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HPS Child Find Policy
It is the policy of Harmony Public Schools to ensure that All children with disabilities enrolled in the charter school or who contact the charter school regarding enrollment, 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: Highly mobile children with disabilities (such as migrant and homeless children); and Children who are suspected of being a child with a disability under 34 CFR 300.7 and in need of special education, even though they are advancing from grade to grade.
Child find FAQ.
Child Find brochure (EN | ES)
Section 504 Child Find Notice
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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 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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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 filed by members of the community through the Public Complaint process outlined in Board Policy PG-1.12 (Public Complaints). Additionally, students and parents may file a complaint regarding website accessibility through the Student and Parent Complaint/Grievances process outlined in Board Policy PG-3.30.
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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HPS Child Find Policy
It is the policy of Harmony Public Schools to ensure that All children with disabilities enrolled in the charter school or who contact the charter school regarding enrollment, 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: Highly mobile children with disabilities (such as migrant and homeless children); and Children who are suspected of being a child with a disability under 34 CFR 300.7 and in need of special education, even though they are advancing from grade to grade.
Child find FAQ.
Child Find brochure (EN | ES)
Section 504 Child Find Notice
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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 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, IPEK TORUN, 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
Notificación Pública de No-discriminación en 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, IPEK TORUN, a la siguiente dirección: 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX 77099, Teléfono: (713) 343-3333
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Media & Public Relations
For media requests, please send an email to media@harmonytx.org with details of the request.
For more information, please visit our Media & Public Relations page.
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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
Please click here for the HPS Child Find Policy.
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Title IX
As required by Title IX, Harmony Public Schools does not (and is required not to) discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. This non-discrimination requirement applies to admission to and employment with Harmony Public Schools. Inquiries into issues related to Title IX may be referred to Harmony’s Title IX Coordinator(s) (identified below), to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.
Title IX training presentation link
Harmony’s Title IX Coordinators:
Students/student matters:
Charles Lambert
Director of Internal Investigations
HPS Central Office
clambert@harmonytx.org
713-343-3333 x1104 Employee and applicant matters
Kelly Ann Hebeler
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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.
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Harmony Public Schools Admission Policy
Click here to see Harmony Public Schools Admission Policy.
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DR. ONER ULVI CELEPCIKAY, MR. HOMER STEWART, MRS. HELEN SHERWOOD, DR. HAKDURAN KOC, DR. MEHMET ARGIN, DR. OSMAN KANLIOGLU, MS. LAURA GONZALES
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.
Thanksgiving Break
Dear Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land Parents and Guardians,
We are thankful!
As we prepare to take a short break from school for Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who makes it possible for students to come to school every day, on time and ready to learn. We thank:
Our students and families for making daily attendance a priority. This habit of attendance will help them do well in the classroom.
Our wonderful teachers who pour their energy into making each classroom an exciting place for exploration and knowledge.
Our support staff and community volunteers who provide extra hands and attention to our children’s needs.
We appreciate each one of you so much. We look forward to seeing you after the Thanksgiving holiday. Our campus will close from November 21-25, 2022. We will reopen on Monday, November 28th at 7:00 a.m.
We especially appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra days off during the Thanksgiving holiday. Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and leave your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.
Sincerely,
Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land Administration
Queridas Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land familias,
¡Estamos agradecidos!
Mientras nos preparamos para tomar un breve descanso de la escuela para el Día de Acción de Gracias, queremos expresar nuestro agradecimiento a todos los que hacen posible que el mayor número de estudiantes vengan a la escuela todos los días, a tiempo, listos para aprender. Agradecemos:
Nuestros estudiantes y familias por hacer de la asistencia diaria una prioridad ya que saben que el hábito de asistencia les ayudará a tener un buen desempeño en el salón de clases y eventualmente en el trabajo.
Nuestros maravillosos maestros ponen su energía en hacer de cada salón de clases un lugar emocionante para la exploración y el conocimiento para que los niños no quieran perderse el aprendizaje.
Nuestro personal de apoyo y voluntarios de la comunidad que brindan las manos y la atención adicionales que necesitan nuestros niños.
Apreciamos mucho a cada uno de ustedes. Esperamos verlos después de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias. Recuerden que la escuela estára cerrada La semana de Noviembre 21-25 del 2022, y reabre el lunes 28 de noviembre a las 7:00 a.m.
