m. in the first-floor cafeteria. Please see the attached agenda and a list of officer duties below.
PTO Meeting Agenda
PTO Officer Duties
Picture Day
Picture day for individual pictures will be held on Wednesday, August 28th – Students will wear their uniform. Information will be sent home with students the week before.
Student Orientation
Student Orientation will be August 12th and 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed from 1:00 – 2:00) for all students. During this time families will have the opportunity to visit their student’s classroom, drop off school supplies, purchase items such as uniforms, ID’s and planners (credit cards only please), learn about VOLY and sign up for PTO. Please see the attached orientation letters below:
Student Orientation Letter – English
Student Orientation Letter – Spanish
VOLY
We love our parent volunteers! If you would like to volunteer please create a parent account through VOLY. We already have a few opportunities available for you. Click on the link below for directions.
VOLY Directions
First Day Of School
August 14th is the first day of school. We look forward to seeing all of our students and are excited for another great year!
2019-2020 Academic Calendar
Please see the attached Academic Calendar for the 2019-2020 school year below.
Click Here For Academic Calendar
2019-2020 School Supply List
The 2019-2020 school supply lists are now available – click on the links below to access the desired grade level.
Pre-K School Supply List
Kinder – 2nd Grade School Supply List
3rd – 5th Grade School Supply List
6th – 8th Grade School Supply List
Life Skills School Supply List
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
STAAR Scores Are Now Available
You can now access your child’s STAAR results online by visiting the Texas Education Agency assessment website at TexasAssessment.gov. Please click the attachment below for directions.
Directions On How To Access STAAR Scores
Find Summer Meals in Your Community
Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at many locations throughout the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session. Use the mapping tool below to find a site near you.
STARTING JUNE 1, FIND A NEARBY MEAL SITE AND HOURS OF OPERATION
1 Call 211
2 Text* FOODTX to 877-877, or
3 Visit SummerFood.org
Mapping tool: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
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Nuestros niños necesitan comida nutritiva para aprender, crecer y prosperar—incluso cuando no hay escuela. Bajo el Programa de Servicios de Alimentos para Niños durante el Verano, los niños de 18 años de edad o menores pueden seguir comiendo comida saludable durante todo el verano, sin costo. Solo tienen que ir a un sitio de comida que participe en el programa.
A PARTIR DEL 1 DE JUNIO BUSQUE UN SITIO DE COMIDA CERCANO Y LAS HORAS DE OPERACIÓN
1 Llame al 211
2 Envíe un mensaje de texto* COMIDA al 877–877, o
3 Visite SummerFood.org
Mapping tool: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
Parent Information Rack Card
Summer Reading List (Kinder Through Eighth Grade)
The Summer reading lists for kindergarten through eighth-grade scholars are now ready. Please see the links below:
Summer Reading List (Kinder Through Fifth Grade)
Summer Reading List (Incoming 6-8 Grade)
Last Day Of School
Thursday, May 30th, is the last day of school. It has been a great year with all of our wonderful scholars, families and staff. Have a fun-filled Summer and we look forward to seeing you back for the 2019-2020 school year!
Student And Staff Holiday – Memorial Day
Monday, May 27th, is a student and staff holiday in remembrance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, May 28th.
Graduation/Promotion Pictures
Parents/Guardians of scholars in Kinder, Fifth and Eighth grades:
If you would like to purchase pictures for promotion/graduation, the order forms will come home May 1st through May 3rd and extra copies will be available in the front office (cash only please). Prices will be listed on the order forms. Thank you!
End Of The Year Ceremonies
We will hold our ceremonies on Thursday, May 30th, and this is also the last day of school. Please click the link below to view the schedule.
Ceremony Schedule
Closed Campus – STAAR Testing
May 6th and May 13th – 17th will be a closed campus to all visitors due to STAAR testing. Please make sure that your student goes to bed early and gets a good breakfast. Good luck to our scholars taking the test!
Fiesta Parade
We invite you to attend the Fiesta Parade that Pre-K through second-grade scholars will march in on Thursday, April 25th. Families may start arriving at 1:30. It is not required to sign in at the front office since the parade will take place outside. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the parade!
2019-20 Campus Improvement Plan MeetingThursday, April 18th 8:00 am 4th Floor Intervention Room
Parent Involvement Meeting Flier
Dress Your Fiesta Best Day
Students may dress their “Fiesta Best” on Thursday, April 25th. Restrictions: no heels or open-toed shoes, sleeveless dresses/tops (unless a shirt with sleeves is worn underneath) and dresses/skirts must come to the knees please.
Student And Staff Holiday – Battle Of Flowers
Friday, April 26th, is a student and staff holiday. Classes will resume Monday, April 29th.
Free Breakfast For STAAR
We will be offering free breakfast to all of our scholars on April 9th & 10th (from 7:15-7:50) to prepare for the STAAR test. McDonald’s is also offering free breakfast to students (grade 3rd-8th) and TEACHERS on Tuesday, April 9th.
Parent Involvement meeting and presentation that took place at the beginning of the school year.
Student And Staff Holiday
Friday, April 19th, and Monday, April 22nd, are student and staff holidays. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 23rd. Enjoy your four-day break!
Spring Carnival
We invite you to join us for our Spring Carnival that will be held on Thursday, April 18, from 5:00PM through 7:00PM. Tickets will be sold for food and activities.