Agradecemos especialmente los esfuerzos de todos para evitar tomarse días libres adicionales durante las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias. Solo unos pocos días perdidos aquí y allá, incluso si son ausencias justificadas, pueden sumar demasiado tiempo de aprendizaje perdido y dejar a su hijo en la escuela. Esto es tan cierto en el jardín de infancia como en la escuela secundaria.
Sinceramente,
Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land Administration
Title I Parent and Family Meeting
Please join us for our upcoming District Annual Title I meeting.
During this meeting, we will review, evaluate, and develop a written Parent and Family Engagement Policy (PFE) for 2022-2023.
Houston West District District Annual Title I Meeting
Wednesday, November 16 for Houston West (12:30 am-1:30 pm)
For more details, please see the invitation attached. If you plan to attend, please RSVP using the link.
Thank you!
Hora: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Por favor confirmen su asistencia por medio del link para que se les envíe invitación a Zoom.
Confirme su asistencia a través del enlace para recibir una invitación a Zoom
Forma para RSVP
Meta / Propósito: Revisar, evaluar y actualizar / desarrollar la Política de Participación de los Padres y la Familia (PFE) escrita
Temas de la agenda:
I. Presentación del programa Título I
II. Revisar y evaluar la política de PFE del año pasado.
III. Juntos desarrollaremos la política y el acuerdo de PFE para este año.
IV. El plan de estudios y el rendimiento académico de la escuela V. Comentarios, preguntas y respuestas
Houston South and West District Formative Review Meeting
Harmony Public Schools Houston West District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Meeting
Please join us for
our upcoming District Annual Title I meeting.
During this meeting, we will review, evaluate, and develop a written Parent and Family Engagement Policy (PFE) for 2022-2023.
Houston West District District Annual Title I Meeting
Wednesday, November 16 for Houston West (12:30 am-1:30 pm)
For more details, please see the invitation attached. If you plan to attend, please RSVP using the link.
Thank you!
Hora: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Por favor confirmen su asistencia por medio del link para que se les envíe invitación a Zoom.
Confirme su asist
Forma para RSVP
Meta / Propósito: Revisar, evaluar y actualizar / desarrollar la Política de Participación de los Padres y la Familia (PFE) escritaTemas de la agenda:
I. Presentación del programa Título I
II. Revisar y evaluar la política de PFE del año pasado.
III. Juntos desarrollaremos la política y el acuerdo de PFE para este año.
IV. El plan de estudios y el rendimiento académico de la escuela V. Comentarios, preguntas y respuestas
Harmony Public Schools closes Houston-area campus to celebrate Astros World Series win
In celebration of the World Series champion Houston Astros, Harmony Public Schools will be closing all schools and administrative offices in Houston, Cypress, Katy, and Sugar Land on Monday, November 7, 2022. Classes will resume on their normal schedule Tuesday, November 8.
Have a wonderful and safe day of celebration, Houston families.
Go Astros!
Winter Gala
Winter Gala
We are very excited to announce our 2022-2023 Winter Gala!!
The theme of this year’s gala is “Season of Peace, Love, and Joy”.
Please complete the attached sign-up form and submit it no later than midnight on November 9th, 2022. If parents/guardians do not complete this form by midnight, November 9, 2022, your student(s) will not be performing. Student participation is limited to 70 students per grade level K-5, therefore acceptance is on a first come first serve basis. Even if you have multiple children at HSA-SL, please complete and submit only one form for all children in the family.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education!
We look forward to celebrating the Season of Peace, Love, and Joy with you this season!!
Sincerely,
Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land Administration and Faculty
https://tinyurl.com/WinterGala2022
Share Your Holidays
Share Your Holidays- Houston Food Bank/ABC 13 Food Drive
It’s time to make the season brighter for those in need. Many families in the community are forced to choose between feeding their children and paying rent.
Harmony Science Academy- Sugar Land will be supporting ABC13 and The Houston Foodbank by collecting donations for ABC13 – Share Your Holidays!
Please bring non-perishable food items to Harmony Science Academy- Sugar Land starting Monday, October 31st, 2022 – Monday, November 28th, 2022.
Click Here for a list of the most needed items.
Please make sure to bring all donated items in a bag labeled with your child’s name and section. The class with the most donated items will receive a prize.
1st Place: Pizza Party
2nd Place: Popcorn Party
BILINGUAL AND ESL 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 apply online.
Fall Festival Cancelled
Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is in the United States. Let’s deepen our understanding of this language-based challenge and try to raise awareness in our community.
Eight-year-old Evan is one of the brightest children in his third-grade class. He has a wonderful vocabulary and knows everything there is to know about baseball—he can even tell you who played in each of the last ten World Series games and who won. But when it comes to reading about baseball—or anything else—Evan has a lot of trouble. It takes him a long time to read each word, and even longer to read whole sentences. He often has to guess at how you say a word—and sometimes his guess is wrong. Reading out loud is especially stressful and embarrassing. His teacher recently told Evan’s parents that she thinks he might have dyslexia.
Most people assume that part of being smart is being able to read well. About 100 years ago, though, doctors figured out that some people, even some very smart people who do really well at many other things, have trouble learning to read. This difficulty with reading is called dyslexia.
Excerpt from: http://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/dyslexic-kids-adults/on-being-dyslexic/
Useful Links:
What is Dyslexia? – Kelli Sandman-Hurley
https://improvingliteracy.org/brief/defining-dyslexia
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/videos-about-dyslexia
https://dyslexiaida.org/
https://dyslexiaida.org/fact-sheets/
http://www.dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/parents/
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/texas-dyslexia-handbook-2021.pdf
Recommended Movie:
Taare Zameen Par- Every Child is Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z14uE7U0HY
Ishaan, a student who has dyslexia, cannot seem to get anything right at his boarding school. Soon, a new unconventional art teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh, helps him discover his hidden potential.
Math Kangaroo
Dear Math Enthusiasts,
As Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land campus, this is our 6th year becoming an official center and competing for XXIII Math Kangaroo Competition for grade levels 1st through 5th.
Math Kangaroo Competition is an international, once-a-year event, always on the third Thursday in March. This year’s competition date is March 16th, 2023. Last year 31,004 participants registered from 50 different countries. Our intention to become a center in this competition is not only to facilitate a productive academic extracurricular event for students but also to provide students skill-building opportunities in Math and other areas such as time management and most importantly to encourage an interest in Mathematics in every age group.
* Registration deadline December 15th, 2022. (Limited amount of seats/First come, first serve)
* Non-refundable registration fee $21 plus $1 processing fee (until December 15th, 2022)
* Late enrollment dates December 16th- December 31st with late registration fee of $35
* Please keep in mind that this is an extracurricular activity and classroom teachers will not be able to dedicate time and/or provide educational support towards this competition.
PLEASE NOTE THAT March 16th, 2023 falls in during the SPRING BREAK. Please plan accordingly before registering your student(s).
This year, we will only accept the in-person competition option at our campus. Since we can only track in-person applications, the free math kangaroo club will be offered to those who are registered for in person at our center.
Register your student by looking up Harmony Science Academy Sugar Land center for in-the-classroom competition (same way as last 20+ years). SINCE OUR CAMPUS IS A PRIVATE CENTER, IN ORDER TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENT, PLEASE SEND AN E-MAIL TO MR. BOSTANI VIA fbostani@harmonytx.org IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE INVITATION CODE.
The competition questions are appropriate for the student’s age and are interesting and challenging. In May, students who earned top scores at each level of participation are awarded accordingly.
For questions, please contact info@mathkangaroo.org
More information can be found at www.mathkangaroo.us
Registration link, Parents Portal: https://mathkangaroo.oasis-lms.com/ (Before registration, you will need to contact Mr. Bostani as you will need an invitation code first)
Field Trip Chaperone/Background Checks
FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES’ BACKGROUND CHECK
Dear HSA-SL Parents,
We are very excited to start taking our students on Field Trips again!
All students attending the field trip MUST ride the school bus. No Exceptions!
If you are interested in being a chaperone for the field trip, you will need to complete the background check (instructions are below). This needs to be done once every academic year.
Chaperone requirements:
Parents without a completed background check will not be able to attend field trips.
All parent chaperones must arrive on campus before departure (7:45 am) and follow school protocols and policies. No exceptions.
Chaperones will not be allowed to ride the bus if they plan on bringing siblings. They may arrive on campus, check in chaperone protocols and then drive to the field trip.
Students will not be allowed to leave early on field trip days and chaperones will NOT be allowed early sign out.
All chaperones will be required to follow drop-off and dismissal procedures.
Background check completion instructions :
Go to the website at hsasl.harmonytx.org
Hover over the Parents tab
Click on “Be a Volunteer”
Follow the instructions where it says click HERE
Fall Festival October 28th
We are looking forward to seeing all of our families at the Fall Fest.
First PTO Meeting September 21st, 6:00 pm
Dear Parents,
We cordially invite you to our first PTO meeting of this year. It will be held at our campus on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Parent/Teacher Conference
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In observance of parent/teacher conferences, the school will be closed for students on September 23rd. Classes will resume on Monday, September 26th. Our teachers will be available for conferences between 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. Please contact your child’s teacher to schedule an appointment.
Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 23rd
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
After School Tutorials
Book Fair: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Dear parents,
GT Information Meeting
Title I Breakfast Invitation
Book Fair 2023
School Closed
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Announcement!
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 website.
Parent GT Referral Form in English
Parent GT Referral Form in Spanish
The deadline for GATE referral is September 30, 2022, and G/T assessment period will take place in October. For more information about the screening and identification process, parents may contact the school’s G/T coordinator or G/T coach/teacher.
GATE (Educación para estudiantes dotados/talentosos) Anuncio
De acuerdo con el Plan Estatal de Texas para la Educación de Estudiantes Dotados / Talentosos, las Escuelas Públicas de Harmony comenzarán a recibir referencias para kindergarten y estudiantes recién inscritos en los grados 1-12 para la evaluación de estudiantes dotados y talentosos.
Cualquier persona interesada en el bienestar educativo de estos estudiantes puede nominarlos para dicha evaluación. Los formularios de referencia están disponibles en la oficina y en el sitio web de la escuela.
Forma de nominación
La fecha límite de referencia de GATE es el 30 de septiembre de 2022 y el período de evaluación de G / T se llevará a cabo en octubre.
Para obtener más información sobre el proceso de selección e identificación, los padres pueden comunicarse con el entrenador / maestro de GT de la escuela.
NEHS Application
REMINDER: After School Clubs
Dear Sugar Land Academy Family,
This is just a friendly reminder that clubs started today August 29th. Please be aware that signing up through the link does NOT guarantee your child a spot in a club. Payments will ONLY be made after you receive a confirmation email from the club sponsor. If your student is not on the club roster, your student will not be picked up from the club sponsor and your student will remain in the gym until second dismissal. If your student is in a club and you make it in the dismissal line before 3:40pm, you will be asked to exit the parking lot and return at 3:40pm as you will be hindering first dismissal.
Please click on the link below to see ALL clubs’ days and times. If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Gil at Shirley.gil@harmonytx.org
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GXnUuzDQ6z3-MsrgHgANjWHuJDUTceLPVlldqMHkKrs/edit?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
Harmony Science Academy Sugar Land Administration
After School Clubs (Second Sign-Up)
FALL MAP TEST 2022
FALL MAP TESTING:
Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land MAP (Measure Academic Progress) Fall Testing takes place during August 29-31. MAP testing provides us with midpoint data collection to determine the progress your student is making in ELA, Math and/or Science. No preparation is necessary except a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast before school. Please encourage your child to focus, do their best and complete the test in its entirety.
NOTE: iPads, smartphones, and Apple computers are NOT compatible with the MAP program.
Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education as we support your child in excelling at Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land.
Sincerely,
Harmony Science Academy Sugar Land Administration
After School Clubs 2022-2023
Dear Sugar Land Academy Parents and Guardians,
We would like to let you know that after school clubs will begin on August 29th. If you signed up for a club and received a confirmation email, you should receive an introduction/welcome email from the club sponsor teacher/teacher assistant before August 24th. Afterschool clubs and activities will take place from 3:05pm to 3:45pm or 4:00pm – 5:00pm, depending on your child’s club preference(s). If you signed up your student for a paying club, you must make a payment at the front office between August 22nd and August 24th. If you have not made a payment by August 24th at 4:00 pm, your child will be withdrawn from the club. NO Exceptions!
*See the attached list of clubs with dates and times.*
Club Schedule
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GXnUuzDQ6z3-MsrgHgANjWHuJDUTceLPVlldqMHkKrs/edit?usp=sharing
Important: Tutorials take precedence over clubs, so we ask that you check with your child’s teachers to see if your student will be required to attend tutorials. If your child is invited to tutorials, they MUST attend, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please note requests for club transfers will NOT be honored. If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Gil at shirley.gil@harmonytx.org.
Sincerely,
Harmony Science Academy Sugar Land Administration
HSA-SL Ratings
Dismissal Procedure
Dear Sugar Land Academy Parents and Guardians,
We would like to remind you about our dismissal procedure. All parents picking up a single student MUST ONLY use the Green or Orange lane depending on your student grade level. If you are picking up multiple students you MUST use the Blue lane. We are NOT releasing multiple students in the Green and Orange lane. Starting tomorrow, August 18th, if you are picking up multiple students in the Green and Orange Lane, you will be asked to park your car and go to the front office to get your car tag change to a blue one.
If the second/other student that you are picking up it’s not your student then the parent of the second/other student MUST be present at the front office to give consent/permission to the front office personnel to be able to issue a blue car tag.
Please cooperate with school personnel for the safety of your student and to help us expedite the dismissal process.
Sincerely,
Harmony Science Academy Sugar Land Administration
Uniform Picture Day
Chuck E. Cheese
First Day of School (Important Information)
Dear Sugar Land Academy Parents,
Welcome back to an exciting new year!
Our first day of school is Tuesday, August 16, 2022. As a gentle reminder, school supplies will be accepted on the second day of school, August 17th (Please do not send school supplies with your students on the first day of school).
Student Tardy
All students are required to be in the classroom no later than 7:40 am as instruction begins a 7:45 am sharp. Tardy policy will be in effect starting August 22nd. On the first couple of days of school, we highly suggest you drop off your student early to avoid traffic and delays. Please be patient and cooperative with drop off and dismissal.
***If you find yourself not making it to school after 7:40 am, you must park and accompany your student into the building and sign your child in at the front office. Dropping students off at the curbside, parking lot or building entrance doors is NOT permissible nor safe.
Kindergarten Parents Only
We are welcoming all of our kindergarten parents to park at 7:30 am and walk your student to the gym ONLY on the first day of school. Kindergarten students will be escorted from the cafeteria to the classroom then you will exit the building through the cafeteria doors.
Car Tags
Student Car Tags that have not been picked up, may be picked up from the front office between the hours of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Dismissal
School dismissal is from 3:05 to 3:20 pm. We kindly request you to review the attached Drop-off and Dismissal Procedure in order to have a smooth dismissal. Parents are required to remain in their cars during dismissal. Students will NOT be released to parents walking up to the building. Teachers and staff members will be stationed both inside & outside the building to direct and walk children to appropriate locations.
Note: As a friendly reminder our Bell Schedule has changed for the 2022-2023 academic year. Beginning Wednesday, August 17th the short day will be moved from Fridays to Wednesdays. Classes will begin each Wednesday at normal time, which is 7:45 am, but will end early at 2:20 pm.
Please note this significant change to the calendar and make appropriate childcare arrangements for your student (s).
Sincerely,
Harmony Science Academy Sugar Land Administration
Student Orientation Day 2022
First Day of School 2022-2023
Welcome Back 2022-2023 Principal Letter
Harmony Public Schools uniform store restocked with new inventory
Due to high demand, many uniform sizes quickly were sold out shortly after we launched our new online uniform store Thursday.
Stock shortage is not expected to be an ongoing issue. Fortunately, our uniform supplier has informed that they have added new inventory and are continuing to work to provide additional color and size choices as quickly as possible.
Shop now to get your uniforms purchases in time for the first day of school and take advantage of these offers:
EARLY SHOPPER SAVINGS
Shop July 21-Aug. 4 to get short sleeve polos for only $13.50 (reg. $15) or long sleeve for only $16.50 (reg. $18).
FREE HOME SHIPPING
Buy two or more items to qualify for free shipping directly to your home using promo code HPSPOLO at checkout.
Two Ways to Shop Your School’s Uniform Store
On Our Site
Click ‘Uniforms’ under the PARENTS tab of your child’s campus website.
Find Your School Website
On FrenchToast
Search for your campus name and city on the ‘Shop By School’ page.
Go to ‘Shop By School’
Frequently Asked Questions
The size and color I want are still out of stock – what can I do?
Our partners at French Toast are working hard to get more colors and sizes in stock as soon as possible. To get an automatic update when your uniform preference is ready to purchase, just enter your email in the ‘Notify Me’ box under the product ‘Out of Stock’ message.
Can my child still wear uniforms that were purchased previously?
Of course! If your child’s uniform is still in good condition, they are welcome to continue wearing uniforms from previous years, even if the campus has updated to a new uniform color scheme.
The free shipping code isn’t working – what’s up?
The free shipping code – HPSPOLO – is for orders of two items are more, so just make sure you have enough items to qualify for free shipping in your cart. If you’re still experiencing issues, please contact Customer Service at https://www.frenchtoast.com/contact-us.
Which uniform color do I need for my child?
When ordering new uniforms and polos, the following are the approved color schemes for each grade level:
The uniform color options don’t look like the ones I see above
– is something wrong?
There might be a minor color variation between the preview image on the French Toast website and the images above, but not by much. If the uniform you’re selecting doesn’t look right, just make sure you have the correct dress code selected from the drop down near the top of your screen.
Why can’t I just order uniforms directly at my campus anymore?
Unfortunately, year-round direct sales of school uniforms can be a complicated and time-consuming process for an individual campus. We’d rather put our team’s talents to use by serving our students. By partnering with an industry-leading school uniform supply company like French Toast, Harmony is able to keep uniform costs down for families while freeing up school staff (and storage space!) to focus on the other needs of our schools.
No returns or exchanges.
Uniforms will no longer be available for purchase at campuses.
District Safety Meeting
Please join us for the Harmony Public Schools S/W District Safety Meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 1:00 P.M.
Zoom Link: https://harmonytx.zoom.us/j/81807156107?pwd=eEhHNG50aDJuMFNlQm9rRTBDS0J0QT09
School Supply List 2022-2023
School Supplies
Dear Sugar Land Academy Parents/Guardians,
School supplies may be ordered through EPI by clicking on the link below and entering our school code: HAR223. Be sure you are choosing supplies for the grade level your student will be in during the 2022-2023 school year.
All Supplies will be delivered to campus in July.
EPI Website for HSA Sugar Land is:
www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
Use School code: HAR223 (3 letters/3 numbers)
Sincerely,
Harmony Science Academy Sugar Land Administration
Summer Meal Programs provide no-cost, health meals to students
C
hildren need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive.
The Summer Meal Programs ensures kids have no-cost, health meals this summer and return to school read to learn.
Help us spread the word about this valuable program!
Text FOOD to 304-304 or visit SummerFood.org to find a site.
Los niños necesitan comidas nutritivas para aprender, crecer y prosperar.
Los programas de comidas de verano aseguran que los niños tengan comidas saludables sin costo este verano y regresen a la escuela leyendo para aprender.
¡Ayúdenos a correr la voz acerca de este valioso programa!
Envíe FOOD al 304-304 o visite SummerFood.org para encontrar un sitio.
Harmony Public Schools Houston South & West Districts Job Fair
No School/Saturday Tutorials
Spring MAP Testing
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022
Kindergarten/Fifth Grade Graduation
School Cafe applications now open to establish meal eligibility for PEBT eligible students!
PEBT benefits will soon be available for families whose children have experienced COVID related absences and who qualify for free or reduced price benefits through the National School Lunch Program.
Does my child qualify?
Both criteria must be met to qualify for PEBT benefits.
#1 A COVID related absence from August – December due to a positive test or exposure that has been verified by the campus. COVID absences from January – May will receive benefits in July.
#2 Eligible for free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program. To determine your child’s eligibility, submit an application through www.schoolcafe.com. Paper applications may also be requested from the school office. Students attending a CEP campus or who are directly certified automatically meet the eligibility requirement.
The deadline to complete a meal eligibility application is April 6th.
If you have any questions, please contact your school’s Child Nutrition Assistant.
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey
After School Club Survey
Urgent Message
Dear Sugar Land Academy Parents,
PTO: Family Movie Night